Category Archives: Comedy

THE FAMILY PLAN 2 (2025): New Trailer Starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Kit Harrington…

The Family Plan (2025), Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Apple TV+
The Family Plan (2025), Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Apple TV+

Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan are joined by Kit Harrington in the partly London, England-set sequel to action/comedy, The Family Plan (2023)

Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, Wahlberg is a former government operative, still on the run with his family while being pursued by deadly enemies.

The first instalment of The Family Plan wasn’t perfect, but it was fun, well-paced and oddly Christmassy, which, for me, is always a plus.

I’m hoping for much of the same with this sequel, and the London setting is a bonus. I’m also looking forward to what Harrington does as the villain.

Are you excited to be in London, and Paris?

Zoe Colletti, Thomas Forbes-Johnson, Reda Elazouar, Daniel De Bourg, Jake Fairbrother, Van Crosby, Tara Macken, Laurel Lefkow, Abdul Basith, Prince Marfo and Elainea Emmott also star.

The Family Plan 2 Release Dates: November 21st, 2025…

Happy Film Loving,

G

DIE MY LOVE (2025): New Trailer from Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek, Nick Nolte…

Die My Love (2025), LaKeith Stanfield, Black Label Media
Die My Love (2025), LaKeith Stanfield, Black Label Media

A remote, forgotten rural area is the setting of Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence’s latest comedy/drama/thriller. One about a mother’s struggle as she battles with psychosis.

Directed by Lynne Ramsay, LaKeith Stanfield, Nick Nolte, and Sissy Spacek are among the key cast.

Is it me, or does this trailer look like it shows a couple who are simply going through a generic tough time in their relationship, rather than a woman battling psychosis, as per the synopsis?

I’m interested, yet I’m also not in a rush to watch a relationship implode. Particularly since, so far, this seems like having to witness two people you know well, fight right in front of you.

Kennedy Calderwood, Gabrielle Rose, Zoe Cross and Kasmere Trice Stanfield also star.

Die My Love Release Dates: November 7th, 2025 (US); November 14th, 2025 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

RENTAL FAMILY (2025): New Trailer Starring Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto…

Rental Family (2025), Brendan Fraser, Searchlight Pictures
Rental Family (2025), Brendan Fraser, Searchlight Pictures

New comedy/drama Rental Family has Brendan Fraser as an American actor in Tokyo. One struggling to find purpose, until he lands an unusual gig.

I’m not surprised this movie exists, especially after watching The Japanese Man Who Gets Paid to Do Nothing.

I’m watching to see the positive impact Fraser’s character will have on those who hire him. Can you imagine yourself in such a role?

Directed and co-written by Hikari, additional key cast includes Mari Yamamoto, Takehiro Hira, Nihi, Paolo Andrea Di Pietro and Akira Emoto.

Rental Family Release Dates: November 21st, 2025 (2025); January 9th, 2026 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

JAY KELLY (2025): New Trailer From Noah Baumbach, Starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Laura Dern,

Jay Kelly (2025), George Clooney, Apple TV+
Jay Kelly (2025), George Clooney, Apple TV+

Jay Kelly, George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Laura Dern’s latest film is a comedy/drama about a famous movie star’s journey of self-discovery.

Directed and co-written by Noah Baumbach, Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Emily Mortimer and Greta Gerwig are among the key cast.

Having heard that this movie was very well received at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, I hoped I’d be more enthused by this trailer than I am. I’ll certainly give it a chance because of my curiosity about the Clooney/Sandler dynamic.

How is it looking for you?

Stacy Keach, Louis Partridge, Patrick Wilson, Isla Fisher, Jamie Demetriou, Eve Hewson, Jim Broadbent and Thaddea Graham also star.

Jay Kelly Release Dates: November 14th, 2025 (US limited release); December 5th, 2025 (US & UK), Netflix…

Happy Film loving,

G

ZOOLANDER (2001): The Things I Liked…

Zoolander (2001), Will Ferrell Paramount Pictures
Zoolander (2001), Will Ferrell Paramount Pictures

Zoolander (2001) is one of my favourite feel-good, silly films. Starring Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Will Ferrell, and Christine Taylor, it offers a satirical look at the world of male modelling.

I’m almost certain that 90% of the time, as the movie played, I was either smiling or laughing. It’s the story, dialogue, production, costumes, and general ridiculousness that tickled me so.

There isn’t much for me to hate about star/director and co-writer Ben Stiller’s film. To me, Zoolander is edited perfectly, with not a single moment of wasted screen time. How could this not be the case, especially when Stiller, a proven funny man with great comic timing, is so heavily involved in the movie?

I enjoyed every single character in Zoolander, including the one played by a young Alexander Skarsgård. David Bowie’s short but all-important cameo is also a key highlight. In fact, I enjoyed all the cameos. Something I wish I could say about Zoolander 2 (2016)

My overall favourite character is absolutely Jacobim Mugatu, a fashion designer character played perfectly by Will Ferrell.

Happy Film Loving,

G