It’d be quite a stretch to say that Black Mirror season 6 has gone a bit subtle with its existential dread. What has, however, actually changed in the latest season of this one-of-a-kind sci-fi is how it maneuvers the delicious human follies we time and again come back to be treated to. The change in the demeanor of Netflix’s revolutionary and arguably most fearless show is glaring in how it intentionally decides to look away from the horrors it has handpicked for its beyond-disturbed characters. But make no mistake! Season 6 is just as nefarious with the predicaments it lands the characters in as Black Mirror has always been. The episode that stood out to me as a decidedly dark story of a seemingly normal person’s deadly corruption was Beyond The Sea. The Josh Hartnett and Aaron Paul starrer may have also pretty casually introduced a jaw-dropping easter egg...
- 6/17/2023
- by Lopamudra Mukherjee
- Film Fugitives
John Mulaney, the guest on this milestone 500th episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation. He’s a 40-year-old comedian, writer, producer and actor who already has to his name a Peabody Award and 18 Emmy nominations, two of which resulted in wins.
Mulaney, who was born and raised in Chicago, landed a writing job at Saturday Night Live at just 25. There, he co-created, with Bill Hader, one of the show’s most beloved characters, Stefon; and he has often since returned to the show to host the show, becoming a member of its “Five-Timers Club” whose almost annual appearances, to quote The New York Times, “have become one of the show’s more enjoyable traditions in this current era of its history.”
But Mulaney is best known for his standup, including five televised specials, the most...
Mulaney, who was born and raised in Chicago, landed a writing job at Saturday Night Live at just 25. There, he co-created, with Bill Hader, one of the show’s most beloved characters, Stefon; and he has often since returned to the show to host the show, becoming a member of its “Five-Timers Club” whose almost annual appearances, to quote The New York Times, “have become one of the show’s more enjoyable traditions in this current era of its history.”
But Mulaney is best known for his standup, including five televised specials, the most...
- 6/16/2023
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Boy, was Fergie ever wrong when she sang “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody.” The Firefighter’s Ball in Station 19’s Season 6 finale bumped off one series regular, nearly took out another and left the life of a third with a big ol’ question mark hanging over it.
Oh, and there was no entrée, either, owing to a fire in the walls of the hotel!
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Even before Kitty smelled smoke,...
Oh, and there was no entrée, either, owing to a fire in the walls of the hotel!
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Even before Kitty smelled smoke,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Comedian Hannah Gadsby got famous for quitting comedy. But in their newest comedy special, titled Something Special, they do something they consider much more difficult: fall in love
The Australian comedian, who uses they/them pronouns, became a household name in 2019 after releasing their explosive and eye-opening special Nanette. A deconstructed comedy that was more primal scream and scathing rebuke of assault, homophobia, and trauma than a bucket of laughs, Nanette took Gadbsy from a comedian desperate to quit to a fan-favorite ready to explore what comedy and pain could look like together.
The Australian comedian, who uses they/them pronouns, became a household name in 2019 after releasing their explosive and eye-opening special Nanette. A deconstructed comedy that was more primal scream and scathing rebuke of assault, homophobia, and trauma than a bucket of laughs, Nanette took Gadbsy from a comedian desperate to quit to a fan-favorite ready to explore what comedy and pain could look like together.
- 5/11/2023
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
Yo-ho-ho, there's laughter on the high seas!
On The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 5 Episode 5 Midge accidentally commits an act of piracy, but instead of walking the plank, she gets taken away by the Coast Guard.
This episode felt like a return to form for the most part. Midge got to do what she does best -- stand-up comedy, get into trouble, then get let off with no real damage done.
The Weissmans continue to be self-centered, and Joel uses more emotions than common sense. This is consistency.
Midge is pretty blasé about getting arrested these days. She's even on friendly terms with Officer Paluzzo, one of the policemen who arrested her in the past.
It speaks to her privilege as a rich white woman that she can be arrested so many times but still go on to have a successful career.
She wears these arrests as a badge of honor,...
On The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 5 Episode 5 Midge accidentally commits an act of piracy, but instead of walking the plank, she gets taken away by the Coast Guard.
This episode felt like a return to form for the most part. Midge got to do what she does best -- stand-up comedy, get into trouble, then get let off with no real damage done.
The Weissmans continue to be self-centered, and Joel uses more emotions than common sense. This is consistency.
Midge is pretty blasé about getting arrested these days. She's even on friendly terms with Officer Paluzzo, one of the policemen who arrested her in the past.
It speaks to her privilege as a rich white woman that she can be arrested so many times but still go on to have a successful career.
She wears these arrests as a badge of honor,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Mary Littlejohn
- TVfanatic
Gigi Pritzker’s entertainment company Madison Wells and veteran doc maker Nanette Burstein have signed a co-production deal to develop premium unscripted projects together.
The two-year agreement will see Burstein, a director, producer and writer best known for the Oscar nominated On The Ropes film, develop documentaries and docuseries with backing from Madison Wells.
“I am thrilled to be partnering with longtime collaborators, Madison Wells, on this new venture. Documentary filmmaking is the love of my life. It is high time I formed my own company to produce not only my own work but support new, up and coming talent in this burgeoning field,” Burstein said in a statement on Tuesday.
Longtime unscripted producer and network exec Lesley Goldman will oversee development across projects that will aim to spotlight pressing issues facing women today.
“We have a long-standing relationship with Nanette and her interests align with our own: telling stories...
The two-year agreement will see Burstein, a director, producer and writer best known for the Oscar nominated On The Ropes film, develop documentaries and docuseries with backing from Madison Wells.
“I am thrilled to be partnering with longtime collaborators, Madison Wells, on this new venture. Documentary filmmaking is the love of my life. It is high time I formed my own company to produce not only my own work but support new, up and coming talent in this burgeoning field,” Burstein said in a statement on Tuesday.
Longtime unscripted producer and network exec Lesley Goldman will oversee development across projects that will aim to spotlight pressing issues facing women today.
“We have a long-standing relationship with Nanette and her interests align with our own: telling stories...
- 4/18/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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