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'Rapture-Palooza' review: Craig Robinson is the Anti-Christ in blasphemous stoner comedy
14 June 2013 11:40 AM, PDT | Pop2it | See recent Pop2it news »
If you're going to commit to a blasphemous stoner comedy mocking the New Testament prophesy of the coming Rapture, you'd better go all in. Because halfway isn't funny. And either way, you're going to Hell. At least in the eyes of some.
Thus, the failed deadpan comedy "Rapture-Palooza" pairs up a seriously unflappable Anna Kendrick and John Francis Daley as survivors on Earth, not taken by the Rapture, trying to fend off the amorous advances of the Anti-Christ played by Craig Robinson. And it isn't as funny as it sounds.
Sure, taking the Bible literally ("Did anyone think this Through?") in regard to the apocalypse can seem awfully silly in the age of computer-generated effects. The righteous are "sucked up into heaven" in a flash -- empty bowling shoes are all that's Left Behind ... in the bowling alley. Where's Kirk Cameron to explain all this?
Thus are the poor sinners »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Rapture-Palooza Movie Review
14 June 2013 2:02 AM, PDT | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Title: Rapture-Palooza Director: Paul Middleditch Starring: Craig Robinson, Anna Kendrick, John Francis Daley, Rob Corddry, Ana Gasteyer, John Michael Higgins, Rob Huebel, Thomas Lennon, Ken Jeong, Paul Scheer, Tyler Labine, Calum Worthy The idea of an Earth-bound fistfight between a foul-mouthed God and equally lewd Satan, complete with shots to the groin, sounds anarchic and wild. And certainly the participation of the roster of comedically gifted talents listed above inspires some level of buzzy expectation. But in a post-”South Park” world, lazy execution of a ribald, potentially controversial concept will not suffice — especially not when the apocalypse is being handled with much more wit, vim and verve just across the megaplex, in the form of [ Read More ]
The post Rapture-Palooza Movie Review appeared first on Shockya.com. »
- bsimon
Exclusive: Craig Robinson and Rob Huebel Talk Rapture-Palooza
10 June 2013 9:56 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
In director Paul Middleditch's post-apocalyptic comedy Rapture-Palooza, currently playing in theaters and available on VOD formats, Craig Robinson stars as the Anti-Christ known as The Beast, who wants Lindsey (Anna Kendrick) to be his bride in an Indecent Proposal-esque scenario of epic proportions. We sent in Todd Gilchrist to speak with both Craig Robinson and co-star Rob Huebel to discuss their roles in this bizarre comedy that offers an intriguing glimpse into life after the Rapture. Take a look at what these comedic all-stars had to say in our exclusive video interview.
Rapture-Palooza Exclusive: Craig Robinson and Rob Huebel
Rapture-Palooza was released June 7th, 2013 and stars Anna Kendrick, John Francis Daley, Ken Jeong, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Thomas Lennon, Tyler Labine, Ana Gasteyer. The film is directed by Paul Middleditch. »
- MovieWeb
Exclusive: Craig Robinson and Thomas Lennon Talk Rapture-Palooza
10 June 2013 9:56 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
In director Paul Middleditch's post-apocalyptic comedy Rapture-Palooza, currently playing in theaters and available on VOD formats, Craig Robinson stars as the Anti-Christ known as The Beast, who wants Lindsey (Anna Kendrick) to be his bride in an Indecent Proposal-esque scenario of epic proportions. We sent in Todd Gilchrist to speak with both Craig Robinson and co-star Thomas Lennon to discuss their roles in this bizarre comedy that offers an intriguing glimpse into life after the Rapture. Take a look at what these comedic all-stars had to say in our exclusive video interview.
Rapture-Palooza Exclusive: Craig Robinson and Thomas Lennon
Rapture-Palooza was released June 7th, 2013 and stars Anna Kendrick, John Francis Daley, Ken Jeong, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Thomas Lennon, Tyler Labine, Ana Gasteyer. The film is directed by Paul Middleditch. »
- MovieWeb
Exclusive: Rob Corddry Talks Rapture-Palooza!
