Jim Carrey became a significant name in the industry for his slapstick roles. However, apart from his contributions to comedy, the Canadian actor also garnered widespread fame for dramatic roles in films like The Truman Show and Man on the Moon. Sadly, Carrey never got his deserved respect for his serious roles. His role in The Truman Show did not even get an Oscar nod.
Jim Carrey in a still from The Truman Show | Credits: Scott Rudin Productions
Jim Carrey became a comedy sensation worldwide for his roles in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, Liar Liar, and Bruce Almighty. The first three films led the actor to create a unique record of leading three box office no.1 films in a year. But, this also raised a massive problem in his career as he was typecasted as a comedic actor.
Jim Carrey’s The Truman Show faced...
Jim Carrey in a still from The Truman Show | Credits: Scott Rudin Productions
Jim Carrey became a comedy sensation worldwide for his roles in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, Liar Liar, and Bruce Almighty. The first three films led the actor to create a unique record of leading three box office no.1 films in a year. But, this also raised a massive problem in his career as he was typecasted as a comedic actor.
Jim Carrey’s The Truman Show faced...
- 9/7/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
After starring in iconic films like The Mask, Bruce Almighty, and Liar Liar, Jim Carrey has become one of the industry’s most fan-favorite stars. His success in the comedy genre has established him as a household name. However, he also emerged as a majestic box office force in the mid-90s after delivering three memorable hits within one year.
Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura | Credits: Warner Bros.
Jim Carrey did the unthinkable when he delivered three hits in a single year as a leading star. A decade after his feature film debut with 1984’s Finders Keepers, Carrey delivered three consecutive box office hits in 1994 with Ave Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber.
Nobody has been able to match Jim Carrey’s unique box office streak Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss in The Mask | Credits: Katja Motion Picture Corporation
With his unique blend of physical comedy, impressive comic timing,...
Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura | Credits: Warner Bros.
Jim Carrey did the unthinkable when he delivered three hits in a single year as a leading star. A decade after his feature film debut with 1984’s Finders Keepers, Carrey delivered three consecutive box office hits in 1994 with Ave Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber.
Nobody has been able to match Jim Carrey’s unique box office streak Jim Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss in The Mask | Credits: Katja Motion Picture Corporation
With his unique blend of physical comedy, impressive comic timing,...
- 9/1/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
In his latest podcast/interview, host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to filmmaker Rich Peppiatt about his – almost – real time biopic Kneecap starring all three members of the band Kneecap and “3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life,” which includes:
Amelie (2001) Trainspotting (1996) Dumb & Dumber (1994)
“3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life” is about those films that made you fall in love with film. The guest selects their trio of movies and we talk for 5 minutes, against the clock. When the alarm goes off for five minutes we move on to the next film.
Kneecap is out now.
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Amelie (2001) Trainspotting (1996) Dumb & Dumber (1994)
“3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life” is about those films that made you fall in love with film. The guest selects their trio of movies and we talk for 5 minutes, against the clock. When the alarm goes off for five minutes we move on to the next film.
Kneecap is out now.
Powered by RedCircle...
- 8/30/2024
- by Stuart Wright
- Nerdly
I’m not sure anyone I knew made a single original joke in 2004.I wasn’t innocent. As a child, my parents coaxed me into doing Honeymooners bits, filming them gleefully onto VHS tapes that would be screened for every significant other I was unfortunate enough to bring home. My...
- 8/16/2024
- by Jacob Oller
- avclub.com
Veteran actor Jim Carrey has done his fair share of comedies over the decades that he spent in Hollywood. From films like Dumb and Dumber to The Mask, Carrey has done a lot.
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | Credits: New Line Cinema
However, it wasn’t always smooth sailing for Jim Carrey. A stunt that went horribly wrong on the sets of his 1999 film Man on the Moon, put Jim Carrey on the red list for insurance companies. As always, there are two sides to this story.
Jim Carrey Was Completely In Character
Man on the Moon is a biographical film about the life of real-life comedian Andy Kaufman. Depicting the struggles, joy, survival, and, everything that Kaufman faced throughout his life, the film had Jim Carrey portraying the lead role.
Jim Carrey in the The Mask | Credits: Katja Motion Picture Corporation
During the final scene,...
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | Credits: New Line Cinema
However, it wasn’t always smooth sailing for Jim Carrey. A stunt that went horribly wrong on the sets of his 1999 film Man on the Moon, put Jim Carrey on the red list for insurance companies. As always, there are two sides to this story.
Jim Carrey Was Completely In Character
Man on the Moon is a biographical film about the life of real-life comedian Andy Kaufman. Depicting the struggles, joy, survival, and, everything that Kaufman faced throughout his life, the film had Jim Carrey portraying the lead role.
Jim Carrey in the The Mask | Credits: Katja Motion Picture Corporation
During the final scene,...
- 8/15/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? It turns out Abner Doubledeal, Dean Suspendington, and the Masked Unity do. Those are all characters voiced by the inimitable Tom Kenny.
Most audiences likely know Kenny's work playing SpongeBob SquarePants, the title character from one of Nickelodeon's biggest shows ever. SpongeBob is a childlike sea sponge, shaped like a kitchen sponge, who lives in blissful joy in his pineapple shaped house in Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob has achieved his dream of being a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, his favorite burger joint, and is rarely seem without a smile on his oblivious face. "SpongeBob SquarePants" debuted in 1999 and has been running ever since, occasionally pausing for a feature film or a spinoff series. The show's creator, Stephen Hillernburg, passed in 2018.
Kenny has been loyal to SpongeBob ever since 1999, but the character is only one small piece of a long comedy career.
Most audiences likely know Kenny's work playing SpongeBob SquarePants, the title character from one of Nickelodeon's biggest shows ever. SpongeBob is a childlike sea sponge, shaped like a kitchen sponge, who lives in blissful joy in his pineapple shaped house in Bikini Bottom. SpongeBob has achieved his dream of being a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, his favorite burger joint, and is rarely seem without a smile on his oblivious face. "SpongeBob SquarePants" debuted in 1999 and has been running ever since, occasionally pausing for a feature film or a spinoff series. The show's creator, Stephen Hillernburg, passed in 2018.
Kenny has been loyal to SpongeBob ever since 1999, but the character is only one small piece of a long comedy career.
- 8/6/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Tamra Judge is at odds with Shannon Beador and Vicki Gunvalson.
That much we’ve known for months now.
At one point, the trio was inseparable and called themselves the Tres Amigas. They managed to turn it into quite a money-making opportunity.
They had merchandise and were performing shows, but things hit a significant snag when Tamra had a falling out with Shannon and Vicki late last year.
As a result, the Tres Amigas were no more.
Tensions kicked up a notch on Thursday’s episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County when Shannon and Vicki discussed Tamra’s decision not to continue the show.
It makes sense that she’d want to stay away from potentially toxic situations.
You don’t want to hit the road with enemies right?
Tamra Judge speaks out
In any case, Tamra took to social media after the latest episode aired to claim...
That much we’ve known for months now.
At one point, the trio was inseparable and called themselves the Tres Amigas. They managed to turn it into quite a money-making opportunity.
They had merchandise and were performing shows, but things hit a significant snag when Tamra had a falling out with Shannon and Vicki late last year.
As a result, the Tres Amigas were no more.
Tensions kicked up a notch on Thursday’s episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County when Shannon and Vicki discussed Tamra’s decision not to continue the show.
