Jacob Oller

Jacob Oller writes everywhere (Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Playboy, FSR, Paste, etc.) about everything that matters (film, TV, video games, memes, life).
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The Super Supporters of ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

By Jacob Oller 

Spider-Man and the Vulture would be nothing without the city around them. Or the cast that brings their new movie to life.

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‘Hercules’ Reinvented the Greek Hero 20 Years Ago

By Jacob Oller 

The underrated Disney movie’s script stays fresh and strange two decades later.

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The Unapologetic Coolness of ‘Baby Driver’ and Car Karaoke

By Jacob Oller 

Vehicular singing continues a great tradition of human/machine interaction.

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‘Oh, Hello’ and the Netflix Comedy Bubble

By Jacob Oller 

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‘The Big Sick’ Finds Complex Stand-Up Success

By Jacob Oller 

Making a stand-up movie is hard. ‘The Big Sick’ makes it look easy.

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5 R-Rated Comedies Directed By Women to Watch Before ‘Rough Night’

By Jacob Oller 

Lesbians, punks, and Bridget Jones are here to prep for the (sadly) uncommon comedy.

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Jake Johnson is (Almost) the Antidote to Bloated Blockbusters

By Jacob Oller 

The professional grump has made a name for himself by undermining mediocre (or worse) tentpoles.

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The ‘Orphan Black’ Season Five Death Panic Index

By Jacob Oller 

Which clones will make it through the final season? Better yet, will any of them make it?

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‘War Machine’ Review: Bore and Peace

By Jacob Oller 

The meandering military story fails to win hearts or minds.