Showing posts with label billy crystal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label billy crystal. Show all posts
Thursday, May 02, 2024
Cary Elwes Breaks Down His Best Comedic Roles
Cary Elwes costars in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. I used that opportunity to ask him about his funniest characters. This was very fun.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Robert De Niro and 'Analyze This,' 25 Years Later
Want to pinpoint the moment Robert De Niro pivoted to being a comedy superstar? It's actually not Meet the Parents, it's Analyze This, which came out 25 years ago this month. I talk about the transition here.
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billy crystal,
essays,
harold ramis,
robert de niro,
roger ebert,
the '90s
Thursday, November 23, 2023
A Salute to Some Cinematic Comedy Turkeys
In honor of Thanksgiving, I tried to pick the biggest comedy turkeys of all time. What qualifies? Read on.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Friday, March 10, 2023
Saturday, February 11, 2023
When 'Saturday Night Live' Stars Get Serious
For Cracked, I picked the finest dramatic work from several high-profile SNL cast members. I imagine some will disagree with my choices, but that's part of the fun, right? Hope you enjoy.
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Billy Crystal Wants You to Feel Something
Billy Crystal (and Mr. Saturday Night) are up for multiple Tonys tonight. For MEL, I did a deep dive into his career, and my own misgivings about an undisputed comic legend. Hope you enjoy.
Labels:
actors,
billy crystal,
directors,
essays,
mel,
misleading men,
oscars,
robin williams
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