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The Onion Movie (2008)

There's a reason some movies go direct to video--they suck. This movie totally did. The only bonus I got was a Joel McHale and Robert Hoffman cameo. (Apparently, Harry Shum Jr.'s supposed to be in it too but I didn't see him in the scene he's supposed to be in.)

Wet Hot American Summer (2001)

Despite the dirty title, Wet Hot American Summer isn't that dirty. It's a comedy about a 1980's summer camp starring an ensamble cast: Jeneane Garofalo, Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Elizabeth Banks, Molly Shannon, Marguerite Moreau, Michael Ian Black, Ken Marino, Christopher Meloni.

Christopher Meloni's movie roles shock me. This is the second time I've seen him play a totally weird, crazy character in a movie. The first time is in Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. It's just really weird to see him play those kinds of characters considering his role in Law and Order. It just seems out of character. But he's pretty good at playing creepy-guy roles.

Another second for me is Bradley Cooper playing a gay guy. The first I saw him play a gay role is in Valentine's Day. In that movie, he didn't have to do anything gay at the slightest, but it was really shocking when the camera pulled back to reveal him giving Eric Dane's character a flower. I swear, the whole cinema gasped in shock. In Wet Hot American Summer, he actually kisses a guy (Michael Ian Black), has sex with him (apparently, he's a bottom), and marries him. Plus, he plays a stereotypical gay guy--the type who likes Broadway--and it's not even awkward at all! Despite his macho persona, it's shocking how he can pull off an effeminate gay role. The shock might have worn off from Valentine's Day, but I'm thinking he's just a really good actor.

Elizabeth Banks is slowly becoming a favorite. The first few times I've seen her, I mistake her for Rachel   McAdams. I mean, c'mon, they seriously look alike. And, I don't know why, but she annoyed me in films like Definitely, Maybe. But ever since she joined 30 Rock, I have serious respect for her. She is a great comedy actress. There is something about 30 Rock that makes you realize how awesome actors are.   Elizabeth Banks is one of them. Elizabeth Banks' Avery spunk came out in Wet Hot American Summer which is awesome. Although she practically just made out with Paul Rudd the whole film, it beats seeing her play a vulnerable character. She's a strong woman, she should keep playing those kinds of characters.

Shank (2010)

Watched Shank primarily because Kaya Scodelario's in it. The second reason why I watched it is because it's a British film. British films (and TV series) nowadays are really interesting. Shank is one of those films. I really liked the editing and the story. They're unapologetic and in-your-face, which I love.

I made a new discovery: Michael Socha. At first I thought he looked really familiar. I realized he looked a lot like Jake Gyllenhaal, which he does. But it wasn't it. Then, I realized that the way he spoke was really familiar, and his name, too. Then, I remembered Misfits' Lauren Socha, who looks and speaks like him, and has (duh) the same last name. Apparently, Michael Socha is her brother. It was so dumb how slow I put things together. Anyway, there. At least, I was able to put two and two together.