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[adamwatchesmovies]

The Lovebirds (2020)

The Covid-19 Pandemic might’ve been favorable for The Lovebirds. You’re not going out and paying the price of a movie ticket x 2 for you and your date to see it as was originally planned. Instead, you’re catching it at home. It’s a mostly effective comedy that for the price of… 0$ (kinda) is a pleasant way to kill time.

Jibran (Kaumail Nanjiani) and Leilani (Issa Rae) are arguing on their way to a party when they witness a mustached man (Paul Sparks) murder a cyclist. Believing the police will pin them as the murderers, the couple decides to exonerate themselves by solving the crime.

The material given to Nanjiani and Rae is not that strong. While it’s funny to see the two bicker about the kind of inconsequential topics that bother only couples who have been in a strained relationship for years, it doesn’t take long before they become annoying. No matter how crazy their situation gets, they just keep talking and arguing and talking and arguing. You want something heavy to fall on one of their heads so they’ll shut up. Even just a few minutes of silence would be sweet. It’s too bad. Together, they’re so good. Both performers play off each other effortlessly. You instantly believe them as a couple and the moments of them at their happiest make you want to see them patch things up… but this would also mean a lot of the two of them talking and that, you could do without.

Rae and Nanjiani are both fully committed to their parts, delivering lines that confirm these characters are more than just overwhelmed by the murder they’ve witnessed, they’re stupid. That’d be fine if the movie was smart. When they’re forced to interrogate or lie on the fly to get the answers they need, these two dummies can’t get anything right. When the people around them acknowledge this, you’re in stitches. When they talk nonsense and no one bats an eye, it makes you wonder if their stupidity is intentional or not. Towards the film's end, things just stop making sense; as if everyone looked at the clock and said “well we’ve had some laughs so let’s just wrap it up quick”. There are several jokes that miss but overall the film works so there was no need to rush out.

We’ve seen both Rae and Nanjiani excel when placed in straightforward romances and struggle in comedies but it's always been clear they could excel in both genres if they had the right script. The Lovebirds is a big missed opportunity because they’re so good together. Enough you kind of wouldn’t mind someone taking a second shot at this scenario. The moments that work are that good. (June 30, 2020)

[andie-thefangirl]

I saw Onward today on a special Leap Day preview - a lovely sister date with the bestest sister in the world @kirstynorris87. Both of our kids were with their dads today and we were just a 33 & 34 year old enjoying the magic of Pixar together. I won't spoil it but it was a funny, sweet and touching story about family and sibling bonds. I'm a soppy cow anyway but I shed a tear or two at the end. Really enjoyed and a recommend it to kids of all ages, 3-100. #tomholland #chrispratt #julialouisdreyfus #octaviaspencer #melrodriguez #kylebornheimer #wilmervalderrama #pixar #disney #onward https://www.instagram.com/p/B9KU5AVHVhg/?igshid=1wpsgzceb00i7

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[doomonfilm]

Review : Marriage Story (2019)

Netflix comes rushing in at the end of 2019, just in time for the holiday season, with a movie that looks like it’s taking direct aim at the hearts of the masses.  The ultra-talented Noah Baumbach is in the director’s chair, and he’s roped in Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver from their romps in the land of blockbusters to dive into a modern day version of a story used since some of the early days of cinema.  Marriage, from what I understand, is an unpredictable series of ups and downs, and Baumbach and company are taking a hard look at the institution with Marriage Story. 

Charlie (Adam Driver) and Nicole Barber (Scarlett Johansson) are New York-based creatives attempting to raise their son Henry (Azhy Robertson) in the midst of a failing marriage.  Nicole is the star of Charlie’s play, but on the verge of moving the play to Broadway, Nicole takes an opportunity to star in a Los Angeles-based pilot.  Nicole moves Henry to Los Angeles with her mother Sandra (Julie Haggerty), and during a visit from Charlie, he is blindsided when he is served divorce papers by Sandra’s sister Cassie (Merritt Wever).  As the split moves from being handled within the family to being handled by attorneys Nora Fanshaw (Laura Dern) and Bert Spitz (Alan Alda), Charlie and Nicole are forced to face the reality of their family, their marriage, their professional opportunities, and most importantly, themselves.

