Film

Romantic comedies should leave us all wondering what lengths we would go to keep the ones we love in our lives. Would we follow them to a new home, effectively leaving our old lives behind? Would we give up a part of ourselves that somehow keep said loved one out…

Part PETA polemic, part Upton Sinclairian socialist parable, part My Neighbor Totoro, with a dash of dark experimental ensemble comedy, Okja is all the more entertaining for its imperfections. It’s exhilarating to see that ultimate rarity—a tonally chaotic, risk-taking, unpredictable and engrossing picture that works in service to the span…

This endearing film is a tale of young love, following the adventures of Sam, a Khaki Scout, and Suzy, an actress, who run away together on a small New England island. An ensemble cast, highlighted by Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand, Bill Murray and Edward Norton, play the adults who race…

It’s been nearly 10 years since The Hangover was released, which means we’ve been subject to a steady stream of “crazy night out” comedies for the better part of a decade. Rough Night is certainly part of that long-winded trend, but it’s more of a crazy night in for the…

The Sacramento Outdoor Film Festival will take place in Fremont Park every Saturday in June. This year, the free festival will be featuring four award-winning movies by the Coen Brothers. The festivities started off with a bang on June 3 with a showing of the Academy Award-winning (Best Screenplay and…

Full-disclosure: I hate superhero movies, so I brought my seven year old son Orson along for an expert opinion on the matter. Yes, the film is PG-13. Yes, 7 is much less than 13, but maybe it’s important in an era of pussy-grabbing presidents to take our young sons along…

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 opens with an amazing special effects shot that had the crowd clapping in awe. Despite the orgy of lasers, explosions and creatures you’d expect, we’re treated to a bit with Kurt Russell looking like it was filmed in the early ‘80s. It was gorgeous,…

Flaws. They aren’t what define us but they’re very much a part of our story while growing up. This has been a central theme for HBO’s comedy, Girls, throughout its six-season run. With its finale Sunday, the show has provided growth, not only for its characters, but specifically the show’s…

Looking for a budget-friendly night out for the whole family? Believe it or not, such things still exist! Head down to the West Wind Drive-In and Public Market (9616 Oates Drive, Sacramento) on April 27, 2017, for a free night of movies. In addition to five fun films (Split, Kong:…

There’s going to be a free showing of the new Jordan Peele horror film Get Out, open to the public, on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Producer and director Jordan Peele is best known for his role in the Comedy Central series Key and Peele, and Get Out is Peele’s directorial…