Comedian Pete Holmes reflects on the sense of community he felt growing up with friends and family in Hollywood, and how it compares to the Hollywood party scene.
The gap between the Hollywood elite and the general public is widening, and people are increasingly becoming less convinced of the media class's own internal darkness while becoming more aware of other people's darkness. This disconnection is evident in the growing divergence between the movie critic and audience scores.
In this conversation, the speakers discuss the pressure that young actors and filmmakers face in Hollywood and how it can stunt their creativity and growth.
A comedic take on how people in Hollywood land gigs and the inner workings of the industry.
The podcast discusses how the representation of Asians in Hollywood has progressed and the impact it has on the industry.
The speaker describes the path he took to become a successful Hollywood producer, starting from getting access to the story department of Warner Brothers and eventually writing the movie Splash, to taking a job as the lowest assistant and slowly working his way up.
The guest and host discuss the financial success of Hollywood celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and the volatile nature of investing in content rights for streaming platforms.
The interviewer is acknowledged for being courageous enough to talk about the challenges and stresses of being a mom in the creative and high-pressure Hollywood world, with a mention of Pattinson's upcoming performance.
The podcast discusses strange behavior from Hollywood legends such as Norman Mailer sending potatoes to an actress to remind her of the calories in a diet.
This podcast episode discusses the Hollywood feud between Roddy McDowell and Rodney Dangerfield, with a focus on McDowell's rejection letter and his funeral arrangements.
Hollywood used to be a small, rough area but quickly became the center of the world's movie industry. The keeper of the water company played a key role in the area's development.
The speaker reflects on the height of Hollywood actors after realizing how tall Keanu Reeves and Boban Marjanovic were in a John Wick movie.
Some are worse than others. Check out the controversial foot-in-mouth moments from celebrities, entertainers and politicians.
The speaker shares stories of wild Hollywood parties from the past where getting in required cocaine and hookers, and how people would eventually stop inviting those who couldn't keep up.
In this episode, the guest shares their experience of being told that someone who looks like them will never make it in Hollywood and the challenges of finding an agent in the industry. They also discuss the importance of avoiding being a one-note stereotype.
This podcast briefly touches on the topic of internal Hollywood scandals and the harsh realities that come with the profession of acting.
Hollywood studios in the past used to create star images by slotting actors into different roles, trying to figure out their image and characteristics that would appease the audience, just as they did with famous stars like Cary Grant and Clark Gable.