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Amazon Prime Video's new college comedy drama series, Overcompensating, featuring one of the breakout stars of The White Lotus season 2, has premiered with a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Overcompensating is a dramedy set in a college setting, following a closeted high school football player as he adjusts to college life. Adam Dimarco, who played Albie Di Grasso in The White Lotus season 2, is the most recognizable member of Overcompensating's cast, playing a lead role in the series.

Overcompensating debuted today, May 15, 2025, with a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The score is currently drawn from 15 critics' reviews, suggesting a promising start for the TV series. Screen Rant's review praises the show's humor throughout all eight episodes, underlining the ensemble cast and the recurring gags as the show's highlights.

What Overcompensating's Reviews Mean For The Amazon Prime Series Amazon Might Have A Hit On Its Hands

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One late-night TV star may be moving around his hours to join daytime TV. A former Daily Show correspondent is reportedly on the short list to replace outgoing talk show host Kelly Clarkson.

Rumors suggest Clarkson would like to step away from her NBC talk show, leaving the network with a hole to fill in its daily lineup. The singer began The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2019 and has hosted over 1,000 episodes at this point.

So, who does NBC have on its radar? According to sources at The New York Post, former Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood, Jr. is on the list.

Wood has experience with daytime talk and more specifically, The Kelly Clarkson Show 's timeslot. The comedian guest hosted the show multiple times over the years, so NBC knows what it would be getting by giving Wood his own show.

The New York Post's source also listed the potential competition for Wood.

Last week, The Discourse spent a couple of days being dominated by a New York magazine article with a title as stark as it was alarming: “Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College.” It turns out A.I. tools make it so easy for students to let robots write their papers that any moral qualms they might have about it go flying out the window. But before you fall into a terror spiral about future bridges you may want to drive on being designed by engineers who got their degrees thanks to ChatGPT, consider soothing your nerves with a college sitcom in which no one is using A.I. to plagiarize their homework because homework barely comes up at all.

Overcompensating may be set in the present day and revolve around a closeted queer kid, but it’s a late 20th century throwback in the most satisfying possible way.

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Though “Brat Summer” reigned supreme last year, we’re here to mark 2025 the year of “‘Overcompensating‘ Summer,” in homage to the latest project from creator, writer, and star Benito Skinner.

The A24– and Amazon/MGM-backed series is set to premiere on Prime Video on May 15. The series, inspired by viral star Skinner’s own university experience, follows a fictional version of Benny as he navigates his freshman year as a closeted jock. This funny and personal eight-episode series features cameos from the likes of Kyle MacLachlan, Connie Britton, Kaia Gerber, Owen Thiele, and Charli xcx, who also serves as the series’ executive music producer.

“The initial idea [came from] the relationship I had with a woman in college,” Skinner told IndieWire of the show’s origins. “I went to school at Georgetown, and I was in the closet when I got there. I met this woman who I think really changed...

The ongoing legal feud between the It Ends With Us stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has expanded to several people around the two Hollywood stars, including Lively’s former co-star Justin Long, for the actor’s reaction when Lively admitted to doing blackface in a resurfaced interview.

The actress has constantly been under scrutiny for making controversial remarks in her previous interviews, including one with her 2006 comedy Accepted co-stars, where she admitted to doing black face to stalk boys.

Blake Lively casually admitted to doing blackface in a resurfaced interview

Facing the constant backlash and public scrutiny amid her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni, whom she accused of s*xual harassement and retaliation, Black Lively’s past interviews have also triggered another issue for the actress.

In a previous interview alongside her Accepted co-stars Justin Long, Jonah Hill, and Lewis Black, a giggling Lively casually recalled the time...

It has been nearly 14 years since Bennett Miller's brilliant sports drama "Moneyball" hit theaters. Based on Michael Lewis' book, "Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game," the film stars Brad Pitt as Billy Beane, a former MLB player and general manager of the Oakland Athletics, who attempts to assemble a competitive team with significantly less money than his rivals. With the help of Yale Economics graduate, Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), Beane scouts the MLB for undervalued players using a sabermetric approach to assembling a quality team.

"Moneyball" served as a thoroughly entertaining and compelling exploration into the behind-the-scenes machinations of baseball, rather than the formulaic sports movie approach following an underdog team's rise to the occasion against all odds. Much of the film's strengths are found within its script, which was originally written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Steven Zaillian ("Schindler's List") and was rewritten by fellow Academy Award-winner...

This Mind-Bending Netflix Show Is Ideal For Fans Of Black Mirror! (Photo Credit – Netflix)

For fans of Black Mirror, chasing that same cerebral rush can be an uphill climb. When the latest season landed, it sparked an uproar of excitement. Some even called it the best return to form in years. It’s no surprise people were glued to their screens, swimming in confusion and awe. Netflix was toying with its audience by altering scenes across viewings and introducing the series’ first-ever sequel episode.

