★★ Seasoned comedy actor Jake Johnson tries his hand behind the camera in mildly amusing Self Reliance. Johnson also leads the film opposite Anna Kendrick (Pitch Perfect, A Simple Favor), both playing contestants in some twisted game of cat and mouse. If only Self Reliance leaned into a thriller meets comedy vibe, its premise could … Continue reading Film Review: Self Reliance
Film Review: Ride the Eagle
★★★★ If Jake Johnson smoking weed and playing with his dog in the woods sounds like your idea of a good time, boy have I got a surprise for you! Ride the Eagle, which Johnson also co-wrote and co-produced with director Trent O’Connell, is a note-perfect dramedy that, for me, doubles as perfect catharsis. Having … Continue reading Film Review: Ride the Eagle