On paper, Marvel’s just-released Deadpool movie sounds run-of-the-mill; yet another superhero origin story featuring Ryan Reynolds. Would you like to know what other recent films featured Ryan Reynolds? No? Well, I’ll tell you anyway: X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Green Lantern, and R.I.P.D. Each of these were critically and commercially* panned. With that kind of a track record, it is prudent to approach any movie starring Reynolds with a healthy amount of skepticism. BUT WAIT!!! This is quite possibly one of the funniest Marvel movies I’ve seen. Period. Much is due to
The cast of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has joined forces with Omaze to support three worthy causes: Eastern Congo Initiative, The SEED Project, and Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. From now until March 15, 2016, fans will have the opportunity to support the campaign and one grand prize winner will win: Take a spin in the Batmobile. Fly with Henry Cavill in a helicopter. Take a photo with Ben Affleck at the NYC premiere. Photobomb the cast with Jesse Eisenberg on the red carpet. Today, the campaign released this
Comedy Central’s standout Broad City began its third season on Wednesday. This laugh-out-loud comedy succeeds because it doesn’t take itself too seriously and is always willing to smash our expectations about “female-centered television” in hilariously original and bold ways. Here are some of the reasons Broad City is must-watch television: 5. Ilana Glazer. She elevates physical comedy to an art. Brava, queen. 4. Abbi is all of us when we get word vomit in front of our crush. Abbi’s awkwardness around her neighbor-crush Jeremy is something that everyone can relate to. And it never gets any easier
You may or may not have heard of Fox’s new comedy, Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life. It’s TV’s version of The Hangover meets Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, told through the mistakes and lessons learned of a post-graduate millennial. It’s relatable, fun, and binge-worthy. (Trust me, I totally did that last weekend.) Cooper Barrett (Jack Cutmore-Scott) is fresh out of school. But, life after college is not how he imagined. (We’ve all been there, right?) He’s broke and attempting to start a business. He’s living with his two best friends—nerdy Neal