Noah Baumbach takes an honest look at how the intimacy of marriage allows people to be truthful with one another to the point of damage, especially when they work together.  The audience is given a good display of how parents who don’t get along can still be supportive of their children, even when they are going through personal moments that due major damage.  Making an attempt to be clear on what the individual wants takes front and center stage, even (and especially) in the construct of a marriage.  The delicate balance of two creative people using one another in a romantic and a creative capacity, and what happens when the public reception power dynamic shifts, is given close examination, especially when it is shown how these dynamics set up grand battles that end in petty bickering and character shaming. 

Paralleling the differences between a man and a woman with the differences of Los Angeles-based film and television versus New York theater is a stroke of creative genius... though most likely not original, the context it is used in for Marriage Story provides a sound foundation for compelling storytelling and strong acting.  With such raw tension and emotion connected to the relationship, most of the humor is found in the reflections on theater, TV and film, and many of these jokes land.  Turning the differences between the coasts into a familial tug of war for balance and respect also works, with the tension amplified by distance and responsibility, as well as two vastly different lifestyles.  The hopes of an amicable split propped up against the involvement of lawyers and due process is also grounds for tension, with the scenes in Marriage Story standing up to what would be the obvious comparison, Kramer vs. Kramer.  

The way that the camera either observes the proceedings like a stranger that has stumbled onto a moment they should not have seen, or from the perspective of Henry, puts us in an objective viewpoint where we feel the most pain, rather than choose sides.  The tone, tempo and pacing of the film are all high level, which is to be expected with a director that has the pedigree of Noah Baumbach in charge.  The attention to detail found in the cinematography and editing make the little moments, memories and reflections truly stand out.  The score is sparse, but it perfectly punctuates the few moments that it is present.  Above all, the way that this film feels like being a member of a struggling family really hits... this is easily the most tender of Noah Baumbach’s incredible journeys into family and relationships.

Scarlett Johansson gets a chance to rove around in a more grounded performance, rooting herself in true emotion and connection rather than mysterious lore and fan service.  Adam Driver gets a similar opportunity, and seeing him portray a struggling man holding on desperately to the final threads of a former lover pulling away is powerful.  Azhy Robertson gives an extremely dynamic performance for such a young man, managing to swing between moments of insight and moments where children cause infinite frustration at the least opportune times.  Alan Alda gives equal doses of dry with and deep humanity in the form of compassion, while Laura Dern manages to be extremely centered while keeping an extremely sharp edge... both portrayals of lawyers are some of the best I’ve seen recently in film.  Julie Haggerty is a light in what quickly becomes a dark situation, providing consistent examples of unconditional love and non-judgement in an extremely uncomfortable family debate.  Ray Liota brings the fierce focus to the table that has become his bread and butter, which in turn creates an implied increase in tension merely based off of his presence alone.  Appearances by Wallace Shawn, Merritt Wever, Mark O’Brien, Matthew Shear, Brooke Bloom, Kyle Bornheimer, Mickey Sumner, Martha Kelly and many more, plus a cameo by Robert Smigel round out the proceedings.

I’m excited to see what Netflix has in store for us in 2020.  The certainly have their headline news bases covered in their efforts to legitimize themselves, but having people like Noah Baumbach connected to your company really drive home the fact that they are serious about film.  Hopefully the bar that he sets for quality will resonate throughout all those connected to Netflix in a creative capacity.

[gettoknowlizzycaplan]

Bachelorette mini reunion plus Rashida Jones! 😚 Possibly and Angie Tribeca appearance??

