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.
Comedian Sarah Silverman criticizes Hollywood's history of casting white non-Jewish actors to play roles of Jewish characters whose Jewishness is a significant aspect of their personality.
A comedic take on how people in Hollywood land gigs and the inner workings of the industry.
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 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.
The speaker reflects on how some individuals had a star quality and presence during weekly meetings while others remained unknown or unremarkable to them. Sharon Stone is mentioned as an example of a classic movie star.
Rob Lowe discusses his career in Hollywood with comedian Jason Bateman and how he made the switch from successful movies to television.
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.
The speaker discusses the culture of Hollywood hairstyle and the importance of trusting the opinions of multiple people when it comes to personal appearance.
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.
