I’ve always thought surreal comedy was hard to get into; for me, the humor has to be just right or I won’t laugh at all during an intentionally bizarre movie. Plus, I need to relate to the characters somehow—otherwise, it's difficult to appreciate the enjoyment within all of the craziness. This is my first time seeing a film by Azazel Jacobs, who directed The Lovers and Terri, and he teamed up with Patrick deWitt, th…

It’s difficult to adequately describe just how completely delightful 'French Exit' is. I found myself laughing out loud throughout, charmed by its playful spirit and lightheartedness. The film feels like a wonderful theatrical production, depicting privileged individuals behaving foolishly in opulent settings, seemingly oblivious to the fact that their trivial existence highlights the oddity and beauty of life’s joys…