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Hilarious Comedy Series On Max Shows How Comedians Find Their Best Material
If you’re a fan of stand-up comedy, you’ve no-doubt been subjected to plenty of painful television sitcoms offering stand-up comedians a vehicle to dramatize the source of their on-stage material. While most of these shows provide nothing more than hackneyed retellings of jokes that were funnier as stand-alone bits, some TV outings serve as diamonds in the rough, such as Pete Holmes’ Crashing. Crashing serves as a semi-autobiographical tale of how Holmes got into stand-up after his life was flipped upside-down, while also highlighting the material of some hilarious lesser-known acts.
The Accountant 2 Is Why Ben Affleck And Jennifer Lopez Are Falling Apart?
More news is coming out about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage, specifically that Affleck has been staying busy with The Accountant 2 amidst the issues. Earlier reports said that Affleck moved his things out of their currently-for-sale house and that he has been at his office every day. Affleck also reportedly missed attending the 2024 Met Gala alongside Lopez, who co-chaired the event, because he was shooting The Accountant sequel.
Controversial Political Comedy Series Being Hidden From New Audiences
If you’re a fan of The Sopranos, Game Of Thrones, or Curb Your Enthusiasm, you’re well aware of the fact that HBO has a reputation for producing some of the best original shows to ever hit the small screen. Unfortunately, some series don’t reach the massive acclaim of the aforementioned multi-season hits, and spend the remainder of their lives languishing as hidden gems for a small coterie of super-fans. One such HBO original show is 2015’s The Brink, which is currently not available to watch on any major streaming service.
Elden Ring Movie Or Series Adaptation Teased By George R.R. Martin
Elden Ring has proven to be one of the most popular games of this generation of consoles, and part of that success comes from A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin, who wrote the worldbuilding for the game. And it is now looking like the fascinating lore of Elden Ring might be getting an on-screen adaptation as well. Martin has shared that he has heard rumblings of interest in turning the game into a movie or TV show.
Green Lanterns Series Makes Switch And DC Fans Should Be Thrilled
Green Lantern’s light will now be shining on HBO, as it was officially announced that Lanterns is moving from Max to HBO and has a series order. This is part of a new strategy to have scripted shows on HBO’s linear network to give them more prestige and draw. Of course, Max subscribers won’t be left out in the cold, as the shows will still air on the streaming service after their linear channel debut.
Strange New Worlds Is Exactly What Star Trek Needs Right Now
While Strange New Worlds has plenty of fans, it’s a series that still rubs a few Star Trek fans the wrong way. Perhaps the most common criticism is that the show is too silly, an accusation that seems borne out by the series crossing over with a cartoon and even giving us a musical episode. However, the haters need to realize something very important: not only is a silly Star Trek spinoff fully in the spirit of The Original Series, but it’s also exactly what the franchise needs as relief from this grimdark era of NuTrek.
The Only Winner Of The Star Wars Culture War Is Disney
“Begun, these culture wars have.” If Yoda and the rest of the Jedi really could see the future, they might have warned the rest of us that Star Wars would be dominated by nothing but culture war garbage discourse in the Disney era of the franchise. Since Yoda let us down, I’ve decided to spread a simple message to fans of a galaxy far, far away: the only winner in the Star Wars culture war is Disney.
The Forgotten Episode That Completely Changes Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
When Star Trek: Deep Space Nine fans discuss their favorite episodes, “The Nagus” rarely comes up. This quirky Season 1 episode is certainly better than “Move Along Home,” but it’s not nearly as entertaining as some of the more comedic episodes later in the series. However, in an interesting twist, Quark actor Armin Shimerman has claimed that the show might never have gotten many comedic episodes if not for the early success of “The Nagus.”
The Ghost In The Shell S.A.C. Episode That Shows The Best And Worst Of Anime
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex took the world introduced in the classic anime movie and broadened it, showing how technology has changed the structural fabric of everyday life. No episode manages to show that impact like Season 1 Episode 12, “Tachikoma Runs Away; The Movie Director’s Dream – ESCAPE FROM,” a deep, emotional stand-alone episode that stumbles with one of the worst anime tropes.
