Line between drama and comedy ‘Grey’ in new hit film

"The Grey," starring Liam Neeson as Ottway, combines the classic movie genres of psychological thriller and male-oriented comedy in one winter hit. Photo courtesy of Google Images.

Lauren J. Mapp, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2012

Though the line between dark comedy and dramatic thriller may be a little fuzzy in director Joe Carnahan’s newest film The Grey, this film’s one-liners and fearsome jumps are sure to entertain audiences from multiple angles. Based on co-screenwriter Ian Mackenzie Jeffers’ short story “Ghost Walker,”... Read more »

Recycled jokes and racism key to ‘Jack and Jill’ comedy

Adam Sandler - seen her next to a surprise birthday party cake - plays twins Jack and Jill Sadelstein in the newest Sandler film "Jack and Jill." Photo courtesy of Google Images.

Lauren J. Mapp, Features Editor
November 18, 2011

Robin Williams dressed as a woman in Mrs. Doubtfire, Tyler Perry dons a female persona in every dreadful Madea film and now Adam Sandler ungracefully hits the silver screen in Jack and Jill as both Jack Sadelstein and his twin sister Jill. As with all of Sandler’s previous films, Jack and Jill recycles... Read more »