We Still Can’t Crack ‘Phantasm’ 45 Years Later
Don Coscarelli’s “Phantasm” (1979) begins with its title in red letters and nothing more. We’re off and running, which sums…
Discarded ‘Breakfast of Champions’ Gets a Second Chance
Alan Rudolph’s “Breakfast of Champions” (1999) is messy, dated and occasionally brilliant. Following a high-profile premiere and a negative reaction…
Goldberg, Colbert, Maron and More
Jon Stewart may be a rock-ribbed liberal, but he defends comedians under fire. “The Daily Show” host stood up for…
PolitiFact Challenges Comic for Obviously Fake Rogan-Harris Video
The corrupt corporate media is embarrassing itself. Again. In the past 24 hours news outlets have twisted Donald Trump’s comments…
Show Profits ‘Shrunk Toward Non-Existent’
Is late-night TV on the endangered list? We’ve already seen multiple hosts leave the format: Desus and Mero, Trevor Noah,…
Hollywood Blacklist Worse for Female Trump Supporters
They said the quiet part out loud. Again. Hollywood poses as a tolerant industry where people from all walks of…
Nixon v. Harris: A Tale of Two Pop Culture Close-ups
“Laugh-In” creator George Schlatter will never forgive himself. The legendary producer jolted the 1960s with a humor showcase that made…
‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ – Your Next Yuletide Tradition?
How many Christmas movies forget the reason for the season? Too many to count. Not “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”…
‘Am I Racist?’ Proves Conservatives Don’t Need Hollywood
The decade’s biggest documentary came from outside Hollywood. Way outside. The Daily Wire’s “Am I Racist?” earned north of $12…
Joe Rogan Endorses Trump for President
Joe Rogan famously said in 2022 he had no interest in helping Donald Trump. Now, Rogan will pull the lever…
How David Lynch Buckled Our Knees with His ‘Straight Story’
David Lynch’s “The Straight Story” (1999) is his least expected work and one of his best. Atypically straightforward but rich…
‘Heretic’ Turns Hugh Grant into a Charming Monster
Older stars lose their youthful veneer but often gain something special in the process. Examples? Kevin Costner, Jean Smart and…
Trump Win Could Make Hollywood 2.0 a Reality
Zachary Levi could have said, “I told you so.” The “Shazam!” actor recently endorsed Donald Trump for president, but he…
Bette Midler Flees X After Trump Victory
Bette Midler had a comical plan for processing this week’s election results. …Midler posted a photo to X showing a…
Ex-‘Man Show’ Host Kimmel Cries Over Trump Victory
Remember “The Man Show?” Bikini-clad girls jumping on trampolines? Beer-gulping monologues? Jokes about reversing women’s right to vote? Blackface sketches…
Kamala Harris Turned Down Andrew Schulz’s ‘Flagrant’ Podcast
Winning political campaigns now run through Podcast Nation. Vice President Kamala Harris learned that lesson the brutal way. Former and…
Trump 2.0 Puts Women, Gays in Mortal Danger
Kathy Griffin’s arch-nemesis is your new Commander in Chief. The “My Life on the D-List” star declared war on President…
Why Celebrity Endorsements Won’t End with Trump Victory
The most coveted political endorsement of 2024 didn’t move the needle. On Sept. 11, Taylor Swift praised Vice President Kamala…
‘Pageant’ Producer Put Christ Back into Christmas Movies
It crossed Kevin Downes’ mind that “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” could be the next “Elf” or “Christmas Vacation.” Audiences…
‘Gladiator 2’ Gets the Bloody Job Done
Age has been kind to both director Ridley Scott and his 2000 epic “Gladiator.” Scott’s film earned Best Picture honors…
