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fromFortune
19 hours ago

Meet Gerry Cardinale, the investor behind Skydance Media's bid for Paramount | Fortune

Investing in strong intellectual property is essential for thriving amidst industry disruptions.
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Twist in The Drama Is Not the Problem

The film features a controversial plot twist involving a character's past plan for a school shooting, sparking significant online speculation and backlash.
Music production
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
4 days ago

California Dreaming: The latest issue of A Rabbit's Foot is about the inventors and innovators of our movie-making culture

A Rabbit's Foot magazine celebrates the future of film and artistic craftsmanship while exploring California's innovative cultural landscape.
Independent films
fromKqed
5 days ago

That Was a Fun Movie. But Where are the Bloopers These Days?

Jackie Chan popularized blooper reels in the 1990s, which have evolved into post-credit scenes in modern films.
#zendaya
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Drama Surrounding "The Drama"

Fans gathered for the New York premiere of 'The Drama' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, showcasing excitement and anticipation despite the cold weather.
Film
fromVulture
4 days ago

Critics Aren't Sure Whether to Marry The Drama

Zendaya's performance in the controversial film is widely praised, while critics are divided on the film's originality and execution.
Humor
fromVulture
2 days ago

It's Nice to See Donald Glover Be Silly Again

Donald Glover embraces whimsy as he promotes The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, showcasing his charm and humor while voicing Yoshi.
#comedy
Parenting
fromVulture
1 week ago

What Pete Holmes Watches (and Reads) With His Daughter

Pete Holmes balances his comedy career with family life, sharing limited anecdotes about his daughter to connect with diverse audiences.
#documentary
Independent films
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Directors of HBO Max's Neighbors': Doing whatever you want whenever you want to is the epitome of the conservative ideal'

Neighbors showcases absurd neighborhood conflicts in the U.S., highlighting individual interests versus community ideals post-Covid.
Independent films
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Directors of HBO Max's Neighbors': Doing whatever you want whenever you want to is the epitome of the conservative ideal'

Neighbors showcases absurd neighborhood conflicts in the U.S., highlighting individual interests versus community ideals post-Covid.
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why do this spring's blockbusters feel so smug?

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice combines multiple genres but relies on repetitive comedic elements that feel familiar and uninspired.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 week ago

More Heart Than a Midnight Movie: Oscar Boyson and Ricky Camilleri on Our Hero, Balthazar

The film Our Hero, Balthazar explores identity and ego through a dark comedy about a teen trying to prevent a school shooting.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Sitcom characters increasingly display hypersexuality, eliciting both sympathetic laughter and envy from audiences.
NYC LGBT
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Larry David Is Telling the Story of America

Larry David creates a comedy sketch series celebrating America's 250th anniversary with historical figures and events reimagined through comedic scenarios.
Television
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Why Self-Proclaimed Comedy 'Snob' D'Arcy Carden Only Says Yes to the Good Stuff

D'Arcy Carden prioritizes working on quality projects, believing her choices reflect her high standards in comedy.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Commentary: My promise to you: AI didn't write this column, and if it's after my job, it'll be over my dead body

AI-powered email suggestions and auto-response features undermine human communication skills and critical thinking by automating writing, research, and intellectual engagement.
Film
fromJezebel
4 days ago

'The Drama' Is Worth the Secrecy

Kristoffer Borgli's film explores dark human impulses through a pre-wedding gathering that reveals unsettling secrets among friends.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

DHS Slams Failed Comedian' Jimmy Kimmel Over Joke About Secretary Mullin's Plumbing Credentials

Secretary Mullin represents the best of blue-collar America, and failed comedian Jimmy Kimmel chooses to ridicule him for it, a DHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement.
Humor
Podcast
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Tig Notaro on Cheryl Hines no longer talking to her: "Things shifted very severely" - Queerty

Tig Notaro ended her podcast with Cheryl Hines and their friendship after Hines' husband Robert Kennedy Jr. announced his presidential run and his views gained mainstream attention.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

How John Slattery, the Mad Men' Star, Does Whatever He Wants

John Slattery, 63, moved to an apartment on Bank Street in the West Village after marrying the actress Talia Balsam in 1998. At the time, he had established himself as a character actor.
Film
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

Dream-Casting an American Version of Last One Laughing

Importing U.K. television shows like Last One Laughing could succeed in the U.S. market, following its international adaptations and popularity.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Where to See a Movie in Los Angeles, the Heart of American Cinema

