For me, “Mystic Pizza” is one of those movies that has slowly become a favorite over the years, even as I recognize that it’s not
Tag: comedy
Cyrus (2010)
“Cyrus” is one of those quiet, independent comedy-dramas that works almost in spite of itself. For the first half hour, the narrative seems to be
Dead to Me (Season 2) (2020)
After a stellar first season, it would have been easy for “Dead to Me” to fall into predictability and stretch the limits of its audience’s
The Last Word (2008)
“The Last Word” is one of those indie comedy-dramas that unfolds quietly over 100 minutes, and by the time it’s over, you wonder why anyone
Being There (1979)
Having only a passing awareness of Peter Sellers and his brand of comedy, I can say that I wasn’t as bowled over by his understated
What We Do in the Shadows (Season 2) (2020)
This second season of FX’s brilliant and hilarious adaptation of the similarly extraordinary movie is screamingly funny from beginning to end. Filled with terrific one-episode