8 June 2013 7:06 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
In theaters this weekend is the end of the world comedy Rapture-Palooza, which finds two young lovers battling the Anti-Christ during the apocalypse. Rob Corddry plays a not-so-great father to John Francis Daley, whose fiance (Anna Kendrick) has been targeted by The Beast (Craig Robinson). It's a big heaping helping of crazy with a side order of absurd that is sure to please those looking for something completely different from the norm this unusually slow summer weekend. And hey, if you're just not motivated enough to roll off the lawn with your Southern Pink Lemonade, Rapture-Palooza is also available right now on VOD. To help celebrate one of our personal favorites of the year, we sent in world-renowned talk artist and movie professor Todd Gilchrist to chat with Rob about his participation in this comedy of horrors. Watch our exclusive interview, which reveals some of the unknown facts about the impending rapture and its aftermath. »
- MovieWeb
Film Review: ‘Rapture-Palooza’
7 June 2013 2:58 PM, PDT | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
The latest in a string of audience-of-none, end-is-nigh indie dramedies, “Rapture-Palooza” strains to find comedy in the book of Revelation, tracking a contempo young couple besieged by CG locusts, rains of blood and a horny Beast obsessed with booty sex. More irrelevant than irreverent, the unworthy script from “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure’s” Chris Matheson might play to apocalyptically stoned college kids, but offers nothing in the way of broader social satire, suggesting the waste of a perfectly good Reckoning — not to mention the talents of a cast far funnier than the doom-and-gloom results suggest.
Pushing-30 teens Lindsey (Anna Kendrick) and Ben (John Francis Daley) are bowling when the Rapture strikes. The devout are whisked straight to heaven, while the rest are left to fend for themselves in a world more or less unchanged, if you can look past the meteor showers and zombie-like wraiths. The two dream »
- Peter Debruge
Film Review: ‘Rapture-Palooza’ Makes End of the World Boring
6 June 2013 8:17 AM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Rating: 2.0/5.0
Chicago – Craig Robinson has a movie coming out about the end of the world that co-stars friends and fellow comedians Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, and others. It’s called “This is the End.” Craig Robinson has another movie coming out about the end of the world that co-stars fellow comedians, including Rob Corddry, Paul Scheer, John Francis Daley, and Ana Gasteyer. It’s called “Rapture-Palooza,” and it opens in some markets tomorrow, June 7, 2013, while also being available On Demand. He’s cornering a very specialized market. Based on the general sense that “Rapture-Palooza” is little more than an extended “SNL” sketch, he can keep it.
Written by Chris Matheson and directed by Paul Middleditch, “Rapture-Palooza” starts with a clever concept. The Rapture happens while Lindsey (Anna Kendrick) and Ben (John Francis Daley) happen to be out bowling. Over the credits, pants fall over bowling shoes and balls crash to the ground. »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Cs Video: The Cast of Rapture-Palooza
6 June 2013 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
Leave it to Craig Robinson to face the apocalypse twice in one month. Although he'll be playing himself as a hapless victim of the whole affair in next week's This is the End , this Friday sees the Peeples and "The Office" star playing the biggest bad himself, starring as "The Beast" in this Friday's Rapture-Palooza . Also starring Anna Kendrick, John Francis Daley, Rob Corddry, Ana Gasteyer, John Michael Higgins, Rob Huebel, Tom Lennon, Ken Jeong, Paul Scheer, Mike O.Connell, Adrianna Costa, Jesse Camacho, Calum Worthy and Tyler Labine, the Rapture-Palooza features a script by Chris Matheson and is directed by Paul Middleditch. Lindsey (Kendrick) and Ben (Daley) are a couple that find themselves left behind on Earth after billions are raptured. Although »
Suburgatory Drops Alan Tudyk and Rex Lee Over Budget Issues
2 June 2013 12:11 PM, PDT | Boomtron | See recent Boomtron news »
Things are not looking good for Suburgatory which, despite a last minute renewal for a third season, has been forced to cut out two of the eight regulars in its cast, with the possibility of more to come. Alan Tudyk and Rex Lee have been with the series since the very beginning, which makes it even more painful to see them let go. In particular, I’ve always enjoyed Tudyk in whatever role he is in. His presence will most certainly be missed, as will Lee’s. But this is just the way the cookie crumbles in today’s entertainment climate. No series is safe, even when it gets renewed.
