*Eat Pray Bark* is a new, upbeat German comedy streaming on Netflix that revolves around dogs—as its title suggests. In particular, it explores the idea that mischievous dogs are, at heart, misunderstood creatures deserving of greater patience and understanding. The plot centers on four ill-behaved dogs and their owners, who embark on a journey to the Tyrolean mountains to attend an intensive training workshop led by a legendary canine trainer named Nodon. Broadly speaking, *Eat Pray Bark* makes for an excellent choice for dog owners and pet lovers; however, its heavy reliance on unconvincing comedy—rather than opting for a more sentimental approach—proves somewhat perplexing. *Eat Pray Bark* opens in a major German metropolis, where Ursula Brandmeier, a European Union minister, struggles mightily to control her dog, Brenda. Although Ursula spends most of her time listening to audiobooks extolling the virtues of dogs as companions—and offering tips on how to understand and train t...
Pretty early on in *Pizza Movie*, you’ll get a pretty clear idea of what’s in store. Basically, it’s cut from the same cloth as those stoner movies from the 2000s—only this time, it’s not about weed. It’s the typical hero’s journey starring a pair of social outcasts trying to dodge the consequences of their actions; what’s more, they secretly turn out to be way "cooler" than the kids at the top of the social hierarchy—who, conversely, are superficial and one-dimensional. You’ve got all the usual archetypes: the nerdy losers, the jock bullies, the girl trying to fit in with the popular crowd only to realize the nerds are actually cooler (she called—*Sydney White* wants her plot back), the Asian love interest who is simultaneously cool and esoteric... need I go on? But hey, at least the movie offers a pretty funny, self-aware twist at the end, so let’s cut right to the chase. Directors: Nick Kocher, Brian McElhaney Writers: Nick Kocher, Brian McElhaney Stars: Gaten Matarazzo...