Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Monday, October 30, 2023

Old Dads (2023)

Genre: Comedy
Directed by: Bill Burr
Cast: Bill Burr, Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine
Time: 104 minutes

 


Jack, Connor and Mike are three colleagues and best friends in their late 40’s or early 50’s who just sold their business to a younger man, and they now find their personal and professional lives falling apart in a society that is rapidly changing around them.

This feature film is clearly an extension of Bill Burr’s comedy act. Many of the same themes are brought back and stretched out. Personally, I prefer it in stand-up comedy form. Nonetheless, I was entertained. The acting was decent enough and a good chunk of the dialogue made me laugh out loud. I also could relate quite a bit. I’m not a dad, but I am old.

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