Sarah Silverman appeared on David Duchovny‘s Fail Better podcast this week and took the opportunity to reflect on why she dropped her formative “Sarah Silverman” character amid the political rise of Donald Trump. She explained she decided to move on from the “arrogant ignorant” character she previously embodied for more …
Read More »Bette Midler Says She Should've Sued the Studio After Lindsay Lohan Exited Sitcom
Bette Midler revisited her brief television series, Bette, during the latest episode ofDavid Duchovny‘sFail Betterpodcast. The actress played a version of herself on the CBS show, which saw Midler perform as an adored celebrity living in Los Angeles with her college professor husband, Roy (Kevin Dunn and Robert Hays), and …
Read More »Meg Ryan Directs Missed Flights and Missed Connections in 'What Happens Later' Trailer
An empty airport, a pair of ex-lovers, and a forced proximity trope set the stage for Meg Ryan‘s What Happens Later in the film’s official trailer. In addition to directing, the actress stars in the film alongside David Duchovny, which follows the unexpected reunion of their characters Willa and Bill …
Read More »Jennifer Lawrence, A-List Actors Threaten to Strike in Letter to SAG
Earlier this month, members of the Screen Actors Guild voted to authorize a strike if their negotiating committee doesn’t reach an agreement on a new contract with major Hollywood studios by June 30. SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher released a video message this week with an update on the negotiations, telling …
Read More »Netflix's Interracial-Dating Romcom 'You People' Is Trying Way Too Hard
There’s an alternate timeline where You People, the feature directorial debut of Kenya Barris (black-ish), is the next great romantic comedy. There’s another version where it’s a biting satire that delves into the strain parents can inflict on their grown children. There’s an even more distant option, where it’s a …
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