It makes sense that she’d want to stay away from potentially toxic situations.
You don’t want to hit the road with enemies right?
Tamra Judge speaks out
In any case, Tamra took to social media after the latest episode aired to claim...
- 8/2/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
No one would accuse Hollywood of being rife with level-headed, even-tempered, morally upstanding types. As a result, it’s a rare film set that’s above a little sabotage. These are mostly sad BoJack Horseman-y outmaneuverings, but occasionally, they’re just hilarious.
5 The Studio Did Everything They Could to Not Cast Jeff Daniels in ‘Dumb and Dumber’
In the early ‘90s, Jeff Daniels was known exclusively as a dramatic actor, so when Jim Carrey and the Farrelly Brothers declared him their choice to play Dumb to Carrey’s Dumber, the studio freaked. They decided to offer him the insultingly low salary of $50,000 — in comparison, Carrey got $7 million — sure that he would turn it down. When he didn’t, they spent the first week filming only his scenes without Carrey, expecting to have to replace him. Of course, they didn’t have to, because Daniels somehow didn’t let all that...
5 The Studio Did Everything They Could to Not Cast Jeff Daniels in ‘Dumb and Dumber’
In the early ‘90s, Jeff Daniels was known exclusively as a dramatic actor, so when Jim Carrey and the Farrelly Brothers declared him their choice to play Dumb to Carrey’s Dumber, the studio freaked. They decided to offer him the insultingly low salary of $50,000 — in comparison, Carrey got $7 million — sure that he would turn it down. When he didn’t, they spent the first week filming only his scenes without Carrey, expecting to have to replace him. Of course, they didn’t have to, because Daniels somehow didn’t let all that...
- 8/2/2024
- Cracked
Speed is arguably one of Keanu Reeves’ most booming films ever (pun very much intended), both critically and commercially.
It had everything one would want in a good film, especially a good Reeves film – a storyline brimming with action, the anticipation rising with each scene, and a thrilling culmination of the plot. And let’s not forget how the movie gifted us with the dynamic duo of Reeves and Sandra Bullock.
Keanu Reeves as Jack Traven in Speed (1994) | 20th Century Studios
But for all the good bits, there were some bad ones too. Or at least they were for poor Harry, a character portrayed by Primetime Emmy winner Jeff Daniels in the ’90s classic.
Jeff Daniels Struggled With His Character Being Written Off
In the iconic action feature, Jeff Daniels plays Harry, the steadfast partner of Keanu Reeves‘ Jack Traven who boards a city bus rigged with a bomb that...
It had everything one would want in a good film, especially a good Reeves film – a storyline brimming with action, the anticipation rising with each scene, and a thrilling culmination of the plot. And let’s not forget how the movie gifted us with the dynamic duo of Reeves and Sandra Bullock.
Keanu Reeves as Jack Traven in Speed (1994) | 20th Century Studios
But for all the good bits, there were some bad ones too. Or at least they were for poor Harry, a character portrayed by Primetime Emmy winner Jeff Daniels in the ’90s classic.
Jeff Daniels Struggled With His Character Being Written Off
In the iconic action feature, Jeff Daniels plays Harry, the steadfast partner of Keanu Reeves‘ Jack Traven who boards a city bus rigged with a bomb that...
- 8/1/2024
- by Khushi
- FandomWire
There's a scene midway through Chuck Russell's 1994 comedy The Mask that stands out as an absolute comic masterstroke—zero CGI cartoon antics required. Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey) squirms under the magnifying glass of Lt. Mitch Kellaway (Peter Riegert), the detective sizing up the lowly bank clerk in his dinky apartment.
- 7/29/2024
- by Jarrod Jones
- avclub.com
In the summer of 1994, no one could go for more than 15 minutes without hearing the words, “Oh! Somebody stop me!”
More than “Aaaaalll righty then!” or “I like it a lot!” that line from The Mask captured 1994: the year where Jim Carrey dominated the box office with three blockbuster comedies. In addition to The Mask in July, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective released in February, and Dumb and Dumber came out in December. But whereas Ace Ventura and Dumb and Dumber were a bit too raunchy for moms and uncles, the cartoon logic and zany big band music of The Mask made it a safe way for everyone to get Jim Carrey fever.
That’s a real surprise to anyone who knows The Mask comics by Mike Richardson, Mark Badger, Doug Mahnke, and John Arcudi. Those comics portray the story’s main character Big-Head as a violent sociopath, making Jim...
More than “Aaaaalll righty then!” or “I like it a lot!” that line from The Mask captured 1994: the year where Jim Carrey dominated the box office with three blockbuster comedies. In addition to The Mask in July, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective released in February, and Dumb and Dumber came out in December. But whereas Ace Ventura and Dumb and Dumber were a bit too raunchy for moms and uncles, the cartoon logic and zany big band music of The Mask made it a safe way for everyone to get Jim Carrey fever.
That’s a real surprise to anyone who knows The Mask comics by Mike Richardson, Mark Badger, Doug Mahnke, and John Arcudi. Those comics portray the story’s main character Big-Head as a violent sociopath, making Jim...
- 7/16/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Jim Carrey has essayed a slew of iconic roles in his career as an actor. Known for his classic comic timing and panache for pulling his face into weird expressions, the actor seemed tailor-made for the role of Big Head, Dark Horse Comics’ most well-known supervillain. However, what really seems like a feat that Big Head would totally pull, the character was almost set to make his MCU debut not long before Avengers: Endgame.
Big Head, or as he is colloquially called, The Mask|| New Line Cinema
Captain Marvel, despite as divisive as the character’s MCU debut was, delivered over a solid billion dollars to the studio with her film, something that brought it a lot of bandwidth with Marvel. The film was set in the 90s and featured a young Nick Fury and Phil Coulson. Also, to sell the setting to viewers a little more, the film would...
Big Head, or as he is colloquially called, The Mask|| New Line Cinema
Captain Marvel, despite as divisive as the character’s MCU debut was, delivered over a solid billion dollars to the studio with her film, something that brought it a lot of bandwidth with Marvel. The film was set in the 90s and featured a young Nick Fury and Phil Coulson. Also, to sell the setting to viewers a little more, the film would...
- 7/9/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Many know actor/musician Jeff Daniels for his roles in classic ‘90s films like “Speed” and “Dumb and Dumber,” as well as his Emmy-winning performance as Will McAvoy in the Aaron Sorkin HBO series “The Newsroom.” However, in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Daniels says he received the greatest camera-acting education during his collaboration with Clint Eastwood on the 2002 mystery thriller “Blood Work.”
Eastwood, notorious for shooting very few takes, if not only one, made Daniels realize preparation and spontaneity are key.
“I do not sit around with casts on any project and talk about our collective journey. I love to make it happen in front of the camera for the first time in take one,” Daniels said. “In Clint Eastwood movies, that’s where I learned it. You get one take, and then Clint’s moving the camera. So that’s where you learn to hit it on one.
Eastwood, notorious for shooting very few takes, if not only one, made Daniels realize preparation and spontaneity are key.
“I do not sit around with casts on any project and talk about our collective journey. I love to make it happen in front of the camera for the first time in take one,” Daniels said. “In Clint Eastwood movies, that’s where I learned it. You get one take, and then Clint’s moving the camera. So that’s where you learn to hit it on one.
- 7/7/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Hollywood’s favorite quipster, Jim Carrey, might be a cherished actor, but it turns out he’s also a ladies’ man, especially when it comes to high-profile actresses in the industry.