A Surprising Contender Hidden In Plain Sight

However, Black Mirror isn’t the only game in town when it comes to brain-bending television. One title keeps surfacing among the sea of Reddit threads and obsessive fan posts: Maniac. This limited series, tucked away in Netflix’s 2018 archives, has quietly become a cult favorite for those craving surrealism with a side of psychological chaos.

Maniac follows Owen and Annie,...

Wally Baram never set out to be an actress.

She was perfectly happy cracking jokes, punching up scripts and building a stand-up career — until one day, during a writers room session for Prime Video’s Overcompensating, the producers asked her to audition. She humored them with a self-tape, fully expecting to be ignored.

Instead, one callback led to another, and then another. When the final call came offering her the part, Baram was mid-argument with her boyfriend and barely registered the news. “I hung up and went right back into the fight,” she says, laughing. Even her lawyer, stunned to see an acting contract, called her to ask, “How did this happen?”

Now, Baram, 27, is starring alongside series creator Benito Skinner in a show tailor-made for digital natives: It’s co-produced by A24, with original music by Charli Xcx (who also makes a cameo and serves as executive music producer...

Britney Spears Audition Tape Close-Up(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The Notebook almost had a different leading lady. A pop princess, to be exact. Long before Rachel McAdams cemented her place in rom-com royalty, Britney Spears came shockingly close to playing Allie Hamilton—and her long-lost audition tape just resurfaced with a jaw-dropping price tag: $1 million.

The never-before-seen clip hit eBay with the title (via Cheatsheet): “Rare: Britney Spears Audition For ‘The Notebook’ – One of a kind – original.” According to the seller, the tape was recorded in 2002 on a Sony Hi8mm camera and featured Spears reading opposite Ryan Gosling. Clocking in at just under 10 minutes, it was described as being in “brand new condition.” But here’s the catch—it was strictly for personal use only and not up for public distribution.

In the listing, the seller teased: “The Notebook made Rachel McAdams a star. Little does anyone know, Britney...

Exploring The Misfits At The Heart Of Guy Ritchie’s Snatch ( Photo Credit – Amazon Prime Video )

Guy Ritchie never really hit the brakes. He’s been working so steadily, it’s almost easy to forget how jarring and electric his early films felt. When most crime thrillers were still echoing the Quentin Tarantino boom of the 90s—full of pop-culture chatter, and over-the-top gore, Ritchie came swinging with his own distinctly British chaos.

The London underworld had been explored before, but not quite like this. His stories weren’t just blood-soaked or cheeky. They were riddled with misdirection and a kind of street-smart slapstick. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels got his foot in the door, but Snatch cemented his place as a master of mayhem with a pen dipped in grit and wit.

Meet Turkish & Tommy

Snatch doesn’t really care about leading men or tidy resolutions. It throws together a patchwork of thugs,...

Why Did Jonah Hill Settle For A Minimum Paycheck In The Wolf Of Wall Street? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Jonah Hill’s career has been a long game of reinvention. He started out in loud comedies and eventually landed deep in the world of high-caliber dramas. One of the biggest turning points came in The Wolf of Wall Street, where his portrayal of the unhinged, gold-chain-wearing Donnie Azoff firmly established him as more than just the funny sidekick.

While starring alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Margot Robbie in a Scorsese-directed frenzy of drugs, greed, and chaos, Hill didn’t just hold his own. He stole scenes.

Star Power But Minimum Paycheck

Jonah Hill’s paycheck for the role was shockingly humble despite the film’s A-list glamour and blockbuster status. While his co-stars raked in millions, Hill pocketed what amounted to a Hollywood minimum wage, around $60K, for nearly seven months of shooting.

Some people take improv classes to be better public speakers, others love the community and the unpredictable nature of the performance. In Deep Cover starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed, the comedy format is deployed to infiltrate London's criminal underworld. The film released first-look images last year, but Amazon has just released a trailer for the comedy, which is coming to Prime Video on June 1st.

The film will adhere to the comedy rule of threes, teaming up a trio for the criminal mayhem. Bryce Dallas Howard plays Kat, an improv teacher who fears she may have missed her shot at fame. Orlando Bloom's character is an intense method actor who uses improv as a tool to hone his craft and stay immersed in a role, while Nick Mohammed is the window character and the audience's surrogate into the world of improv as a down-on-his-luck everyman who wants to find his confidence.

One of the best action movies of the last few years continues to prove its greatness, earning a pair of nominations at this year’s Gotham TV Awards. Released by Netflix back in September last year, Rebel Ridge has been both a critical and commercial success for the streamer, with the action thriller having now found itself up for awards consideration and thus cementing itself as one of the best genre features of modern times.

