High Desert: Apple TV+ orders comedy from Patricia Arquette and Ben Stiller

Apple TV+ has ordered High Desert, a new comedy series from Patricia Arquette and Ben Stiller.

High Desert follows Peggy (Arquette), a former addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her beloved mother, with whom … Read More

Apple TV+ orders Severance from Ben Stiller and Adam Scott

Apple has given a series order to Severance, a new drama series directed and executive produced by 2019 DGA Award winner Ben Stiller (Escape at Dannemora) with Adam Scott (Big Little Lies, Parks and Recreation) attached to star and produce.

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Netflix UK film review: The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

10

Rating

Noah Baumbach dissects complex family dynamics with typical charm and humour.Read More

Amazon teams up with Annapurna Pictures for US release of Ben Stiller’s Brad’s Status

Amazon is teaming up with Annapurna Pictures to release Ben Stiller’s new comedy in US cinemas.

The movie, which is directed by Mike White, stars Michael Sheen, Luke Wilson and Jenna Fischer. At the head of the ensemble is Stiller, … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Zoolander No. 2

4

Rating

Really, really, ridiculously disappointing.Read More

VOD film review: Greenberg

8

Rating

Director: Noah Baumbach Cast: Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig Certificate: 15 Watch Greenberg online in the UK: iTunes / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play

Years after The Squid and the Whale, a terrifically sad tale of divorce … Read More

VOD film review: While We’re Young

8

Rating

This mature comedy of manners is a delicious satire on modern growing pains.Read More

VOD film review: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Director: Ben Stiller Cast: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Adam Scott, Sean Penn, Patton Oswalt Certificate: PG Watch Walter Mitty online in the UK: Amazon Prime / TalkTalk TV / iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play

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Netflix UK film review: Zoolander

9

Really, really, ridiculously good

Ben Stiller’s sharply written comedy about a male model is really, really, ridiculously funny.Read More

Netflix UK film review: Tower Heist

4

Dour heist

Played for laughs more than thrills, this uneven heist flick fails to excite or amuse.Read More