Jim Carrey in The Truman Show (1998) | Paramount Pictures
Not only has he been married twice (and divorced both times), but The Truman Show star has also been romantically involved with a throng of A-listers, and that too unabashedly publicly.
Inside Jim Carrey’s Scandalous Romance With Lauren Holly
While Jim Carrey‘s professional life is star-studded with accolades and acclaim, his personal life has been nothing short of a roller-coaster of turbulent relationships. Carrey’s first nuptial collapse came circa 1995 followed by his divorce from Melissa Womer (they’d filed for divorce in ’93 and were legally separated before it got finalized) after eight years of marriage.
Meanwhile, the Canadian-American actor was occupied with newfound stardom thanks to megahits like...
Jim Carrey in The Truman Show (1998) | Paramount Pictures
Not only has he been married twice (and divorced both times), but The Truman Show star has also been romantically involved with a throng of A-listers, and that too unabashedly publicly.
Inside Jim Carrey’s Scandalous Romance With Lauren Holly
While Jim Carrey‘s professional life is star-studded with accolades and acclaim, his personal life has been nothing short of a roller-coaster of turbulent relationships. Carrey’s first nuptial collapse came circa 1995 followed by his divorce from Melissa Womer (they’d filed for divorce in ’93 and were legally separated before it got finalized) after eight years of marriage.
Meanwhile, the Canadian-American actor was occupied with newfound stardom thanks to megahits like...
- 7/7/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
The Newsroom provided one of the most iconic moments in TV shows with its “America is not the greatest country in the world” speech. It has been 12 years since the HBO show kicked off with the legendary monologue by Jeff Daniels. While the speech has been etched in the memories of countless fans, it also brought a Primetime Emmy win for Daniels.
Jeff Daniels in the iconic scene from The Newsroom | HBO
Jeff Daniels, who has been popular in the industry for his contributions to films of several genres, starred as news anchor Will McAvoy in The Newsroom. The HBO series made by Aaron Sorkin was a comeback project for the presently 69-year-old actor. Despite its many problems, the political drama is considered an underrated HBO work by many.
What do we know about Jeff Daniels’ The Newsroom speech?
Jeff Daniels as Will McAvoy | HBO
We got some of the...
Jeff Daniels in the iconic scene from The Newsroom | HBO
Jeff Daniels, who has been popular in the industry for his contributions to films of several genres, starred as news anchor Will McAvoy in The Newsroom. The HBO series made by Aaron Sorkin was a comeback project for the presently 69-year-old actor. Despite its many problems, the political drama is considered an underrated HBO work by many.
What do we know about Jeff Daniels’ The Newsroom speech?
Jeff Daniels as Will McAvoy | HBO
We got some of the...
- 7/5/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Travis Kelce is opening up about how his appearance on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stage came to be.
During the season two finale of his New Heights podcast, Kelce revealed details about the surprise moment during Swift’s London concert. While performing at Wembley Stadium, Swift brought her boyfriend out during a performance of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.”
Kelce admitted that he was the one that initially brought up the idea to Swift. “I initially mentioned it to Tay,” he said. “I was like, ‘How funny would it be if I just rolled out on one of the bikes during the 1989 era?'”
He said Swift initially laughed at the idea before asking, “Would you seriously be up for doing something like that?” After quickly responding that he’d “love to do that,” things took off from there.
“I’ve seen the show enough. Might...
During the season two finale of his New Heights podcast, Kelce revealed details about the surprise moment during Swift’s London concert. While performing at Wembley Stadium, Swift brought her boyfriend out during a performance of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.”
Kelce admitted that he was the one that initially brought up the idea to Swift. “I initially mentioned it to Tay,” he said. “I was like, ‘How funny would it be if I just rolled out on one of the bikes during the 1989 era?'”
He said Swift initially laughed at the idea before asking, “Would you seriously be up for doing something like that?” After quickly responding that he’d “love to do that,” things took off from there.
“I’ve seen the show enough. Might...
- 7/3/2024
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Travis Kelce orchestrated his onstage debut during Taylor Swift’s recent Eras tour performance in London himself. During a new episode of his podcast New Heights, the Kansas City Chiefs player revealed that he jokingly floated the idea of making an appearance during the 1989 portion of the show, which got the wheels turning in the singer’s mind as she asked him: “Would you seriously be up for doing something like that?”
The pair have been dating for nearly one full year and have both shown praise for the other...
The pair have been dating for nearly one full year and have both shown praise for the other...
- 7/3/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Who says 1994 was a classic year for cinema? Netflix begins today to make that argument, curating a release of 17 films that turned 30 this year. The streamer has its list below. I have mine, and with the exception of the seminal Farrelly Brothers-directed Dumb & Dumber with Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, and Luc Besson’s Leon: The Professional, the film that stars Jean Reno and a sinister Gary Oldman and introduced the world to the outsized talent Natalie Portman, and maybe Ron Howard’s The Paper, there’s a lot missing. How about Forrest Gump, The Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, The Lion King, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Clear and Present Danger, Sicario, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Interview With the Vampire, Speed, Ed Wood, and the other two films in a starmaking year for Jim Carrey, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Mask. Speed, Once Were Warriors, and Ang Lee...
- 7/1/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
It might seem strange, but here’s the 411: 1994 was 30 years ago, which means these movies are ready for a celebration three decades in the making.
As temperatures climb and summer’s officially in full swing, Netflix is unveiling the ’90s edition of Milestone Movies: The Anniversary Collection, featuring films that were released in 1994.
Milestone Movies first launched in January to celebrate films marking major anniversaries this year — award winners, guilty pleasures, and cult classics among them. The films now streaming in the US include Reality Bites, Dumb and Dumber, Muriel’s Wedding, and Clerks.
The first round of Milestone Movies highlighted films released in 1974, including Blazing Saddles, Chinatown,and The Conversation. Then the clock rolled forward to films from 1984, like A Nightmare on Elm Street, Sixteen Candles, and Beverly Hills Cop. After this current run of ’90s flicks, we’ll jump ahead to movies released in 2004 —...
As temperatures climb and summer’s officially in full swing, Netflix is unveiling the ’90s edition of Milestone Movies: The Anniversary Collection, featuring films that were released in 1994.
Milestone Movies first launched in January to celebrate films marking major anniversaries this year — award winners, guilty pleasures, and cult classics among them. The films now streaming in the US include Reality Bites, Dumb and Dumber, Muriel’s Wedding, and Clerks.
The first round of Milestone Movies highlighted films released in 1974, including Blazing Saddles, Chinatown,and The Conversation. Then the clock rolled forward to films from 1984, like A Nightmare on Elm Street, Sixteen Candles, and Beverly Hills Cop. After this current run of ’90s flicks, we’ll jump ahead to movies released in 2004 —...
- 7/1/2024
- by Jessica Derschowitz
- Tudum - Netflix
Does Paul Walter Hauser ever sleep? He’s currently starring in Pixar’s biggest hit in years, Inside Out 2, and he’s attached to numerous films, including Fantastic Four, The Naked Gun, a Chris Farley biopic, Press Your Luck, and Doug Liman’s upcoming action comedy for AppleTV+ The Instigators. I’m sure there’s more, but let’s focus on the newest addition to his Hollywood dance card, Balls Up, an action comedy from Peter Farrelly co-starring Mark Wahlberg. Wahlberg and Hauser lead the film, with Farrelly directing. Amazon MGM is the studio.