Rebel Ridge is now up for Outstanding Original Film, Broadcast, or Streaming alongside the likes of Peacock’s Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, NBC’s Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music, HBO’s Pee-wee as Himself, and Hulu’s Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius). Not only that, lead star Aaron Pierre is also in contention for Outstanding Performance in an Original Film, finding himself up against Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in Searchlight Pictures...

Multifaceted — that’s the only word that could aptly justify Jason Segel’s genius. He isn’t just one of the most memorable comedy actors in the last two decades. He’s also one of the quietest transformative guys you would come across in this lifetime.

Be it the ever-goofy Marshall Eriksen in Himym, Lakers coach Paul Westhead from Winning Time, or in more recent memory, therapist Jimmy Laird from Shrinking—you could be under the impression that you’re witnessing the same actor behind all the lights, cameras, and action. Well, think again.

The journey from one beloved character to the next wasn’t an accident for Segel. It demanded a deliberate, yet painful, decision that reshaped his path forever.

Shrinking helped draw Jason Segel’s emotional roadmap Jason Segel as single-dad Jimmy Laird in Shrinking S2 | Credits: Apple TV+

Segel is currently co-creating, writing, and starring in Shrinking...

Benito Skinner’s new series “Overcompensating” has an official trailer, with Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers added as guest stars.

Produced by A24, Strong Baby and Amazon MGM Studios, the college-set ensemble comedy follows a closeted former football player (Skinner) as he quickly befriends a high school outsider (Wally Baram) to fit in. The cast also includes Kyle MacLachlan, Charli Xcx, Connie Britton, Mary Beth Barone, Adam Dimarco and Rish Shah.

Additional guest stars include James Van Der Beek, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez and Yasmine Sahid. The series is created, written and executive produced by Skinner with Jonah Hill, Matt Dines and Ali Goodwin executive producing for Strong Baby. Charli Xcx is executive producer and executive music producer.

All eight episodes of “Overcompensating” premiere May 15 on Prime Video. Watch the official trailer below.

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Emmy season is upon us, and while we won’t see those nominations until July 15, the second annual Gotham Television Awards could give us a taste of what to expect from TV’s biggest night. In the mix are critically-acclaimed series such as Netflix’s “Adolescence,” Max’s “The Pitt,” AppleTV+’s “The Studio” and FX/Hulu’s “Dying for Sex,” “Say Nothing” and “English Teacher,” among several newcomers.

“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony, the Gotham Television Awards returns with new categories, expanded tributes and a larger stage to celebrate the creators and artists making their mark on today’s television landscape,” Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of the Gotham’s, said. “As the first awards show of the new television season, we are proud to bring together the industry’s most exciting new voices, celebrate breakthrough achievements and deepen our commitment to supporting the creative community.

The 2025 Gotham TV Awards nominations have been revealed, with Netflix’s Adolescence scoring a leading four nominations.

The four-episode series about a teenage boy accused of murder, which became a much-talked-about phenomenon shortly after its streaming debut last month, landed nods for breakthrough limited series, lead performance in a limited series (Stephen Graham) and two nods for supporting performance in a limited series (Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty).

Meanwhile, Max’s The Pitt, FX’s Dying for Sex and CBS’ Matlock each landed three nods, with a number of projects scoring two nods apiece.

Dying for Sex faces off against Adolescence in the limited series category, where additional nominees are Get Millie Back, Penelope and Say Nothing.

The Pitt and Matlock are nominated for breakthrough drama series, alongside Black Doves, Forever and One Hundred Years of Solitude.

The Pitt‘s Noah Wyle and Matlock‘s Kathy Bates are nominated for...

The Gotham Film & Media Institute handed out nominations to Adolescence, The Pitt and The Studio as well as performances by Kathy Bates, Sterling K. Brown, Ted Danson, Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti and Michelle Williams for its second annual Gotham Television Awards.

The 2025 event set noms in twelve categories with Netflix’ high-profile series Adolescence topping at four and The Pitt, Matlock and Dying For Sex with three each. A number had double hitters including The Studio, Overcompensating, Penelope, Fantasmas, Deli Boys, Forever, English Teacher and Paradise.

“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony, the Gotham Television Awards returns with new categories, expanded tributes, and a larger stage to celebrate the creators and artists making their mark on today’s television landscape,” said Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham. “As the first awards show of the new television season, we are proud to bring together the industry’s most exciting new voices,...

Max’s medical drama “The Pitt,” AppleTV+’s “The Studio” and Netflix’s “Adolescence” are among the top shows nominated at the 2025 Gotham Television Awards.

