Nathan Mendelowitz

“Pootie Tang” comes from the comedic mind of Louis C.K. and is produced by Chris Rock. The film stars Lance Crouther as the titular character Pootie Tang and a supporting cast that includes J.B. Smoove as Trucky, Pootie’s best friend; Chris Rock as an array of different characters; Wanda Sykes as Pootie’s love interest; and Robert Vaughn as an evil CEO.

Pootie Tang is a musical prodigy, talks in his own language because he is “too cool for words” and is the personification of cool. This upsets Vaughn’s character and comical mishaps ensue. This movie was made for one thing and one thing only: to make people laugh. It doesn’t try hard to make a point and seem like it needs to do anything else besides comedy. The actors do well to keep the pace of the movie while throwing great one-liners at each other. This movie didn’t get awards or recognition, but that’s fine because it didn’t need it. It’s a funny movie and is the perfect movie to make you laugh.

Ashley Jung

One of the most underrated movies of 2010 would have to be “My Soul To Take” by Wes Craven. Craven creates one more horror classic with this twisted comedy, yet it steps outside the box by adding many characters that are completely untrustworthy.

The movie is set is a rural town where a crazed murderer drowned years before. The town’s teens are plagued with the rumor that several students who were born on the very night the murderer died would share a piece of the murderer’s soul, one in particular being the murderer reincarnated. Then again, there is the chance that the murderer never died.

This movie will keep you guessing and laughing as you try to solve the mystery for yourself. Be sure to watch this with a good sense of humor and plenty of snacks. It’s the perfect movie for a lazy day with friends.