Balls Up presents a curious plot. The story revolves around two American executives who get the boot for sabotaging a client sponsorship and decide to use their free tickets to a professional soccer match. After a few drinks too many, the duo finds themselves on the run while being hunted by every person across the country.
Balls Up presents a curious plot. The story revolves around two American executives who get the boot for sabotaging a client sponsorship and decide to use their free tickets to a professional soccer match. After a few drinks too many, the duo finds themselves on the run while being hunted by every person across the country.
- 6/20/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The weekend is perfect for hosting a movie night with friends and laughing at a silly yet charming comedy. But what if we offer you a list of must-see comedies with two hilarious leads to make your night even funnier? And we definitely have one.
Here are 5 guilty-pleasure buddy comedies, handpicked by Reddit.
Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Presumably, this movie comes first in this respect, as Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are one of the most iconic movie duos. The story of two goofies who set out on a trip to return a case full of money to its owner is indeed dumb, yet full of laughable gags.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter’s comedy talent shines bright in this hit flick that set up the Bill & Ted franchise. It follows two dim-witted best friends who travel back in time to assemble historical figures for their high school history presentation.
Here are 5 guilty-pleasure buddy comedies, handpicked by Reddit.
Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Presumably, this movie comes first in this respect, as Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are one of the most iconic movie duos. The story of two goofies who set out on a trip to return a case full of money to its owner is indeed dumb, yet full of laughable gags.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter’s comedy talent shines bright in this hit flick that set up the Bill & Ted franchise. It follows two dim-witted best friends who travel back in time to assemble historical figures for their high school history presentation.
- 6/15/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Jim Carrey is one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood thanks to his unique slapstick comedy that has continued to captivate audiences’ attention for decades now. Having worked on several projects, and exploring different genres, he has proven his versatile talent and acting prowess, which is rare to find.
Jim Carrey in a still from Dumb and Dumber (1994) | New Line Cinema
Given that he is always in the public eye, he often garners the limelight for his vocal thoughts, just like he did in Kick-Ass 2. However, he abandoned his movie midway, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as per the franchise creator, Mark Millar.
Mark Miller Shared His Remark on Jim Carrey Publicly Abandoning His Kick-Ass 2 Movie
After the hit of Kick-Ass, many had high expectations for its sequel. However, its follow-up, Kick-Ass 2, turned out to be a controversial movie, garnering mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Jim Carrey in a still from Dumb and Dumber (1994) | New Line Cinema
Given that he is always in the public eye, he often garners the limelight for his vocal thoughts, just like he did in Kick-Ass 2. However, he abandoned his movie midway, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as per the franchise creator, Mark Millar.
Mark Miller Shared His Remark on Jim Carrey Publicly Abandoning His Kick-Ass 2 Movie
After the hit of Kick-Ass, many had high expectations for its sequel. However, its follow-up, Kick-Ass 2, turned out to be a controversial movie, garnering mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike.
- 6/8/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Ginger Zee is willing to go to great lengths to protect the planet.
The Good Morning America meteorologist isn’t shy about her efforts to save the environment.
The 43-year-old GMA personality often shares her environmentally friendly practices on social media with her millions of fans and followers.
But her latest climate-friendly endeavor has her fans gagging.
Ginger took to X (formerly Twitter) this week to announce that she’s on board with a recommendation to consume insects as part of her diet.
Ginger shared an article in her X post, linking to ABC News’ feature titled, “Should people eat insects instead of meat? Experts explain the benefits of bugs.”
Ginger Zee is willing to eat insects to help the climate, but her fans are sickened by the idea
The article talks about the benefits of eating bugs, calling insects a “climate-friendly and nutrient-rich alternative to typical animal proteins.”
I am in!
The Good Morning America meteorologist isn’t shy about her efforts to save the environment.
The 43-year-old GMA personality often shares her environmentally friendly practices on social media with her millions of fans and followers.
But her latest climate-friendly endeavor has her fans gagging.
Ginger took to X (formerly Twitter) this week to announce that she’s on board with a recommendation to consume insects as part of her diet.
Ginger shared an article in her X post, linking to ABC News’ feature titled, “Should people eat insects instead of meat? Experts explain the benefits of bugs.”
Ginger Zee is willing to eat insects to help the climate, but her fans are sickened by the idea
The article talks about the benefits of eating bugs, calling insects a “climate-friendly and nutrient-rich alternative to typical animal proteins.”
I am in!
- 6/5/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
We all know that laughter is said to prolong life, but what should we do when these days’ comedy titles are not as hilarious as they were before? Luckily for us, Reddit recalled some of the most unforgettable comedy gold movies to have a great chill with.
Here are 6 Reddit-approved comedies that will make you laugh to tears.
1. Tropic Thunder (2008)
First comes an action comedy that parodies the tropes of war films, as well as Hollywood movie production as a whole. Its plot revolves around a group of actors making a Vietnam War movie when they’re caught off guard by the death of their director.
2. What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
This mockumentary is probably the most famous vampire movie after Twilight. Taika Waititi’s iconic comedy focuses on the ridiculous exploits of several vampires who live together in a dark apartament, and it won’t leave you indifferent to their awkward adventures.
Here are 6 Reddit-approved comedies that will make you laugh to tears.
1. Tropic Thunder (2008)
First comes an action comedy that parodies the tropes of war films, as well as Hollywood movie production as a whole. Its plot revolves around a group of actors making a Vietnam War movie when they’re caught off guard by the death of their director.
2. What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
This mockumentary is probably the most famous vampire movie after Twilight. Taika Waititi’s iconic comedy focuses on the ridiculous exploits of several vampires who live together in a dark apartament, and it won’t leave you indifferent to their awkward adventures.
- 5/25/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Jeff Daniels was ready to dive deep into the comedy world when agreed to the Farrelly brothers’ buddy comedy film Dumb and Dumber. Working alongside Jim Carrey, Daniels wanted to make sure that he didn’t want to be remembered as ‘Jim and the other guy’. Despite coming from dramatic roles, Daniels did some of the most humiliating scenes that brought out the best comedy in the film.
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | New Line Cinema
One scene involved the actor having an intestinal purge on his romantic interest’s toilet. Daniels was concerned that the scene would end his career. However, a little appreciation from Clint Eastwood, who could relate to the scene, reassured him that his career was intact.
Jeff Daniels Feared That Dumb and Dumber‘s Toilet Scene Would End His Career
A still of Jeff Daniels from the toilet scene in Dumb and Dumber...
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | New Line Cinema
One scene involved the actor having an intestinal purge on his romantic interest’s toilet. Daniels was concerned that the scene would end his career. However, a little appreciation from Clint Eastwood, who could relate to the scene, reassured him that his career was intact.
Jeff Daniels Feared That Dumb and Dumber‘s Toilet Scene Would End His Career
A still of Jeff Daniels from the toilet scene in Dumb and Dumber...
- 5/23/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels starred in the hit 1994 comedy film Dumb and Dumber. The main point of interest in the film was the pairing of a rising comic talent like Carrey and a serious character actor like Daniels. Carrey had already proven his mettle in comedy with back-to-back comedy hits Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and The Mask earlier in the same year.
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | New Line Cinema
On the other hand, Jeff Daniels was known for his dramatic performances in films like The Purple Rose of Cairo, Terms of Endearment, and Gettysburg. Starring in an outrageous comedy like Dumb and Dumber seemed like a wrong decision at the time and Daniels’ agent warned him from making that mistake. However, Carrey assured him that everything was going to be okay.
