I think we can all agree that Saturday Night Live is one of the most important programs in television history. Regardless of whether or not you enjoy the show or the rotating cast - I basically only watch "Weekend Update" these days, but I grew up during the 90s and early 00s Golden Era - … Continue reading Ready for Prime Time – Saturday Night
Tag: Jason Reitman
Breaking Containment – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
In many ways, you can look at the Ghostbusters franchise as the comedy version of Jurassic Park. We had one groundbreaking, timeless entry that changed the way audiences look at film, followed by decades of attempting to recapture that same magic, sadly with diminishing returns for all but the most hardcore fans who dig themselves … Continue reading Breaking Containment – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Fan Service: The Movie – Ghostbusters: Afterlife
It's a fine line that filmmakers have to walk when they're catering to a specific audience. Ideally, you want to create something that will not only satisfy that core group, but also have a wider appeal to draw in new fans. A lot of multimedia franchises pull off this gambit with varying degrees of success, … Continue reading Fan Service: The Movie – Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Charlize Theron, You ARE the Mother! – Tully
I'll admit up front that I'm a bit biased on this one, as I've been a fan of Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman as a collaborative pair since Juno, which is among my all-time favorite films. I also really enjoyed Young Adult. We do not speak of Jennifer's Body. Suffice to say, I was predisposed to like their … Continue reading Charlize Theron, You ARE the Mother! – Tully




