Subverting the Unexpected
At the end of the 20th century, Bobcat Goldthwait’s legacy read like a cheap joke: He was a screaming comedian from the eighties best known as Zed in the “Police Academy” franchise who once tried at his hand at directing a movie (“Shakes the Clown”). Those achievements barely skimmed the surface of Goldthwait’s ability, as the ensuing years made clear, when Goldthwait completely transformed his career into one of the most provocative American filmmakers working today. With the microbudget “Sleeping Dogs Lie” (aka “Stay”), Goldthwait showed his potential to funnel taboo subject matters into oddly touching, relatable human dramas, a proclivity he kicked up to a whole new level with the subversive black comedy “World’s Greatest Dad,” which features Robin Williams in one of his all-time great roles.
Goldthwait has kept innovating, with each new movie offering a fresh perspective on the naive assumptions...
At the end of the 20th century, Bobcat Goldthwait’s legacy read like a cheap joke: He was a screaming comedian from the eighties best known as Zed in the “Police Academy” franchise who once tried at his hand at directing a movie (“Shakes the Clown”). Those achievements barely skimmed the surface of Goldthwait’s ability, as the ensuing years made clear, when Goldthwait completely transformed his career into one of the most provocative American filmmakers working today. With the microbudget “Sleeping Dogs Lie” (aka “Stay”), Goldthwait showed his potential to funnel taboo subject matters into oddly touching, relatable human dramas, a proclivity he kicked up to a whole new level with the subversive black comedy “World’s Greatest Dad,” which features Robin Williams in one of his all-time great roles.
Goldthwait has kept innovating, with each new movie offering a fresh perspective on the naive assumptions...
- 7/4/2016
- by Indiewire Staff
- Indiewire
Our host for tonight is Elizabeth Banks, aka not Donald Trump Thank God. In addition to not being a racist overgrown oompa loompa, Banks’s other credits include being the director, producer, and co-star of last summer’s Pitch Perfect 2, a key supporting actress in The Hunger Games franchise, a beloved guest star on shows from Scrubs to 30 Rock, and a generally very funny actress/director/producer. And now she can add first-time SNL host to the list! Cold Open: Cecily Strong delivers a heartfelt message on behalf of New York City to the people of Paris. This was a really classy move on SNL’s part, reminiscent of the warm way they handled their first episodes post-9/11. All in all a well-handled and somber start to the night. Monologue: Elizabeth Banks uses the skills she picked up from Pitch Perfect 2 to direct her own musical monologue performance of What a Feeling.
- 11/15/2015
- by Emilie Sowers
- Hitfix
This party preview will be continually updating between now and the big weekend. The Golden Globes air on Jan. 11 on NBC at 5 p.m. Pt/ 8 p.m. Et.
It’s the Hanukkah of award shows: one twinkly night that lasts for over a week.
See photos: Golden Globes 2015: The Nominees (Photos)
While the Golden Globes’ swell in popularity despite an increasingly savvy audience is something of a miracle, the industry’s persistent wholesale buy-in simultaneously reinforces the gap they enjoy over awards show wannabes, such as November’s first televised Hollywood Film Awards.
Prepare for week of parties with buyer’s,...
It’s the Hanukkah of award shows: one twinkly night that lasts for over a week.
See photos: Golden Globes 2015: The Nominees (Photos)
While the Golden Globes’ swell in popularity despite an increasingly savvy audience is something of a miracle, the industry’s persistent wholesale buy-in simultaneously reinforces the gap they enjoy over awards show wannabes, such as November’s first televised Hollywood Film Awards.
Prepare for week of parties with buyer’s,...
- 1/2/2015
- by Mikey Glazer
- The Wrap
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