Tudyk and Lee’s options were not picked up for one simple reason: budget cuts. Deadline reported Suburgatory’s third season renewal came after a reduction in the licensing fee, which means that money needed to be made up elsewhere. »
- Brody Gibson
'Suburgatory' Season 3 cast shakeup: Alan Tudyk, Rex Lee leaving Chatswin
31 May 2013 2:50 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
After "Suburgatory" barely avoided the cancellation axe from ABC this season, the comedy will lose two series regulars -- Alan Tudyk and Rex Lee -- in Season 3.
Deadline reports that due to budget cuts that came with the renewal, the contracts for both actors were not extended. Tudyk played narcissistic dentist Noah Werner, who was best friends with George Altman (Jeremy Sisto), while Lee played Mr. Wolfe, the guidance counselor at the high school attended by Tessa Altman (Jane Levy).
"Suburgatory" has an unusually large ensemble cast for a comedy series, and Deadline hints more actors could be let go or reduced to recurring. Besides Sisto and Levy, remaining cast members include Cheryl Hines, Ana Gasteyer, Chris Parnell, Carly Chaikin and Allie Grant.
While Tudyk has played a significant role in several of the show's storylines, Lee's character was more a minor figure whose presence isn't likely to be missed by fans. »
- editorial@zap2it.com
'Suburgatory' Is Losing Two Cast Members
31 May 2013 2:27 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
"Suburgatory" will look very different when it returns for Season 3, with Deadline reporting that regulars Alan Tudyk and Rex Lee have not had their contracts renewed for next season. We hear that there is a possibility that the two could return as guest stars.
The comedy's renewal was reportedly a last-minute decision for ABC and came with a reduction in the license fee, which means the producers have to find ways to cut costs -- which, for an ensemble comedy, sadly means trimming the cast.
According to Deadline, there may be further cuts or demotions from regular to recurring status ahead; stars Jane Levy, Jeremy Sisto, Cheryl Hines, Carly Chaikin, Ana Gasteyer and Allie Grant are the show's remaining regulars.
Both actors have been with the comedy since the pilot, with Tudyk playing Noah Werner, the extravagant best friend of Sisto's character George, while Lee portrayed high school guidance counsellor Mr. »
- Laura Prudom
Alan Tudyk & Rex Lee Leaving ‘Suburgatory’
31 May 2013 1:22 PM, PDT | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Exclusive Updated: I hear ABC‘s last-minute third-season renewal of Suburgatory as midseason replacement came with a reduction in the license fee, which is leading to budget cuts and some tough choices. I’ve learned that two of the series’ eight regulars, Alan Tudyk and Rex Lee, have not been picked up for next season. They may potentially appear as guest stars. I hear there may be further trims, with other regulars potentially being cut or reduced to recurring. Suburgatory‘s remaining regular cast includes stars Jane Levy and Jeremy Sisto as well as Cheryl Hines, Carly Chaikin, Ana Gasteyer and Allie Grant. Both Tudyk and Lee have been on the show since the beginning. Lee, who plays the high school’s guidance counselor, was a guest star in the pilot but was promoted to regular right after. Tudyk played Sisto’s trusted, country club-loving friend. Suburgatory was a breakout »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
Four Rapture-Palooza Clips
29 May 2013 1:40 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Locusts, flaming rocks and foul mouthed crows are all to be expected in four clips from the apocalyptic comedy Rapture-Palooza, starring Anna Kendrick and Craig Robinson. Watch as The Beast returns to earth seeking a bride, only to find a whole lot of trouble instead. In theaters this summer.
