Tag Archives: Comedy

Dracula: Dead and Loving It - 1/2*

Posted on December 22, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Slow and unfunny spoof on everyone’s favorite bloodsucker. Leslie Nielsen is Count Dracula, in this Mel Brooks film that roughly follows Bram Stoker’s tale. Dracula comes from Transylvania to London, where he desires to make the lovely Mina his undead … Continue reading →

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Father of the Bride, Part II - * *

Posted on December 8, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Sequel to the remake Father of the Bride and remake of the sequel Father’s Little Dividend. Steve Martin is George Banks, a man with a perfect life…that is going to change radically. His daughter (married off in the first film), … Continue reading →

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Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls - 1/2*

Posted on November 10, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Low brow misfired attempt at duplicating the humor of the original, only succeds in mocking itself. Jim Carrey plays the title character, a pet detective and lover of all animals. After a disastrous, Cliffhangeresque raccoon rescue attempt, Ace Ventura has … Continue reading →

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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar - * *

Posted on September 8, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

In this unusual cross-dressing comedy (is this becomming a trend?) Patrick Swayze and Wesley Snipes are the reigning Drag Queens of New York, and John Leguizamo is their protege in training. The trio take an old Cadillac cross-country in a … Continue reading →

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Tommy Boy - *

Posted on March 31, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Most of the time, this poor comedy simply falls flat. A few times it sinks even lower. It doesn’t have the confidence to follow through on a joke, but tries to drown the viewer with situation after situation…and succeeds in … Continue reading →

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Man of the House - 1/2*

Posted on March 3, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Chevy Chase has problems. Severe problems, if this is the best he can now do. He portrays the potential stepfather-to-be of Jonathan Taylor Thomas. The problem (well, one of many problems with this film) is that stepson doesn’t want anyone … Continue reading →

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Billy Madison - * 1/2*

Posted on February 10, 1995 by Madeleine Williams

Surprisingly hillarious in places (Steve Buscemi’s cameo is terrific), but it unfortunately can’t keep a stable pace. It lingers too long on unfunny bits, and flies over other scenes which should have supported the movie.

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