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.
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 speaker shares his experience of working as a law clerk for Warren Beatty, who was a giant movie star at the Beverly Wilshire hotel, and delivering papers to powerful people in Hollywood.
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.
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 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.
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.
A guest on the podcast is asked if there is anything he wants to apologize for, despite being known as the "nicest guy in Hollywood".
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.
