HOT ROD
This summer has been a scorcher, and for all my LA people celebrating labor day, the forecasts are predicting a hot weekend ahead. These rising temperatures have me thinking of a favorite film of mine centered on the hottest stunt driver in all of Washington, HOT ROD (trailer here). Following the story of Rod Kimble (Andy Samberg), as he dreams of following his father's legacy as a famous stuntman, HOT ROD brings a heavy dose of original comedy. Backed up by a stellar team consisting of Dave (Bill Hader), Rico (Danny McBride), Kevin (Jorma Taccone), and of course the love of Rod’s life, Denise (Isla Fisher). Throughout the film, the best moments are between Rod and his friends as they train for the big finale, raising money for a heart transplant for the stepfather Rod hates. What a well executed homage to “dumb humor.” Whether it’s Rod falling down a mountain for three minutes, or side comments from Dave and Rico, this film never fails to make me laugh. Despite not landing a single stunt throughout the film, Rod Kimble is incredibly easy to root for. So, if you’re staying inside these final few days of summer and looking for a “cool beans” movie, give HOT ROD a run.
—Jackson Ingraham, Executive Assistant
