Hamlet 2

Let's get the painful worst out of the way first so we can end this year on the high note of what was great.

Worst
1. Hounddog
A terribly written, amateurishly directed, horrendously acted, self-important parable about lost innocence rife with Adam and Eve symbolism; the film’s major claim to fame is the rape of 12-year-old Dakota Fanning. To call it offensively bad is to be kind. 

Cadillac Records premiered at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood last night.

Beyonce, for once, kept her armpits out of the photo while working a delectable Dolce and Gabbana dress, Etta James, slimmer and trimmer than she’s been in decades after undergoing gastric bypass and losing 200 pounds, was stunning while Adrian Brody decided he wanted to work the Rock-Me-Sexy-Jesus look. Is that a tip of the hat to Hamlet 2? When did Brody get so skeevy?

If you’re like Dana Marschz, you know that reviews are a “truth sandwich.” Let’s take a bite, shall we?

Hamlet 2 begins with a journey through the works of Dana Marschz (yes, the pronunciation is a problem and a running joke). Witness the majesty of his late-night juicer infomercial or the subtlety of delivery when he admits “I’m having a herpes outbreak right now!”

Welcome to the world of a failed-actor-turned-drama-teacher, deftly played by Brit Steve Coogan, who dares to ask the question; where do dreams go to die?

Hamlet 2 hilariously follows the plight of failed-actor-turned-beleaguered drama teacher Dana Marschz, played by British comic gem, Steve Coogan. Helmed by Andrew Fleming (Dick, Nancy Drew) who shares writing credit with Pam Brady (South Park, Team America), this talented trio combines to create a potent comedic cocktail. In truth, that’s exactly how this team came to fruition.