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9+ min ago (736+ words) LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- In attempting to tell an idealistic tale of politics and integrity, Ella McCay does more damage by ignoring reality. The film, in theaters Dec. 12, falls far short of its Frank Capra aspirations. Ella McCay (Emma Mackey) is the Lt. Governor of a state that is never named. When Gov. Bill (Albert Brooks) gets a cabinet position, he names her governor. Ella faces opposition to her public aid legislation from resentful politicians, even within her own party. A brewing scandal threatens to sabotage her office, too. Flashing back to Ella in high school shows she was always driven and outspoken. She calls out her father, Eddie (Woody Harrelson), for having affairs that cost him his job so it piles on more inconvenient trauma when he returns begging forgiveness but not actually apologizing. Perhaps the biggest albatross for…...

9+ min ago (878+ words) The all-star dramedy from the director of "Terms of Endearment" and "As Good As It Gets" earns no terms of endearment " and is not as good as it gets The post "Ella McCay" Review: James L. Brooks Returns " If Only We Could Return It appeared first on TheWrap. It's been 15 years since'Terms of Endearment," 'Broadcast News" and 'As Good As It Gets" writer/director James L. Brooks made a new movie, which to be fair is 14 1/2 years longer than it took us all to forget his 2010 rom-com flop 'How Do You Know." That film starred Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson, and Jack Nicholson, and Nicholson hasn't been in a movie since.'How Do You Know" not only bombed like nobody's business, it took one of cinema's greatest actors with it. 'Ella McCay" stars Emma Mackey, and yes, her real name is…...

22+ min ago (395+ words) The internet celebrated Conan O'Brien's handling of the death of his parents after a video of himself and friend Will Arnett publicly retelling how a dark running joke between them brought some levity to the situation went viral online. On a December 8 episode of O'Brien's Needs a Friend podcast, Arnett recalled reaching out after learning that Dr. Thomas F. O'Brien had died last year. "I hear that your dad passed away and I text you that day or the next day and I said, "Hey, listen. I'm sorry to hear about your dad's passing, sending love from our family to yours," Arnett said. The reply Arnett received from O'Brien, he then revealed, was: "Thank you, Will. To be honest, I blame Bateman" " meaning Arnett's Arrested Development co-star Jason Bateman. The crew erupted in laughter. "For the death of my father," O'Brien…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (1670+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " As a comedy duo, Steve Martin & Martin Short live in a pantheon of performing legends'Abbott & Costello, Martin & Lewis, Burns & Allen, Laurel & Hardy, Wilder & Pryor, Cheech & Chong, Key & Peele. Household names, thought of like family to their fans. Martin (80) is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer and Grammy Award-winning banjo player, known for work in comedy films and television. Canadian comedian, actor and writer Short (75) gained prominence for his roles in sketch comedy. He's been in many films and television shows, has won two Primetime Emmy Awards, two SAG Awards, and a Tony. Together, they've paired up creatively for "Three Amigos!" with Chevy Chase, "Father of the Bride" films, the animated film "The Prince of Egypt," "Jiminy Glick in Lalawood" and the wildly popular "Only Murders in the Building" murder-mystery-comedy series on Hulu. But the duo also takes to…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (286+ words) Frankie Qui'ones, "Damn, That's Crazy" (Hulu) Andrew Schulz, "Life" (Netflix) Our picks for this year's best in arts and entertainment. Sebastian Maniscalco, "It Ain't Right" (Hulu) Bill Burr, "Drop Dead Years" (Hulu) Jordan Jensen, "Take Me With You" (Netflix) Atsuko Okatsuka, "Father" (Hulu) Gabriel Iglesias, "Legend of Fluffy" (Netflix) Marc Maron, "Panicked" (HBO) Nate Jackson, "Super Funny" (Netflix) Iliza Shlesinger, "A Different Animal" (Prime Video) Ralph Barbosa, "Planet Bosa" (Hulu) Jim Gaffigan, "Live From Old Forester" (YouTube) Steph Tolev, "Filth Queen" (Netflix) Cristela Alonzo, "Upper Classy" Ali Siddiq, "Rugged" (YouTube) Jay Jurden, "Yes Ma'am" (Hulu) Rosebud Baker, "The Mother Lode" (Netflix) Ken Flores, "LOL Live With Ken Flores" Comedian CP, "Sunday After Six" (Veeps) Chris Price, a.k.a. comedian CP, is a killer on the mic. Whether he's hosting or headlining, comedy fans who've seen him perform know that his dragon-style delivery mixed…...