Jeff Daniels Feared Dumb and Dumber Would Be The End of His Career...
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | New Line Cinema
On the other hand, Jeff Daniels was known for his dramatic performances in films like The Purple Rose of Cairo, Terms of Endearment, and Gettysburg. Starring in an outrageous comedy like Dumb and Dumber seemed like a wrong decision at the time and Daniels’ agent warned him from making that mistake. However, Carrey assured him that everything was going to be okay.
Jeff Daniels Feared Dumb and Dumber Would Be The End of His Career...
- 5/21/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
When it comes to versatility, few do it better than Jeff Daniels, who has had no problem switching between dramas and comedies throughout his illustrious career. However, for his 1993 comedy, Dumb and Dumber, which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Daniels recalled his agents being against him taking the gig in the Jim Carrey-led film.
While this proved to be the right decision, as the comedy cemented itself as a classic and made a fortune at the box office, the actor feared his career might end because of the toilet scene. But opposed to his fear, the scene was lauded by fans and critics, and it also reminded Clint Eastwood of his failed date.
An upset stomach doesn’t differentiate between people
Clint Eastwood Could Relate to Jeff Daniels’ Toilet Scene
Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | New Line Cinema
Considering the actor was coming off the...
While this proved to be the right decision, as the comedy cemented itself as a classic and made a fortune at the box office, the actor feared his career might end because of the toilet scene. But opposed to his fear, the scene was lauded by fans and critics, and it also reminded Clint Eastwood of his failed date.
An upset stomach doesn’t differentiate between people
Clint Eastwood Could Relate to Jeff Daniels’ Toilet Scene
Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber | New Line Cinema
Considering the actor was coming off the...
- 5/21/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
A recently published marketing piece for a Dumb & Dumber sequel (titled Dumb & Dumber Returns) has fans speculating on whether the film is real or fake.
Is Dumb & Dumber Returns Real or Fake?
A new trailer is going viral on YouTube, teasing the release of a third Dumb & Dumber (which would be titled Dumb & Dumber Returns).
Read full article on The Direct.
Is Dumb & Dumber Returns Real or Fake?
A new trailer is going viral on YouTube, teasing the release of a third Dumb & Dumber (which would be titled Dumb & Dumber Returns).
Read full article on The Direct.
- 5/21/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
[This story contains spoilers from A Man in Full and Outer Range season two.]
Between Tom Pelphrey’s two current streaming shows, one would think that the series with the shimmering time portal in the ground would have the more off-the-wall ending. But that honor instead belongs to David E. Kelley’s A Man in Full.
Adapted from Tom Wolfe’s novel, the Netflix limited series centers on Jeff Daniels’ Charlie Croker, an overextended billionaire who owes various banks over a billion dollars in overdue loans, and Pelphrey’s Raymond Peepgrass is one of the bankers who’s tired of being stepped on by Charlie both personally and professionally.
All season long, Raymond and Harry Zale (Bill Camp) are on the verge of seizing Charlie’s assets, but he works the system to his advantage to stave off collection. Frustrated, Raymond makes one last move to acquire controlling interest in Charlie’s life’s work — a building called the Concourse,...
Between Tom Pelphrey’s two current streaming shows, one would think that the series with the shimmering time portal in the ground would have the more off-the-wall ending. But that honor instead belongs to David E. Kelley’s A Man in Full.
Adapted from Tom Wolfe’s novel, the Netflix limited series centers on Jeff Daniels’ Charlie Croker, an overextended billionaire who owes various banks over a billion dollars in overdue loans, and Pelphrey’s Raymond Peepgrass is one of the bankers who’s tired of being stepped on by Charlie both personally and professionally.
All season long, Raymond and Harry Zale (Bill Camp) are on the verge of seizing Charlie’s assets, but he works the system to his advantage to stave off collection. Frustrated, Raymond makes one last move to acquire controlling interest in Charlie’s life’s work — a building called the Concourse,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix’s viewers keep proving their unpredictability as the streaming has more and more old failed flicks coming in the top 10 chart. Some positions have been quite a surprise, but this time the viewers are glued to the screen by giving more views to Jim Carrey’s 2014 big flop that was crushed by the critics back then.
According to FlixPatrol data, the movie somehow got it to Netflix’s top 10 in the US, to-date landing the sixth position. Dumb and Dumber To, starring Carrey and Jeff Daniels, came as a sequel to the 1994 buddy comedy Dumb and Dumber.
The original film follows two dumb, yet good-natured friends, Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, portrayed by Carrey and Daniels respectively, who embark on a cross-country trip from Rhode Island to Colorado in an attempt to return a suitcase full of money to its owner, though they have no clue that the suitcase...
According to FlixPatrol data, the movie somehow got it to Netflix’s top 10 in the US, to-date landing the sixth position. Dumb and Dumber To, starring Carrey and Jeff Daniels, came as a sequel to the 1994 buddy comedy Dumb and Dumber.
The original film follows two dumb, yet good-natured friends, Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, portrayed by Carrey and Daniels respectively, who embark on a cross-country trip from Rhode Island to Colorado in an attempt to return a suitcase full of money to its owner, though they have no clue that the suitcase...
- 5/20/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
The Farrelly brothers’ buddy comedy “Dumb and Dumber” will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in December, and star Jeff Daniels recently looked back on how his agents were quite apprehensive about him taking on the role of Harry Dunne opposite Jim Carrey as Lloyd. While the movie would go on to become a comedy classic and earn $247 million worldwide, Daniels told USA Today that the script was not in line with the “serious actor” his agents wanted him to be at the time.
“I had agents, who weren’t wrong, telling me, ‘You’re a serious actor. This is not the direction you need to be going. We’re going to stop this and get you off this movie,'” Daniels said. “But I wanted to shake it up with a comedy. And I wanted to work with Jim Carrey.”
Daniels admitted that he feared his agents might’ve been...
“I had agents, who weren’t wrong, telling me, ‘You’re a serious actor. This is not the direction you need to be going. We’re going to stop this and get you off this movie,'” Daniels said. “But I wanted to shake it up with a comedy. And I wanted to work with Jim Carrey.”
Daniels admitted that he feared his agents might’ve been...
- 5/20/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
“Go ahead, make my day.” And apparently Clint Eastwood’s day was made when he saw Dumb and Dumber, particularly the scene in which Jeff Daniels’ Harry struggles in hilarious fashion to overcome both a battle with laxatives and a toilet that won’t flush.
Jeff Daniels recalled that none other than Clint Eastwood approached him about that Dumb and Dumber moment, not just because it made him laugh but because he could relate. “Clint says to me, ‘I just saw ‘Dumb and Dumber’ and you know, the toilet scene? That happened to me.’ And then he tells a story about dating this woman that he really wanted to impress, but the shellfish hit him the wrong way from lunch.” Eastwood may not come off as a guy with such a crude sense of humor — or with one at all; this is, after all, the guy who made two movies...
Jeff Daniels recalled that none other than Clint Eastwood approached him about that Dumb and Dumber moment, not just because it made him laugh but because he could relate. “Clint says to me, ‘I just saw ‘Dumb and Dumber’ and you know, the toilet scene? That happened to me.’ And then he tells a story about dating this woman that he really wanted to impress, but the shellfish hit him the wrong way from lunch.” Eastwood may not come off as a guy with such a crude sense of humor — or with one at all; this is, after all, the guy who made two movies...
