The inimitable talents of Andy Samberg ( Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Hot Rodand Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and Cristin Milioti ( Made for Love and The Resort) are at the heart of this temporally-twisted rom-com. In Palm Springs two wedding guests – Nyles and Sarah – develop a budding romance while being stuck in a time loop and forced to live the same day over and over again. My only gripe with this otherwise undisputed classic is the fact that if Max and Annie are such hardcore gamers why are Scrabble and The Game of Life anywhere near their table? The cinematography by Barry Peterson (who most recently worked on Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves) is also really impressive for a comedy. Game Night features a now-iconic performance from Jesse Plemons as well as some of Rachel McAdams’ best work, but the whole cast is having a great time bringing this witty and frequently surprising story to life. Dever and Feldstein are dynamic comedic pairing and the supporting cast is also full of up-and-coming stars – with Skyler Gisondo, Billie Lourd, Diana Silvers and Molly Gordon amongst Amy and Molly’s fellow classmates.Ī group of friends, including Max ( Jason Bateman, Arrested Development) and Annie ( Rachel McAdams, The Notebook), who meet regularly for game nights, find themselves entangled in a real-life mystery when Max’s brother Brooks ( Kyle Chandler) is seemingly kidnapped during a Murder Mystery game gone awry. ![]() With many memorable sequences, Wilde manages to make the duo’s often uncomfortably relatable pilgrimage to prove they’re as cool as their peers feel fresh despite the familiarity of the premise. They then decide to let loose and make up for lost time by attending multiple of their peers’ graduation parties over the course of one night. Before graduation, best friends Amy ( Kaitlyn Dever) and Molly ( Beanie Feldstein) realise that they have been cast aside for being bookworms and pretentious. A maelstrom of eye-popping imagery, incredible events, and a showcase for the masterful direction and commitment to performance.īooksmart, the directorial debut for Olivia Wilde ( Don’t Worry Darling), was a critical hit back in 2019 and is regarded as one of the funniest and mot relatable teen coming-of-age movies ever made. The film is split into three acts, and all are fascinating, but the middle act contains one of the funniest extended sequences I have ever encountered. In this satirical black comedy about the obscenely rich and privileged – within the microcosm of a superyacht – the stage is set for absolute chaos to ensue. The passengers’ indulgence then takes an unexpected and stomach-churning turn during an ill-fated captain’s dinner. In the story Carl ( Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (the late Charlbi Dean Kriek), models and influencers, are invited to a luxury cruise ship alongside a group of out of touch wealthy people. ![]() Ruben Östlund‘s Triangle of Sadness is as unique and surprising a film about social discomfort as you will ever see. ![]() If you’re interested in what’s in store next for writer-director Emma Seligman, they and Rachel Sennott have teamed up for the upcoming teen sex comedy, Bottoms, which also stars The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri. The predominantly single location and real time narrative creates a sense of paranoia and claustrophobia for Danielle, who is bombarded on all sides by pressure to uphold her image as she desperately attempts to suppress the awkwardness. ![]() The film has an exquisite balance of humour and tension, which makes the fact that this a debut feature all the more extraordinary. Shiva Baby chronicles an especially awkward shiva for a directionless young bisexual Jewish woman, Danielle ( Rachel Sennott), who is forced to navigate the collision of her romantic and career prospects under the intense scrutiny of the attendees, including her parents (Fred Melamed and Polly Draper), ex-girlfriend Maya ( Molly Gordon) and sugar daddy Max (Danny Deferrari). To celebrate this mini resurgence, we are reflecting on some of the very best recent comedies (released 2018-2023) that we feel will stand the test of time and become classics of the genre. The Jennifer Lawrence-starring No Hard Feelings and the Adele Lim-directed Joy Rideare two of the very rare (and good) adults-only studio comedies to recently receive a release in Australian cinemas.
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