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Splitsville is a 2025 relationship comedy directed by Michael Angelo Covino, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kyle Marvin, the filmmaking partners behind the acclaimed 2019 indie The Climb. Distributed by Neon and premiering at the Cannes Film Festival's Directors' Fortnight, it pairs elaborate comic set pieces with a wry, grown-up look at marriage, monogamy and friendship.
The story follows Carey (Kyle Marvin), whose world caves in when his wife Ashley (Adria Arjona) abruptly asks for a divorce. Seeking comfort, he turns to his friends Julie (Dakota Johnson) and Paul (Covino), only to learn that their seemingly idyllic marriage runs on an open arrangement, a revelation that sends all four characters spinning through jealousy, farce and hard-won self-discovery. The result is an ensemble comedy about the messy compromises couples make in order to stay together.
Splitsville arrived on a wave of festival buzz and warm reviews, with critics singling out the chemistry of its four leads, Covino and Marvin's escalating physical comedy, and the film's willingness to treat questions of desire and commitment with both humor and honesty. Streaming on Hulu.
The Naked Gun is a legacy sequel and reboot of the beloved slapstick crime-comedy franchise, directed by Akiva Schaffer of The Lonely Island and produced by Seth MacFarlane. Arriving three decades after the last entry, it revives the anything-goes spirit of the original Leslie Nielsen films while handing the badge to a new generation of Police Squad.
Liam Neeson stars as Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr., the gloriously incompetent son of Nielsen's original detective, who must save Police Squad from being shut down while unraveling a scheme by tech mogul Richard Cane (Danny Huston) to reduce humanity to its primitive instincts. Pamela Anderson co-stars as Beth, Paul Walter Hauser plays Captain Ed Hocken Jr., and Priscilla Presley returns from the original trilogy, threading the reboot back to its roots.
Critics greeted the film as a rare successful revival of a classic comedy brand, awarding it an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score and praising Neeson's willingness to play his stone-faced action persona for pure absurdist laughs. A modestly budgeted crowd-pleaser, it found an even bigger audience on streaming, where its relentless gag-per-second density made it one of the most-watched comedies of the year.
Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme is the director at his most extravagantly conceived: an elaborate ensemble piece following a dying arms dealer named Zsa-zsa (Benicio del Toro) who summons his various children and associates to a series of increasingly eccentric meetings in an attempt to set his affairs in order. With an A-list cast that includes Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Wright, and Mia Threapleton, the film is a symphony of Anderson's signature aesthetic concerns — symmetrical compositions, deadpan delivery, and meticulous production design elevated to almost satirical heights.
The screenplay, co-written with Roman Coppola, takes the form of a series of nested stories and theatrical scenes, each episode moving to a different European location rendered in Anderson's characteristic palette of mustards, teals, and deep reds. The film is ostensibly a comedy about family dysfunction and the moral complications of inherited wealth, but Anderson's true subject — as always — is the performance of identity, and the way people use elaborate rituals and costumes to manage the grief of living.
The Phoenician Scheme wears its ambition openly and revels in its own artifice in ways that will delight Anderson's devoted audience. It is also one of his most emotionally substantial films, with del Toro delivering a genuinely moving performance beneath all the whimsy. For those already attuned to Anderson's singular frequency, the film offers moments of startling beauty and genuine feeling. Anderson's eleventh feature film premiered at Cannes to strong reviews.
Hit Man is a 2024 crime comedy film written by Richard Linklater and Glen Powell, inspired by a true story first reported in a 2001 Texas Monthly article about Gary Johnson, a real New Orleans professor and part-time police consultant who spent years posing as a hitman in FBI sting operations. Directed by Linklater — whose career spans Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise, Boyhood, and School of Rock — the film is a gleeful, stylistically confident blend of comedy, romance, and thriller that stands as one of the director's most purely entertaining and commercially accessible works.
Glen Powell stars as Gary Johnson, a mild-mannered philosophy professor who discovers an unexpected talent and appetite for playing hired killers in undercover operations — slipping effortlessly between personas, costumes, and accents to become whatever the client needs to see. When he meets Madison (Adria Arjona), a woman who comes to him seeking escape from an abusive husband, Gary breaks every protocol by developing real feelings for her — creating a dangerous entanglement between the hitman he plays and the person he actually is. Austin Amelio, Retta, and Sanjay Rao provide strong supporting turns in a film that keeps its audience off-balance about who and what to trust.