- 5/20/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Jeff Daniels feared 'Dumb and Dumber' would "end" his career.The 69-year-old actor played the hapless Harry opposite Jim Carrey as his pal Lloyd in the 1994 hit comedy, and he's told how he had reservations about the film's notorious toilet scene, in which his alter ego has digestive problems and ended up using a loo that didn't flush properly.He told USA Today newspaper: “It’s one thing to read the toilet scene, but then the day comes and we’re actually going to do the toilet scene.“I told Jim, ‘This is either the beginning of my career or the end of it.'” Jim, who is fearless, told me, ‘It’s going to be great. You’ve just got to go all the way with it.'”Jim's pep talk inspired his co-star to give his all with the scene.He said: “That was a couple hours of porcelain gymnastics.
- 5/19/2024
- by Viki Waters
- Bang Showbiz
Jeff Daniels is looking back at his time filming the infamous toilet scene in Dumb and Dumber and how he feared it would end his acting career.
The actor, known for several of his more dramatic roles, recently told USA Today that even his agents warned him about taking on the role of Harry, the “dumber” of two friends, alongside Jim Carrey’s Lloyd in the 1994 comedy.
“I had agents, who weren’t wrong, telling me, ‘You’re a serious actor. This is not the direction you need to be going. We’re going to stop this and get you off this movie,'” Daniels recalled. “But I wanted to shake it up with a comedy. And I wanted to work with Jim Carrey.”
Going into the project, the Terms of Endearment star knew he had to fully commit to the outlandish comedy scenes, as the movie studio initially wanted...
The actor, known for several of his more dramatic roles, recently told USA Today that even his agents warned him about taking on the role of Harry, the “dumber” of two friends, alongside Jim Carrey’s Lloyd in the 1994 comedy.
“I had agents, who weren’t wrong, telling me, ‘You’re a serious actor. This is not the direction you need to be going. We’re going to stop this and get you off this movie,'” Daniels recalled. “But I wanted to shake it up with a comedy. And I wanted to work with Jim Carrey.”
Going into the project, the Terms of Endearment star knew he had to fully commit to the outlandish comedy scenes, as the movie studio initially wanted...
- 5/19/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeff Daniels is recalling filming Dumb and Dumber and the infamous toilet scene.
The actor of Netflix’s Man in Full recently revealed in an interview that he feared his career would end over the funny scene in the comedy.
Daniels starred in the 1994 comedy as Harry, opposite Jim Carrey. In the film, the two friends go on a road trip to Aspen, Colorado, to return a briefcase to a woman. Harry has digestive problems in one scene and ends up in a toilet that doesn’t flush. Daniels thought filming this scene would be a bad move for his career.
“It’s one thing to read the toilet scene, but then the day comes and we’re actually going to do the toilet scene,” he said in an interview with USA Today. “I told Jim, ‘This is either the beginning of my career or the end of it.'...
The actor of Netflix’s Man in Full recently revealed in an interview that he feared his career would end over the funny scene in the comedy.
Daniels starred in the 1994 comedy as Harry, opposite Jim Carrey. In the film, the two friends go on a road trip to Aspen, Colorado, to return a briefcase to a woman. Harry has digestive problems in one scene and ends up in a toilet that doesn’t flush. Daniels thought filming this scene would be a bad move for his career.
“It’s one thing to read the toilet scene, but then the day comes and we’re actually going to do the toilet scene,” he said in an interview with USA Today. “I told Jim, ‘This is either the beginning of my career or the end of it.'...
- 5/19/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Lacey Chabert is starring in another Christmas film, this time for Netflix. The actor, best known for her roles in “Mean Girls,” “Party of Five” and over 30 Hallmark films, will lead “Hot Frosty” for the streamer.
The film will also star Dustin Milligan, Joe Lo Truglio (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), Craig Robinson (“The Office”), Katy Mixon (“American Housewife”), Lauren Holly (“Dumb and Dumber”) and Chrishell Stause (“Selling Sunset”).
The film’s official logline reads, “Two years after losing her husband, Cathy magically brings a handsome snowman to life! Through his naïveté, the snowman helps Cathy to laugh, feel and love again, as the two fall for each other just in time for the holidays…and before he melts.”
Jerry Ciccoritti will direct from a script by Russell Hainline.
Producers include Joel S. Rice and Michael Barbuto for Muse Entertainment, while Aren Prupas and Jonas Prupas will executive produce.
“Hot Frosty” joins Netflix’s 2024 holiday slate,...
The film will also star Dustin Milligan, Joe Lo Truglio (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), Craig Robinson (“The Office”), Katy Mixon (“American Housewife”), Lauren Holly (“Dumb and Dumber”) and Chrishell Stause (“Selling Sunset”).
The film’s official logline reads, “Two years after losing her husband, Cathy magically brings a handsome snowman to life! Through his naïveté, the snowman helps Cathy to laugh, feel and love again, as the two fall for each other just in time for the holidays…and before he melts.”
Jerry Ciccoritti will direct from a script by Russell Hainline.
Producers include Joel S. Rice and Michael Barbuto for Muse Entertainment, while Aren Prupas and Jonas Prupas will executive produce.
“Hot Frosty” joins Netflix’s 2024 holiday slate,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls) has been tapped to star in Hot Frosty, a holiday rom-com that Jerry Ciccoritti (My Life with the Walter Boys) is directing for Netflix.
Others set to star include Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek), Craig Robinson (Killing It), Joe Lo Truglio (Brooklyn 99), Katy Mixon (Mike & Molly), Lauren Holly (Dumb and Dumber) and Chrishell Stause (Selling Sunset).
Written by Russell Hainline (The Santa Summit), the film picks up with Cathy two years after losing her husband, as she magically brings a handsome snowman to life. Through his naïveté, the snowman helps Cathy to laugh, feel and love again, as the two fall for each other just in time for the holidays…and before he melts.
Joel S. Rice and Michael Barbuto are producing for Muse Entertainment. Aren Prupas...
Others set to star include Dustin Milligan (Schitt’s Creek), Craig Robinson (Killing It), Joe Lo Truglio (Brooklyn 99), Katy Mixon (Mike & Molly), Lauren Holly (Dumb and Dumber) and Chrishell Stause (Selling Sunset).
Written by Russell Hainline (The Santa Summit), the film picks up with Cathy two years after losing her husband, as she magically brings a handsome snowman to life. Through his naïveté, the snowman helps Cathy to laugh, feel and love again, as the two fall for each other just in time for the holidays…and before he melts.
Joel S. Rice and Michael Barbuto are producing for Muse Entertainment. Aren Prupas...
- 5/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jeff Daniels Reveals He Almost Quit Show Business in 2014. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
If it weren��t for Jim Carrey, fans would never have witnessed Jeff Daniels outdoing himself as megalomaniacal Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker in the Netflix adaptation of “A Man in Full.” In a recent interview with Indiewire “Newsroom” star Jeff Daniels, he revealed he almost quit showbusiness before his friend and costar, Jim Carrey, talked him out of it.
Jeff Daniels starred opposite Carrey in the 1994 buddy comedy “Dumb and Dumber.” The movie followed Lloyd Christmas (Carrey) and Harry Dunne (Daniels), two affable, dim-witted pals from Rhode Island who often get into impossible situations leading to mayhem.