Los Angeles is home to more than a dozen one-of-a-kind cinemas that operate on their own terms. Some of these theaters have been around for 100 years, and in classic LA fashion some of them are owned by living LA legends-think Quentin Tarantino and Kyle Ng. Kristen Stewart recently announced she's also jumping into the mix with her purchase of Los Angeles's Highland Theatre.
Los Angeles
fromVulture
1 week ago

Fact-Checking Chris Fleming Won Late Night This Week

ARMY Twitter was aflutter with accusations that the warm-up comic for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon made a racist joke. He said, 'Anybody here from the North? No? Nobody?' Fans interpreted that as being directed at the band, implying that one of them was from North Korea.
Humor
Film
fromKqed
1 week ago

'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice' Is Perfectly Fun Weekend Viewing

'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice' combines action-comedy elements with time travel and character depth, featuring Vince Vaughn and James Marsden.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Actress-screenwriter Alexia Landeau's compound features a writer's cabin

Actress-writer Alexia Landeau lists her Hollywood Hills compound with celebrity ownership history for $2.895 million, purchased from Barry Poznick for $2.485 million last year.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I'm a big bear. I lumber': showbiz superstar Richard Kind on delivering performances you can see from space

Richard Kind has had a diverse acting career, currently starring in Mel Brooks' musical The Producers as Max Bialystock.
fromAol
1 month ago

This Writer-Actor Designed His LA Home Office to Be the Star of His Home

Everything's super intentional. I wanted every pocket of the space to be not just inspirational but have a story to tell so that when I'm in that space, I'm always reminded of who I am, and how hard I've worked, and what else there is to do.
LA real estate
fromDefector
1 month ago

A Complimentary Profile Of Jason Lee That Was Surprisingly Difficult To Publish | Defector

It's kind of a little local community hang spot as much as it is a retail store. You could buy analog cameras or photo books at the shop. If you're like me, you could browse in order to motivate yourself to dig your old film camera out of the closet. Or you could just hang out, talk art, and make friends.
Los Angeles
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Jimmy Kimmel Calls the US a Ridiculous Country'

Jimmy Kimmel expressed exhaustion with the current state of the United States, characterizing it as ridiculous, and made critical jokes about Trump and other targets during his Oscars presentation.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

A House Full of Stage Presence

The Center Theatre Group's 30th anniversary reception was held at the Wassermans' prestigious Beverly Hills home, showcasing its renowned art collection and expansive grounds to impressed guests.
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Paul Mescal's Starter Pack of Cultural Essentials

I remember seeing it in drama school. I remember being so profoundly moved by it. I remember being so frightened by the performances in terms of seeing both sides to the thing that I think for most of us is, the most alive thing in our life, which is these, like, romantic relationships and the kind of inception of those things and the death of those things.
Film
Film
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Celine Song Just Might Have the Answer to What's Plaguing Hollywood

The film industry faces consolidation and AI disruption, yet original films like those by Celine Song prove ambitious storytelling can achieve both critical acclaim and commercial success.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Myth of the Perfect Writer's Room

Creative work often arises in ordinary, cluttered, shared, or constrained spaces rather than in idealized secluded retreats.
Humor
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Conan O'Brien, 62, says overcoming career setbacks comes down to one mindset

Conan O'Brien credits his 62-year Hollywood longevity to maintaining mild optimism and resilience by accepting setbacks rather than dwelling on them.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

What Is This, A Louis C.K. Bit? - See Also - Above the Law

Recent developments span prosecutorial minimization of alleged sexual conduct, Defense Department limits on elite law school tuition aid, judicial restraints on ICE, and financial threats to law schools and students.
fromKqed
10 months ago

'Steve Martin Writes the Written Word' Shows Depth of Comedian's Talent

Steve Martin Writes the Written Word is an aptly-named collection and excellent introduction to the comedian's best writings, including some new material. In another piece, he makes the list of 100 greatest books he read laugh out loud funny with fake titles such as "Omelet: Olga - Mnemonic Devices for Remembering Waitress' Names" and "Marijuana! Totally Harmless (can't remember author)."
Books
Film
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

Judd Apatow claims Trump has made it 'harder to do comedy'

Trump administration's extreme political reality makes satirical comedy difficult because actual events surpass fictional exaggeration.
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

From playwright to stage manager

Self-generating AI interfaces require structured constraints like A2UI to prevent chaotic, unusable experiences and shift designers from deterministic blueprints to probabilistic protocols.
#ai-video-generation
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Top Hollywood screenwriter warns TikTok's new tool is at the gates: 'I hate to say it. It's likely over for us' | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Top Hollywood screenwriter warns TikTok's new tool is at the gates: 'I hate to say it. It's likely over for us' | Fortune

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

He found out his brother - and best friend - died while sitting on 37B. Now KevOnStage has a stand-up about grief.

