I’ve read several negative reviews of “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.” Their main gripe was that the sequel was just more of the same. Really? No kidding? You see, that is the beauty of spoofing films like those in the James Bond series. Most of the Bond films were nothing more than mutant versions of themselves. Bigger budgets. Bigger set pieces. Still, it all boiled down to either a madman or criminal genius holding the world for ransom. Read the rest of this entry »

Earnest attempt at nostalgia, this comedy from directors John Cherry (“Ernest Goes to Camp”) and Larry Harmon (one of the original Bozo the Clowns) reminded me of one of my favorite duo comedies, “Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein.” Not that this film comes even close in terms of outright hilarity, it does have a sturdy foundation and decent performances. Read the rest of this entry »