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.
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.
A comedic take on how people in Hollywood land gigs and the inner workings of the industry.
The host expresses his opinion on what makes a good actor in Hollywood and shares an uncomfortable experience watching a birthing scene in a show.
The podcast host discusses the importance of bringing in reliable and down-to-earth individuals in the Hollywood industry, rather than dealing with dramatic and difficult personalities.
A discussion about the experience of being part of a Hollywood bidding war and the pressures of success, including an anecdote about the sale of a film script and the subsequent Hollywood hype.
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.
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.
This podcast segment discusses the prevalence of unpaid internships in Hollywood and the potential negative impact on aspiring professionals.
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.
