Jackass star Steve-O plastered himself to a billboard in downtown Los Angeles Thursday, August 13th, to gin up attention for his new special, Gnarly, which this post is now helping him do. So, well done, Steve-O. The stuntman/comedian posted a photo on Instagram that showed him duct-taped to the billboard, …
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I broke into television criticism because of my love for a show about a racist, sexist, alcoholic cop who used the N-word and beat confessions out of suspects. I’ve been thinking about that a lot over the past few months. Related: 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time In the …
Read More »Pete Souza Recounts the Stories Behind His Most Famous Obama Photos in Doc Trailer
Former White House photographer Pete Souza recounts his professional journey and political awakening in the new trailer for The Way I See It, which is set to arrive in theaters this September. Souza is perhaps best known for serving as the Chief Official White House Photographer for Barack Obama, although …
Read More »Inside the 'Tiny Dancer' Bus Scene in 'Almost Famous'
This piece is part of our ongoing coverage of the 20th anniversary of Almost Famous. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Almost Famous, we recently reunited writer/director Cameron Crowe with stars Kate Hudson (who played “Band Aid” Penny Lane), Billy Crudup (who played Russell Hammond, lead guitarist of the fictional …
Read More »The Muppets Hold a Video Conference in 'Muppets Now' Teaser
The Muppets are back with their first-ever unscripted series,Muppets Now, premiering July 31st on the Disney Plus streaming platform. On Wednesday, Disney released an all-new teaser for the show, starring Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang on a video conference call to discuss the new series. Muppets Now will feature …
Read More »Jeff Garlin Teaches 'Improv 101'
Jeff Garlin breaks down the art of improvisation in the first installment of Rolling Stone’s 101 video series, where artists — from their respective quarantines — provide expert instructions and insights into their respective fields. Following the conclusion of Curb Your Enthusiasm’s 10th season — as well as news that …
Read More »'The Outpost' Review: A War Film Remembers the Fallen
You might expect director Rod Lurie (West Point class of 1984 with four years in military service) to push the flag-waving aspect of a film about the war in Afghanistan. Though The Outpost pays heartfelt tribute to the soldiers who fought and died during the bloody 2009 Battle of Kamdesh, …
Read More »'The Truth' Review: Who Wants a French Screen-Legend Stand-Off?
Seeing French divinities Catherine Deneuve and Juliette Binoche together is enough to make this movie a must-see — and that’s no lie. Any flimsiness in the script by director Hirokazu Kore-eda, the Japanese filmmaker behind Shoplifters, After Life, and Nobody Knows, is quickly overcome by the sight of this dazzling …
Read More »John Oliver Calls for National Facial Recognition Policy Amid Protests
John Oliver took toLast Week TonightSunday to explain the dangers of facial recognition and its role in the anti-police brutality protests that have swept the nation. “This technology raises troubling philosophical questions about personal freedom,” the host said at the beginning of the clip. “And right now, there are some …
Read More »'What We Do in the Shadows' Finale: The Most Stupid-Good Show on TV
This post contains spoilers for the second season of What We Do in the Shadows, including tonight’s finale. To understand the brilliance of What We Do in the Shadows Season Two, we have to start with Jackie Daytona’s toothpick. Of course, to understand the brilliance of Jackie Daytona’s toothpick, we …
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