Author: comedyfestival

Film and Writing Festival for Comedy. Showcasing best of comedy short films at the FEEDBACK Film Festival. Plus, showcasing best of comedy novels, short stories, poems, screenplays (TV, short, feature) at the festival performed by professional actors.

COMEDY TV Spec Reading of: Righteous Gemstones “Whom Shall I Fear”, by Paula Dixon

A first scene reading of an original script by the hit TV SHOW “Righteous Gemstones” CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf JUDY/OLD LADY/AMBER (F): Elizabeth Rose Morriss ELI/DRIVER (M): Allan Michael Brunet KELVIN/GIDEON (M): Geoff Mays JESSE/PASTOR AMOS (M): Shawn Devlin — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne… Continue reading COMEDY TV Spec Reading of: Righteous Gemstones “Whom Shall I Fear”, by Paula Dixon

COMEDY 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: Renaissance Man, by Robert Tolz

JACK has more money than Mr. Monopoly. Despite his inherited wealth, he is determined not to allow riches to turn him into a jackass, and he disdains those who label him because of his money. ELEANOR, a beautiful 6th-grade English teacher with Occupy Wall Street on her resume, is sick and tired of men judging… Continue reading COMEDY 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: Renaissance Man, by Robert Tolz

COMEDY 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: GUNCLE, by Tom Stovall

After a death in the family, everyone’s favorite gay uncle finds its easier to manage the lives of his family members than his own. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf GUNCLE (M): Allan Michael Brunet CLAIRE (F): Val Cole SPIDER (M): Geoff Mays — Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director:… Continue reading COMEDY 1st Scene Screenplay Reading: GUNCLE, by Tom Stovall

Summertime Blus Part 1: Best BD re-issues of 2020 (so far) — Digby’s Hullabaloo

Since we’re halfway through 2020 (already?) I thought I’d apprise you of some of the latest and most noteworthy Blu-ray reissues I’ve picked up so far this year. Any reviews based on Region “B” editions (which require a multi-region Blu-ray player) are noted as such; the good news is that multi-region players are now more […]… Continue reading Summertime Blus Part 1: Best BD re-issues of 2020 (so far) — Digby’s Hullabaloo

11 Films That Were Banned in Australia — JK Watches Movies

Australia is a socially conservative place. And while most people who live here would assume our media is pretty uncensored, we ban films surprisingly often. Here are 11 movies that were banned in Australia, including some surprising choices. via 11 Films That Were Banned in Australia — JK Watches Movies

From The Vault — 1080MM

Birdman (2014) Note: This review was originally posted on my film criticism Patreon, I Don’t Spoil The Movie, in December of 2014. I’m not editing the piece itself, even though my opinions on the film may have changed in the years since this was written. I want to thank all of my patrons and fans […]… Continue reading From The Vault — 1080MM

Palm Springs Review: The Must-Watch Movie of Summer 2020 — the story so far

I will go to bat for anything made by The Lonely Island. This is so true that I watched a half hour-long “visual poem” about the Bash Brothers the day it came out despite having never heard of them before (I’m young, okay!) and loved every minute. Palm Springs is different from their previous work, […]… Continue reading Palm Springs Review: The Must-Watch Movie of Summer 2020 — the story so far

Classic of the Week: It Happened One Night. (1934) — Chloe the Critic

It Happened One Night is a 1934 pre-code American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Capra. It follows the story of spoiled socialite (Claudette Colbert) tries to get away from her protective father and falls in love with a mischievous reporter (Clark Gable). This romantic comedy is one that was considered a bit racy for… Continue reading Classic of the Week: It Happened One Night. (1934) — Chloe the Critic

#Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga – reviews. — Red Samurai Ninja

I am a big fan of the Eurovision song contest since I watched it when 12 was the first time until I moved to Saudi Arabia after missing the Eurovision song contest until I watched in 2012 and 2013. I look up all the internet they won the singing in the past from 2014 to […]… Continue reading #Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga – reviews. — Red Samurai Ninja