A wildly entertaining reinterpretation of *The Wizard of Oz* by director David Wain, *Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass* is a mosaic of zany ideas. Some don't quite land, but most do—provided you catch the tone of the humor. Written by Wain and his frequent collaborator Ken Marino, the comedy features an incredible cast of hilarious people who, at times, play absurd versions of themselves. Jon Hamm, Jennifer Aniston, John Slattery, and Elizabeth Banks, among others, make cameos alongside a cast of lesser-known but equally talented actors. The film stars Zoey Deutch, who—in addition to boasting an impressive body of work—has proven her knack for this kind of absurdist humor (see 2019’s *Zombieland: Double Tap*). Wain directs a series of episodic segments following characters as they travel along a yellow brick road made of surreal gags and Hollywood-skewering jokes. It is all rather wacky and ridiculous, but it made me laugh out loud. Director: David Wain Writers: Ken ...
Maria Luisa Manuel dies accidentally and is allowed to return to her former life only if she lives as a housewife for a month. If you think this is the title of a song, you’re mistaken. But get ready, because a great movie awaits you. Maria Luisa Manuel, a lawyer who lost her father at a young age, is clear about one thing: she doesn't want to be like the rest of her family. That is why she works so hard to become who she is today: a wealthy, successful woman. Director: RC Delos Reyes Writers: Easy Ferrer, Rod Marmol Stars: Jerald Napoles, Kim Molina, Al Tantay However, things don't go according to plan. While she is driving, a cat suddenly jumps in front of her moving car, causing her death. Shortly after, she realizes she has arrived at the afterlife's sorting center. Upon reaching heaven, even the officials are surprised to see her there ahead of schedule, as it turns out her name was confused with that of Mary Jane Alcantara. She refuses to accept her death, fearing s...