Rapture-Palooza - Locusts
Rapture-Palooza - Flaming Rocks
Rapture-Palooza - Foul Mouthed Crows
Rapture-Palooza - You're Dead
Rapture-Palooza comes to theaters June 7th, 2013 and stars Anna Kendrick, John Francis Daley, Ken Jeong, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Thomas Lennon, Tyler Labine, Ana Gasteyer. The film is directed by Paul Middleditch. »
- MovieWeb
Prepare to Be Raptured by This Trio of New Clips from Rapture-Palooza
29 May 2013 1:24 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Last week we shared a clip from Rapture-Palooza that featured some foul-mouthed crows, and now we have three new clips to show you. Ready to get Raptured? Then read on!
Rapture-Palooza will open in select theatres nationwide and be available On Demand beginning June 7th.
Synopsis
When the Apocalypse actually happens and a billion people are raptured up to heaven, Lindsey (Anna Kendrick, Pitch Perfect) and her boyfriend, Ben (John Francis Daley, TV’s “Bones”), are left behind in suburban Seattle. The young couple try their best to lead a normal life surrounded by talking locusts, blood rain showers, and pot-smoking wraiths. But when The Beast (Craig Robinson, TV’s “The Office”) makes his home base in their neighborhood, Lindsey finds herself the object of his affection. With the help of her family, friends, and a lawn-mowing zombie neighbor (Tom Lennon, TV’s “Reno 911”), the young couple set off to »
- The Woman In Black
4 New Rapture Palooza clips! Craig Robinson is the Antichrist!
29 May 2013 9:22 AM, PDT | Upcoming-Movies.com | See recent Upcoming-Movies.com news »
Lionsgate's sent along some new clips from their odd, and hysterical-looking Rapture-Palooza. The comedy directed by Paul Middleditch reunites Hot Tub Time Machine's Craig Robinson with his co-star Rob Corddry, as well as John Francis Daley, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer, Thomas Lennon, Ana Gasteyer, John Michael Higgins and Tyler Labine. Get ready for the rapture as you'll see below with flaming rocks, locusts, undead and even foul-mouthed crows! Paul Middleditch directs from the script by Chris Matheson, and the film opens June 7th. In Rapture-Palooza, when the Apocalypse actually happens and a billion people are raptured up to heaven, Lindsey (Kendrick) and her boyfriend Ben (Daley) are left behind in suburban Seattle. The young couple try their best to lead a normal life surrounded by talking locusts, blood rain showers, and pot-smoking wraiths. But when the Anti-Christ (Robinson) »
Exclusive Video Interview: Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry and Rob Huebel Talk Rapture-Palooza
28 May 2013 9:00 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
On June 7th apocalypse-themed comedy Rapture-Palooza is arriving in theaters and on VOD from Lionsgate, and to give you an idea of the kind of hilarity in store for you, we have some video interviews with the film's co-stars Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry and Rob Huebel.
Directed by Paul Middleditch and written by Chris Matheson, Rapture-Palooza also stars Anna Kendrick, John Francis Daley, Ana Gasteyer, John Michael Higgins, Tom Lennon, Ken Jeong, Paul Scheer, and Tyler Labine to name just a few. The film follows a young couple (Daley and Kendrick) dealing with their everyday lives amidst The Rapture, which includes regular downpours of blood, wraiths and zombies roaming around everywhere and a very insistent Antichrist (Robinson), who just happens to want to take Kendrick for his eternal bride.
