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Controversial Comedic Movies
Some of the best comedy provocatively pushes the envelope, and when done well, it can allow us to not take life too seriously. But sometimes it can go really wrong, and feel less like a keen observation and more just mean-spirited. There is a thin line that certain comedic movies walk between hilarious and offensive.
Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno Movie, and More
After the success of Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen isn't planning to lay low. He has two more big movies in mind, the first of which will focus on his fashion reporter character "Bruno" from "The Ali G Show." Bruno's style is obviously different from Borat's, but they share the same m.o.: to get people to say offensive, controversial or downright stupid things by asking out-of-left-field questions.
Buzz News Roundup, 6/8
- Reuters reports on the mixed reactions polygamists have toward HBO's series "Big Love."
- According to NME, No Doubt are heading into the studio without Gwen Stefani.
- But Fergie promises fan that the Black Eyed Peas will be back.
- Reuters brings us news that Sean Connery will not be in the fourth Indiana Jones movie, claiming "retirement is just too damned much fun."
- Variety says the cast for Mel Brooks' next musical, "Young Frankenstein" will include Megan Mullally and Roger Bart, among others.
- Spike Lee will direct a WWII drama titled Miracle at St. Anna, according to Variety.
- A businessman who ran away from Sacha Baron Cohen in the Borat movie has joined the ranks of people suing the filmmakers, E! Online reports.
- Pitchfork has tour dates from Spoon, Modest Mouse, and Feist.
Buzz News Roundup, 5/25
- Media Post has the apology Fox issued about the "American Idol" running late.
- Variety says we now need another new Capone, since Nicolas Cage will not be in the Untouchables prequel.
- The Hollywood Reporter has the TV season's overall ratings results. And "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?" ranked higher than "Ugly Betty."
- Zap2it has the scoop on next season's potential new "Heroes."
- Fox is making a movie of The Sims computer game, Variety reports.
- Lollapalooza has launched a contest for bands to win performing slots at this summer's festival, says NME.
- Sandra Bullock is back to doing the romantic comedy thing, having been cast in Proposal in which she'll go all Mrs. Robinson-y on some young male thing, Variety reports.
- Borat will pen a travel guide to the United States and Kazakhstan, E!
What's Buzzworthy: Embarrassing Movies to Watch With Parents
Last week I invited you all to Buzzworthy the movies you've watched with your parents (or grandparents, or in-laws) that just made you cringe, slump down in your seat, or pretend to yawn, stretch and call it a night. There were some great Buzzworthied DVDs, as well as many comments about embarrassing movie experiences. Check out some of the titles bookmarked by Buzz readers, and then a few "highlights" (if you can call them that!) from the comments section of last week's Buzzworthy challenge.
Who Should Play Freddie Mercury?
The most intriguing news comes from the sketchiest sources: The UK's Daily Mirror is "reporting" that Borat's Sacha Baron Cohen will be playing Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in a biopic about the singer's life. This comes as a surprise since months ago it was confirmed that Johnny Depp would be playing Mercury in a biopic and, well, nobody pushes Johnny out of a role! So, while this news may or may not be true, it got me thinking...
What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday
All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I'll sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue.
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
You are most likely familiar with this film, as it was a major box office hit, earned Sacha Baron Cohen a Golden Globe award, and was even nominated for an Academy Award.
Buzz News Roundup, 2/9
- "The O.C." will have a new life on cable, according to the Futon Critic.
- Billboard says SXSW is confirming its first round of artists, including Bloc Party, Lily Allen and ... Taylor Hicks?
- Jeff Foxworthy finds his calling as host of Fox's "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"
- Dr.
What Was Your Favorite Movie Comedy of 2006?
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What Was Your Favorite Movie Comedy of 2006?
Borat
The Devil Wears Prada
The Holiday
Little Miss Sunshine
Stranger Than Fiction
Thank You For Smoking
Other (Tell us below.)
Buzz News Roundup, 12/11
- Borat, Dreamgirls, and United 93 land on AFI's somewhat puzzling Top 10 list for 2006 — Associated Press
- Clint Eastwood's Letters From Iwo Jima tops the year-end list from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association — Variety
- Lacking a critical darling this year, hip-hop gets left out of the major Grammy nominations — LA Times
- This season of CBS's "The Amazing Race" is decided by an EZ-Pass — Zap2It
- Indie rockers the Decemberists challenge Stephen Colbert to a guitar duel, and "The Colbert Report" host accepts — Pitchfork
- Sahara author Clive Cussler is suing over what he considers to be a woeful big-screen version of his book — Los Angeles Times
- Prince is tapped to play the Superbowl halftime show - PopSugar
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