It was the only ticket available at such short notice," he told Business Insider. He joked that, if his sibling were going to pass, he could at least have waited until he wasn't packed like a sardine. It would have been more thoughtful of him, Fredericks said, if he hadn't learned of the tragedy while sandwiched "in 37B" between two strangers.
Humor
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I got laid off from Amazon 3 years ago, and it changed the entire trajectory of my life - I couldn't be happier

Ricci Armani used his Amazon severance to pursue stand-up comedy, supplementing income with part-time retail and accepting uncertainty while chasing his dream.
Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Anna Kendrick says she was 'really jealous' watching her friends go to college

Anna Kendrick felt insecure about skipping college to pursue acting but later saw it as a blessing to know her career goal early.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Chris Fleming Prances, Scuttles, and Undulates Onto HBO

A woman's relationship with Trader Joe's is abstract. It's like the way women see Trader Joe's, it's the way the aliens from 'Arrival' view time. Unlike most men—who make a beeline straight for the same blue-corn tortilla chips that have been there since pre-Obama—women swan dreamily through the store, guided by their foremothers toward the strangest possible products.
Humor
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Spielberg, Coppola and Lucas: The toxic friendship that built modern Hollywood

George Lucas should have died. It was 1962; the 17-year-old had just crashed his yellow Autobianchi convertible into a walnut tree, in Modesto, California. The car rolled, bounced and came to rest - it was "beyond mangled, flipped upside down and twisted like a crushed Coke can against the tree". When the teenager woke in hospital two weeks later, his heart having nearly stopped, he had a new philosophy: "Maybe there's a reason I survived this accident that nobody should have survived."
Film
Television
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Cultural Nuances in Apple TV's "Pluribus"

Individualism versus collectivism shapes characters' responses, cooperation, perspective-taking, and resource strategies in Pluribus's depiction of a global hive-mind crisis.
Arts
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Curtain Calls: Unfinished stories come to life in light-hearted comedy Improbable Fiction'

Masquers Playhouse presents Alan Ayckbourn's Improbable Fiction with strong direction, versatile performances, and outstanding costumes that bring imagined stories vividly to life.
fromKqed
1 year ago

'The Studio' on Apple TV+ Explains How Good Artists Make Bad Movies

Unfortunately, Matt's love of film is inconsistent with his real assignment, which is to make the most money possible while taking the fewest risks. And he believes in that, too, because he wants to keep his job and he loves the life it gives him. So in this world, the desire to make art and the desire to make money are in tension, but not because they put pure artists and mercenary suits on opposite sides. They are competing desires that exist inside the hearts and minds of many, if not most, of the people in the industry, just in different proportions.
Television
Arts
fromArtforum
2 months ago

Blame Game

Molière's comedies are being revived in contemporary theater to critique cultural elites and prompt self-reflection within arts philanthropy and performance.
Television
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 month ago

"I Want To Be More Honest and More Authentic, Both With Myself and With My Roles": Ben Mehl, Back To One, Episode 378

Ben Mehl pursued acting despite legal blindness from Stargardt disease, performing on screen and stage while teaching and emphasizing truth and trust in his work.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People feel like they're in on the joke': the new wave of pseudo-biopics

Filmmakers increasingly create pseudo-biopics that borrow recognizable elements from real people and events while changing names and details to avoid legal liability and maintain creative freedom.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Nonprofessional Actors Are the Heart of the Movies

This year's Oscar contenders feature nonprofessional actors alongside established performers, creating authentic performances that distinguish these films in the new casting achievement category.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Mike White Went Back on Survivor So He Could Write White Lotus

Mike White rejoined Survivor to reset creatively, stop obsessing over The White Lotus, and gain inspiration and emotional and physical toughness for the next season.
Television
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Marvel's "Wonder Man" Builds a Bleary Showbiz Buddy Comedy For the MCU | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

Wonder Man centers on a mentor-mentee bond between aspiring actor Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery, blending acting obsession with concealed powers and espionage.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Joel Dommett looks back: I paid $10 to do a three-minute standup slot in a bar on Sunset Boulevard. I was hooked'