Check out what Robinson, Heubel and Corrdry had to say about working together on Rapture-Palooza and much more below in Dread »
- thehorrorchick
Exclusive: Rapture-Palooza Photos with Craig Robinson and Anna Kendrick
23 May 2013 1:03 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
If you see only one apocalyptic comedy this summer, why not make it Rapture-Palooza? Starring Craig Robinson as The Beast, risen amongst the ashes of the rapture to find true love, this hilarious hell ride also features fan-favorite stars Anna Kendrick, John Francis Daley, Ken Jeong, Thomas Lennon, Tyler Labine, Ana Gasteyer, Paul Scheer and the great Rob Corddry. We have three exclusive photos with some of the cast, as this match made in Hell makes ready for its June 7 debut in theaters and on VOD.
Rapture-Palooza comes to theaters June 7th, 2013 and stars Anna Kendrick, John Francis Daley, Ken Jeong, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Thomas Lennon, Tyler Labine, Ana Gasteyer. The film is directed by Paul Middleditch. »
- MovieWeb
Get Ready for the Rapture of Craig Robinson as the Anti-Christ in 'Rapture-Palooza' Green Band Trailer
17 May 2013 10:26 PM, PDT | Upcoming-Movies.com | See recent Upcoming-Movies.com news »
Craig Robinson's Anti-Christ wants Anna Kendrick in new trailer for Rapture-Palooza comedy Lionsgate's released the green band trailer for the Paul Middleditch comedy, which opens on June 7th, and also includes John Francis Daley, Rob Corddry, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer, Thomas Lennon, Ana Gasteyer, John Michael Higgins and Tyler Labine. Personally, I prefer the red band trailer we added prior to that, but check it out below the synopsis via the video player. Chris Matheson wrote Rapture-Palooza. When the Apocalypse actually happens and a billion people are raptured up to heaven, Lindsey (Kendrick) and her boyfriend Ben (Daley) are left behind in suburban Seattle. The young couple try their best to lead a normal life surrounded by talking locusts, blood rain showers, and pot-smoking wraiths. But when the Anti-Christ (Robinson) »
Rapture-Palooza Trailer
17 May 2013 6:24 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Lindsey (Anna Kendrick) and Ben (John Francis Daley) are just your average couple trying to make it through the Rapture in this trailer for Rapture-Palooza, following the poster that debuted yesterday. Although death and destruction is all around them, this level-headed couple have a plan to put an end to it all, by seducing and trapping the anti-Christ known as Beast (Craig Robinson). Check out the latest footage from director Paul Middleditch's apocalyptic comedy, also starring Rob Corddry, Thomas Lennon, and Ken Jeong.
Rapture-Palooza - Trailer
Rapture-Palooza comes to theaters June 7th, 2013 and stars Anna Kendrick, John Francis Daley, Ken Jeong, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Thomas Lennon, Tyler Labine, Ana Gasteyer. The film is directed by Paul Middleditch. »
- MovieWeb
New Poster, Image and Green-Band Trailer for Rapture-palooza Starring Anna Kendrick, Craig Robinson and John Francis Daley
17 May 2013 4:05 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
If you missed the red-band trailer for director Paul Middleditch's horror comedy Rapture-Palooza, you can check out the newly-released toned-down version here. There's only a little bit of new footage and it keeps the same jokes from the first trailer (minus the profanity), but star Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air) is certainly worth a second look, don't you think? She plays the object of affection sought after by the Anti-Christ (Craig Robinson) when the Rapture befalls Seattle. Her boyfriend (John Francis Daley) will do anything he can to stop her from becoming Satan's bride. Also starring Rob Corddry, Rob Huebel, Paul Scheer, Thomas Lennon, Ana Gasteyer, John Michael Higgins, Tyler Labine and Ken Jeong, Rapture-Palooza opens in theaters and on VOD June 7th. Hit the jump for the green-band trailer, image, synopsis and poster. Check out the green-band trailer below, followed by the first image and poster: Here's »
- Dave Trumbore
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