The speaker reminisces about a photoshoot they did on the Paramount lot and reflects on the mortality of Hollywood stars from the past.
The importance of memorizing lines and tips for avoiding product placement in Hollywood are discussed, with a humorous reference to a character's child not needing braces.
A comedic take on how people in Hollywood land gigs and the inner workings of the industry.
The speaker discusses the benefits of not solely pursuing financially successful films in Hollywood and shares the importance of maintaining a focus on creating excellent, zeitgeisty films, regardless of financial gain.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The speaker talks about the challenges of living in Hollywood with drag queen and trans friends, including the impact of dust on their health and the reckless behavior of some of the neighborhood kids.
Some are worse than others. Check out the controversial foot-in-mouth moments from celebrities, entertainers and politicians.
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.
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.
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".
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.
