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 idea of stoicism is seen as toxic in modern Hollywood, and the career path for writers is extremely limited, only finding success if either they have connections in the industry or have attended liberal arts colleges that teach them to hate white people and men.
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.
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 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.
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.
Some are worse than others. Check out the controversial foot-in-mouth moments from celebrities, entertainers and politicians.
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.