Other shows nominated include FX’s “Dying for Sex” and CBS’ “Matlock.” Among the outstanding performances recognized across multiple genres include Kathy Bates (“Matlock”), Sterling K. Brown (“Paradise”), Michelle Williams (“Dying for Sex”) and Olivia Williams (“Dune: Prophecy).

The critically acclaimed “Adolescence,” which recently set its Emmys acting campaigns, saw nods for Stephen Graham, along with breakout newcomer Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty.

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson landed two nominations. One for “Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music” and the other for “Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius).”

“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony, the Gotham Television Awards returns with new categories, expanded tributes, and a larger stage to celebrate the creators and artists making their mark on today’s television landscape,...

The Gotham Television Awards are recognizing the buzziest series of the year. IndieWire can announce the 2025 nominees, including “Adolescence,” “The Pitt,” and “The Studio.” The Gotham Television Awards ceremony will take place Monday, June 2 in New York City at Cipriani Wall Street.

“Building on the success of last year’s inaugural ceremony, the Gotham Television Awards returns with new categories, expanded tributes, and a larger stage to celebrate the creators and artists making their mark on today’s television landscape,” Jeffrey Sharp, Executive Director of The Gotham, said. “As the first awards show of the new television season, we are proud to bring together the industry’s most exciting new voices, celebrate breakthrough achievements, and deepen our commitment to supporting the creative community.”

Kathy Bates, Sterling K. Brown, Ted Danson, Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti, and Michelle Williams are among the actors recognized in the genderless categories. The second annual awards...

Prime Video has released the official trailer for its Overcompensating series, created by and starring Benito Skinner.

They also announced that the additional guest stars include Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, James Van Der Beek, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez, Boman Martinez Reid, and Yasmine Sahid.

The comedy series, produced by A24, Strong Baby, and Amazon MGM Studios, will premiere all eight episodes on May 15, 2025, on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

The previously announced cast members of Overcompensating include Wally Baram (Shrinking), Mary Beth Barone (Black Mirror), Adam Dimarco (The White Lotus), and Rish Shah (Ms. Marvel).

The previously announced guest stars include Andrea Martin, Connie Britton, Kyle MacLachlan, Kaia Gerber, Julia Shiplett, Tommy Do, Alexandra Beaton, Claire Qute, Elias Azimi, Maddie Phillips, and Charli Xcx. Holmes, Corteon Moore, Owen Thiele, Nell Verlaque, and Tomaso Sanelli have recurring roles.

The Overcompensating series...

Benito Skinner is bringing the drama to Prime Video with his semi-autobiographical comedy series “Overcompensating.” Skinner, Aka Benny Drama, makes his TV debut with the star-studded series that he writes, executive produces, and acts in. The college-set show centers on former football player and homecoming king Benny (Skinner) whose journey as a closeted gay man leads to “horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs,” as the logline teases.

The official synopsis reads: “Benny becomes fast friends with Carmen (Wally Baram), a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. With guidance from Benny’s older sister (Mary Beth Barone) and her campus-legend boyfriend (Adam Dimarco), Benny and Carmen juggle horrible hookups, flavored vodka, and fake IDs. Deeply funny and personal, the show explores the lengths to which we all overcompensate while on the path to finding out who we really are.”

“Overcompensating” also stars Connie Britton,...

“Overcompensating,” the ensemble college comedy from Prime Video, added Megan Fox and James Van Der Beek as guest stars on Tuesday.

The semi-biographical comedy series follows closeted former football star Benny, played by creator Benito Skinner, as he attempts to discover his true identity while also trying to fit in with his peers. Along the way, Benny makes bold mistakes, juggles horrible hook-ups and yet still manages to find the fun.

“Overcompensating” also added additional guest stars Lukas Gage (“Companion”), Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live”), Matt Rogers (“No Good Deed”), Didi Conn (“Harlan Coben’s Shelter”), Rachel Matthews (“Upgraded”), Danielle Perez (“The Night Agent”), Boman Martinez Reid and Yasmine Sahid.

In the first trailer for the series, Fox gives Benny advice, as herself, from his poster on the wall, while Yang and Rogers share an intimate moment as Benny shuffles away. Plus, Van Der Beek gives Benny some tough love...

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This May, Peacock is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated return of the crime comedy-drama series Poker Face to all of the John Wick films. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Peacock this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the ten best films that are coming to Peacock in May 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

99 Homes (May 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92% Credit – Broad Green Pictures

99 Homes is a thriller drama film directed by Ramin Bahrani, who also co-wrote the film with Amir Naderi. The 2014 film is set in Florida, and it follows Dennis Nash, a single father living with his family. When his family is evicted from their home by a businessman, Dennis decides...

