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Albert Brooks: Defending Your Life

John Stark

Where I Watched It: MAX English Audio Description?: Yes I can’t quite remember my first film of Albert Brooks. It wasn’t Finding Nemo, so don’t worry. I have enjoyed his work for years, and until this documentary, I never really knew about the Albert Brooks that came before his notable film career. That might sound strange. But, while I always knew Brooks could handle comedy, I always just assumed he was a regular actor who was good at being funny. After all, have you seen Broadcast News? It doesn’t scream “stand up”, as there’s this connection he has with Holly … Continue reading Albert Brooks: Defending Your Life

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This Is 40

John Stark

STARRING: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Albert Brooks, Jason Segal, Maude Apatow, Iris Apatow, Megan Fox, Robert Smigel, Charlyne Yi, Melissa McCarthy, Chris O’Dowd, John Lithgow, and Lena Dunham. WRITTEN BY: Judd Apatow DIRECTED BY: Judd Apatow Judd Apatow movies have their haters. I think people have gotten tired of his “brand” of films, much like people got bored with Adam Sandler after Big Daddy. Just like no one had a problem with Michael Bay when he directed The Rock and Bad Boys. But when Armageddon came around? Something happened. And now everyone hates Michael Bay, even though his movies are … Continue reading This Is 40