MaryAnn’s quick take…
Take True Lies and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Remove wit, sexy charm, and satire on marriage. This is a recipe for a movie anyone wants to see? I’m “biast” (pro): nothing
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
Mash together True Lies and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Remove all the wit and all the sexy charm. Get rid of the action thrills. Eliminate all satirical metaphoric commentary on marriage and suburban living. And then have your head examined: Who on Earth could possibly think this was the recipe for a movie that anyone would want to see? And yet here we have Keeping Up with the Joneses, which appears to have been created to precisely this plan.
Nothing is funny here. Nothing. It’s so perfectly unfunny that it almost seems deliberate.
Limp and lifeless, Joneses gives us...
Take True Lies and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Remove wit, sexy charm, and satire on marriage. This is a recipe for a movie anyone wants to see? I’m “biast” (pro): nothing
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
Mash together True Lies and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Remove all the wit and all the sexy charm. Get rid of the action thrills. Eliminate all satirical metaphoric commentary on marriage and suburban living. And then have your head examined: Who on Earth could possibly think this was the recipe for a movie that anyone would want to see? And yet here we have Keeping Up with the Joneses, which appears to have been created to precisely this plan.
Nothing is funny here. Nothing. It’s so perfectly unfunny that it almost seems deliberate.
Limp and lifeless, Joneses gives us...
- 10/24/2016
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
The most surprising thing about “Keeping Up with the Joneses” isn’t that it’s actually funny, but that some touching unlikely friendships emerge amidst the outrageous action sequences. Jeff Gaffney (Zach Galifianakis) is a lovably dull suburban husband, who dotes on his wife, Karen (Isla Fisher), and enjoys a simple life in his beloved cul-de-sac. With the kids off at summer camp, the Gaffneys have time on their hands to wring their hands over the mysterious new couple that moves into the neighborhood, making an all-cash offer on the house across the street.
Tim and Natalie Jones (Jon Hamm and Gal Gadot) are gorgeous, worldly and very much in love. Naturally, everyone in the cul-de-sac hates them. Except affable Jeff, who quickly develops a “man-crush” on Tim (in the words of the movie). But Natalie’s perfect potluck dishes and Tim’s glass-blowing hobby are not fooling Karen, whose...
Tim and Natalie Jones (Jon Hamm and Gal Gadot) are gorgeous, worldly and very much in love. Naturally, everyone in the cul-de-sac hates them. Except affable Jeff, who quickly develops a “man-crush” on Tim (in the words of the movie). But Natalie’s perfect potluck dishes and Tim’s glass-blowing hobby are not fooling Karen, whose...
- 10/19/2016
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
In the vein of True Lies and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the new action comedy Keeping Up With The Joneses presents us with a suburban landscape where everything looks peaceful on the surface, but underneath are secrets about to be revealed in a most explosive way.
We’re introduced to an innocent couple, Jeff (Zach Galifianakis) and Karen Gaffney (Isla Fisher), who finally have their house to themselves now that their kids are off at summer camp. It isn’t long though before they’re greeted by new neighbors in the form of Tim (Jon Hamm) and Natalie Jones (Gal Godot), a sexy couple who travel from one country to the next. The Gaffneys are eager to befriend the Joneses but are equally suspicious of them. Turns out they’re right, too, as the Joneses are actually covert operatives out to infiltrate the company that Jeff works at.
Keeping Up With The Joneses...
We’re introduced to an innocent couple, Jeff (Zach Galifianakis) and Karen Gaffney (Isla Fisher), who finally have their house to themselves now that their kids are off at summer camp. It isn’t long though before they’re greeted by new neighbors in the form of Tim (Jon Hamm) and Natalie Jones (Gal Godot), a sexy couple who travel from one country to the next. The Gaffneys are eager to befriend the Joneses but are equally suspicious of them. Turns out they’re right, too, as the Joneses are actually covert operatives out to infiltrate the company that Jeff works at.
Keeping Up With The Joneses...
- 10/18/2016
- by Ben Kenber
- We Got This Covered
In the vein of True Lies and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the new action comedy Keeping Up With The Joneses presents us with a suburban landscape where everything looks peaceful on the surface, but underneath are secrets about to be revealed in a most explosive way.
We’re introduced to an innocent couple, Jeff (Zach Galifianakis) and Karen Gaffney (Isla Fisher), who finally have their house to themselves now that their kids are off at summer camp. It isn’t long though before they’re greeted by new neighbors in the form of Tim (Jon Hamm) and Natalie Jones (Gal Godot), a sexy couple who travel from one country to the next. The Gaffneys are eager to befriend the Joneses but are equally suspicious of them. Turns out they’re right, too, as the Joneses are actually covert operatives out to infiltrate the company that Jeff works at.
Keeping Up With The Joneses...
We’re introduced to an innocent couple, Jeff (Zach Galifianakis) and Karen Gaffney (Isla Fisher), who finally have their house to themselves now that their kids are off at summer camp. It isn’t long though before they’re greeted by new neighbors in the form of Tim (Jon Hamm) and Natalie Jones (Gal Godot), a sexy couple who travel from one country to the next. The Gaffneys are eager to befriend the Joneses but are equally suspicious of them. Turns out they’re right, too, as the Joneses are actually covert operatives out to infiltrate the company that Jeff works at.
Keeping Up With The Joneses...
- 10/18/2016
- by Ben Kenber
- We Got This Covered
The fantasy horror film Tale of Tales, starring Salma Hayek, will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD on September 6th. Also in today’s Highlights: Old 37 on ChillerTV, CryptTV’s partnership with Inkshares, a clip and poster from The House on Pine Street, and release details for Bb.
