‘He’s All That’ a cute modern riff on the old story
Movie review: This gender-swapped reimagining of “She’s All That” is not a straight-up replay. Still, it’s less substantial than the original.
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‘He’s All That’ a cute modern riff on the old story
Allen meets ‘American Pie’ in ‘Anything Else’ (2003)
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Attraction isn’t everything, especially if the girlfriend has more issues than the Allen-esque lead.
Allen skewers own career in ‘Hollywood Ending’ (2002)
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): The idea of a director successfully hiding his vision loss is funny, but this is a middling effort overall.
‘The Suicide Squad’ is Gunn’s latest pop-art masterpiece
Movie review: James Gunn can make colorful entertainment like this in his sleep, but it’s the extra attention that makes this sequel better than the original.
‘Zack and Miri Make a Porno’ (2008), and it’s a funny one
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): Lots of funny people team up for this raunch-com that’s loaded with laughs before it becomes a predictable love story.
‘Jersey Girl’ (2004) a cute but generic fatherhood dramedy
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): Smith proves he can crank out a mainstream crowd-pleaser with “Jersey Girl,” in which a 7-year-old steals the show.
‘Jay and Silent Bob’ make a fan-pleasing ‘Reboot’ (2019)
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): The gang’s all here for Smith’s hug-fest with friends and fans in the first Viewaskewniverse film in 13 years.
‘Clerks II’ (2006) explores quiet tragedy of endless ennui
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): Smith’s style becomes more mainstream, but he doesn’t lose his handle on what makes Dante and Randal tick.
‘Clerks: The Animated Series’ (2000-01) goes full-on goofy
Kevin Smith Week (TV review): This loony ’toon isn’t a bridging story between “Clerks” and “Clerks II.” But it appeals to some of Smith’s fan base.
Smith gives a dogged effort in ambitious ‘Dogma’ (1999)
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): Smith makes his Catholic faith funny and fascinating in his overlong but engaging fourth film.