If you’re looking for a good movie to see this weekend, check out my review of the new 22 Jump Street. And you might want to bring an extra ass to the theater, because you’re gonna be laffing your existing ass off! I liked the first installment (21 Jump Street), but this is one of those oh-so-rare sequels where everyone involved lock in the groove and produce something even better. While the comedic combo of Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are implausibly great, I was also super impressed with all the supporting players, in particular, Jillian Bell, who’s “bitchy roommate” character is a revelation. And while Ice Cube as the boss of Jump Street may be a one-note (ANGRY!!!) portrayal, it’s a damn funny note. For proof, here he is on Kimmel, saying “nice things” in an extremely angry way.
Bang bang, choo-choo train, let me see you shake that thang. Wm. Steven Humphrey is the editor-in-chief of the Portland Mercury and has held the job since 2000. (So don’t get any funny ideas.) More by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Is it a minstrel act if you’re in on the joke? I feel like every time I see a black guy on late night television, he’s asked to do something either remotely humiliating, and/or “lol random” for the amusement of the audience. As lame as Fallon is, I did appreciate him not asking Chappelle to do any stupid shit while he was on there.