The duo have remained friends for decades and reprised their roles in 2014’s “Dumb and Dumber To.” In an interview with IndieWire, Jeff Daniels explained that after they finished filming the 2014 sequel, he told Carrey, “I’m done.”
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If it weren��t for Jim Carrey, fans would never have witnessed Jeff Daniels outdoing himself as megalomaniacal Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker in the Netflix adaptation of “A Man in Full.” In a recent interview with Indiewire “Newsroom” star Jeff Daniels, he revealed he almost quit showbusiness before his friend and costar, Jim Carrey, talked him out of it.
Jeff Daniels starred opposite Carrey in the 1994 buddy comedy “Dumb and Dumber.” The movie followed Lloyd Christmas (Carrey) and Harry Dunne (Daniels), two affable, dim-witted pals from Rhode Island who often get into impossible situations leading to mayhem.
The duo have remained friends for decades and reprised their roles in 2014’s “Dumb and Dumber To.” In an interview with IndieWire, Jeff Daniels explained that after they finished filming the 2014 sequel, he told Carrey, “I’m done.”
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- 5/13/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Peter Farrelly is to direct a film about the making of 'Rocky'.The 67-year-old filmmaker is to helm the movie 'I Play Rocky', which tells the story of how Sylvester Stallone bet on himself to play the career-defining role in the 1976 sports film.A logline for the project reads: "A struggling actor with a partially paralysed face and a speech impediment writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead. "Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for pennies to get the movie made with himself in the starring role."The movie becomes the biggest box office hit of 1976, notching 10 Oscar nominations and winning Best Picture. The true story of the making of the iconic movie 'Rocky'."'Green Book' director Farrelly is producing the flick alongside former Warner Bros.
- 5/8/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
"Rocky" is one of the most beloved sports movies of all time. One could probably even stretch beyond to say that it's plainly and simply one of the most beloved American movies ever made. Now, the movie is getting the "making of" treatment in a new film titled "I Play Rocky." The project has lined up a slightly unexpected director in the form of Peter Farrelly, known best for his work on screwball comedies such as "There's Something About Mary" and "Dumb & Dumber."
According to Variety, Farrelly is set to direct. What's more, casting is already underway for the lead role. Sylvester Stallone, who played Rocky Balboa in the original and its many sequels, is not specifically named as the inspiration for this lead role. However, it's crystal clear this movie is about the actor and his journey to get the cinematic classic made. The logline for the film...
According to Variety, Farrelly is set to direct. What's more, casting is already underway for the lead role. Sylvester Stallone, who played Rocky Balboa in the original and its many sequels, is not specifically named as the inspiration for this lead role. However, it's crystal clear this movie is about the actor and his journey to get the cinematic classic made. The logline for the film...
- 5/7/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
“Green Book” director Peter Farrelly will take audiences behind-the-scenes on the unlikely and tumultuous production of “Rocky,” the boxing drama that catapulted Sylvester Stallone into stardom.
“I Play Rocky,” the upcoming film, will follow Stallone long before his action hero days. Here, he’s a struggling actor whose partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment hasn’t left him in demand by Hollywood. But betting on his talent, Stallone writes a hot script that a big movie studio wants to buy. However, he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead. Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for a pittance in order to get the movie made with himself as the title character. The result is the biggest box office hit of 1976, as well as an Academy Award juggernaut that went on to win best picture.
Farrelly will produce the film with Toby Emmerich,...
“I Play Rocky,” the upcoming film, will follow Stallone long before his action hero days. Here, he’s a struggling actor whose partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment hasn’t left him in demand by Hollywood. But betting on his talent, Stallone writes a hot script that a big movie studio wants to buy. However, he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead. Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for a pittance in order to get the movie made with himself as the title character. The result is the biggest box office hit of 1976, as well as an Academy Award juggernaut that went on to win best picture.
Farrelly will produce the film with Toby Emmerich,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Now here’s a real underdog story. Peter Farrelly (“Green Book”) is set to direct a film inspired by the story of how Sylvester Stallone came to make his seminal 1976 boxing film “Rocky.”
The film is titled “I Play Rocky,” and per its official logline, which never names Stallone directly, the film “follows a struggling actor with a partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment who writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead.”
The logline continues: “Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for pennies to get the movie made with himself in the starring role.” The movie becomes the biggest box office hit of 1976, garnering 10 Academy Award nominations and winning Best Picture.
That movie of course is “Rocky.” “Casting is underway” for who would be tapped to play Stallone...
The film is titled “I Play Rocky,” and per its official logline, which never names Stallone directly, the film “follows a struggling actor with a partially paralyzed face and a speech impediment who writes a script that a big movie studio wants to buy, but he refuses to sell it unless he gets to play the lead.”
The logline continues: “Turning down an offer of life-changing money, he instead works for pennies to get the movie made with himself in the starring role.” The movie becomes the biggest box office hit of 1976, garnering 10 Academy Award nominations and winning Best Picture.
That movie of course is “Rocky.” “Casting is underway” for who would be tapped to play Stallone...
- 5/7/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Jeff Daniels has established himself as a prominent figure in the acting industry through his work on both stage and screen. His versatility is evident in the wide array of genres he has explored, particularly gaining fame for his roles in both comedy and drama.
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber
Having begun his career in the 1970s, his career eventually took off in the 1980s. Back in 1994, he starred alongside Jim Carrey in the cult classic, Dumb and Dumber, which failed to captivate the critics, resulting in low ratings.
Since a project stays forever with the artist, Daniels, too, had to bear the consequences, but he never failed ashamed of his involvement in the movie. And he has a good reason for the same!
Jeff Daniels Got Candid About Working in Jim Carrey’s Dumb and Dumber
It has been three decades since the release of the cult classic,...
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber
Having begun his career in the 1970s, his career eventually took off in the 1980s. Back in 1994, he starred alongside Jim Carrey in the cult classic, Dumb and Dumber, which failed to captivate the critics, resulting in low ratings.
Since a project stays forever with the artist, Daniels, too, had to bear the consequences, but he never failed ashamed of his involvement in the movie. And he has a good reason for the same!
Jeff Daniels Got Candid About Working in Jim Carrey’s Dumb and Dumber
It has been three decades since the release of the cult classic,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Plot: When Atlanta real estate mogul Charlie Croker faces sudden bankruptcy, political and business interests collide as Charlie defends his empire from those attempting to capitalize on his fall from grace. From Showrunner/ Writer/ Executive Producer David E. Kelley, A Man in Full is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by the late Tom Wolfe.
Review: Jeff Daniels has had a career that includes acclaimed performances on stage in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird and on the big screen in dozens of dramas, as well as his iconic turn in the Dumb and Dumber films opposite Jim Carrey. To say the actor has a wide range would be an understatement. To follow up his brilliant turn in Sorkin’s HBO series The Newsroom, Daniels headlines the limited Netflix series A Man In Full, which has him channeling the most nefarious antagonist characters he has ever played.
Review: Jeff Daniels has had a career that includes acclaimed performances on stage in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird and on the big screen in dozens of dramas, as well as his iconic turn in the Dumb and Dumber films opposite Jim Carrey. To say the actor has a wide range would be an understatement. To follow up his brilliant turn in Sorkin’s HBO series The Newsroom, Daniels headlines the limited Netflix series A Man In Full, which has him channeling the most nefarious antagonist characters he has ever played.