Sci-Fi Action Blockbuster Classic On Hulu Still Blows Our Minds Almost 30 Years Later
It’s a weird time to be a sci-fi fan…Star Trek has canceled two huge shows, Star Wars is pumping out mid-tier series like The Acolyte and Zack Snyder proved the haters right by releasing a Rebel Moon sequel somehow worse than the middling first film. Fortunately, streaming offers all of us a chance to experience the golden age of sci-fi, and you don’t need a multipass…just a Hulu subscription. There, you can stream The Fifth Element, a successful sci-fi action blockbuster that is still blowing our minds three decades after its release.
Skippy The Jedi Droid Is A Star Wars Oddity Unlike Any Other
Who’s the biggest hero in Star Wars? Anakin? Psshhh, not with all those murdered children under his belt. Luke Skywalker? Nah. Princess Leia? Nope. Han Solo? Pass. R2-D2? Getting warmer. The biggest hero in the Star Wars universe is none other than Skippy the Jedi Droid!. Skippy. Whether you...
Anime Fans Need To Give Sequel Series A Second Chance
In 2018 FLCL Progressive and FLCL Alternative were released as sequels to the beloved original anime series. Fans of the original rejected these follow-ups, writing them off as mediocre imitations. While Progressive is unremarkable, Alternative has become one of my favorite anime series and fans missed out on how great it is by comparing it too closely to the original.
The Forgotten ’90s Talking Animal Cartoon Based On Star Wars
Chances are that even if you’re a ’90s kid like me, you probably don’t remember Bucky O’Hare and the Toad Wars! How an action-packed cartoon featuring anthropomorphic animals cosplaying as Star Wars characters only got one season, I’ll never understand. And yet, during its brief time on air, the 1991 animated series spawned a line of action figures, an NES game, and an arcade beat’em up game.
Stephen King Defends Kevin Costner Horizon Failure And Calls Out Marvel
Last weekend, Kevin Costner’s long-awaited Western project, Horizon: An American Saga, rode into cinemas on its first chapter. Unfortunately, the movie didn’t quite hit the box office with the yee-haw it was hoping for, sputtering after a troubling first-weekend haul. This financial failure gave the space for the haters to come out in droves but legendary author, Stephen King, wasn’t having any of it as he called out the trolls who gloated and celebrated the bleak opening numbers of Kevin Costner’s latest project all while sticking it to Marvel and other follow-up heavy franchises.
Hellboy: The Crooked Man Looks Like A Fan Film, See The Proof
The first trailer for the new film Hellboy: The Crooked Man has dropped, and the project looks decidedly smaller-scale than previous films in the franchise. While social media has pointed out how the trailer looks a bit low-budget, it’s undeniable that it captured a moody and creepy atmosphere befitting the source material. Perhaps a lower–budget, indie horror vibe is exactly the type of Hellboy movie we need right now to get the franchise back on track.
The X-Files Episode Featuring Controversial Indiana Jones Star
Of all the stars who made one of their earliest screen appearances on The X-Files, perhaps the most controversial actor shows up in the Season 7 episode “The Goldberg Variation.” A relative unknown at the time, Shia LaBeouf–who would later become a star in blockbuster franchises The Transformers and Indiana Jones–guest stars in the episode as the ailing Richie Lupone.
Netflix Sci-Fi Horror Thriller With Star-Studded Cast Deserves A Second Chance
It might be a single genre, but the expanse of science fiction is nonetheless vast. Its breadth includes many gems that too often go unnoticed, overshadowed by more hyped blockbuster franchises benefiting from massive marketing campaigns. Look no further for an example of this than 2017’s Life, a movie offering excellent sci-fi horror thrills now conveniently available on Netflix.
Netflix Violent Crime Thriller Goes Beyond R-Rated With Star’s Best Performance
Vince Vaughn is primarily known for his fast-paced comedic roles in films such as Wedding Crashers, The Internship, and Dodgeball, though he has been known to appear in a handful of serious dramatic roles as well. While not all of his dramatic outings have been winners, such as 1998’s Psycho or his turn in the second season of True Detective, one 2017 film perfectly utilized Vaughn to spectacular results. The film, titled Brawl in Cell Block 99, is an explosively violent thriller, which will completely change your perception of the hilarious comedic actor.
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