One possibly seeking redemption for past comic book movie sins.
Andy Samberg has a new movie Palm Springs, but what happened with Popstar still stings a little.
Pete Davidson has now added his name to an ever-growing legacy: Saturday Night Live cast members given the chance at a big-screen (well, on demand) vehicle to prove they're more than a late night NBC sketch comedy show. His Judd Apatow-directed film, The King of Staten Island (our review here), tells a tale close to Davidson's real life, giving him ample room for vulnerability and, just maybe, a chance at movie stardom. Since the show's inception in 1975 as an incubator not just for televised comedy, but for comedy talent of futures to come, …
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is one of the best comedies of the decade, so naturally few people saw it when it was released in theaters. The good news is that Alamo Drafthouse is going to give the movie a nationwide re-release in its theaters as an all new “Sing-Along” version. “We're thrilled to partner with Alamo Drafthouse for this chance to give audiences a fresh, innovative experience at the theater with beloved films in our library,“ said Universal Pictures’ Jason Jackowski, Vice President – Repertory (Theatrical Distribution). This is a smart move by Universal, and I wish …
Bad Lip Reading's Yoda "Seagulls (Stop It Now!)" briefly turned the sage Jedi into a popstar. "Seagulls" would become a viral hit on YouTube.