Sep 3 2008 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' Trailer is Sort of Funny?

Speaking as someone who can barely tolerate the Kevin Smith catalog, I hate to admit it, but judging by this trailer, Zack and Miri Make a Porno looks pretty palatable, and possibly even funny. In fact, with the heavily Apatowian cast and joke-stylings, I'd barely be able to identify this as a Smith film if it weren't for the expected cameos by Jason Mewes and Clerk. If nothing else, I recommend watching to at least hear The Office's Craig Robinson say "a Star War." It might be lifted from Arrested Development, but it's still got legs.

Oh, and it's not appropriate for your stodgy old workplace.

Continue Reading " 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' Trailer is Sort of Funny? "

Dec 18 2007 'Walk Hard' Viral 'Backlash' Video Creates Laughter

Between all the amusing videos about cats doing human things you'll probably watch today, I strongly recommend squeezing in this promo for Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story. I doubt you'll find a funnier combination of Paul Rudd, Judd Apatow, Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson, anti-semitism, self-aware viral marking, Garage Rock Band, and obnoxious techno action music this calendar year. Merry Christmas, guy who made the terrible theme to Mortal Kombat; your long-awaited royalty check is on its way.

Continue Reading " 'Walk Hard' Viral 'Backlash' Video Creates Laughter "