Tag: Miss Congeniality

  • ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ Pulled Off a Makeover the Right Way

    ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ Pulled Off a Makeover the Right Way

    Rom-coms in the early 2000s were much more than the love story at the core of the film, it was also about the so-called makeover. The Princess Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada, and Miss Congeniality have raised us to think that a hairdo, wardrobe change, and swapping glasses for contacts is the way to go…

  • ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’: Alexis Michelle Upset Over ‘All-Stars’ 8 Voting Format

    ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’: Alexis Michelle Upset Over ‘All-Stars’ 8 Voting Format

    RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ eighth season has been nothing short of dramatic. And while fans have lived for the reality show’s fights and drama ever since its inception in 2009, they were seemingly unhappy with the disastrous reality show we call All Stars 8. Heidi N Closet—a fan favorite and Miss Congeniality from Season…

  • What’s Leaving Netflix in October 2022

    What’s Leaving Netflix in October 2022

    Just as a new month brings new titles to Netflix, it also means that some titles will have to depart the service and that’s exactly the case this October. Perhaps the most noteworthy titles bidding farewell are the fan-favorite Emmy-winning comedy series Schitt’s Creek which will be migrating over to Hulu the day after, and…

  • Damn The Man, Save The Empire: Why Empire Records Will Never Go Out Of Style

    Damn The Man, Save The Empire: Why Empire Records Will Never Go Out Of Style

    For cinema and pop culture fans, a number of dates hold significance throughout the year. According to Miss Rhode Island in “Miss Congeniality,” April 25 is the perfect date because “it’s not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket.” In “Back to the Future,” November 5, 1955 is the day when…

  • ‘Noelle’ Review: Anna Kendrick Does Her Best ‘Elf’ in Sweet but Silly Disney+ Christmas Comedy

    ‘Noelle’ Review: Anna Kendrick Does Her Best ‘Elf’ in Sweet but Silly Disney+ Christmas Comedy

    It’s hard to make a Christmas classic. Many have tried, few — especially modern filmmakers — have succeeded, and even films that generally have their hearts in the right place sometimes miss the mark. That last descriptor fits like a snug little Santa cap on Noelle, the new holiday comedy from writer/director Marc Lawrence (Miss…

  • Film Review: ‘Show Dogs’

    Film Review: ‘Show Dogs’

    In the cornball kiddie tradition of his “Scooby-Doo,” “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” and “Smurfs” films, director Raja Gosnell’s “Show Dogs” combines live-action actors with real and CGI talking creatures in service of groan-worthy comedic adventure. The hero in question here is Max, an NYPD police pooch (voiced by Chris “Ludacris” Bridges) who’s forced to partner with…