Hit Man premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September 2023 and was subsequently acquired by Netflix for a 2024 theatrical and streaming release, becoming one of the platform's most acclaimed original films that year. The film was celebrated for Powell's star-making performance — a comedically expert, physically precise turn that established him as one of Hollywood's most versatile leading men — and for Linklater's assured, playful direction, which brings the same improvisational spirit and philosophical lightness to genre material that has characterized his career's best work.
Barbie is a 2023 fantasy comedy film written and directed by Greta Gerwig, based on the iconic Mattel fashion doll. The film stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, and follows the two as they journey from the perfect world of Barbieland to the real world after Barbie begins having troubling thoughts about death and her feet inexplicably go flat.
Co-produced by Mattel Films and LuckyChap Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film features a star-studded ensemble cast including America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Will Ferrell, and many others. Gerwig co-wrote the screenplay with her partner Noah Baumbach.
Released on July 21, 2023 — simultaneously with Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer — Barbie sparked the global cultural phenomenon known as "Barbenheimer," with audiences flocking to see both films back-to-back on the same day. The film became the highest-grossing movie of 2023 and the highest-grossing film ever directed by a woman, earning over $1.44 billion worldwide. It received eight Academy Award nominations including Best Picture.
"Bull Durham" is a 1988 sports romantic comedy film directed by Ron Shelton. The story revolves around the world of minor league baseball and follows the lives of three main characters: Crash Davis, a veteran catcher; "Nuke" LaLoosh, a talented but inexperienced pitcher; and Annie Savoy, a passionate baseball groupie who chooses one player each season to mentor.
As the baseball season progresses, Crash takes Nuke under his wing, teaching him not just about the game but also about life and love. Meanwhile, Annie finds herself caught in a love triangle between Crash and Nuke, leading to amusing and heartfelt moments of romance and rivalry.
The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of dreams. It has been praised for its witty dialogue, authentic portrayal of the baseball world, and the chemistry between the lead actors. "Bull Durham" is often considered one of the best sports films ever made and has become a cult classic. It stars Kevin Costner as Crash Davis, Tim Robbins as "Nuke" LaLoosh, and Susan Sarandon as Annie Savoy.
"Win Win" is a 2011 comedy-drama film directed by Tom McCarthy. The movie tells the story of Mike Flaherty, a struggling lawyer and high school wrestling coach who takes on the guardianship of an elderly client, Leo, in order to earn extra money. However, things become complicated when Leo's troubled teenage grandson, Kyle, shows up and forms a bond with Mike's family.
As the plot unfolds, Mike faces ethical dilemmas as he balances his responsibilities towards Leo, Kyle's well-being, and his own financial struggles. The film explores themes of family, morality, and second chances, as the characters navigate their way through unexpected circumstances and personal growth.
"Win Win" received positive reviews for its heartfelt storytelling, well-rounded characters, and the performances of its cast, including Paul Giamatti as Mike Flaherty, Amy Ryan as Mike's wife, and Alex Shaffer as Kyle. The movie effectively blends humor and drama to delve into the complexities of human relationships and the choices we make. It is considered a notable entry in Tom McCarthy's filmography, known for its honest and compassionate exploration of flawed but relatable characters.
"Down by Law" is a movie written and directed by Jim Jarmusch. It was released in 1986 and is categorized as a comedy-drama film. The story revolves around three characters: Zack, Jack, and Roberto, who end up in jail for various reasons. Despite their initial conflicts, they eventually form a bond and plan an escape together.
Zack, an unemployed DJ, is framed for a crime he didn't commit and lands in jail. Inside, he meets Jack, a pimp who is also wrongfully accused. The two initially clash but gradually develop a friendship. Their dynamics change when Roberto, an Italian immigrant, joins them. Together, they hatch a plan to break out of prison and embark on an unpredictable journey through the Louisiana bayou.
The film explores themes of friendship, redemption, and the human capacity for connection in unexpected circumstances. Jarmusch's distinctive style is evident in the movie's slow pace, deadpan humor, and black-and-white cinematography. "Down by Law" received critical acclaim for its unique storytelling and performances by actors Tom Waits, John Lurie, and Roberto Benigni. It remains a notable entry in Jarmusch's filmography, showcasing his talent for creating offbeat and character-driven narratives.