- 5/5/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Jim Carrey is one of the most prolific comic actors in Hollywood. The actor changed the way comedy stars were looked at in the industry by giving solid hits in the ‘90s with films such as Ace Venture: Pet Detective, The Mask, Liar Liar, and more. Though he has done great work in dramas such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, he is known for his comedic work the most.
Carrey scored a trio of incredible hits including his breakthrough release Ace Ventura. After the success of the comic book adaptation The Mask, Carrey played the role of Lloyd Christmas in the comedy Dumb and Dumber. The actor was so committed to the role of a stupid limo driver that he chipped the cap off of his tooth to give him the iconic look.
Jim Carrey’s Extreme Commitment To Make People Laugh Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura:...
Carrey scored a trio of incredible hits including his breakthrough release Ace Ventura. After the success of the comic book adaptation The Mask, Carrey played the role of Lloyd Christmas in the comedy Dumb and Dumber. The actor was so committed to the role of a stupid limo driver that he chipped the cap off of his tooth to give him the iconic look.
Jim Carrey’s Extreme Commitment To Make People Laugh Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura:...
- 5/4/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Suddenly emerging in the mid-1990’s as the main comedy icon, Jim Carrey proved to the whole world he is the genre’s genius. His Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber definitely made a revolution back in 1994, bringing new comedy standards to the cinema industry.
Before delving into dramas, the actor starred in the 1997 comedy, where he delivered, presumably, his best performance at the time. Moreover, he solidified his status as an actor, entertaining the whole family on a different level, with the kids laughing at his expressive mimics, while the adults admired his ability to embody the craziest ones.
The movie’s plot revolves around the divorced lawyer Fletcher Reede, who built his entire career on lying, which also becomes the reason why his marriage failed and, more than that, why his young son Max gets more and more disappointed with him.
However, one day...
Before delving into dramas, the actor starred in the 1997 comedy, where he delivered, presumably, his best performance at the time. Moreover, he solidified his status as an actor, entertaining the whole family on a different level, with the kids laughing at his expressive mimics, while the adults admired his ability to embody the craziest ones.
The movie’s plot revolves around the divorced lawyer Fletcher Reede, who built his entire career on lying, which also becomes the reason why his marriage failed and, more than that, why his young son Max gets more and more disappointed with him.
However, one day...
- 4/30/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
The franchise could have been totally different had Jim Carrey been a part of Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park. The ever-talented actor initially garnered the spotlight with his work in the 1990 TV series, In Living Color. He had been active in the industry for years, majorly portraying supporting roles, before rising to prominence in 1994 with a string of hit films, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber.
A still from Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park
However, Carrey would have gained the limelight much earlier than 1994 had he been cast as Ian Malcolm, a role that eventually went to Jeff Goldblum.
Jim Carrey Got Nearly Cast as Ian Malcolm in Jurassic Park
Janet Hirshenson, the casting director for 1993’s hit movie, Jurassic Park, gave an insight on how they came up with an ensemble cast, which highly contributed to the success of the blockbuster film.
SUGGESTEDWhen Jim Carrey...
A still from Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park
However, Carrey would have gained the limelight much earlier than 1994 had he been cast as Ian Malcolm, a role that eventually went to Jeff Goldblum.
Jim Carrey Got Nearly Cast as Ian Malcolm in Jurassic Park
Janet Hirshenson, the casting director for 1993’s hit movie, Jurassic Park, gave an insight on how they came up with an ensemble cast, which highly contributed to the success of the blockbuster film.
SUGGESTEDWhen Jim Carrey...
- 4/21/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
When it comes to celebrities and those who live inside the gates of Hollywood, it would seem that the skeletons in their closets find a way out eventually. The mightiest fall the fastest and those who were known as the kindest, possess the most darkness. Unfortunately, very rarely is someone exempt from this, and Jim Carrey was not fortunate enough.
Jim Carrey
Carrey is a comedic icon, having revolutionized the genre and established himself as a talented actor in several genres. Despite this, there have been more than a few questionable moments in his career.
Suggested“Don’t get any closer”: Alan Ritchson’s Dream of Meeting His Idol Jim Carrey Almost Took a Dangerous Turn After Reacher Star Couldn’t Contain the Excitement
The one that immediately comes to mind is the transphobic themes of his 1994 film, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. As well as the fact that he...
Jim Carrey
Carrey is a comedic icon, having revolutionized the genre and established himself as a talented actor in several genres. Despite this, there have been more than a few questionable moments in his career.
Suggested“Don’t get any closer”: Alan Ritchson’s Dream of Meeting His Idol Jim Carrey Almost Took a Dangerous Turn After Reacher Star Couldn’t Contain the Excitement
The one that immediately comes to mind is the transphobic themes of his 1994 film, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. As well as the fact that he...
- 4/14/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
A good laugh a day keeps the doctor away & it does wonders for the soul!
Picture this: you’ve had a long day, and all you need is a hearty dose of laughter to chase away the stress. Well, my friend, you’re in for a treat. From epic mishaps to quirky characters, these movies have it all. So, get ready to embark on a laughter-filled adventure…
Related: Is Comedy Doomed?
1. “Superbad” (2007): Friendship and Hilarity
Few films capture the awkward and hilarious journey of teenage friendship quite like “Superbad.” This coming-of-age comedy follows two best friends on a quest to impress their crushes before their high school days come to an end. With relatable characters and uproarious escapades, it’s a surefire way to put a smile on your face.
Related: 10 Best Movies Like ‘Superbad’
Personal Note: “Superbad” perfectly encapsulates the chaos and camaraderie of youth, making it an instant classic in my book.
Picture this: you’ve had a long day, and all you need is a hearty dose of laughter to chase away the stress. Well, my friend, you’re in for a treat. From epic mishaps to quirky characters, these movies have it all. So, get ready to embark on a laughter-filled adventure…
Related: Is Comedy Doomed?
1. “Superbad” (2007): Friendship and Hilarity
Few films capture the awkward and hilarious journey of teenage friendship quite like “Superbad.” This coming-of-age comedy follows two best friends on a quest to impress their crushes before their high school days come to an end. With relatable characters and uproarious escapades, it’s a surefire way to put a smile on your face.
Related: 10 Best Movies Like ‘Superbad’
Personal Note: “Superbad” perfectly encapsulates the chaos and camaraderie of youth, making it an instant classic in my book.
- 4/10/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
After watching Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber in 1994, fans of the film industry were convinced that Jim Carrey was the hottest new comedy genius in town. The actor is singlehandedly responsible for some of the most hilarious memories from a lot of people’s childhoods. It’s safe to say his personality, both on-screen and off-screen, revolutionized the comedy genre.
Jim Carrey in The Mask (1994)
However, lately, things haven’t been looking too good for Jim Carrey. After 2016, the actor has only been a part of three movies, courtesy of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. There was a time when he wanted to be just like Tom Hanks, who has managed to adapt so well with the ever-changing times in the film industry. Unfortunately, things didn’t quite work out like he had imagined they would.
Jim Carrey Wanted to Follow Tom Hanks’ Footsteps Tom...
Jim Carrey in The Mask (1994)
However, lately, things haven’t been looking too good for Jim Carrey. After 2016, the actor has only been a part of three movies, courtesy of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. There was a time when he wanted to be just like Tom Hanks, who has managed to adapt so well with the ever-changing times in the film industry. Unfortunately, things didn’t quite work out like he had imagined they would.
Jim Carrey Wanted to Follow Tom Hanks’ Footsteps Tom...
- 4/6/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
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