Committing Random Acts of Violence With Jay Baruchel

Exploring our thirst for horror in his deconstructionist horror

"...makes a filmmaker want to tell a particular story. Jay Baruchel, writer and director of Random Acts of Violence,..."

Aug. 19, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

This Is the End

Be mindful when partying at James Franco's house: You could get stuck there for the apocalypse with Seth Rogen and Co.

"...Seth Rogen. Starring: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Craig Robinson, Danny McBride, Michael Cera and Emma..."

June 14, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Nicolas Cage plays a master sorcerer who selects a seemingly average guy to become his protégé and save New York City from his arch-nemesis.

"...Directed by: Jon Turteltaub. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer, Monica Bellucci, Alice Krige..."

July 16, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Goon

Off-color, bloody, and hilarious, Goon is the best hockey comedy since Slap Shot.

"...by: Michael Dowse. Starring: Seann William Scott, Liev Schreiber, Jay Baruchel, Alison Pill, Marc-André Grondin, Kim Coates and Eugene..."

April 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

She's Out of My League

An average guy finds the woman of his dreams, but his insecurities undermine the relationship.

"...Directed by: Jim Field Smith. Starring: Jay Baruchel, Alice Eve, T.J. Miller, Mike Vogel, Nate Torrence,..."

March 19, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Fanboys

This shaggy comedy is an earnest, sweetly geeked tribute to fandom.

"...Kyle Newman. Starring: Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel, Kristen Bell, Christopher McDonald, Seth Rogen, Ethan Suplee..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

I'm Reed Fish

The ultimate indie self-indulgence, this film (with a script by Reed Fish) is weighed down in its own coming-of-age angst.

"...Directed by: Zackary Adler. Starring: Jay Baruchel, Alexis Bledel, Schuyler Fisk, Victor Rasuk, DJ Qualls,..."

June 8, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Bloodthirsty

Werewolf drama questions how the creatures of the night make that beautiful music

"...to ask some uncomfortable questions – and, much like Jay Baruchel's recent and much more controversial Random Acts of..."

April 23, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

BlackBerry

Rise and fall of the original smartphone as hilarious tech satire

"...Directed by: Matt Johnson. Starring: Matt Johnson, Glenn Howerton, Jay Baruchel, Cary Elwes, Saul Rubinek and Michael Ironside...."

May 12, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Tropic Thunder

Instead of entering the jungle to find the heart of darkness, Ben Stiller goes in to take aim at the Achilles' heel of Hollywood: its utter pomposity and self-importance.

"...Stiller. Starring: Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Brandon T. Jackson, Danny McBride, Steve Coogan, Nick..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

We Have an Issue: Happy Trails

In this week’s issue, we look at the logistics, and emotions, behind plotting a cross country road trip mid-pandemic

"...Horror Films: Screens Editor Richard Whittaker speaks with writer/director/star Jay Baruchel about his comic book-inspired slasher Random Acts of..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone. Cast: Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson, Cary Elwes, Saul Rubinek..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Bitter Fruit: Glenn Howerton on Tech Parable BlackBerry

Star talks email, hockey, and the rise and fall of the OG smartphone

"...salesman who teamed up with passive-aggressive engineer Mike Lazaridis (Jay Baruchel) and his chief engineer/confidante/coattail rider, Doug Fregin (writer/director..."

May 17, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: BlackBerry

The rise and fall of the original smartphone as a tragic satire

"...at a younger, hair-trigger Armin Shimerman). Then he doused Jay Baruchel with a thick dusting of silver as the..."

March 13, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

BlackBerry Retro-Engineers the Rise and Fall of the Original Smartphone

Matt Johnson's tells the tale of a very Canadian tech crunch

"...world-beaters in question: tinkerer savant Mike Lazaridis (an unrecognizable Jay Baruchel), arrogant marketing maverick Jim Balsillie (an even more..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Julian Towers

Fantastic Fest Honors Japanese Film Master Takashi Miike

Third wave includes special tribute to the J-horror innovator

"...RANDOM ACTS OF VIOLENCE D: Jay Baruchel (Canada, 2019, World Premiere, 80 min) A comic..."

Sept. 11, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

RoboCop

The überviolent 1987 action film gets a pointless reboot.

"...Haley, Samuel L. Jackson, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Jennifer Ehle and Jay Baruchel...."

Feb. 14, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

AFF Announces a Few More Names for the Marquee

Will Farrell, Linda Cardellini, and Susan Sarandon join the festival

"...of the Steal, starring Kurt Russell, Matt Dillon, and Jay Baruchel, and Coffee, Kill Boss, which won the screenplay..."

Oct. 8, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Rush’s Grand Design

New Hall of Fame inductees open tour at Erwin Center

"...high-end video introduction to Clockwork Angels, starring Undeclared simpatico Jay Baruchel, and there stacked plenty of time for an..."

April 24, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Preview: 'Dragons: Riders of Berk'

TV spinoff to 'How To Train Your Dragon' burns up Tuesday nights

"...coup by keeping most of the front-line vocal talent: Jay Baruchel is back as Hiccup, and gets to verbally..."

Sept. 4, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cosmopolis

Even though it stars Robert Pattinson, we doubt his Twilight fans will fully appreciate this sleek, dystopian story that David Cronenberg adapted from Don DeLillo's 2003 novel.

"...Starring: Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Sarah Gadon, Mathieu Amalric, Jay Baruchel, Samantha Morton and Paul Giamatti...."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

Michael Cera and Kat Dennings star as the titular bridge-and-tunnel kids at the heart of this New York City after-dark romantic comedy.

"...Alexis Dziena, Aaron Yoo, Rafi Gavron, Zachary Booth and Jay Baruchel. Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, based on Rachel..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'Thunder' the Dunderhead?

The "R" word controversy comes to Central Texas

"...On a totally unrelated note, how cute has Undeclared's Jay Baruchel gotten?..."

Aug. 13, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Knocked Up

Although it’s extremely funny in bursts, Judd Apatow's new comedy flirts once too often with schmaltz before toppling into melodrama in its third act.

"...Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jason Segel, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill, Martin Starr and Harold Ramis. The..."

June 1, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Million Dollar Baby

Glorious performances and Eastwood's confident direction result in a film that transcends the rules of its genre and shows us, with an unvarnished simplicity, how human beings struggle to come to terms with the unthinkable.

"...by: Clint Eastwood. Starring: Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel, Mike Colter, Lucia Rijker and Brian F. O’Byrne...."

Jan. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Steve Davis