Old School Movie Review

Old School may not be a Judd Apatow produced movie, but it certainly is hilarious and one of my favorite movies of all time.  The film stars Will Ferrell, Lucas Wilson, and Vince Vaughn.  Old School Movie PosterThey clock in at the average age of around 35, which is a little bit too old to be joining a fraternity.  Good thing they aren’t joining one, but creating one.  Luke Wilson comes home one night to find his wife cheating on him, hosting an orgy.  This plus a couple other factors influence the men to start a fraternity.  They host house parties, drink until they’re belligerent, and go streaking.  The best part though, is that the grown men have their own pledges.  They mess with the pledges in hilarious ways that I cant even put into words in this blog.  If you are someone in a fraternity, you will especially find this movie hilarious.  Surprisingly you will be able to relate.

Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen is one of Judd Apatow’s go to guys for his goofy comedy movies.  Seth is a Canadian born American actor who also does stand up comedy, writes, produces, and directs.  Seth was born April 15th 1982 in Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada.  Rogen was born to liberal Jewish parents.Image result for seth rogen comedy

When Seth was only 13, he began doing stand up comedy at a local comedy club.  He was performing among people that were more than twice his age.  Three years later, he auditioned for a High-school television comedy drama called “Freaks and Geeks”.  Although the show was short lived, producer Judd Apatow was extremely impressed with Seths ability in front of the camera and hired him as an actor and writer on his new series “Undeclared”.  This series met a similar fate to “Freaks and Geeks” so Seth began working as a writer for Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Da Ali G Show”Image result for seth rogen

Although Seth and Judd went different paths, this wasn’t the end of their careers together.  Seth made appearances in some of Judd’s early films such as “The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and “The 40 Year Old Virgin”.  Rogen’s collaboration with Judd didn’t end their either.  They went on to produce hit movies such as Superbad, Pineapple Express, and Neighbors.  

Seth really did have an extremely impressive and accomplishing career.  Ever since he was 13, he was showing signs of something special.  The best part is, his career isn’t over yet.  He still has movies set to come out and will have many more to come.  He truly is a cinematic legend and I expect good things in his future.

This Is 40 Movie Review

This is 40, a movie produced and directed by Judd Apatow, was a 2012 American Comedy staring Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann.  The movie is based off of Judd Apatow’s Knocked Up Debbie, played by Leslie Mann, and Pete, played by Paul Rudd are about to turn 40.  The movie is about the couple, whom has been married for years, and the problems in their personal life, their kids, their marriage and their age.  It sheds a comedic light on problems most people face mid-life. Image result for this is 40 For example, Pete can’t get his record company to take off, one of Debbie’s employee’s is stealing from the store, their kids are constantly fighting and arguing while they also have a 3rd on the way.  If you like classical family comedies, specifically if you liked Knocked Up, than this is a movie for you.  If you are interested, check out this trailer:

 

 

 

 

The Big Sick Funniest Moments

Judd Apatow’s The Big Sick was an American romantic comedy film that hit the cinemas in 2017.  It took Judd and his wife over 3 years to write the film as they wanted it to be funny but also portray a certain message.  The film is about an uber driver, want to be comedian, named Kumail.  Kumail is Muslim but becomes agnostic behind his parents back.  They believe he still practices Muslim.  Kumail ends up dating a white women which would be extremely frowned upon if his parents found out.  One of his cousins got disowned from the family for marrying a white women.  Without giving too much away, a big message Judd was trying to get across in this film was you don’t know whats going on in peoples private lives.  Specifically people who have immigrated to the US.  One of the reasons I like this film so much is that I think the message is so important. Without further

 

The 40 Year Old Virgin Best Moments

Judd Appatow’s The 40 Year Old Virgin, which hit the cinemas in 2005, is about Andy Stitzer, Steve Carrel, as a single guy, in his 40’s, nerdy, geeky, and works at an electronic store.  This hilarious film follows Andy as him and his coworkers/friends try and help him get laid. What I find funny about this film is that it is a group of adults acting like a group of kids.  Its a satire based on being a virgin in high school or college where one friend hasn’t done it yet so the rest awkwardly and relentlessly try and help them.  Whether there methods or strategies are working or not, ones things for sure.  Its embarrassing.  Here are some of the best scenes from Judd Appatow’s The 40 Year Old Virgin.

Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill was born on December 20th, 1983 in Los Angeles California.  Hill started his career with inspirations of being a writer.  He wanted to be a writer for The Simpsons or Saturday Night Live. In College, he moved to New York to study drama at The New School where he began writing and performing plays. Image result for jonah hill wolf of wall street Some of Jonah Hill’s early accomplishments were making his first role in I Heart Huckabees, and making brief appearances in The 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up. In 2007, Jonah earned a staring role in the hit comedy Superbad which won him a teen choice award.  In 2011, Jonah co-starred alongside Brad Pitt in the film Moneyball which won him an scar and golden globe nomination.  In 2012, Jonah starred 21 Jump street, another comedic classic.  And in 2013, Jonah stars alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wallstreet, which in my opinion, is one of the best movies of all time.  Jonah wins another Oscar Nomination for his performance in The Wolf of Wallstreet.

 

Funny People Movie Review

Judd Apatow’s, Funny People, released in 2009.  Stares Adam Sandler.  The movie is about his character George, a superstar stand up comic, who finds he has a short time to live.  George although famous and successful, lives an isolated life.  He doesn’t really have anyone to go to when he hears of this news.   On a trip, George meets a hungry, ambitious young kid named Ira Wright, played by Seth Rogan.  George first hires him to write for him and as they become better friends, allows him to work his way up the ranks.  George eventually ends up  befriending Ira and tells him about his worries.  Laura, played by Leslie Mann was the one that got away.  George encounters her again in the film only to find she is married to an Australian man.  Success shut George and Laura’s relationship down, but George now finds her as a good outlet for him to talk to.  Whats nice about this movie, is that Adam Sandler doesn’t play the typical role his fans are used to.  He is much more serious and depressed in this movie, so if you’re a fan of Adam Sandler you definitely need to check this one out.  If you’re interested in the movie, check out this trailer.