Comedy Movie Preview Fall 2008
Kate Hudson, Dane Cook, Tyler Perry, Bill Maher in Upcoming Releases
Aug 17, 2008
Beginning in September, look for a variety of independent comedy theatrical releases this fall from Lionsgate.
A romantic strategy backfires. Kate Hudson, Dane Cook, and Jason Biggs star in this romantic comedy about a self-assured woman who breaks up with her overly eager new boyfriend, Dustin (Biggs). In an effort to win her back, he asks his best friend, Tank (a professional bachelor and rebound specialist for ex-boyfriends), to give her the worst date of her life, which in turn will make Dustin look like a great catch in comparison. The plan backfires when the rebound specialist (Cook) likes this woman too much to let go of her.
- Director: Howard Deutch
- Writer: Jordan Cahan
- Additional Cast: Lizzy Caplan, Alec Baldwin
- Rating: R (for strong language and sexual content throughout, including graphic dialogue and some nudity)
- Release Date: September 19, 2008
Tyler Perry’s The Family That Preys
A comedy-drama written and directed by Tyler Perry about two matriarchs. Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard star as the powerful mothers of two different families caught in a scandalous extramarital affair in this contemporary comedy-drama. In Perry's sixth feature film, a wealthy socialite (Bates) and her working class friend (Woodard) have enjoyed a long-time friendship until their adult children, an unethical business, and a paternity secret cause problems for everyone involved. Needing an escape from the current crises, the two women embark on a cross-country road trip to form a plan for saving their families from ruin.
- Writer-Director: Tyler Perry
- Additional Cast: Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar, KaDee Strickland, Cole Hauser, Taraji P. Henson, Robin Givens, Tyler Perry
- Rating: PG-13 (for adult themes and language)
- Release Date: September 12, 2008
Religulous
A documentary produced by and starring Politically Incorrect Bill Maher. Political humorist and author Maher travels around the world interviewing people about their religious beliefs. Targeting one of his favorite subjects, organized religion, Maher aims for a funny documentary about (as noted in his filmmaker statement) “the ancient mythological stories that live on as today’s religions.” Known for his analytical skills, quick wit and telling it like it is, Maher describes his unusual spiritual journey in brutally honest terms. Directed by Larry Charles (Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, Curb Your Enthusiasm), this nonfiction film represents Charles’ first feature project since Borat hit the theaters in 2006.
- Director: Larry Charles
- Cast: Bill Maher
- Rating: R (for some language and sexual material)
- Release Date: October 3, 2008
For more information about new independent releases this fall, read Action-Adventure Movie Preview Fall 2008.
