Seth Gordon’s action-comedy flick, Baywatch, premiered in 2017. It is inspired by the famous television series Baywatch which aired from 1989-2001. The series was known for its slow-motion running on the beach, dramatic rescues and good-looking lifeguards. Infused with a modern and cheeky twist, the movie stives to capture this essence. Mitch Buchannon, portrayed by […]
The Killer’s Game is a 2024 Action Comedy film that J. J. Perry directed and Rand Ravich and James Coyne wrote. It is based on the novel by Jay Bonansinga, released back in 1997. The film is an eclectic combination of fiery action sequences, humor that transcends the ordinary, and heartfelt moments of emotional redemption.
Upgraded is an upcoming 2024 American romantic comedy film directed by Carlson Young and written by Christine Lenig, Justin Matthews, and Luke Spencer Roberts. The film stars Camila Mendes and tells a contemporary Cinderella story centered on ambition, self-change, and the struggle between a person’s true self and their facade. Upgraded is sleek and aspirational
Laa Marcus is the writer, director, and producer of the dark comedy-thriller Glass Casa. The film won first place in the Narrative Feature category at the Boomtown Film and Music Festival, where it premiered in February 2024. It was subsequently released on video-on-demand services and had a limited theatrical release. Set in a sleek, glass-walled
The Hating Game premiered in 2021 as a romantic comedy film based on a best-selling novel by Sally Thorne published in 2016. The film was directed by Peter Hutchings who portrays the ‘will-they-won’t-they’ tension of two characters who over time transform from competitors into emotionally supportive partners. The film portrays the contemporary setting of a
Overview and Production Acclaimed filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos is poised to release an anthology film titled Kinds of Kindness in 2024. It will be his directorial work alongside co-writer Efthimis Filippou. Immediately distinguishable through his emotionally remote approach, as expressed in The Lobster, Dogtooth and The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Lanthimos takes his signature style
Wolfs, an action-comedy slated for release in 2024, brings to life the iconic duo of George Clooney and Brad Pitt for the first time since Burn After Reading. Directed and written by Jon Watts, the film is a character-driven thriller full of wit and tension. Wolfs captures the chaotic blend of crime, comedy and suspense
Introduction & Context Ricky Stanicky is a 2024 comedy directed by Peter Farrelly, whose credits include the cult classic Dumb and Dumber and the Oscar-winning Green Book. The cast features John Cena, Zac Efron, Jermaine Fowler, and Andrew Santino. With its signature crude jokes, outlandish situations, and a thread of male friendship and accountability, the
Sharp Stick is a coming-of-age drama about the life of Sarah Jo, a 26-year old woman residing in Los Angeles with her peculiar single mother Marilyn and her self-assured influencer sister Treina. Portrayed by Kristine Froseth, Sarah Jo is unsophisticated and timid, and due to past medical trauma, lovesick and sexually inexperienced. A hysterectomy at
“Blame the Game”, previously named Spieleabend, is a German romantic comedy film that came out on Netflix on July 12, 2024. It is directed by Marco Petry and takes an often humorous and cringe-worthy look at class differences, social awkwardness, and the process of integrating new partners into one’s life and family circles. The movie
