Here’s the trailer for Steve Carell and Emma Stone’s “Battle of the Sexes”
Battle of the Sexes gives a slightly fictionalized look at one of the biggest events in sports history: the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, a highly publicized “battle of the sexes.” Taking place in the midst of an ever-growing feminist movement, and as sports coverage was becoming more sensationalized in […]
“Dinner For Schmucks,” high in comedic value?
We’ve noticed a trend here at TLB. That trend is to make sure you mention that every comedy being released in 2010 is “This Year’s The Hangover” It’s guaranteed to make people say something to the effect of “wha? really?” Well, here’s a movie that could potentially be this year’s The Hangover and we have […]
Phil Dunster Joins Steve Carell’s HBO Comedy Series From “Ted Lasso” Creator
Courtesy of Apple TV. Since creating the hit Apple TV+ comedy series juggernaut Ted Lasso, creator & executive producer Bill Lawrence has been creating a unique TV universe that pulls from a bunch of the same folks that have starred in his previous shows including Ted Lasso, Shrinking, Bad Monkey & of course his breakout […]
The Staying Power of “Anchorman”: Celebrating 20 Years Of The Hit Comedy
When Anchorman came out around this time in 2004 (July 9th, 2004 to be specific), few could’ve anticipated what a splash it made. While it managed to gross $90 million dollars against a $26 million dollar budget, that was just the start of it. The critics were generally kind to the film, but its real […]
Knowing Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig & Will Ferrell’s Favorite Movies Makes Their Comedy Go Full Circle
Courtesy of Netflix, Bravo & 20th Century Studios. There’s something to be said when you put together three of the most powerful performers, comedians & actors in Hollywood in a room to discuss their favorite films. You really get a better picture of how they got started, you begin to appreciate the different types of […]
This Week In Comedy: Eddie Murphy Returns As Detective Foley In “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” On Netflix
This Week In Comedy: nearly forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley is back doing what he does best: solving crimes & causing chaos in the fourth installment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. The icon himself, Eddie Murphy, returns in the starring […]
Steve Carell To Star In New HBO Comedy Series From “Ted Lasso” Creator
Since the ending of the two esteemed HBO comedy shows Curb Your Enthusiasm & Barry, the network has been signaling that it’s pulling out all the stops to beef up its next lineup of comedy series. So far, there’ve been announcements of new shows such as the Tim Robinson & Zach Kanin created series The […]
Steve Carell To Star With Tina Fey In Netflix Comedy Series, “The Four Seasons”
In early January, Tina Fey unveiled her next project she’s set to star & produce for Netflix, The Four Seasons. Comedy fans can get excited cause the latest addition to her show is The Office veteran & previous collaborator, Steve Carell (who’s set to star opposite Fey). This marks the first time the two actors […]
That’s What She Said: the century-old origin of “The Office’s” most repeated phrase
“That’s What She Said…” For any fan of The Office, you are definitely familiar with this phrase uttered by Dunder Mufflin boss Michael Scott any time an innocent statement is mentioned but implied to be lewd or sexual when taken out of context. But if you’ve ever wondered where the phrase originally came from, we […]
Steve Carell looks to regain his funny side in these new “Saturday Night Live” promos
Steve Carell returns this weekend as a host on Saturday Night Live. While he’s best known for his portrayal of the hilarious Michael Scott from The Office, he’s been taking on a bit more serious roles of late. Since hosting SNL requires him to get back in touch with that funny side, he runs through […]