Lightning strikes twice for Apatow with ‘Undeclared’ (2001-02)
One-season wonders (TV review): Judd Apatow’s second acclaimed show was canceled as quickly as “Freaks and Geeks,” and it was just as great, in its own way.
‘Maid in Manhattan’ (2002), ‘Drillbit Taylor’ (2008) wrap Hughes’ resume
Hughes Day Tuesday (Movie reviews): The “Edmond Dantes” films generally aren’t held in high esteem, but these two aren’t too shabby.
‘Green Hornet’ (2011) is so unfunny it stings
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Seth Rogen’s attempt at a big superhero comedy is so unfunny and boring that it stings.
‘The Boys’ Season 1 blends superheroes with military industry
TV review: “The Boys” Season 1 deftly uses superpowered people in its military industry critique.
‘Superbad’ review
“Superbad” – The Apatowian realism of “Superbad” isn’t for the sensitive viewer, as best buds Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera) let an F-bomb fly every other word. Like many teen comedies before it, this one is about a desperately wacky quest for beer and sex. We get unlikely ladies’ man McLovin (Christopher Mintz-Plaase),
‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising’ falls apart after stating its funny premise (Movie review)
“Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” kicks off an unofficial summer trilogy of “women acting as stupid as men” comedies, but I expect “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” and “Bad Moms” will be vastly better. This sequel to the 2014 movie about a loud fraternity that moves in next door to new parents Mac and Kelly Radner
‘This Is the End’ the ultimate end game for funny batch of down-to-Earth actors (Movie review)
The previews before my screening of “This Is the End” included “Grown-Ups 2,” and I’m glad I saw it, otherwise I would’ve assumed Adam Sandler and friends would be making a funny movie to make up for the original dud; now I know otherwise. While that one can be avoided, “This Is the End” should be on