Tale of Tales Blu-ray / DVD Release Details: “A grim, gorgeous, grown-up fairytale full of princes and princesses, sorcerers and fairies, and monsters and ogres, the epic fantasy horror film Tale of Tales makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut September 6th, 2016, from Shout! Factory. Starring Salma Hayek, Vincent Cassel, John C. Reilly, Toby Jones, and Shirley Henderson, Tale of Tales unleashes a barrage of mind-bogglingly exquisite and fantastical imagery as it brings to life the misadventures of three kings, based on stories of magic and the macabre by 17th-century folklorist Giambattista Basile.”
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Old 37 Airings on Chiller TV: Press Release: “August 23rd , 2016 – Old 37...
Tale of Tales Blu-ray / DVD Release Details: “A grim, gorgeous, grown-up fairytale full of princes and princesses, sorcerers and fairies, and monsters and ogres, the epic fantasy horror film Tale of Tales makes its Blu-ray and DVD debut September 6th, 2016, from Shout! Factory. Starring Salma Hayek, Vincent Cassel, John C. Reilly, Toby Jones, and Shirley Henderson, Tale of Tales unleashes a barrage of mind-bogglingly exquisite and fantastical imagery as it brings to life the misadventures of three kings, based on stories of magic and the macabre by 17th-century folklorist Giambattista Basile.”
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Old 37 Airings on Chiller TV: Press Release: “August 23rd , 2016 – Old 37...
- 8/24/2016
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Terror Films has acquired Us rights to forthcoming horror film, The House On Pine Street, directed by Aaron and Austin Keeling. The directing duo also co-wrote and produced the film along with Natalie Jones and Monique Thomas.
Terror Films closed the deal with James Fler from Canadian based International Sales Rep and Distributor, Raven Banner Entertainment.
Terror Films executive, Joe Dain who negotiated the deal stated, "The House On Pine Street is a fantastic haunted house film. We couldn’t be happier to be doing business with Raven Banner. Their taste in quality horror films is top notch."
The House on Pine Street was an official selection at 14 domestic [Continued ...]...
Terror Films closed the deal with James Fler from Canadian based International Sales Rep and Distributor, Raven Banner Entertainment.
Terror Films executive, Joe Dain who negotiated the deal stated, "The House On Pine Street is a fantastic haunted house film. We couldn’t be happier to be doing business with Raven Banner. Their taste in quality horror films is top notch."
The House on Pine Street was an official selection at 14 domestic [Continued ...]...
- 1/27/2016
- QuietEarth.us
Stars: Emily Goss, Taylor Bottles, Cathy Barnett, Jim Korinke, Natalie Pellegrini, Tisha Swart-Entwistle, Keagon Ellison, Daniel Shirley, Robert Jones, Jeannie Blau | Written by Aaron Keeling, Austin Keeling, Natalie Jones | Directed by Aaron Keeling, Austin Keeling
Seven months pregnant, Jennifer Branagan (Emily Goss) reluctantly returns to her hometown in Kansas after an unexpected mental breakdown. But when strange things start happening in their new rental home, Jennifer begins to fear that it may be haunted. Alone in her convictions, Jennifer is forced to question her sanity as she attempts to find out what, if anything, is plaguing the house.
The House on Pine Street checks all the horror boxes. Creepy people who stare, creepy kids, creepy sounds, pregnant women, insufferable mothers, you know, the usual. In fact, as horror stories go, it pretty much follows the path you would expect it to. But the thing is, it doesn’t really matter.
Seven months pregnant, Jennifer Branagan (Emily Goss) reluctantly returns to her hometown in Kansas after an unexpected mental breakdown. But when strange things start happening in their new rental home, Jennifer begins to fear that it may be haunted. Alone in her convictions, Jennifer is forced to question her sanity as she attempts to find out what, if anything, is plaguing the house.
The House on Pine Street checks all the horror boxes. Creepy people who stare, creepy kids, creepy sounds, pregnant women, insufferable mothers, you know, the usual. In fact, as horror stories go, it pretty much follows the path you would expect it to. But the thing is, it doesn’t really matter.
- 1/6/2016
- by Richard Axtell
- Nerdly
Parents, don't let your kids play with dolls possessed by the soul of a serial killer. Consider this figurine instead! Also: final release details for the Penny Dreadful: Demimonde game and premiere details / trailer for The House on Pine Street.
Chucky Figurine: "Chucky Good Guy Stylized Roto Figure. Who wants to play? Chucky does, but you may not like his game. The award-winning designer team at Mezco have created an all-new sculpture that not only captures the look of Chucky but the very essence of his menace. Every detail has been captured; from his classic coveralls to the unique imprint of the soles on his sneakers. From his glistening, insane eyes, and his sneering lips, to his shocking red hair, this is Chucky at his most iconic. He's not fully human, but he is fully insane!
The star of five Child's Play films, Chucky features 7 points of articulation. He...
Chucky Figurine: "Chucky Good Guy Stylized Roto Figure. Who wants to play? Chucky does, but you may not like his game. The award-winning designer team at Mezco have created an all-new sculpture that not only captures the look of Chucky but the very essence of his menace. Every detail has been captured; from his classic coveralls to the unique imprint of the soles on his sneakers. From his glistening, insane eyes, and his sneering lips, to his shocking red hair, this is Chucky at his most iconic. He's not fully human, but he is fully insane!
The star of five Child's Play films, Chucky features 7 points of articulation. He...
- 11/6/2015
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
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