Joel Dommett grew up in rural Gloucestershire, preferred solitude and imagination, transitioned from acting to stand-up, and became a television presenter and host.
Humor
fromVulture
2 months ago

Laurie Kilmartin Gets Away With It

Laurie Kilmartin delivers provocative, unapologetic comedy that challenges taboos and targets conservative figures, echoing George Carlin's confrontational spirit.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass review silly, scattershot Hollywood comedy

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is a scattershot, purely comic film that elicits laughter but remains uneven with too many jokes falling flat.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The "Ins" and "Outs" of Comedy: Dealing With the Outflow

Readers who saw my previous post will recall its focus on a recurring pattern of laughter and humor found during my deep dive into the humor of the Seinfeld series. I wondered why we tend to laugh at various things going into our bodies and tried to explain why we might be so inclined using the Mutual Vulnerability Theory of Laughter.
Humor
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 months ago

My Best Work as (Mostly) an Editor

Laid-off after 11+ years, a career summarized through curated print archives, notable interviews, commissioning achievements, and comprehensive 35mm production indexing.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Is This Thing On? review funny is as funny does in Bradley Cooper's John Bishop-inspired tale

Will Arnett plays a believable, non-outrageous would-be comedian in a likable but not fully convincing remarriage comedy directed and co-written by Bradley Cooper.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How Steven Spielberg Transformed My Career

In fact, I've made a conscious habit of seeking out successful individuals so I can learn from their experiences. But the man often nicknamed the "King of the Hollywood Blockbuster" continues to elude me. And yet, despite never meeting face to face, Spielberg taught me one of the most important lessons of my entire career. It's a lesson I've learned through engaging with his work.
Film
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Filmmaker who helped crack gay porn actor's gruesome Hollywood killing wins SXSW premiere

I was so disgusted. Like, no, you can't have a murder in this sea of people already dying - that's not right, not fair. We can't let this go.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Mel Brooks: Carl Reiner would not have survived' son Rob Reiner's murder

During a Q&A with Judd Apatow at the premiere of documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, Brooks said he was relieved Carl Reiner who died in July 2020 at the age of 98 wasn't alive to experience the murder, which grandson Nick Reiner, 36, is accused of committing on Dec. 14 at their Los Angeles home. Anyway, with Carl, with what's happened, I'm glad that he passed away when he did, comedy legend said.
Film
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 months ago

"Everyone Should Be After Greatness": Kimball Farley, Back To One, Episode 374

Kimball Farley is a versatile rising actor gaining recognition for transformative performances and significant upcoming film projects in 2026.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

Bob Berney on Five Wild Decades at Sundance, and Chasing Movies No One Else Wanted Like 'Memento' and 'Donnie Darko'

Bob Berney identifies promising films at Sundance, secures financing and distribution, and mounts release and awards campaigns that bring them to wide audiences.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

'Is This Thing On?: Long-time friends Bradley Cooper, Will Arnett on working together, improv on set

Comedy helps a separated couple rediscover individual identities, process separation, and reconnect through honesty, improvisation, and collaborative filmmaking.
Film
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Real Secret to a Filmmaker's Success

Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg in the 1970s combined artistic daring with commercial ambition, reshaping Hollywood through auteurism and blockbuster filmmaking.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 month ago

True Story: I Used My Jeopardy! Winnings to Finance My First Feature

Lifelong passions for magic, film, and trivia converged into a filmmaking career and a rekindled fascination with Colon, Michigan's rich magic heritage and storytelling potential.
Film
fromFortune
2 months ago

Shark Tank's 'Mr. Wonderful' Kevin O'Leary learned the hard way that movie sets don't work like boardrooms on Marty Supreme | Fortune

Kevin O'Leary acted in Marty Supreme, contributed character notes and watch choices, and found film sets are not democratic despite his usual control.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 months ago

A Tech Writer's Appreciation of Scott Macaulay

Digital technologies and the internet democratized filmmaking, enabling indie filmmakers with low-cost equipment and new distribution platforms, reshaping production, post-production, and exhibition.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Some Eclectic Titles Just Got Their First MFL Points

In an inversion of the usual order of operations, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts presented its Film Award nominations a week after the Academy Award nominations. Looking at the list, there aren't too many differences from the Oscar lineup. Oscar-nominated actors Amy Madigan ( Weapons), Delroy Lindo ( Sinners), and Elle Fanning ( Sentimental Value) were left off the BAFTA ballot, so you can imagine the days of fretting we'd all have done for them had the BAFTA noms emerged first.
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