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.
A comedic take on how people in Hollywood land gigs and the inner workings of the industry.
Joaquin Phoenix takes a stand for representation in Hollywood by using his platform to advocate for inclusivity and hiring more people of color.
This podcast discusses the lives of Hollywood celebrities and how they thrive to achieve success traveling through the hardships in their career.
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.
The process of producing a 1950s period film in Hollywood can be challenging, as evidenced by the experience of filmmaker Toby Emmert's decade-long struggle to bring his story to life, despite the mental block moments and difficulties in casting and financing.
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.
An actor reflects on the challenges of making it big in Hollywood with a "I don't need this" attitude after experiencing an easy start.
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 speaker reminisces about a photoshoot they did on the Paramount lot and reflects on the mortality of Hollywood stars from the past.
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.
Some are worse than others. Check out the controversial foot-in-mouth moments from celebrities, entertainers and politicians.
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.
