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Funny Trailer for Crime Comedy ‘Drugstore June’ with Esther Povitsky

"June is on the case!" Shout Studios has unveiled a trailer for the indie comedy titled Drugstore June, made by filmmaker Nicholaus Goossen, along with actress Esther Povitsky co-writing the script. It's set to open in limited theaters (NY & LA) starting in February. After the pharmacy in her small town is robbed, a girl who still lives at home with her parents takes matters into her own hands to solve the crime, while at the same time trying to get over her ex-boyfriend and become more of an adult. Described as “it's small, funny, and lands smack in the middle of a favorite genre: off-center charmer turns world upside down." Starring Esther Povitsky as the titular June, joined by Beverly D'Angelo, James Remar, Haley Joel Osment, Jackie Sandler, Miranda Cosgrove, Danny Griffin, Brandon Wardell, Bobby Lee, Matt Walsh. This looks kooky and amusing, with a lead performance that might make some of you laugh your asses off. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Nicholaus Goossen's Drugstore June, direct from YouTube: After the pharmacy in her small town is robbed, June ...
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Review: Jake Johnson’s New Comedy ‘Self Reliance’ Plays It Too Safe

Yet another film I knew nothing about before watching to continue New Years viewings. Yet another feature directorial debut, this time from American actor Jake Johnson. Yet another movie that caught my eye due to its interesting cast. After Night Swim and Role Play at the start of 2024, it's time for Self Reliance to try to surprise me with a high-concept premise that promises entertainment from all parts of the comedy-thriller spectrum. The movie's plot follows Tommy Walcott, portrayed by Johnson himself, a lonely man trapped in the monotony of his daily life who seizes the opportunity to participate in a dark web reality show where he must survive 30 days without being killed by others – addressed as the "hunters" – and win a million dollars. The catch? Participants can only be attacked when they're completely alone. This loophole is obviously explored by the character, who begins a self-discovery adventure within a life-and-death scenario. Self Reliance opens with a promising start, setting the stage for a thrilling competition with the potential for tons of humor, but also a deeper examination of the vitality of ...
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‘Mean Girls’ Works Best as Nostalgia Blast

Did we really need another “Mean Girls?” Yes, the Broadway musical inspired by the 2004 film made waves, and that toe-tapping music is part of the new “Mean Girls” remake. Update? Reboot?? Does the label matter? Still, the original holds up so well as a teen angst X-ray that this arrives without purpose.  Adding TikTok …

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