SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...semi-autobiographical comedy starring SNL's Pete Davidson and directed by Judd Apatow kicks off today's lineup list that also includes..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

This Is 40

Growing old gracefully is not an option in Judd Apatow's world.

"...Directed by: Judd Apatow. Starring: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Maude Apatow, Iris..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Trainwreck

Amy Schumer adds an X chromosome to Judd Apatow's usual raunchfest

"...Directed by: Judd Apatow. Starring: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, LeBron..."

July 17, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Drillbit Taylor

This mediocre tween comedy that stars Owen Wilson comes from some very talented people – Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen – who appear to be experiencing a delayed sophomore slump.

"...appear to be experiencing a delayed sophomore slump. With Judd Apatow's (Knocked Up) name hovering comedy-god-like over the titles..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Kevin Smith finds a new soulmate in actor Seth Rogen, who stars in this movie that blends Smith's telltale comedic raunch with large dollops of sweetness.

"...obvious porno and scatology. Though it’s the films of Judd Apatow (a fellow traveler in the realm of sweet..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Freaks and Geeks alum Jason Segel stars in this new sex comedy from the Judd Apatow production factory.

"...(Neil Peart! Yeah!), Forgetting Sarah Marshall has Freaks creator Judd Apatow as producer, which is rarely a bad thing...."

April 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Superbad

Cera and Hill are comic gold in this comedy, which is from the Judd Apatow stable and which has credits populated with refugees from Arrested Development.

"...Martha MacIsaac, Seth Rogen and Bill Hader. Now that Judd Apatow has written and/or directed and/or produced upward of..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Movie Review by Shawn Badgley

You Don't Mess With the Zohan

As far as we know, this Adam Sandler movie is the first Hollywood-made Jewish/Palestinian/immigrant comedy that also doubles as a surprisingly trenchant analysis of the Middle East's perpetual bloodbath.

"...first collaboration with co-writer and current Hollywood comedy godhead Judd Apatow, is a crazed, delightfully bizarre return to form..."

June 6, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pineapple Express

A winning "bromance" between stoners, played by reigning comedy king Seth Rogen and James Franco, is at the heart of this shaggy pot story.

"...on Freaks and Geeks and are part of überproducer Judd Apatow's rotating roster – have a comfortable, freewheeling chemistry,..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Comedy: Your 2020 Lineup

Get ready for Buress, Davidson, National Lampoon, and more

"...year's Comedy Festival participants and shows, and they include Judd Apatow, Bob Odenkirk, Pete Davidson, Hannibal Buress, and The..."

March 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Heavyweights

"...of truly comic dialogue (courtesy of co-writers Brill and Judd Apatow) and inspired acting aren't enough to save the..."

Feb. 24, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Funny People

With this story about comedians which stars Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen, filmmaker Judd Apatow rewrites his own songbook in the key of James L. Brooks, a tricky mix of humor and heartfelt.

"...Directed by: Judd Apatow. Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric..."

July 31, 2009 Movie Review 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.

"...Directed by: Judd Apatow. Starring: Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, Leslie..."

June 1, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Trainwreck Premieres

Amy Schumer & Judd Apatow present work-in-progress print

"...line for the SXSW work-in-progress world premiere of director Judd Apatow’s latest comedy, Trainwreck, turned Congress Ave. and the..."

March 16, 2015 SXSW Post by Russ Espinoza

The King of Staten Island

Pete Davidson grows up a bit in this semi-autobiographical dramedy

"...Directed by: Judd Apatow. Starring: Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr, Bel..."

June 12, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The 40-Year-Old Virgin

A standout, a gross-out comedy that makes its audience go "awwww" as much as it goes "ewwww."

"...Directed by: Judd Apatow. Starring: Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Paging Mr. Herman

Paul Reubens' hard work results in Pee-wee's Big Holiday

"...Pee-wee's Big Holiday, an only somewhat unlikely collaboration with Judd Apatow that premieres at the South by Southwest Film..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...projects from bold-faced names, like the work-in-progress premiere of Judd Apatow and Amy Schumer’s collaboration Trainwreck and Headliner screenings..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Big Kiss-Off

Julie Klausner's misadventures with men

"...just see the girl get the joke. If not, [Judd] Apatow is the singular authority on how men and..."

March 12, 2010 Books Feature by Audra Schroeder

Freaks and Geeks: Yearbook Edition

In which the geeks inherit the earth

"...wit, conscience, and generosity of creators/writers Paul Feig and Judd Apatow, not only do geeks inherit the earth, but..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Pee-wee's Big Holiday Red Carpet

"...Judd Apatow..."

March 18, 2016 Photo Gallery

50/50

50/50 accomplishes the near-impossible: It's a feel-good cancer comedy.

"...50/50 isn't the first cancer comedy; Judd Apatow's Funny People took a whack at it only..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Green Hornet

This Hornet's a cheesy and borderline-boring cream puff of a vigilante.

"...and Evan Goldberg, has the miscalculated bromance vibe of Judd Apatow on an Iron Man 2 bender. And tonally,..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Virginity Hit

This faux documentary chronicles the efforts of a 17-year-old kid to lose his virginity.

"...shock no one who has seen Jackass or a Judd Apatow production. But – quite crucially – the Jackass..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Get Him to the Greek

Jonah Hill and Russell Brand make a well-matched odd couple, and their path to Hollywood is littered with the excesses of drugs and rock & roll.

"...Rose Byrne and Colm Meaney. Director Stoller and producer Judd Apatow of the 2008 Jason Segel-penned comedy Forgetting Sarah..."

June 4, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Adventureland

Adventureland is a confident return to the kind of teen comedy that’s funny without being raunchy and youthful without being juvenile.

"...of them for the new century’s rising comedy kingpin, Judd Apatow. It would still be years before his work..."

April 3, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Role Models

In this comedy, two cranky men, played by Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott, are forced by court order to take part in a child-mentoring program.

"...squelching of Rudd’s cosmically dyspeptic disaffection. Unlike other recent Judd Apatow and post-Apatow comedies that push the boundaries of..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Taking cues from Ray and Walk the Line, this comedy biopic spans 70 years in the life of its hero, the fictional music legend Dewey Cox.

"...Reilly’s inspired performance and the creative audacity of co-writer/producer Judd Apatow (Superbad) and co-writer/director Kasdan (Orange County). Aside from..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

South by Southwest Sends in the Clowns

Pamela Adlon, Frank Oz, John Leguizamo, and more for Comedy Festival

"...Maltin's daughter and cohost Jessie Maltin, Oz joins Smigel, Judd Apatow, and Lucia Aniello to discuss comedy - and,..."

Feb. 28, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cocaine Bear

The ursine Dr. Rockzo goes on a bloody comedic bender

"...without falling into the profane tropes worn out by Judd Apatow imitators of the 2010s. And with just enough..."

March 3, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

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