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Unfrosted (2024)
Delightfully, unrelentingly silly!
"Unfrosted" is the untrue story of the toaster pastry "space race" between Kellogg's and Post in the 1960s. It may be hard for anyone born after 1980 to appreciate the pre-Internet world evoked in this film - it's not for everyone, but no movie is. The silly, satirical spirit of the sitcom "Seinfeld" runs throughout. Keeping up with the steady stream of cameos is half the fun. Hugh Grant as the pretentious actor inside the Tony the Tiger costume shows his comedic acting chops once more. Jim Gaffigan and Amy Schumer are terrific as the heads of the warring cereal dynasties. The movie is so packed full of jokes and visual humor that it's worth watching at least twice.
Josh Johnson: # (Hashtag) (2021)
top-notch stand-up comedy
Josh Johnson's smart, original material is reminiscent of the comedy of the likes of George Carlin, Gary Gulman and Wanda Sykes. He excels at both storytelling and observational humor, and doesn't rely on stand-up cliches for easy laughs. His takes on living in the pandemic - a risky thing to attempt when you're going for laughs - are among the strongest parts parts of the show.