Cheap Thrills

This grisly, dark comedy is last year's winner of Fantastic Fest's Midnighters Audience Award.

"...Directed by: E.L. Katz. Starring: Pat Healy, Ethan Embry, David Koechner, Sara Paxton, Amanda Fuller, Laura Covelli and Elissa..."

March 21, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Ron Burgundy is back – and the legend continues, at least in his own mind.

"...Adam McKay. Starring: Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, Christina Applegate, Dylan Baker, James Marsden, Meagan Good,..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Comebacks

A comedy spoof of inspirational sports films.

"...Directed by: Tom Brady. Starring: David Koechner, Carl Weathers, Melora Hardin, Matt Lawrence, Brooke Nevin,..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Dark Divide

David Cross searches for sasquatch and heals his soul in this wilderness wonder

"...Directed by: Tom Putnam. Starring: David Cross, Debra Messing, David Koechner, Kimberly Guerrero and Cameron..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Shoot to Thrill

Sara Paxton on all the awkward and awesome moving parts behind E.L. Katz's 'Cheap Thrills'

"...to a mysterious couple, Violet (Paxton) and Colin (Anchorman's David Koechner). They have money to burn, and they're willing..."

March 21, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Krampus

This horror-comedy brings a demon to the holiday gathering

"...Directed by: Michael Dougherty. Starring: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Emjay Anthony, Stefania LaVie..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard

Jeremy Piven stars in this swift-moving, cynical, equal-opportunity offender about a team of used-car liquidators.

"...Neal Brennan. Starring: Jeremy Piven, Ving Rhames, James Brolin, David Koechner, Kathryn Hahn, Jordana Spiro, Ed Helms, Rob Riggle,..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Piranha 3DD

Barely a step above a second-tier Troma film, this is one catch you'd do well to throw back.

"...Directed by: John Gulager. Starring: Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, David Koechner, Chris Zylka, Katrina Bowden, Ving Rhames, David Hasselhoff,..."

June 1, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hit & Run

Dax Shepard's sophomore directorial feature is a mixture of earnest and romantic road movie, high-octane chase picture, and slapstick comedy.

"...Directed by: Dax Shepard and David Palmer. Starring: Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, Bradley Cooper, Tom..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Extract

Mike Judge, the writer/director of Office Space, mines the workplace for more satiric comedy.

"...Kristen Wiig, Ben Affleck, J.K. Simmons, Clifton Collins Jr., David Koechner, Dustin Milligan, Beth Grant and Gene Simmons. Finally,..."

Sept. 4, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Thank You for Smoking

This snarkily playful little comedy gets so wrapped up in its own barbed witticisms that it fails to land even the lightest sucker-punches on the institutions it aims to skewer.

"...Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Sam Elliott, Katie Holmes, David Koechner, Rob Lowe, William H. Macy and Robert Duvall...."

March 31, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Merchant of Death

Director Jason Reitman spins his feature, 'Thank You for Smoking'

"...the top lobbyists for the alcohol (Maria Bello), firearms (David Koechner), and tobacco industries. There's the lone "good guy"..."

March 31, 2006 Screens Feature by Darcie Stevens

Panic Fest Review: Vicious Fun

Serial killer comedy gets to the bloody point

"...(Sean Baek), lumbering Mike (Robert Mallet), bragging middle-manager Zachary (David Koechner), and terse Carrie (Amber Goldfarb), who the audience..."

April 24, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Further Reflections

"...Shadix; Prod: Scott Rosenfelt & Marie Cantin; Exec Prod: David Skinner & Larry Estes; Co-Prod: Roger Baerwolf & A.J...."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Conjures Up 'Lords of Salem' and 'S-VHS'

Midnighters lineup loaded with premieres and a surprise return

"...at a price. D: E.L. Katz, Screenwriters: Trent Haaga, David Chirchirillo, Cast: Pat Healy, Ethan Embry, Sara Paxton, David..."

