Zack Sharf Louis C.K. is readying the release of “Fourth of July,” a new comedy-drama that marks the controversial comedian’s first feature directorial effort since admitting to sexual misconduct in 2017. The film, which C.K.
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dispensing tough-love wisdom to his clients who can’t stop themselves from imitating their mothers and fathers — whether it’s clapping at the end of a film (“No one who made the movie is here”), telling anyone who will listen about their morning (“You woke up early — no one cares”), stopping themselves from commenting on someone’s blue hair (“We all see it. We all see it.”) or correcting their placement of pillows on the couch (“If you have nowhere to sit, you have too many”).“I call it a sort of generational triple-dip,” said Bill Glass, 51, the amiable Chicago-area native who’s played Dr.
Rick since the commercials began airing two years ago. “It’s kids looking at their parents and thinking, ‘Oh boy,’ and a parent looking at their parents and going ‘Oh boy.’“There are some people you see or hear who say, ‘You’re making fun’ but there’s no malice intended here,” he said.
“This is something we’re all going to do matter what — and whether or not you want to admit it, everybody is going to take a phrase or a habit from their parents, whether they like it or not.”There’s even a book, “Dr. Rick Will See You Now: A Guide to Un-Becoming Your Parents,” that features Glass (as the good doctor) on its cover.Glass has been acting in commercials for 25 years and has a background in improvisation (Chicago’s Second City and ImprovOlympic troupes), as do the actors who appear with him in the Progressive spots.
“I’ve done some other stuff but nothing has gotten quite the response that this has, so it’s kind of neat and lots of fun,” he said. “It’s fun and challenging to make people laugh in a 30-second window.”The ensemble cast is directed by Martin Granger and is based in LA, where they shoot the commercials on location (including a
.Zack Sharf Louis C.K. is readying the release of “Fourth of July,” a new comedy-drama that marks the controversial comedian’s first feature directorial effort since admitting to sexual misconduct in 2017. The film, which C.K.
Looking on the bright side. Jay Cutler revealed he “threw a party” after he settled with estranged wife Kristin Cavallari amid their divorce.
Simone Biles is ready to be a bride! The 25-year-old Olympic gold medalist shared an exciting wedding update with fiancé Jonathan Owens on Monday.«One step closer to becoming Mrs. Owens,» Biles captioned a sweet pic of herself and Owens sharing a kiss on the beach.A post shared by Simone Biles (@simonebiles)Using green check mark emojis, Biles confirmed that she and Owens have set a wedding date and secured their venue.Owens also shared the same photo, writing, «One step closer to forever with you ❤️.»While Biles and Owens didn't give too much information away, the pair is currently on a tropical vacation with both of their moms, which Biles has been documenting on her Instagram Stories for the past few days. Owens proposed to Biles on Valentine's Day.
A lady on Monday’s episode of “Antiques Roadshow” got quite the shock.
The Janes has to be the most topical documentary of 2022, and it should be shooting to the top of your must-watch list immediately.WATCH BELOW: The Janes Trailer | BINGETelling the story of a group of mostly women, who organised safe – yet illegal – abortions for women in need before it was legal in the US, The Janes will give us insight that’s still relevant today, as the fight to protect abortion continues overseas.Directed by Oscar nominee Tia Lessin and Emmy nominee Emma Pildes, the HBO special was also a standout at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.Featuring exclusive footage, where some of the women speak publicly for the very first time, we absolutely cannot wait to get our eyeballs on this documentary.The women of Jane in the 1970s.In 1972, abortion was still illegal in the United States.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeVillage Roadshow Television has secured the life rights of civil rights, religious and political leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson to adapt his story into a limited series. The company is working closely with Rev.
The Only Way Is Essex star had been performing in the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton in the iconic musical, but sources are saying it's all over her, thanks to an injury. The Sun reports that the blonde reality TV star has been told by her doctors and medical professionals to leave the show, following a flare-up of the knee injury which she suffered in 2019 when on Dancing on Ice.
Despite the media’s negative portrayal of Tristan Thompson, Khloé Kardashian assures there are “good sides” to her but concedes they are overlooked by his personal issues.
Ocean’s Eleven movie.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. have tapped up Robbie to star in and produce the film that will be helmed by Roach, who directed Robbie in 2019 drama Bombshell.The script, which is being penned by Carrie Solomon, is being kept under wraps, but what is known is that it will be an original Ocean’s Eleven set in Europe in the 1960s.Robbie is producing with Tom Ackerley, her partner at LuckyChap.
A somber occasion. Bob Saget‘s widow, Kelly Rizzo, and his friends paid tribute to the late comedian on what would have been his 66th birthday.
slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars in March, and Dave Chappelle, who was tackled by a stranger at the Hollywood Bowl earlier this month — comedians across the country say violence from audience members is an increasing problem.Curtis Shaw Flagg, 37, president of The Laugh Factory in Chicago, told The Post he’s seen an alarming uptick in incidents over the past year, as people feel increasingly emboldened to lash out if a comic displeases them.“Not long ago, we had a patron stand up in the middle of a performance and say, ‘I will be outside waiting for you, I’m going to kill you,’” Flagg said. “After the show, we did a sweep of the outside and there was no sign of the guy, and the comic left unharmed. But nobody felt safer.”In recent weeks, the Laugh Factory chain — which has clubs in Hollywood, Las Vegas, Chicago, Reno and Long Beach — has added cameras and metal detectors to its venues, and in some locations, they’ve doubled their security personnel. “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire,” Flagg said.
100 gecs have shared a new video for latest single ‘Doritos & Fritos’, lifted from their forthcoming second album ‘10000 gecs’.Directed by Chris Maggio, the accompanying clip sees the duo – Laura Les and Dylan Brady – flying through the skies in wizard robes, much to the confusion of bystanders. A local news channel tracks their movements, as they attempt to escape potential captors.Watch the video for ‘Doritos & Fritos’ below:100 gecs released ‘Doritos & Fritos’ last month.
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