It’s time for a crash course in some cringe-comedy classics.
But somehow, Apatow is more than just a director.
From TV’sFreaks and Geekson, he’s launched what feels like an entire generation of onscreen comedy stars.
The cast of ‘The Bubble’.Laura Radford/Netflix
Most are worth seeing.
Here’s our highly opinionated ranking of them, from worst to best.
Still, give him credit for doing more during the pandemic than binge-watchMare of Easttownin his sweatpants.
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As withUncut GemsandPunch-Drunk Love, it illuminates Sandler’s smarter instincts; he’s always been underrated.
Cutthroat competition is the film’s theme, along with a vein of camaraderie.
A cameoingJason Schwartzmanembodies your punchable, professionally successful frenemy.
Tracy Bennett
Still, rom-coms come flimsier, and most of them aren’t this self-reflective.
(Something you learn when watching Apatow movies: Plot is overrated.)
Apatow’s real-life daughtersMaudeand Iris come into their own.
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