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32 Comedians Who Became Actors

The improv-to-dramatic-performance pipeline is real.

Marie Claire

The "diabolical plan" to kill Lincoln

Tobias Menzies, Patton Oswalt and more discuss the "Manhunt" for John Wilkes Booth in Apple's new true crime series

Salon

30+ Actors With Stand-Up Or Sketch Comedy Experience

A select few actors got their start doing standup and/or comedy before making the leap to acting.

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10 times stand-up comedians made brilliant references to heavy metal

From Slayer to Napalm Death, we didn't see some of these hilarious references coming

Metal Hammer

Ghostbusters’ Ernie Hudson Reveals Afterlife 2 Is ‘Done,’ Addresses Possible Delay For The Sequel

Ernie Hudson, a.k.a. Ghostbusters’ Winston Zeddmore, shared that Afterlife 2 is “done” and addressed the possibility of the sequel being pushed back.

Cinemablend

Flash in the pan: why multiplex multiverses are destined to fail

Marvel and DC are going all in on the power of the parallel universe, but the gimmick is already showing signs of wear

The Guardian - US

First Thing: Bill to raise debt ceiling passes days before default

The House passed a deal brokered by Joe Biden and Republican House speaker Kevin McCarthy with a final vote of 314 to 117

The Guardian - UK

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‘To the class of 2023, I say three words: you poor bastards’: the year’s best graduation speeches

Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Karine Jean-Pierre deliver words of wisdom at commencement ceremonies across US

The Guardian - US

Movie review: 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' an engaging brew that doesn't totally gel

For at least 20 years, it’s been obvious that the geeks shall inherit the earth, pop culturally speaking. Comic books have crawled out of the cons to dominate mainstream movie culture, “Star Wars” is ubiquitous, and now, “Dungeons & Dragons” has its moment in the sun. First published in 1974,…

Tribune News Service

James Acaster fans stunned as comedian joins the cast of Ghostbusters: Afterlife sequel

British comedian will join Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt in the sequel

The Independent UK

Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2: Kumail Nanjiani Posts Sweet Message After Joining The Sequel Alongside Patton Oswalt

Two Eternals stars have joined the upcoming Ghostbusters movie also starring Paul Rudd and Finn Wolfhard.

Cinemablend

'Shatter Belt' Review: Mind-Bending Anthology From a Rising Sci-Fi Master

James Ward Byrkit's follow-up to his breakout sci-fi hit 'Coherence' explores the mysteries of the universe and the human condition in the Patton Oswalt-starring anthology series.

Inverse

Maron: "I've done my share of bombing"

On "Salon Talks," the comic discusses his HBO special "Bleak to Dark," navigating gnarly grief and embarrassment

Salon

I Love My Dad review – masterful cringe-comedy is almost too painful to watch

Patton Oswalt devises an ill-advised plan to win over his son in an inspired film that plumbs new depths of embarrassment

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The Independent UK

Netflix: The best hidden gem originals you might have missed, from Big Mouth to Money Heist

With the streaming platform stepping up its original film and TV show content, it can be hard to keep track of the best. Alexandra Pollard picks out the gems that might have slipped through the cracks

The Independent UK

Netflix: The best hidden gem originals you might have missed, from Big Mouth to Money Heist

Tribune News Service

New on DVD: Dark comedy 'I Love My Dad' takes an unusual look at father-son relations

A black comedy of the darkest hue tops the DVD releases for the week of Nov. 8.

The Independent UK

Netflix: The best hidden gem originals you might have missed, from Dark to Money Heist

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New on Netflix in September 2022: Every movie and TV series coming this month

Full list of everything being added in the next 30 days

Salon

Oswalt on new catfishing cringe comedy

The comedian spoke to Salon about playing a father who pretends to a be a woman online ... to get closer to his son

Tribune News Service

What we're watching: 'A League of Their Own' TV series pitches a whole new ballgame

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The Independent UK

Netflix: The best hidden gem originals you might have missed, from Big Mouth to Money Heist

Inverse

'Eternals 2' leak may confirm one major MCU Phase 6 theory

In a recent interview, comedian Patton Oswalt seemingly spoiled a major MCU announcement when he gave an update about Marvel's rumored sequel to 'Eternals.'

Inverse

'Sandman' review: Netflix's best original series since 'Stranger Things'

Netflix's 'The Sandman' adapts Neil Gaiman's beloved comics series, and it's a dream come true for avid fans. It just may be the platforms next flagship series.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘I Love My Dad’: Not much funny about a cruel man tricking his suicidal son

Patton Oswalt plays the estranged father posing online as a young woman in the off-putting would-be comedy

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