Exclusive: UTA has signed writer, director, producer, and showrunner Oren Uziel for representation in all areas.

Currently, Uziel is serving as writer, executive producer, and showrunner of Spider-Noir, the highly anticipated live-action comic book series for MGM+. Produced alongside Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Amy Pascal, the show has Nicolas Cage reprising his role as Spider-Man Noir, a gritty, 1930s-era superhero detective, from the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Most recently for film, Uziel co-wrote the screenplay for The Lost City, a romantic adventure-comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, which grossed over $192 million worldwide.

Uziel first garnered industry attention in 2009 with his original Black List script Shimmer Lake, which he ultimately helmed for Netflix in 2017, in his directorial debut. Known for its reverse chronological storytelling, the noir thriller stars Rainn Wilson, Wyatt Russell, Ron Livingston, and more.

Uziel’s subsequent script, Kitchen Sink, made the Black List in...

Since its debut in 2011, Black Mirror has remained one of Netflix’s most captivating anthology series' to date. With seven mind-bending seasons under its belt, the dystopian series delves into the implication of advanced technologies on individuals and society while blending relatable scenarios and thought-provoking science fiction with real-world anxieties, as viewed through a technological lens.

With its dark themes, social commentary, and high-quality action and production, Black Mirror leaves audiences just as uncomfortable as they are fascinated. If you’ve already binged season 7, which came out April 10, 2025, then here are 15 shows like Black Mirror you need to watch next.

1. Altered Carbon

Based on the novel by Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon is a cyberpunk series set in a future where consciousness is digitized, stored, and able to be transferred into a human body, essentially making life and existence limitless. After 250 years on ice, a prisoner (and political operative with...

Director Harold Ramis has helmed several titles that can be termed essential comedies. "Groundhog Day," "National Lampoon's Vacation," and "Multiplicity" are just some examples of Ramis' ability to evoke genuine hilarity, which is often mixed in with engaging drama that can be revisited time and again. Given how incredibly adept he was at writing comedies, it is a shame that Ramis' final genre film, "Year One," was deemed a critical flop in 2009. Although Ramis' goodwill as an actor/writer/director undoubtedly remains untarnished, "Year One" is a baffling phenomenon that is quite difficult to explain, as the brand of bawdy, illogical humor it weilds has only aged even more terribly with time.

Well, it seems that Hulu's algorithm has (once again) spotlighted films that are best left forgotten. You see, "Year One" is currently ranked #13 among the streaming platform's Top Movies List, having recently lost its #9 ranking to the...

Jason Segel’s Shrinking which also stars Harrison Ford, is one of the most authentic forms of exploring grief along with other emotions. It gives the audience a little bit of a sneak peek into the world of a therapist and what challenges they have to face while dealing with their patients’ struggles. It’s an apt balance of laughs with tears, and viewers have appreciated this heartwarming series.

Fans of the show have also expressed that they highly appreciate the fact that the show does not pretend to glorify anything that’s not needed to. They showcase challenges of life and the authentic way to deal with them. There is no shortcut to happiness, and Shrinking touches upon that line, and Jason Segel does his job perfectly not only as the lead character but also as a co-writer of the show. The actor goes on to share an interesting...

If you’re looking for good movies streaming this month, you’re going to find a treasure chest on Hulu. The streaming service regularly has a healthy selection of new releases, classics and hidden gems, but April is positively jam-packed with all of the above. From one of the best horror movies of last year to a Scorsese classic that’s only become more relevant with time — and a pair of 2024 thrillers that slipped under the radar, here’s a hand-picked selection of the best new movies on Hulu in April.

Carolyn Bracken as Darcy in “Oddity” (Credit: IFC Films) “Oddity” (2024)

Hulu is getting a trio of 2024 IFC Films/Shudder movies in April (“Azrael” and “In a Violent Nature” are the other two), and “Oddity” is easily the crown jewel of the batch — and of Shudder’s 2024 lineup. Carolyn Bracken stars as Dani, a blind psychic medium and owner of a curio shop,...

It is often seen that in a field as creative as TV, what goes on behind the scenes is what you will see in the results on screen. The hit Apple TV+ series Shrinking is an example of the same, where the cast and crew, through the process of shooting, got so close to each other that their camaraderie undoubtedly shone on the screen.

Co-creator Brett Goldstein, in a recent interview, revealed how his co-creator Bill Lawrence used to insist nobody go back to their trailers once the shoot was done, how he wanted everyone to get to know each other, and bond. The environment created around an artist is pivotal to their performance, and Goldstein ensured that his cast and crew got the best environment in order to bring about great performances.

How Brett Goldstein’s co-creator helped build a healthy collaborative environment for his team

Shooting for TV...

