Tag: Ivan Reitman

Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Dave’: A Seriously Funny Political Comedy Without the Partisanship

Directed by the recently departed Ivan Reitman (“Stripes,” “Meatballs,” “Twins,” “Kindergarten Cop”), “Dave” pulls off the rare feat of being rooted in politics without displaying any whiff of partisanship. Sophisticated but relatable and smart while coming off as erudite, it is a comedy with endless charm and an ability to impart a common sense message…


Ivan Reitman, Director of ‘Ghostbusters’ and Many US Comedies, Dead at 75

Ivan Reitman, the producer-director behind many iconic comedies such as “Ghostbusters” and “Animal House” died peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 12, his family confirmed in a statement. He was 75. “Our family is grieving the unexpected loss of a husband, father, and grandfather who taught us to always seek the magic in life,” Reitman’s children…