Men in Black III
The evolution of the comic book movie in recent years has led to an increasing focus on grounding them in as much reality as possible. In that respect, Men in Black III, like the rest of the series, is a refreshing throwback, in that it fully embraces its roots with open tentacles, creating a goofy and cartoonish world in which aliens of all shapes and sizes lurk around every corner... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsDinner for Schmucks
Director: Jay Roach Writers: David Guion, Michael Handelman Cinematographer: Jim Denault Starring: Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, Zach Galifianakis, Jemaine Clement, Stephanie Szostak Studio: Paramount Pictures You may say he’s a dreamer, but he’s not Dinner for Schmucks is pure, sharp, unrelenting cheese. Based on the classic French comedy Le Diner de Cons written by Francis Veber, the idea of a group of high-powered execs holding a monthly competition for who can find the “most special person” promises straight-forward hilarity. Tim (Paul Rudd), a financial analyst aspiring to the 7th floor at his firm, is dating a gorgeous art museum curator... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsJemaine Clement is Putting On a Villianous Face for Men in Black III
Jemaine Clement, one half of the notoriously funny singer/songwriter/rapper duo Flight of the Conchords, is in the final stages of being cast as a villain in the upcoming Men in Black III.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsIs Flight of the Conchords Finished? Yes, Affirmative.
The “fourth-most-popular folk duo in New Zealand” is hanging up its spurs at HBO. They just announced on their website that they will not be returning for a third season of their critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated show on the cable network.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsFlight of the Conchords May Not Return for Third Season
Emmy nominated Flight of the Conchords co-star Jemaine Clement has been frank lately in discussing the New Zealand duo’s future with the show, telling Reuters “it very likely might not” return for a third season due to its strenuous work demands.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCatching Up With... Jemaine Clement
Anybody who's been exposed to Jemaine Clement, also known as the Hiphopopotamus half of Flight of the Conchords, knows that the New Zealand native has turned awkwardness into an art form on screen and MP3 alike. In his new film, Gentlemen Broncos, Clement joins forces with Napolean Dynamite and Nacho Libre director Jared Hess to form a perfect storm of self-conscious absurdity, playing an egotistical sci-fi author who flaunts a vestigial Blue Tooth and hi-jacks adolescent fiction about yeast-empowered space rangers. So what's next for one of folk comedy's international figureheads? Clement offered Paste a few lucrative hints about the future of Conchords, his Rock Band... read more
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