Dennis Dugan

Features

The Return of the Popcorn Circus: June 2008

If May almost tent-poled itself out of existence, June will be even worse. After all, are audiences really ready for 13 major release in less than two months -- with more to come? [29 April 2008]

Super Duper Bad: The Worst Films of 2007

From Good Luck Chuck to Julie Taymor's ill-advised Beatlesque '60s tribute Across the Universe, PopMatters presents the dreck of 2007. [11 January 2008]

Monkey Business (Part 3: July)

Finally, a month with only one remaining series contender. All wizard based Potter-y aside, this will be the most tenuous time for the business called show. After a strong start, the eccentric collection of entertainments here could make or break this potentially record shattering motion picture season. [3 May 2007]

Reviews

You Don’t Mess with the Zohan

Plenty of New York racial tension, old-lady sex, animal abuse, and hackey-sack. [14 October 2008]

You Don’t Mess with the Zohan

You Don't Mess with the Zohan is cacophonous and competitive comedy, more exhausting than fun. [6 June 2008]

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007)

Ving Rhames gets that Duncan can be gay, and not have to be a fulltime "flamer," in the film's parlance. [20 July 2007]

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007)

This gay marriage movie isn’t really ready to deal with the overriding disputes that arise whenever civil rights and civil unions become part of the human dialogue.

The Benchwarmers (2006)

It's a shame that tee-heeing at gayness couldn't be jettisoned for the kids, rather than re-emphasized. [14 April 2006]

National Security (2003)

Endeavors to complicate the standard black-white buddy dynamic. [2 June 2003]

National Security (2003)

Endeavors to complicate the standard black-white buddy dynamic. [16 January 2003]

Blogs

Short Ends and Leader: ‘Zohan’s Zaniness is a Tough Sell