Seth Rogen may not be invited to present at an awards show anytime soon.

The Studio star and co-creator sparked controversy at the 2025 Breakthrough Prize ceremony, held on April 5 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Often referred to as “the Oscars of Science,” the annual black-tie gala celebrates the world’s leading scientists and attracts a high-powered mix of A-list celebrities and Silicon Valley elite.

Rogen took the stage to present the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics alongside Edward Norton. Norton thanked the event’s major backers — tech billionaires and Breakthrough Prize cofounders Yuri Milner, Mark Zuckerberg, and Sergey Brin. But Rogen took the opportunity to pivot into politics.

“And it’s amazing that others [who have been] in this room underwrote electing a man who, in the last week, single-handedly destroyed all of American science,” Rogen said. “It’s amazing how much good science you can destroy with $320 million and Rfk Jr. very fast.

Apple TV+ has been putting out gem after gem, one after the other, each show and movie with the goal of topping the others. Be it heartfelt comedies, mystery thrillers, or action, they just know how to do it right and always manage to stick the landing.

From shows like Ted Lasso, Severance, and Dope Thief, it is like they can’t make a bad series or movies. One of the original Apple shows that is gaining a lot of traction lately is Shrinking. A story that revolves around a therapist who is coping with himself after the passing of his wife and is seeking guidance from another therapist who is finding ways to deal with Parkinson’s disease.

The show was a breath of fresh air from the usual therapy scenes, which are usually straightforward or come under serious light, but Shrinking was different. It had a lighter tone,...

Harrison Ford has been applauded for his standout performance in Apple TV+’s celebrated dramedy series Shrinking. He plays the role of Dr. Paul Rhoades, a therapist who is coming to terms with the new reality of his own life with Parkinson’s disease. Alongside Jason and Harrison, the stellar ensemble cast consists of Christa Miller, Brett Goldstein, and Bill Lawrence in pivotal roles.

Ford plays Paul with his usual brilliant conviction, bringing his brand of dry humor and wit to the role. He is a compassionate mentor to Jimmy, and the depth he brings to the character is being well-received by viewers all over.

Its character draws close inspiration from a real person, a well-known psychiatrist, Dr. Phil Stutz, famously known for his unconventional therapy methods and the commendable work he has done with renowned actor Jonah Hill.

The Influence of Phil Stutz on Harrison Ford’s Shrinking Role...

Jennifer Lawrence Filming Chaos ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Jennifer Lawrence went through hell, and she wasn’t being dramatic about it. While promoting Don’t Look Up, she revealed that filming one scene with Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet was “absolute misery.” That wasn’t just an offhand remark. It summed up what she called “the most annoying day in my life.”

The chaos unfolded inside a car, of all places. Lawrence, DiCaprio, and Chalamet had to shoot a quiet little scene, just the three of them in character, driving and chatting. But instead of a smooth ride, it turned into a patience-testing experience for her. As she recalled on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, “It was hell.”

DiCaprio had handpicked the song playing during the scene and wouldn’t stop explaining its meaning. Chalamet, on the other hand, brought a different kind of energy. “Timothée was just excited to be out of the house,...

Every Friday, Gold Derby rounds up some of the best stories of the week from our friends across the web. Maybe you missed these, maybe you were too busy to read them at the time, maybe you bookmarked them and forgot, but hopefully you'll have some over the weekend to check them out. Happy reading!

Is the Yokossance Finally Here?

With a new biography on Yoko Ono, David Sheff's Yoko, and a new documentary about her and John Lennon, Kevin Macdonald's One to One: John & Yoko, out now,  The New York Times' Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz debate whether the cultural reassessment of Ono's legacy is now complete.

"You Know There's No Actual F--king": Jon Hamm and Tina Fey Reunite

We want to go to there. Tina Fey interviews Jon Hamm for Interview, during which the frequent collaborators reminisce on their parallel runs on 30 Rock and Mad Men,...

War is no laughing matter, just in case anybody needs reminding. But there has always been a strain of comedy war films, from "Operation Petticoat" and "Operation Dumbo Drop" via the Mutual Assured Destruction laffs of "Dr. Strangelove" to war-adjacent capers like "The Greatest Beer Run Ever." In 2016, Todd Phillips gave us "War Dogs," a movie that plays somewhat like a stoner version of the latter with illegal firearms instead of cans of warm Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Inspired by a "Rolling Stone" article about two young Miami dudes who became unlikely gun runners for the U.S. Government, a black comedy about the murky world of international arms dealers will always be relevant in our era of perpetual war. Following movies like "Old School" and "The Hangover," Phillips might not have seemed like the obvious choice to direct a greed-is-bad black comedy about such a serious subject. As he proved in his later "Joker" movies,...

