How Judd Apatow Lost His Comedy Crown
Comedy all-stars come with expiration dates. Jim Carrey ruled Hollywood until he embraced his serious side (and Trump Derangement seeped into his canvases). Eddie Murphy could read his fan mail in the 1980s, and it would break box office records. He later made “Norbit.” It happens to the best of the best … including Judd …
The post How Judd Apatow Lost His Comedy Crown appeared first on Hollywood in Toto.
Comedian Kyle Dunnigan: The Internet Saved My Career
A manager once told Kyle Dunnigan his impressions did him few professional favors. Boy, did that advice age poorly. Dunnigan’s spot-on takes of everyone from Sylvester Stallone to President Joe Biden have racked up hundreds of thousands of YouTube views. They’ve also caught the eye of some major Hollywood players. Think Jerry Seinfeld. Being a …
The post Comedian Kyle Dunnigan: The Internet Saved My Career appeared first on Hollywood in Toto.
Here’s Why We Needed ‘Judge and the Justice’
It’s been nearly six years since the Kavanaugh hearings rocked the nation. We got a crash course in MeToo, political tribalism and how the media treats abuse allegations against GOP figures. Current Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh wasn’t the only one who got dragged through the mud in that process. His high school chum Mark …
The post Here’s Why We Needed ‘Judge and the Justice’ appeared first on Hollywood in Toto.
Can ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Avoid the ‘Zoolander’ Curse?
Adam Sandler is getting “Happy.” Again. The A-list comic will reprise one of his best-known roles in the sequel to the 1996 comedy “Happy Gilmore.” That film, his second major leading man role, cemented his stardom and gave rise to some classic comedy moments. Fighting iconic game show host Bob Barker Quotes like, “Why don’t …
The post Can ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Avoid the ‘Zoolander’ Curse? appeared first on Hollywood in Toto.
Phelim McAleer’s Haunting ‘October 7’ Ignored by Press
Here’s a tip for today’s journalists from Phelim McAleer. If there’s a play in New York City about one of the most horrific days in recent memory it might be a story. If said play requires a police presence to keep the stars and audience safe, that’s your lede. Tell it to the mainstream media. …
The post Phelim McAleer’s Haunting ‘October 7’ Ignored by Press appeared first on Hollywood in Toto.
‘If’ Is a Sweet, Well-Intentioned Debacle
“The Office” alum John Krasinski knows we’re starved for original stories. He may also sense the need for the family-friendly films Disney used to make. His newest project, “If,” checks both boxes with a black Sharpie. The harsh reality? Creative kiddie film magic is easier said than done. Krasinski recruits a Murderers’ Row of voice …
The post ‘If’ Is a Sweet, Well-Intentioned Debacle appeared first on Hollywood in Toto.
‘Devastated’ Is the Wake-Up Call We Need
Fentanyl isn’t just a Colorado problem. It’s everywhere, and by all reasonable measures, it’s getting worse. “Devastated: Colorado’s Fentanyl Disaster” zeroes in on the blue state for a (mostly) apolitical look at the roiling crisis. Soft-on-crime policies can’t help but elbow their way into the documentary, but the stories of young lives lost to the …
The post ‘Devastated’ Is the Wake-Up Call We Need appeared first on Hollywood in Toto.
Does RFK Jr. Have Rebel Comedy Vote Locked Up?
We all know how Colbert and co. will vote on Election Day. They’ll rush to the nearest polling place to help President Joe Biden snag a second term. That’s assuming their rhetoric matches their on-screen propaganda. The rest of the comedy universe is far from settled. Some, like Steve “Mudflap” McGrew, are avowed Trump supporters. …
The post Does RFK Jr. Have Rebel Comedy Vote Locked Up? appeared first on Hollywood in Toto.
Winehouse Biopic ‘Back to Black’ Puts Camera Where It Belongs
It’s hard not to feel jaded by yet another musical biopic. “Ray.” “Rocketman.” “Bohemian Rhapsody.” “Bob Marley: One Love.” “Judy.” “Respect.” That’s a partial list, of course. What we really need is “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping 2.” Along comes “Back to Black,” the tragic tale of Amy Winehouse’s rise and fall, and we greet …
The post Winehouse Biopic ‘Back to Black’ Puts Camera Where It Belongs appeared first on Hollywood in Toto.
Winston Marshall Shreds Pelosi in Epic Smackdown
Winston Marshall bowed to Cancel Culture for a very silly reason. Or did he? Marshall, then part of the internationally renowned Mumford & Sons, praised journalist Andy Ngo for his 2021 book “Unmasked: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy.” “Finally had the time to read your important book. You’re a brave man.” For that, …
The post Winston Marshall Shreds Pelosi in Epic Smackdown appeared first on Hollywood in Toto.