Feb. 6, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Will Ferrell's Anchorman needs more work behind the scenes.

"...Starring: Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steven Carell, David Koechner, Fred Willard and Chris Parnell. Film critics are..."

July 9, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

DVD Watch: '24 Exposures'

Joe Swanberg on filmmaker obsessions tops this week's releases

"...aggressive weirdnesses of Quentin Dupeiux's Wrong and Twin Peaks-era David Lynch, with the overintensity of a Skinamax outing...."

May 27, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Who's WhOOB

"...that will give you whiplash. And with the unpredictable David Koechner (The Office, Anchorman) in the mix, anything can..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

From Doug to Dax

Austin Film Festival announces early lineup

"...Brother’s Justice Directors: David Palmer, Dax Shepard Writer: Dax Shepard Cast: Dax Shepard,..."

Aug. 24, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

National Champions

Ric Roman Waugh places the NCAA on trial in this chilling sports drama

"...Ludwig, J.K. Simmons, Kristin Chenoweth, Jeffrey Donovan, Timothy Olyphant, David Koechner, Tim Blake Nelson and Andrew Bachelor...."

Dec. 10, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

First Look: Ric Roman Waugh Takes on the NCAA in National Champions

Austin director's new film looks at the student athlete industry

"...Rel Howery, Tim Blake Nelson, Andrew Bachelor, Jeffrey Donovan, David Koechner, Kristin Chenoweth, Timothy Olyphant, Uzo Aduba) must race..."

Nov. 16, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Holiday Viewing: Krampus

How to avoid being dragged away on Krampusnacht

"...irksome sister Linda (Allison Tolman), her hideous brother-in-law Howard (David Koechner), and their awful brood came over for a..."

Dec. 7, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

Boys Scouts save town from zombies

"...Directed by: Christopher Landon. Starring: Tye Sheridan, David Koechner, Cloris Leachman, Halston Sage, Logan Miller, Joey Morgan,..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Cheap Thrills' + Scary Laughs [Updated]

E.L. Katz debuts horror-comedy, Drafthouse Films snatches it up

"...the two are catching up, a wealthy couple, Colin (David Koechner) and Violet (Sara Paxton), approach them. The couple..."

March 11, 2013 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

A Haunted House

Marlon Wayans spoofs Paranormal Activity.

"...Michael Tiddes. Starring: Marlon Wayans, Marlene Forte, Essence Atkins, David Koechner, Dave Sheridan, Nick Swardson, Alanna Ubach and Cedric..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Final Destination 5

In case we've forgotten, this series returns to remind us that death does not like to be cheated.

"...Directed by: Steven Quale. Starring: Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, David Koechner, Tony Todd and Courtney B. Vance. Death is..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival: 'Tenure'

Luke Wilson’s performance is as warm as a cardigan sweater.

"...close to the chest. A good choice, given that David Koechner (TV’s Numb3rs), as Charlie’s friend and colleague who..."

Oct. 26, 2009 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

My One and Only

Renée Zellweger stars in this 1950s-set story that's based on George Hamilton's memories of his early years traveling with his mother while she searched for a new husband.

"...Noth, Logan Lerman, Mark Rendall, Nick Stahl, Eric McCormack, David Koechner and Steven Weber. Perhaps the most interesting fact..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Get Smart

A giggly summer movie, Get Smart is a well-cast chip off the old block, although the toothless action sequences detract from the comedy.

"...Caan, Masi Oka, Nate Torrence, Ken Davitian, Terry Crews, David Koechner, Patrick Warburton, Dalip Singh and Bill Murray. The..."

June 20, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Semi-Pro

If basketball must be mocked, it deserves to be mocked well, and unfortunately, Will Ferrell's Semi-Pro isn’t up to the challenge.

"...Benjamin, Maura Tierney, Andrew Daly, Will Arnett, Andy Richter, David Koechner and Rob Corddry. Not being a fan of..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

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