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An idea from a young, new co-worker (Anna Kendrick) would put an end to the constant travel of corporate downsizer Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), so he takes her on a tour to demonstrate the importance of face-to-face meetings with those they must fire. While mentoring his colleague, he arranges hookups with another frequent-flier (Vera Farmiga), and his developing feelings for the woman prompt him to see others in a new light. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Nov 15, 2022 - 5 comments

Mike and Dave are young, adventurous, fun-loving brothers who tend to get out of control at family gatherings. When their sister Jeanie reveals her Hawaiian wedding plans, the rest of the Stangles insist that the brothers bring respectable dates. After placing an ad on Craigslist, the siblings decide to pick Tatiana and Alice, two charming and seemingly normal women. Once they arrive on the island, however, Mike and Dave realize that their companions are ready to get wild and party.
posted by porpoise on Aug 11, 2022 - 6 comments

An aspiring writer befriends her boyfriend's sex doll and the two take on the world together. [more inside]
posted by porpoise on Oct 30, 2021 - 2 comments

Darby Carter (Anna Kendrick) navigates work and romance in New York City, often with the insecurities of youth bubbling to the surface. We first meet Darby in 2012 as an NYU grad living with three roommates: impulsive best friend Sara, Sara's easy-going boyfriend Jim, and brutally honest friend Mallory. Following Darby over the next several years, Love Life shows how each of Darby's encounters brings her closer to finding her "person", even if she doesn't know it yet.
posted by DirtyOldTown on Sep 6, 2020 - 9 comments

Kris Kringle's daughter, Noelle, sets off on a mission to find and bring back her brother, after he gets cold feet when it's his turn to take over as Santa.
posted by DirtyOldTown on Nov 16, 2019 - 7 comments

A SIMPLE FAVOR, directed by Paul Feig, centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a mommy blogger who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily's (Blake Lively) sudden disappearance from their small town.
posted by lunasol on Sep 21, 2018 - 12 comments

A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. [more inside]
posted by joseph conrad is fully awesome on Oct 16, 2015 - 6 comments

Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan star in an intimate musical about falling in love and growing apart. Based on a popular off-Broadway show. [more inside]
posted by dnash on Feb 13, 2015 - 20 comments