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DVD’s I Bought This Week: September 8th

DVD’s I Bought This Week: September 8th

Rob Hunter loves movies. He also loves competing against the Dunder-Mifflin Paper Company with his own paper company called Disemboweled Trees Inc. These two joys come together in the form of cash money payments that he receives every week and immediately uses to buy more DVDs. This week… Angela Lansbury, Jewish detectives, haunted houses, and more!

By Rob Hunter on September 8, 2009 | Comments

Mike Judge Thinks ‘Office Space 2′ Would Be a Bad Idea

Mike Judge Thinks ‘Office Space 2′ Would Be a Bad Idea

Is Extract a de facto sequel to Office Space? Would returning to the world of red staplers and TPS reports be such a bad thing? Yes – says that world’s creator.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on August 18, 2009 | Comments

The Kings Of Squirm Inducing Comedy

The Kings Of Squirm Inducing Comedy

Prepare to cover your eyes, as we reveal the kings of the awkward laugh. Don’t. Look. Away. Wimps.

By David Baxter on July 17, 2009 | Comments

First Look: Ricky Gervais in Cemetery Junction

First Look: Ricky Gervais in Cemetery Junction

First image of Ricky Gervais as Len Taylor in the currently filming Gervais/Merchant joint Cemetery Junction.

By David Baxter on June 24, 2009 | Comments

‘Office’ Writers Nab Jake Kasdan for ‘Bad Teacher’

‘Office’ Writers Nab Jake Kasdan for ‘Bad Teacher’

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the script for Bad Teacher focuses on a “foul-mouthed” teacher who romantically pursues one of her colleagues. As well, it looks like Jake Kasdan will be directing.

By Neil Miller on May 27, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office – Company Picnic

TV Review: The Office – Company Picnic

The company picnic offers a chance for Michael (Steve Carell) to win back Holly and the Scranton branch to go for volleyball glory.

By Adam Sweeney on May 15, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office – Casual Friday

TV Review: The Office – Casual Friday

Michael has to mediate a dispute within his new sales team. Meanwhile, trouble brews in the office when several employees take the term “casual” Fridays too loosely.

By Adam Sweeney on May 1, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office – Broke

TV Review: The Office – Broke

10 major clients are moving over to the Michael Scott Paper Company, and the Dunder Mifflin looks to stop the bleeding by buying out MSPC.

By Adam Sweeney on April 24, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office – Heavy Competition

TV Review: The Office – Heavy Competition

Dwight (Rainn Wilson) crosses over to Charles Miner’s (Idris Elba) way of doing business, and Michael (Steve Carell) looks to avenge the betrayal.

By Adam Sweeney on April 17, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office – Dream Team & Michael Scott Paper Company

TV Review: The Office – Dream Team & Michael Scott Paper Company

Michael (Steve Carell) looks to assemble a team of stud salespeople that can make his company competitive in this epic double-dose of The Office.

By Adam Sweeney on April 10, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office – Two Weeks

TV Review: The Office – Two Weeks

Michael’s (Steve Carell) relationship with the new vice president (Idris Elba) becomes increasingly tense, as Michael finds an excuse to goof off even more than usual. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) faces the challenge of a new copier and Kelly (Mindy Kaling) develops a crush.

By Adam Sweeney on March 27, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office – New Boss

TV Review: The Office – New Boss

Barack Obama was on Jay Leno recently but it was The Office that brought about change that we can believe in by bringing in new regional manager Charles Minor (Idris Elba). His no nonsense attitude is the perfect catalyst to set Michael Scott off, and set him off he did.

By Adam Sweeney on March 22, 2009 | Comments

Review: ‘Miss March’ is Too Sketchy

Review: ‘Miss March’ is Too Sketchy

The sporadically funny movie from Zach Cregger and Trevor Moore of ‘The Whitest Kids U’ Know’ proves the difficulty of transitioning from the world of sketch comedy to narrative filmmaking.

By Robert Levin on March 17, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office – Blood Drive

TV Review: The Office – Blood Drive

The office park hosts a blood drive and the Scranton gang hosts a Valentine’s Day party for the single people in the office.

By Adam Sweeney on March 6, 2009 | Comments

Daily Diversion: Dwight’s Fire Drill

Daily Diversion: Dwight’s Fire Drill

I am aware that a new episode of The Office aired Thursday night, putting a two-episode distance between us and the show that began with the above clip. But I don’t care, because what you’re about to see inside is comedy gold.

By Neil Miller on February 16, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office – Lecture Circuit, Part 2

TV Review: The Office – Lecture Circuit, Part 2

Michael (Steve Carell) takes his lecture circuit up to Nashua to see Holly (Amy Ryan). Angela (Angela Kinsey) takes her love of cats to a whole new level.

By Adam Sweeney on February 13, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office 5.14 – Lecture Circuit: Part 1

TV Review: The Office 5.14 – Lecture Circuit: Part 1

Michael (Steve Carell) gets sent around to the other branches to explain how the Scranton branch has become so successful. Meanwhile, the new heads of the party planning committee, Jim (John Krasinski) and Dwight (Rainn Wilson), forget a birthday and get hell for it.

By Adam Sweeney on February 6, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office 5.13 – Stress Relief

TV Review: The Office 5.13 – Stress Relief

In a special post-Superbowl show, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) fumbles a fire safety test, causing the Scranton gang to have to find a way to relax. They end up finding the root of their frustration, Michael Scott.

By Adam Sweeney on February 2, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office 5.11 – The Duel & 5.12 – Prince Paper

TV Review: The Office 5.11 – The Duel & 5.12 – Prince Paper

Lines are drawn, blurred and tripped over in the first episodes of the season for The Office.

By Adam Sweeney on January 23, 2009 | Comments

TV Review: The Office 5.11 – Moroccan Christmas

TV Review: The Office 5.11 – Moroccan Christmas

Phyllis’ (Phyllis Smith) Moroccan-themed holiday party goes up in flames when Meredith’s (Kate Flannery) hair catches on fire and Michael (Steve Carell) is forced to deal with the accident.

By Adam Sweeney on December 12, 2008 | Comments