Category Archives: Comedy

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

MINIONS & MONSTERS (2026): New Trailer Starring Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, Allison Janney…

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Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, Allison Janney and Pierre Coffin are the stars of Minions & Monsters, the Coffin-written/directed next instalment of the adventures of the mischievous yellow troublemakers, the Minions.

The new story sees them recruiting terrifying creatures for their very own monster movie.

“Behold! The all-powerful Irene!‘ Or perhaps, Eyerene!

This silly line and the corresponding scene made me giggle. I’m definitely watching this, and I suspect it will have a similar vibe to Despicable Me 3. Because I imagine ‘Eyerene’ or the tiny monster will be fun like Balthazar Bratt, the purple-suited Michael Jackson super-fan.

Also, is it me or is the speech of the minions making more and more sense with each film? Perhaps in the twentieth movie, they’ll be speaking clear English and be easily understood.

Minions & Monsters Release Dates: July 1st, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews, Romance

THE DRAMA (2025): The Things I Liked…

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Even though I loved the trailer for Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s latest comedy-romance, The Drama, as I watched the film, I realised before the halfway point that I wasn’t enjoying myself.

Writer-director Kristoffer Borgli’s story, which follows a wedding week spiralling wildly out of control after an unexpected revelation from the bride-to-be, ultimately felt like a thought experiment I simply didn’t care for.

Even though there are a few amusing moments, the editing and overall execution proved more distracting than effective. To make matters worse, the musical score quickly became irritating, and I was immediately frustrated by Rachel’s huge overreaction near the beginning, which then shaped the reactions of everyone else around her.

What I can’t fault is the acting. It’s just a shame the story itself felt so contrived, and much of the drama overly forced. The heavy-handed music and that early overreaction certainly didn’t help.

My favourite scene is the very last one. Not because the film was finally over, but because the moment itself is genuinely touching.

If you’re curious enough about The Drama, you know what to do.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy

OFFICE ROMANCE (2026): New Trailer From Jennifer Lopez, Betty Gilpin, Brett Goldstein…

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In new comedy Office Romance, Jennifer Lopez is an airline CEO who gets into a policy-breaking romance with her new employee.

Directed by Ol Parker, additional key cast includes Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Amy Sedaris, Tony Hale and Bradley Whitford.

Nostalgia insists that I watch this, and I’m hoping I’ll be pleasantly surprised. I’m also looking forward to the roles played by the reputable supporting cast.

Lastly, is it me, or does it appear that Lopez and Goldstein aren’t actually on the beach at 1:13 into this trailer?

Edward James Olmos, Lisa Gilroy, Grady Eldridge, Jackie Sandler, Brian Gallivan, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Malik Elassal and Abbie Van Lee also star.

Office Romance Release Dates: June 5th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy

TED LASSO – SEASON 4 (2026): New Trailer From Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein…

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The premise of Ted Lasso season four is simple. Lasso returns to AFC Richmond, but this time it’s to coach the women’s football team. Additional returning cast includes Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jeremy Swift.

Ted Lasso is my favourite football manager of all time. Yes, he’s not real and barely understands the sport, but the man exudes safety and thoughtfulness at levels I can’t ignore. Maybe he’s just my favourite fictional human of all time. One who happens to be a football manager. Perhaps that’s it.

Ted Lasso season one was my favourite of the first three, and may well remain my favourite after this new one. However, I do like that Lasso will be managing a female team this time around. It’s an intriguing enough difference that has me hopeful about how this will all unfold.

It looks like, understandably, many of the characters from the Richmond FC male team will be absent from this new season. But I think I’ll be okay with that, since Lasso and Rebecca, my two favourite characters, are returning.

How are you feeling about the return of Ted Lasso?

Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern and Grant Feely.

Ted Lasso – Season 4 Release Dates: August 5th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, Drama, Romance

ONE NIGHT ONLY (2026): New Trailer Starring Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Maya Hawke…

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One Night Only stars Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro as two New Yorkers searching for love on the ‘one night of the year when sex is legal for single people.’

Based on the novel by Travis Braun, and directed by Will Gluck, additional key cast includes Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, Molly Ringwald and LeVar Burton.

Firstly, Hello, super chemistry!

Second, what kind of silly-seeming premise is this?

I’ll still give it a chance because I like Mr Turner, and the chemistry. Also, this trailer brings back great memories of season one of Netflix’s Nobody Wants This (2024), mainly because of the music, and only a little bit because of the dialogue. I say that knowing full well that this is unlikely to unseat the very first episode of Nobody Wants This as the best 20+ minutes of any romantic comedy I’ve ever seen. But I’m open to being wrong.

How’s this looking to you?

Michelle Hurd, King Princess, Roma Maffia, Quintessa Swindell, Okieriete Onaodowan, Ben Marshall, Swanmy Sampaio and Priya Jain also star.

One Night Only Release Dates: August 7th, 2026 (US); August 28th, 2026 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G