Repost: @hayze_days Some of my all time favourite old friends stopped by to get silly with us. @kylebornheimer #lizzycaplan #angietribeca cc: @rashidajones #bachelorette #kylebornheimer #rashidajones

[themoinmontrose]

actor kyle bornheimer @KyleBornheimer is 45 today #happybirthday 

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ZachWoods EthanPhillips RebeccaFront KyleBornheimer LenoraCrichlow #HughLaurie ArmandoIannucci NikkiAmukaBird AndyBuckley SuzyNakamura  JoshGad attend the premiere of HBO Avenue 5 at Avalon Theater on January14 2020 in Los Angeles California Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images (x)

[marcelo2506]

#365PeliculasYLibros #Película 67: #LittleEvil #PequeñoDemonio #País: #USA #EEUU #Año: #2017 #Género: #Comedia #Terror #HorrorComedy #Comedy #Horror #Dirección: #EliCraig #Cast: #EvangelineLilly #AdamScott #OwenAtlas #BridgetEverett #TylerLabine #ClancyBrown #ChrisDElia #KyleBornheimer #Reseña Gary es un buen tipo querido por sus compañeros de trabajo. Un tipo abnegado que quiere llevar su entrega a un nuevo estadio, casándose con Samantha, una madre soltera atractiva y vivaracha. El único problema para este idílico amor sería Lucas, el hijo de ella, un diablillo en el sentido estricto de la palabra. De padre desconocido, el chico podría ser el mismísimo anticristo, y así lo deja notar cuando transforma el matrimonio de su padrastro en un verdadero infierno mediante sus influencias satánicas. A priori se trata de una propuesta interesante que plantea una mezcla de géneros, comedia con algo terror, con apelaciones al clásico de 1976 La Profecía.  Lamentablemente resulta ser otra comedia americana del montón. Comedia olvidable para uno de esos días en que no tenés nada mejor que hacer. Pequeño Demonio tenía potencial, pero resultó ligera y superficial. Si pensamos en niños demonios, quedémonos con el colorado Junior Healy (Michael Oliver) de Adorable Criatura (1990), un mucho mejor ejemplo de lo que sería trasladar Damien a un entorno cómico. Disponible en #Netflix #movie #Instamovie

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[mrmedia]

Happy Birthday to Kyle Bornheimer, actor, "Casual," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," “Breaking Bad," "Better Call Saul," "Agent Carter,” “Love,” "Worst Week” 2017 VIDEO INTERVIEW

KYLE BORNHEIMER podcast excerpt: “When I met Alyssa Milano, she was already one of the smartest people I ever met (in Hollywood) in terms of her enlightened views on social and political matters, and the industry we’re in. She’s a pretty stellar human being. What she’s been able to communicate through social media is something a lot of people are feeling right now. And I’m glad she’s saying it. There is a culture in our industry — and a lot of industries — that has to change, of rich, powerful men that think they’re entitled to something.”

https://mrmedia.com/2017/12/kyle-bornheimers-casual-modern-family-will-grace-interview/

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[mens-backstage-blog-blog]

TGIF! Don't forget to wear your favorite shirt to the happy hour. #tgif #shirt #Brooklyn99 #causalwear #kylebornheimer #melisafumero

[themoinmontrose]

actor kyle bornheimer @KyleBornheimer is 44 today #happybirthday 

[marcelo2506]

#365PeliculasYLibros #Película 63: #YouAgain #OtraVezTu #País: #USA #Año: #2010 #Género: #Comedy #Comedia #RomanticComedy #ComediaRomántica #Dirección: #AndyFickman #Cast: #KristenBell #JamieLeeCurtis #SigourneyWeaver #OdetteAnnable #VictorGarber #BettyWhite #JimmyWolk #SeanWing #KyleBornheimer #KristinChenoweth #Reseña Marni es una publicista feliz a la que acaban de ascender en el trabajo. Todo parece ir sobre ruedas hasta que se entera de que su hermano se va a casar con la que en el colegio fue su archienemiga. Pero esto no se acaba aquí. La madre de Marni, Gail, que no le da importancia a los temores de su hija respecto a su cuñada, cambia su semblante cuando se entera que la madre de ésta también fue enemiga suya en el colegio. El momento de las presentaciones llega y la tensión se masca en el ambiente. ¿Quién dijo que la venganza es un plato que se sirve frío? Lo mejor y más rescatable el gran elenco de actores. Pasable😕 Disponible en #Netflix #movie #instamovie

[themoinmontrose]

actor kyle bornheimer @KyleBornheimer is 43 today #happybirthday 

[themoinmontrose]

actor kyle bornheimer @KyleBornheimer is 42 today #happybirthday