“Trainwreck”
Breakpoint – July 20, 2015
After seeing “Trainwreck,” I think Amy Schumer might be the Nora Ephron of our era. Schumer’s brand of romantic comedy is far raunchier than iconic Ephron works such as “Sleepless in Seattle” and “When Harry Met Sally,” but ultimately explores the same themes, with a similar light touch and optimism for traditional happy endings.
“Trainwreck”
World – July 24, 2015
In Trainwreck, the lead character, Amy (Amy Schumer) insists she’s happy with her life of one night stands and a job writing for an exploitative magazine (called S’nuff) that pays for her fantastic New York City apartment and booze and marijuana habits. But the movie becomes a declaration that a satisfying life requires her to give up the alcohol and drugs and commit to one man.
“Paper Towns”
World – July 24, 2015
John Green sets his wildly successful novels around life transition in the lives of young adults. He taps into this disproportionate drama better than any other modern writer targeting that audience. His formula is simple, but he follows it with laser precision. Basically, he is the Nicholas Sparks of YA.
“Paper Towns”
Breakpoint – July 29, 2015
The trailers for “Paper Towns” lead you to believe Quentin’s (Nat Wolff) love for Margo (Cara Delevingne) is epic. It prompts him to do epic things because she is his “miracle.”