Tag: Rose Byrne

‘Irresistible’ successfully explores big, twisted political practices in Small Town, USA

Jeff Mitchell

“Irresistible” – “He’s a church-going Bernie Sanders with bone density.” – Gary Zimmer (Steve Carell) Mr. Zimmer, a Democratic strategist, describes Jack Hastings (Chris Cooper) of Deerlaken, Wisc. with the enthusiasm of an obsessed teenager yearning for a dance with the prom queen.  Jack, however, is no demure beauty.  He’s a farmer, a retired U.S. Marine Colonel, and a widower.  In other words, Gary sees this man as a perfect candidate, one who the Dems could use after Donald Trump’s 2016 famous – or infamous, depending upon your perspective –…

‘Like a Boss’ should be fired

Jeff Mitchell

“Like a Boss” – “Oh, you’re the best friend that I ever had.  I’ve been with you such a long time.  You’re my sunshine, and I want you to know that my feelings are true.  I really love you.  Oh, you’re my best friend.” – Queen, “You’re My Best Friend” (1975) Mia (Tiffany Haddish) and Mel (Rose Byrne) are best friends and have been for decades.  Now, while their gal pals are scoring big jobs, getting married or having kids, Mia and Mel are housemates and share a bathroom, Brady…

Byrne, Wahlberg and ‘Instant Family’ earn a group hug

Jeff Mitchell

“Instant Family” – “I looked on child rearing, not only as a work of love and duty, but as a profession that was fully as interesting and challenging as any honorable profession in the world, and one that demanded the best that I could bring to it.” – Rose Kennedy “Everyone should have kids.  They are the greatest joy in the world.  But they are also terrorists.  You’ll realize this as soon as they are born, and they use sleep deprivation to break you.” – Ray Romano Writer/director Sean Anders…