Zombieland: Double Tap

Zomcom sequel doesn't have the splattering charm of the original

"...Ten years ago, the horror-comedy Zombieland came out of left field and became a surprise..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Zombieland

A hilarious script and seamless performances make this a quite tasty zomcom.

"...Amber Heard. No spoilers here, but first things first: Zombieland (which had its world premiere during Fantastic Fest) has..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Back to Zombieland

Ruben Fleischer and Jesse Eisenberg pull the trigger on Double Tap

"...it was time to reunite with Jesse Eisenberg for Zombieland: Double Tap?..."

Oct. 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

30 Minutes or Less

Jesse Eisenberg reunites with his Zombieland director Ruben Fleischer for this action comedy about a hapless victim forced to rob a bank or be blown up.

"...Less, director Ruben Fleischer’s follow-up to his breakout hit Zombieland. Fleischer’s previous film married a sweet love story and..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gangster Squad

Despite uneven filmmaking and questionable facts, an extraordinary cast brings this story about mobster Mickey Cohen's attempted takeover of L.A. and the handful of honest cops who thwarted him.

"...Director Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, 30 Minutes or Less) delivers no cinematic surprises other..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Rule 33: Extra Pepperoni

'Zombieland' star slinging pizza on Monday

"...actor waiting for their big break. So why will Zombieland star Jesse Eisenberg be serving pizza at Home Slice..."

July 8, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Easy A

The Scarlet Letter is refitted for the app age in this winning high school comedy.

"...the devirginizing of its heroine, high school senior Olive (Zombieland’s Stone), it spreads like – what else? – a..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Ladies and Gentlemen (and Deer) ... The Highball!

Highball opens

"...Day Zero kicked off with a press screening of Zombieland and the grand opening of The Highball, bowling alley/bar/karaoke..."

Sept. 23, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Two Scoops of Jesse Eisenberg

Blue Starlite hosts 'Zombieland' and 'Free Samples'

"...Academy Award-nominated Eisenberg has been plenty of things in..."

July 19, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Paper Cuts

New Austin music picks from francene rouelle, variety

"...remain obvious but unspoken.“  – Michael Toland Box Step, “Zombieland”..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

6 Underground

Michael Bay proves again that he's no James Cameron

"...With films like Zombieland and Deadpool, screenwriters Reese and Wernick have come to..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Social Network

This retelling of Facebook's first contentious steps is a blisteringly entertaining film formed of a lovely amalgam of David Fincher's direction, Aaron Sorkin's screenplay, and Jesse Eisenberg's spotless performance as Mark Zuckerberg.

"...off the self-effacing sweetness he brought to Adventureland and Zombieland to bathe unselfconsciously in Zuckerberg's defining hostility; when he..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

2012

Big. Dumb. Fun.

"...of genre-spanning award for the 2009 triple threat of Zombieland, The Messenger, and 2012.) Cut to the White House,..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

See You Next Year, Fantastic Fest

Thanks for all the memories, FF. Oh, the bleary, beery memories.

"...carpet at Gentlemen Broncos (starring Jemaine Clement, right) and Zombieland, where Sony Pictures set up a mobile zombie makeup..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest: Paramount Premieres

George Romero and John C. Reilly takes the stage as part of FF's four premieres in three nights

"...Thursday, clearing the way for this season's comedy splatterthon, Zombieland, complete with appearances by director Ruben Fleischer and stars..."

Sept. 27, 2009 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Festivals Are Coming! The Festivals Are Coming!

aGLIFF and Fantastic Fest kick into high gear

"...of the festival's zombie films – including the just-announced Zombieland, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson – and you..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

A Season for Scaring at Phantom Fest

With Phantom Fest, Adam Sweeney wants Austin to become Halloween Town

"...still be in time for a special screening of Zombieland. Tutorial: 5pm; zombie run: 6:30-7:30pm; screening: 8pm..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Officer Downe

Slipknot's Clown turns director, plus more home releases

"...a sidekick/handler, Gable (Tyler Ross, The Killing, the aborted Zombieland TV pilot) to keep him on track, and to..."

April 9, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Events We're Looking Forward To In September

These events are sure to brighten your month!

"...in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and action. Alumni films include Zombieland, There Will Be Blood, Frankenweenie, and Apocalypto...."

Sept. 12, 2016 Events Post by Morgan Menendez

DVDanger: Vanish

Bryan Bockbrader takes the sealed-bottle drama on the road

"...for actresses after Danny got attached. We had seen Zombieland, which was the Amazon pilot they had there for..."

Feb. 21, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Identity Crisis

The Double, Filth, and Moebius melt minds

"...with a trace of a survival instinct, à la Zombieland. Now The Double demands that he splits those two..."

Aug. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Finally, You're Next Is Now

The two-year wait for the revolutionary thriller is over

"...mid-September release weekend to a crowded October headlined by Zombieland. Vice versa with another long-shelved film: Paranormal Activity. Bowen..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Act Like You Mean It: Stars Jesse Eisenberg & Armie Hammer

The Social Network's Jesse Eisenberg & Armie Hammer

"...With leading roles in such films as Zombieland, Holy Rollers, and Advertureland, as well as his lauded..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW 2010 Film Awards

Audience, jury, and special awards

"...Winner: Zombieland (Designer: Ben Conrad)..."

March 19, 2010 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Awards Announced

The envelope, please

"...Excellence in Title Design Winner: Zombieland (Designer: Ben Conrad) Runner-Up: earthwork (Designer: Stan Herd) Audience..."

March 16, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Blood, Gore, And SXSW

Genre directors make up for Tarantino-less panel

"...Marshall of The Descent, Cloverfield creator Matt Reeves, Ruben "Zombieland" Fleischer, Ti West (who opened the doors to his..."

March 14, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ballast

A little-seen but highly praised debut film from new director Lance Hammer

"...the disc a spin instead of going to see Zombieland again, in case the latter has piqued your interest..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Screens Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sex, Thugs, and Thanatos

The mad, bad bounty of Fantastic Fest 2009

"...well our first screening [of two] is up against Zombieland and Lars Van Trier's Antichrist, so hopefully there'll be..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Fantastic Fest: The Future of 3D

Nonbadgeholders can still get tickets to this techy panel

"...four FF @ the Paramount Theatre premieres: Gentlemen Broncos, Zombieland, The Vampire's Assistant, and Survival of the Dead. Go..."

Sept. 23, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

They're Coming To Get You, Barbara...

Fantastic Fest Round Two

"...Also on this bit-list this year: Zombieland pits Jesse Eisenberg and, wow, Woody Harrelson against the..."

Aug. 12, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov