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Step BrothersStep Brothers is a 2008 comedy that has established itself as a cult classic and a standard of the Will Ferrell-Adam McKay franchise. By Ferrell and McKay, the movie boasts Ferrell and Talladega Nights co-star John C. Reilly as Brennan Huff and Dale Doback—two absurdly immature, unemployed, middle-aged bachelor guys who are abruptly forced to live together as step-brothers when their single parents (Richard Jenkins and Mary Steenburgen) get married. Their initial competition and absurdity are used to dismantle their new family, but they manage to become cohesive in their shared love of goofy childlike behavior. Even though the film was greeted with a mixed critical reaction at first, it was a commercial success, grossing over $128 million worldwide. Of more importance, its stature has grown by leaps and bounds since its release and now enjoys a devoted fan base. In much the same manner as Talladega Nights, the movie's legacy is defined by its continuously quotable dialogue and memorable moments, from the "Catalina Wine Mixer" to how they begin their entertainment company, "Prestige Worldwide."
Ferrell's performance as the dainty drum-hating Brennan is a masterclass in committed absurdity, and his chemistry with Reilly is the emotional and comedic core of the film. Step Brothers provides testament to the power of high-concept character comedy, and it remains one of the most beloved and quotable comedies of its time.
Ferrell's performance as the dainty drum-hating Brennan is a masterclass in committed absurdity, and his chemistry with Reilly is the emotional and comedic core of the film. Step Brothers provides testament to the power of high-concept character comedy, and it remains one of the most beloved and quotable comedies of its time.
Sharknado
Sharknado is a series of 6 made for television movies released on the SyFy cable network. The original film was released in 2013 and was an unexpected hit, further sequels were released. The basic premise is that it’s main characters encounter a series of tornados full of sharks, or “sharknados”. The main stars are Ian Ziering and Tara Reid, who appear in all 6 films. Most of the films were panned by critics but loved by fans, with an average of 2.5 million viewers per film.
The franchise is set up in the first film when a cyclone hits in the water near Los Angeles and floods the city with shark infested waters. Soon after a series of tornados sweeps up the water and dumps sharks from the sky. After its initial airing, Sharknado received a lot of social media attention, especially on Twitter. It included mentions by several celebrities such as Wil Wheaton, Damon LIdelof and Olivia Wilde, as well as humorous tweets from The National Weather Service and The Red Cross. It even had a one night run in movie theaters, running in over 200 theaters throughout the country. It has become a cult film and a “so bad it’s good” guilty pleasure. The premise of each subsequent film seems more ridiculous, but their popularity continued. The final installment, released in 2018 is called The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time and includes ridiculous time travel and includes dinosaur encounters, medieval times, colonial times and cyborg heads.