1+ hour, 23+ min ago (368+ words) Fancy a change from The Muppet Christmas Carol? BBC journalists pick the films that get them in the holiday mood. Santa's official hometown, Rovaniemi, on the edge of the Arctic Circle, has a dark past rooted in World War Two. The former New Zealand PM says she auditioned for Lord of the Rings but fell short on a specific requirement. The US Fed's Open Market Committee is ready to cut rates with less certainty for 2026. Elephants going through the lion pride won't watch their step and could crush tiny lion cubs with a single step. Paramount launches takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery and media industry analyst Alice Enders weighs in." The Travel Show visits Singapore to try a classic dish with Chinese roots, Nasi ulam, served during festivities. The actor reveals that he once almost rented a room in Miriam…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (120+ words) Jason Adam Katzenstein's Daily Cartoon riffs on winter illnesses. More Humor and Cartoons Starter packs for things you will start but never finish. I'm the woman who ruined the workplace. My cat is Gen Z. I, a performatively feminist male, will be touring internationally. Lesser-known celebrity-owned alcohol brands. Enter the Cartoon Caption Contest for a chance to appear in the magazine. More Humor and Cartoons Starter packs for things you will start but never finish. I'm the woman who ruined the workplace. My cat is Gen Z. I, a performatively feminist male, will be touring internationally. Lesser-known celebrity-owned alcohol brands. Enter the Cartoon Caption Contest for a chance to appear in the magazine....

2+ hour, 8+ min ago (561+ words) Plus, some of the biggest pantomimes showing across the UK this year THE UK's towns and cities are packed full of family-friendly theatre shows at Christmas time, but surely none can please everyone aged 5 to 65 like a pantomime." It's getting some extra star power this year, thanks to Sky's new Christmas movie called Tinsel Town starring Rebel Wilson and Kiefer Sutherland, who plays an out-of-work Hollywood actor that finds himself in Yorkshire, in the lead role of a small-town panto." Kiefer is unimpressed at his new job and more fool him, because the chance to shout "it's behind you" at a dame in drag is a gloriously British Christmas tradition A tradition that I'd almost forgotten existed. How silly of me....

2+ hour, 13+ min ago (522+ words) The story continues to follow the lives of four best friends named Damini, Anjana, Siddhi, and Umang. Each is navigating their personal and professional challenges while standing by each other through every high and low. Season 4 is expected to pick up from the cliffhangers left in the previous season. Viewers may see Damini Four More Shots Please! Season 4 OTT Release: When & Where To Watch This Anticipated Series Online? The story continues to follow the lives of four best friends named Damini, Anjana, Siddhi, and Umang. Each is navigating their personal and professional challenges while standing by each other through every high and low. The much-awaited Four More Shots Please! Season 4 is finally on its way, and fans of the hit series are eagerly counting down the days. Known for its bold storytelling, unapologetic characters, and refreshing take on modern womanhood,…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (543+ words) The shocking image triggered a backlash so fierce it wiped out comedy bookings, dried up sponsorships, and sent high-dollar opportunities vanishing almost overnight. Fans later speculated that the intense stress even took a physical toll on Griffin's appearance over the years. Her grisly caption read, "I caption this "there was blood coming out of his eyes, blood coming out of his " wherever." The shock was intended as a comedic commentary on a volatile exchange between Trump and Megyn Kelly. The "My Life on the D-List" star reflected on the rough time in a recent social media post featuring a snippet of Carrey's 2018 Britannia Awards acceptance speech. Carrey previously called out "contempt for the truth, greed, and abuse of power," pointedly condemning the reality star-turned-political caricature known as Trump. She said the "Liar Liar" actor purportedly suggested, "I should put it…...