As an actress, Elizabeth Banks emits a comedic energy so effortless that it makes you wonder if she’s even really trying or if eliciting an uproar of laughter from an audience comes as naturally to her as taking a breath. As a director, Banks translates this tremendous comedic fluency into heartfelt and hilarious storytelling. Unafraid to be raunchy or even immature, Banks crafts stories that delight in the ridiculousness of everyday interactions and situations. From period couch stains to mistaking a heart attack for gas, there is no limit to what she can make light of.