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.
Seth Morgan shares his experience in the unfair industry of Hollywood and how he made it through with a lot of hard work and perseverance. He also discusses how self-doubt can affect even the most successful people in the industry.
The podcast discusses how a seemingly nerdy idea of connecting Hollywood and computer science started gaining traction, leading to an unexpected invitation to hang out in San Francisco.
The host talks about an opportunity he had to co-host The Man Show reboot, but was ultimately turned down due to physical limitations.
A comedic take on how people in Hollywood land gigs and the inner workings of the industry.
The children of immigrant parents in Hollywood often face pressure to pursue more stable careers instead of pursuing creative passion, which can lead to feelings of being unfulfilled later in life. The podcast suggests being aware of the pressure and pursuing what truly makes you happy.
In this episode of the Tim Ferriss Show, Tim deconstructs world-class performer, Shep Gordon. Shep speaks about his career as a legendary Hollywood manager, and the lessons he learned from the Grateful Dead, working with celebrities and chefs, and the profound impact that Buddhism has had on his life.
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.
The podcast host and guest discuss the journey of finding work in Hollywood and how success can suddenly change everything, using The Hangover as an example. They also touch upon the realities of the industry and the importance of being grateful for opportunities.
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 attended a Hollywood event at the Chinese theater and mingles with celebrities at the adjacent Hard Rock Cafe's happy hour bar; he also mentions a friend from high school.
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.
Two individuals discuss their thoughts on the movie "Wild" from an artistic standpoint, as well as the significance of branding/marketing oneself as an actor in Hollywood, which leads to Jamie Foxx being brought up in the conversation.
The speaker expresses the reality that everyday conversation can be perceived as politically incorrect in Hollywood, highlighting the importance of being mindful of one's words and actions.
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.