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with r*pe, indecent assault, and s*xual assault.

Lindsay Lohan and Russell Brand in The Jonathan Ross Show | Credit: ITV

As of April 4, 2025, British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been formally charged with multiple s*xual offenses, including r*pe and s*xual assault. These charges stem from allegations involving four women between 1999 and 2005.

Has Russell Brand been arrested? Here’s what we now Helen Mirren as Hobson and Russell Brand as Arthur in Warner Bros. Pictures’ romantic comedy Arthur. Credit – Warner Bros. Pictures.

According to NPR, Brand was charged via a “postal requisition,” a legal process in the UK where charges are communicated through a court summons without the need for physical detention. Following these charges, Brand will have to appear in court to answer these charges.

What are the charges against Russell Brand? Russell Brand is determined to fight the allegations against him.

Autographs are holdovers from the days before everyone carried cameras on them at all times. If you met a celebrity back then, your only options to record the encounter were to make them sign a piece of paper or to befriend them and keep them in your home forever.

For celebrities, the pride they feel the first time a fan asks for their autograph eventually gives way to annoyance, especially when the item you ask them to sign is secretly a deed of sale. They might refuse the demand and offer you something else instead.

5 Kobe Bryant

Bryant’s final game with the NBA was on April 13, 2016. The Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 101 to 96, and 60 of those 101 points were scored by Kobe himself. There haven’t been that many games in history where one guy made more points than that. Though, Bryant also does hold the record for most-points-scored-in-a-game-by-someone-who’s-not-Wilt-Chamberlain,...

The Friday franchise has just been revived more than 20 years after the last movie was released. New Line President and Cco Richard Brener confirmed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that Ice Cube had reached a deal to write and star in Last Friday, which will directly follow Friday After Next (2002). Ice Cube mentioned last summer that he was pushing for another Friday movie to get made, but that he wasn’t making any ground convincing Warner Bros. that it was worthwhile. There is no word on if Chris Tucker, Mike Epps, or John Witherspoon are attached to star. It is also unknown at this time who will direct the film, and additional casting is ongoing. Last Friday also has no official release date at this time.

The first Friday movie hit theaters in 1995 and was an instant hit. The film earned scores of 77% from critics and 91% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes,...

Plot: Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft. It’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison, Henry, Natalie, and Dawn — find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve. Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the skills they need to thrivein the real world.

Review: Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, has had a long road to the big screen. While the game has been a global hit since it launched in 2011, the movie has had a rocky journey,...

Movies have done a great job of telling stories, whether they are fictional or real-life incidents. Films are a great way to reach a wider audience. Over the years, there have been plenty of films that are adaptations of books or stories from other sources that have resonated with audiences on a deeper level, showcasing the success of films to reach and connect with audiences in ways that are otherwise not possible.

Movies excel at conveying stories, whether by capturing significant moments in history, bringing biographies to life, or immersing viewers in life-changing events. They might not always be recreated with pinpoint accuracy; often, the movie is fictionalized or exaggerated to keep the audience hooked. And yet, they can be educational and fun watches at times.

Let’s dive into a list of movies that are based on true stories that are a must-watch if you want to feel inspired,...

“No Hard Feelings” is making quite a buzz worldwide. It is an R-rated summer comedy, giving the genre one of its funniest films in years thanks to its outrageous, unapologetic tone. Jennifer Lawrence drives this movie with her star act; she is intense and hot. She never misses a bit of the awkward humor, and her scenes with Andrew Barth Feldman are surprisingly sweet.

The film isn’t particularly spectacular, with decent directorial effort. At the same time, the movie is enjoyable as a throwback to the raunchy comedies of the late 90s and early 00s that have become all but extinct. The positive reception of “No Hard Feelings” might give the summer comedy genre a new life. Here are a few films you might wanna watch if you liked “No Hard Feelings.”

1. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)

This movie comes closest to “No Hard Feelings” thematically. Both films deal with a virgin getting laid.

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Netflix is one of the best places to find the best movies and TV shows you can watch on any streaming service. Every month, it adds hundreds of new titles to its content library, but some titles have to go. So, today, we are here to tell you about the best films and TV shows you should watch before they leave Netflix in April 2025.

Bruce Almighty (April 1) Credit – Universal Pictures

Bruce Almighty is a fantasy comedy film directed by Tom Shadyac from a screenplay co-written by Steve Koren, Mark O’Keefe, and Steve Oedekerk. The 2003 film follows Bruce Nolan, a down-and-out television reporter who constantly criticizes God for not doing his job. So, in turn, God finally gives him the chance to do the job himself to hilarious and eye-opening results. Bruce Almighty stars Jim Carrey, Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston,...

