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Movie Buzz: The Year in Review
A look back at the best and worst movies of 2009.
Metro Spirit |
Mariah Gardner |
12-23-2009 |
Movies
'Funny People' Shows a Kinder, Gentler Judd Apatownew
Poignant without ever being manipulative, densely referential with numerous classic lines, Funny People is a once-in-a-decade comedy.
Eugene Weekly |
Jason Blair |
09-11-2009 |
Reviews
'Funny People': Seriously Humorousnew
Funny People masterfully mixes heavy moments with ample hilarity.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
08-05-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: Funny People, Judd Apatow
'Funny People' Get Serious About Comedynew
A happy-sad dichotomy is at the heart of the new film “Funny People,” featuring Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen joined by Judd Apatow regulars and a galaxy of major star cameos.
Pasadena Weekly |
Carl Kozlowski |
08-03-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: Funny People, Judd Apatow
In 'Funny People,' A Master of Giggles Goes for Real Laughsnew
With this story about comedians, filmmaker Judd Apatow rewrites his own songbook in the key of James L. Brooks, a tricky mix of humor and heartfelt.
Austin Chronicle |
Kimberley Jones |
07-30-2009 |
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Judd Apatow on the Making of His 'Citizen Kane'new
The director talks about what it's like casting his preteen daughters in a comedy with so many penis references, why comedians are such dicks and his hard-on for Steve Martin.
Boston Phoenix |
Lance Gould |
07-29-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Funny People' Proves Judd Apatow is the King of Comedy
Apatow raises the stakes on his already stellar formula for generating laughs with a comedy that is equal parts sincerity and wit.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
07-27-2009 |
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