May 18, 2012

Friday Film Review: Men in Black

JayneFilm Reviewsaliens / Comedy / Friday Film Review / SF10 Comments

Men in Black (1997) Genre: SF comedy Grade: B+ We’re “them.” We’re “they.” We are the Men in Black. I thought I’d throw another bromance onto the review heap. Not that Agent J and Dr. Laurel Weaver’s flirting isn’t enjoyable but the real strength of this film is how well ... more >

March 16, 2012

Friday Film Review: Galaxy Quest

JayneFilm ReviewsComedy / Friday Film Review / SF34 Comments

Galaxy Quest (1999) Genre: SF/Homage Grade: B+ “Never give up, never surrender!” There’s been a lot of talking about fanfic lately and Sunita had the brainstorm for me to review “Galaxy Quest.” I hadn’t watched it in a couple of months so it was youtube to the rescue again. It ... more >

March 2, 2012

Friday Film Review: My Best Girl

JayneFilm Reviewsacross the tracks / Comedy / Drama / Friday Film Review / silent movie5 Comments

My Best Girl (1927) Genre: Romance/Comedy/Silent Film Grade: B+ This movie is so cute I just want to scoop it up and hug it. Mary Pickford’s last silent film, it showcases her charm and talent and proves why she was America’s sweetheart. The plot is nothing new or exciting. Maggie ... more >

February 27, 2012

REVIEW: You Suck by Christopher Moore

JayneB ReviewsComedy / San-Francisco / vampires9 Comments

Being undead sucks. Literally. Just ask C. Thomas Flood. Waking up after a fantastic night unlike anything he’s ever experienced, he discovers that his girlfriend, Jody, is a vampire. And surprise! Now he’s one, too. For some couples, the whole biting-and-blood thing would have been a deal breaker. But Tommy ... more >

January 6, 2012

Friday Film Review: Foul Play

JayneFilm Reviews20th century / Comedy / Friday Film Review31 Comments

Foul Play (1978) Genre: Comedy/Thriller Grade: Cute “Far out.” Yes, I remember this movie when it was first shown on HBO. I know that dates me but, what the hell. It’s kind of a comedy crossed with a thriller crossed with a view of life back in 1978 when people ... more >

November 11, 2011

Friday Film Review: Operation Petticoat

JayneFilm ReviewsCary Grant / Comedy / Friday Film Review / Navy / World War II16 Comments

Operation Petticoat (1959) Genre: War comedy Grade: B Since today is Veteran’s Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in many other countries, I decided to pick a film to pay tribute to those who’ve served. But I didn’t want preachy so that ruled out such things as “The Americanization ... more >