By now most of the world has been given a glimpse of the Superbowl ad for Honda featuring Matthew Broderick‘s reprise of 1986′s Ferris Bueller much to the delight of millions. Although another film will most likely never happen, this nostalgic throwback commercial has peaked the world’s interest in Ferris 26 years after ‘Ferris Bueller’s [...]

SpongeBob Squarepants! The mere mention of his name in the vicinity of a child (or many adults, I suppose) gets an immediate response of joy. The Nickolodeon cartoon character’s misadventures debuted in 1999 and became an immediate hit. Basically the unconventional comedy elements in the show took the zany elements from the earlier cult hit [...]

‘Sky High’ (2005) Have you ever wondered where superheroes & sidekicks learn to master their craft? How about their home lives, their social networks and who their parents are? Better question: How do they get labeled as a hero or a sidekick? The answer is simple, you simply attend ‘Sky High’ and all your questions [...]

Now that the dust has settled after Sunday night’s broadcast of the 2012 Golden Globe Awards, it’s time to reflect back on the best moments. When I say “best moments” I, of course, mean the funniest. Tearful acceptance speeches & emotional compliments are always a staple of a major awards show, but it’s the outrageous [...]

‘Good Morning Vietnam’ (1987) Robin Williams‘ crowning achievement in hysterical excellence is the 1987 Vietnam conflict comedy-drama ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ about a radio DJ who defies conventional means and entertains the deployed troops in a way never heard before in the US Army.  Gaining loyal listeners immediately, Armed Forces Radio disc jockey Adrian Cronauer (Williams) [...]

‘The Invention of Lying’  (2009) As Ricky Gervais is back to host the Golden Globes again this year (sure to be an insultingly good time!), it is only fitting to take a listen to a film written, directed & starring the man himself.  Set in an alternate reality where mankind has no concept of a [...]

‘Napoleon Dynamite’ (2004) Every year there seems to be at least one independent film that stands out from the crowd and gets some major attention.  In 2004, that film came in the form of an awkward teenager named Napoleon Dynamite, a character who has become so popular an animated TV series is continuing his adventures [...]

We have all witnessed the scenario: A character breaks into an impromptu song when least expected, usually characterized by a situation outside of their control.  Personally, I do it all the time but let’s focus on five clips that stand out by getting our attention and making a lasting impression.  Maybe you’ve seen the films [...]

‘The Boondock Saints’ (1999) Writer/director Troy Duffy’s tale of two Irish brothers on a mission from God to clean the streets of Boston has gained a huge cult following since being released in 1999, and for many good reasons. It has all the characteristics of an “underground” film that has tendencies to find audiences looking [...]

‘Office Space’ (1999) Perhaps the only film to honestly & accurately capture what the daily grind feels like to so many millions of cubicle-dwelling workers around the world, Mike Judge‘s 1999 masterpiece of comedy ‘Office Space’ rings true across countless generations.