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The Machine 2023
Bert Kreischer is very funny, and an underrated storyteller. When recounting stories of his drunken college escapades, Kreischer has a schlubby humility to his schtick. His "Machine" bit is a modern classic, but hearing it unfold in 13-minutes is very different than watching it play out for nearly two hours. Like "Keanu," "The Machine" is an uneven mix of raunchy comedy and bloody shootouts, never converging the two to make a cohesive whole. Once the gunplay starts, the laughs stop, particularly during the crowded finale. Kreischer is at his best with his one-liners, but here, they're fleeting.
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About My Father 2023
Sebastian Maniscalco's stand-up comedy is predicated upon ribbing traditionalist Italian culture and honoring his late father by sharing personal experiences. While "About My Father" finds mixed results in its broad, situational comedy, it is marginally elevated by its well-intentioned cast and its familial conflicts, which will prove relatable for many. Robert De Niro hasn't been nearly this good as of late when it comes to comedies. It feels like he's actually putting forth effort. Your dad will love this one.
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Recess: School's Out 2001
I remember, during the last week of fourth grade, the administration, I guess, ran out of things to teach us, so they gathered the entire class in the hallway to watch this movie.
It was awesome and still my favorite memory of elementary school.
Looking back, the movie is all right, but the TV series is still one of the smartest animated shows ever made, comfortably residing next to "Arthur" as a show that truly understood kids and how to profile their ideas and identify them better than even they could.
