Author: Christian Toto

Traditional comedy clubs no longer hold Bill Burr’s fan base. The mind behind Netflix’s “Paper Tiger” special and the upcoming comedy “Old Dads” now cracks wise in much bigger venues. Think Fenway Park and Madison Square Garden. Fenway Park. August 21st. https://t.co/0KBXZXVdRP pic.twitter.com/AcMVOQiCQp — Bill Burr (@billburr) April 18, 2022 He got to this point …

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NOTE: Hollywood in Toto is celebrating Halloween this year by honoring 31 horror films you may have missed the first time around… The best actors do the impossible. They make us root for the bad guys. Think James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano) and Bryan Cranston (Walter White) as exhibits A. and B. Those stars elevated complex …

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Jim Breuer found a new legion of fans during the pandemic. While most comedians deferred to government lockdowns, the “Saturday Night Live” alum questioned the status quo. He doubted Dr. Anthony Fauci’s wisdom on the pandemic and called out the hypocritical tactics aimed at reducing the virus’ spread. He spoke truth to power. For that …

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They’re ba-aack. The writers’ strike is over, and so is the forced vacation of the late night line-up. Colbert. Maher. Kimmel. Fallon. Oliver. Meyers. The guest hosts du jour at “The Daily Show.” All liberals. All eager to weaponize their platforms against Red State USA and ignore the current Commander in Chief. Jimmy Fallon, Seth …

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Victimhood has been pretty good to Hasan Minhaj. The Muslim comic is touring the country, hitting venues bigger than your average Laugh Factory or Chuckle Hut. He’s playing at the Buell Theater in Denver Nov. 10, and tickets range from $49 to $666. Minhaj’s shtick is simple. He peddles progressive talking points in his act, …

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Sister Yulia’s belly isn’t the first cinematic womb to hold demonic potential. The key character in “Deliver Us” offers a neat twist on the horror trope. Sister Yulia has not one but two babies on board, and one may be evil incarnate. Damien, call your agent! The spiritual shocker serves up a sly twist to …

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Eve Hewson is no longer “Bono’s daughter.” The actress’ bravura turn in “Flora and Son,” the latest musical drama from director John Carney (“Begin Again”), should squash any “nepo baby” cries. Permanently. Hewson’s emotionally bruised character shows how music can heal in ways nothing else can. It’s a recurring theme in Carney’s work, dating back …

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Satirists love to hone in on a politician’s weak spot. For President Bill Clinton, that meant an endless array of sexual addiction gags. President George W. Bush endured “dumb” joke after “dumb” joke. Chevy Chase rose to fame on “Saturday Night Live” by playing up President two of Gerald Ford’s well-publicized stumbles, even though the …

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A single slur nearly ended Morgan Wallen’s career. The singer, already on the media’s naughty list for disobeying COVID-19 protocols, was caught uttering the “n-word” during a private exchange shared by TMZ. His career collapsed in every meaningful way. He apologized immediately, checked himself into therapy and put his professional life on pause. Morgan Wallen …

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