Ah, Hollywood! A place where the elite gather to sip overpriced cocktails, flash their pearly whites, and engage in mysterious, whispered-about escapades that only emerge years later in tell-all memoirs. The parties are legendary, the guest lists are exclusive, and the rumors? Oh, they practically write themselves.

But what happens when one of these so-called legendary parties turns out to be, well, a total snoozefest? Then comes Russell Brand, a man known for his sharp wit, outlandish observations, and a past filled with rockstar-level chaos. Whether he’s tackling spirituality, politics, or pop culture, he has never been one to shy away from saying exactly what’s on his mind.

Russell Brand | Credits: Raph_PH, licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0

So when he recently dropped a casual remark about a certain high-profile gathering in Hollywood, it set off a flurry of speculation, amusement, and eyebrow-raising reactions. Because when a party thrown...

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This April, Peacock is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated return of Law & Order: Organized Crime to the release of underrated films like Last Night in Soho and Trainspotting. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Peacock this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Peacock in April 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Face/Off (April 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93% Credit – Paramount Pictures

Face/Off is a sci-fi action thriller film directed by John Woo from a screenplay co-written by Mike Werb and Michael Colleary. The 1997 film follows FBI Special Agent Sean Archer, who catches the dangerous terrorist Castor Troy, but he soon discovers that Castor has planted a bomb. To get more information,...

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This April, Paramount+ is bringing you a ton of entertainment with the much-anticipated streaming release of the historical drama film The Return and also a special featuring live performances from Elton John and Brandi Carlile. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Paramount+ this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 7 best films coming to Paramount+ in April 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Arrival (April 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94% Credit – Paramount Pictures

Arrival is a sci-fi drama film directed by Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay by Eric Heisserer. Based on the 1998 short story titled Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang, the 2016 film follows linguist Louise Banks as she is enlisted by the Army to decipher the language of and communicate...

The upcoming remake of The Running Man starring Glen Powell just got a major update. Powell took to his personal Instagram to announce that The Running Man has wrapped filming, leaving over seven months of post-production to make its November 7 release date. The Running Man is a remake of the 1987 film of the same name starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and it is based on the popular novel by Stephen King. While 1987’s The Running Man relied on Schwarzenegger for most of its draw, Glen Powell’s iteration has built a stellar ensemble around him. Powell’s Twisters co-star Katy O’Brian will play a fellow contestant in the film, with Colman Domingo portraying Bobby Thompson and Josh Brolin playing Dan Killian. Lee Pace will also play Evan McCone, with Michael Cera, William H. Macy, and more filling out the rest of the cast in undisclosed roles.

Michael Bacall and Edgar Wright have...

Charli Xcx won’t be taking requests to play “Boom Clap” at your local college anytime soon.

In the latest trailer for upcoming comedy series Overcompensating, created by comedian and actor Benito Skinner, Charli appears to play an outlandish version of herself as she yells at a hapless lady sporting an earpiece and clipboard: “Do you think I wanna play fucking ’Boom Clap’ in a fucking college? Are you joking?”

The rest of the teaser hints at some of the madcap adventures to come. According to a synopsis of the show,...

Chris Pratt Moneyball Audition(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Chris Pratt has always been full of surprises, but his Moneyball audition? That was on another level. Imagine walking into a room with Brad Pitt and the director, Bennett Miller. Most people would freeze. But not Pratt. He flipped the script—literally—and made a move no one saw coming.

During an appearance on The Graham Norton Show (via The Independent), Pratt shared the wild story. He was auditioning for the 2011 sports drama when Miller critiqued his performance, saying him to imagine he is “a guy auditioning next to Brad Pitt.” But instead of panicking, Pratt doubled down.

“I said: ‘Well, then how about this? This is my house, and you can start by taking your f***ing feet off my desk!’ I kicked him out, and I said: ‘You, Brad, get out! You guys go knock on the door and come back...

Netflix isn’t just revolutionizing how we watch movies; it’s completely rewriting the Hollywood paycheck game. Gone are the days when box office numbers determined an actor’s worth. Now, streaming giants are throwing money at A-listers like it’s Monopoly cash, and Netflix is leading the charge. Some of the biggest names in the industry have walked away with jaw-dropping paychecks for a single film, while others have locked in multi-movie deals that could fund a small country.

Dwayne Johnson from Red Notice, Leonardo DiCaprio from Don’t Look Up, and Henry Cavill from The Witcher (Credits- Netflix)

From action-packed blockbusters to high-stakes thrillers and nostalgic comedies, Netflix knows that big names mean big viewership. They’re willing to pay top dollar for talent that keeps audiences glued to their screens. Some actors have snagged roles that not only showcase their skills but also pad their bank accounts in...