Cha Cha Real Smooth

Starring: Cooper Raif, Dakota johnson, Leslie Mann, Vanessa Burghardt, Evan Asante, Brad Garret, and Raul Castillo. Directed By: Cooper Raif Where I watched it: Apple Plus English Audio Description Available?: Yes Description Provided By Pixel Logic Media Narrated By Tansy Alexander The Plot: Andrew (Raif) is 22, living at home in his little brother’s room, in his stepdad’s house, with no real plans for the future except to save up enough money to chase down his high school girlfriend that is studying abroad. But, when his mom (Mann) has him accompany his brother (Asante) to a bar mitzvah, Andrew realizes … Continue reading Cha Cha Real Smooth

The Bubble

Starring: Karen Gillan, Fred Armisen, Keegan Michael Key, Iris Apatow, Pedro Pascal, Kate McKinnon, David Duchovny, and Leslie Mann. Directed By: Judd Apatow Where I Watched It: Netflix English Audio Description Available?: Yes The Plot: Set during the pandemic, a film crew and the actors involved try and complete the filming on the 6th film in a ridiculous franchise, and satire ensues. What Works: There were a lot of people who didn’t like Don’t Look up, and that got a nomination for Best Picture. The thing about satire is that it is really hard, and almost never done correctly. That’s … Continue reading The Bubble

This Is 40

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