Ah, A Real Pain – the 2025 cinematic brainchild of Jesse Eisenberg, who clearly thought, “Hey, what if we combined familial trauma, Holocaust tourism, and a buddy comedy into one movie?” Spoiler: the results are as awkward as you’d expect, but somehow, that’s part of its weird charm. Starring Eisenberg himself as Daniel, the self-pitying […]
Welcome back to Lunchtime Movie Critics! Today, we’re tackling the cinematic showdown we’ve all been waiting for—Deadpool vs. Wolverine! This 2024 blockbuster is the ultimate clash of claws, quips, and chaos. Did it live up to the hype? Did Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine outgrow his grumpiness? Did Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool break the fourth wall so much […]
Welcome back to Lunchtime Movie Critics! Today, we’re strapping on our metaphorical space boots, grabbing a juice box (because Sam Bell would approve), and setting our sights on Duncan Jones’ sci-fi mind-bender Moon (2009). If you haven’t seen this little indie gem yet, pause this podcast/blog, fire it up, and come back when you’re done. […]
Superheroes are often the epitome of action-packed storytelling, but what happens when the genre takes a hard turn into the world of parody? Enter Avengers of Justice: Farce Wars (2008), a superhero spoof that aims to poke fun at Marvel and DC legends, as well as Star Wars. Directed by Jarret Tarnol, this film dives […]
Few films manage to mix slapstick comedy, Faustian bargains, and a surprising amount of heart quite like Bedazzled (2000). Directed by Harold Ramis and starring Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley, this remake of the 1967 British classic brings an absurd yet charming take on the consequences of wishing for a better life. Whether you’re here […]
Ah, The Last Starfighter. Released in 1984, this movie is like that retro arcade game you couldn’t stop playing as a kid—nostalgic, clunky in places, but undeniably charming. Directed by Nick Castle (yes, the guy who played Michael Myers in Halloween! Who knew?), this sci-fi cult classic blasts off with a wild concept: what if […]
If you thought Christmas movies had done it all, Red One (2024) is here to jingle your bells and flip the holiday genre on its head. Directed by Jake Kasdan and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans, this action-comedy is less about sipping eggnog by the fire and more about drop-kicking bad guys […]
Introduction:Welcome to “Lunchtime Movie Critics,” where today, we rewind to the early 90s to revisit the John Hughes-scripted gem, “Career Opportunities.” Directed by Bryan Gordon, this film captures the quirky essence of a romantic comedy set against the backdrop of a small-town department store. Known for its iconic soundtrack and the memorable overnight antics of […]
In the pantheon of 80s comedy films, there are those titles that everyone remembers and then there are those that, like a warm summer breeze, might have gently passed by unnoticed. “The Great Outdoors,” released in 1988 and directed by Howard Deutch, deserves a spot in the sunny, nostalgic memories of anyone who treasures this […]
Introduction:Welcome back to “Lunchtime Movie Critics” where we unearth the gems and oddities of cinema history. Today, we’re exploring the 1987 cult classic “Cherry 2000,” a film that merges post-apocalyptic adventure with an unconventional love story. Directed by Steve De Jarnatt, “Cherry 2000” paints a future where human relationships are as disposable as the technology […]
