10 Great Performances by Comedians in Dramatic Roles
Over the years we've been pleasantly surprised to see several of our favorite comedians branch out into the depths of drama, exposing us to sides of actors and actresses we have never seen before. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Just in time for what would have been Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel’s 108th birthday, the creators of Despicable Me adapt the favorite tale of the beloved children’s author for the big screen, rendering his whimsical 2-D illustrations in shiny, computer-generated 3-D. The moral of the story, published more than 40 years ago, couldn’t be more topical: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot [about trees specifically or the environment generally], nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Unfortunately, in their bid to expand the good doctor’s rhymes to feature length, the filmmakers bookend the fable about the... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsWatch the Newest Trailer for Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Earlier today Universal Pictures released a new theatrical trailer for their upcoming computer-animated film adaptation of Dr. Seuss' classic 1971 children's book and environmental cautionary tale The Lorax. read more
Found in: Books, NewsWatch the Trailer for Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Earlier today Universal Pictures released the first trailer for the upcoming animated film Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, produced by Illumination Entertainment and directed by Chris Renaud and Kyle Balda. Illumination and Renaud were also the producers and director, respectively, of 2010's Despicable Me. The film adaptation of the beloved Dr. Seuss children's book features a star-studded voice cast, including Danny DeVito as the titular Lorax, Zac Efron as Ted, Betty White as Grandma Norma and Taylor Swift as Ashley. read more
Found in: Books, NewsDanny DeVito to Voice The Lorax
One of the most memorable (and arguably one of the most depressing) Dr. Seuss tales is set to hit the big screen in glorious 3D.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe 40 Best Sesame Street Guest Spots So Far
The 40th season of Sesame Street premiered on Nov. 10, 2009, promising guest spots from notable figures such as... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayIt’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas
Writers: Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day Studio/Run Time: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, 42 mins. Starring: McElhenney, Howerton, Day, Danny DeVito, Kaitlin Olsen A bloody, sweaty treat for It’s Always Sunny fans For a traditional sitcom, a Christmas special may seem as gimmicky as the requisite retail décor, as impersonal as the gift of fruitcake. But in the spirit of the season, A Very Sunny Christmas is delivering more than the usual gifts of status quo contempt. As Frank dodges the siblings’ ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, Charlie and Mac realize that their childhood celebrations involved... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Review: "The Waitress is Getting Married" (Episode 5.05)
It took five episodes, but it feels like the Gang has finally hit their stride again. It’s not that the fifth season’s previous episodes have necessarily come up short, but they’ve lacked that certain kinetic frenzy that made the show so addictive.... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Review: "The Gang Hits the Road" (Episode 5.02)
Last week's season premiere of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia was a serviceable introduction to the Gang's hermetically-sealed world. It did an admirable job of establishing the show's basic character dynamic for first-timers, while providing plenty of grist for veteran fans. So with the handshakes and introductions out of the way, this episode fell back on the tried-and-true formula of getting everyone hammered and letting them bounce off each other like misanthropic bumper cars.... read more
Found in: TV DetailIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Review: "The Gang Hits the Road" (Episode 5.02)
Last week's season premiere of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia was a serviceable introduction to the Gang's hermetically-sealed world. It did an admirable job of establishing the show's basic character dynamic for first-timers, while providing plenty of grist for veteran fans. So with the handshakes and introductions out of the way, this episode fell back on the tried-and-true formula of getting everyone hammered and letting them bounce off each other like misanthropic bumper cars.... read more
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