“Superintelligence” is Melissa McCarthy’s fourth film collaboration with director/husband Ben Falcone. Previous efforts “Tammy”, “The Boss” and “Life of the Party” all underperformed in the humor department. This latest venture fits right in line. “Superintelligence” was shot more than two years ago. It initially had a Christmas 2019 theatrical release target. But last Fall, McCarthy […]
“The Kitchen” is based on a 2014 DC Vertigo graphic novel. It’s directed by Oscar nominated “Straight Outta Compton” writer Andrea Berloff, in her directorial debut. “The Kitchen” definitely feels like its source material is a comic book (and that’s not a complement). It also feels like it was made by a first-time director (not […]
Melissa McCarthy is America’s sweetheart. She’s also the go-to actress for playing smart-mouthed characters in R-rated comedies. When I met first McCarthy in 2014, she told me, “I’ll keep doing them until they kick me out!” I’ve been waiting a long time to see her take-on a pure dramatic role. A quiet scene in 2011’s […]
“It’s Time to Raise the Curtain. It’s Time to Light the Lights!” Well…maybe not. “The Happytime Murders” is directed by Brian Henson – son of the late, iconic “Muppets” creator Jim Henson. The younger Henson tried to make his own great puppet caper – for adults. You certainly won’t find Kermit, Miss Piggy or Big […]
2018 looks like it will be Melissa McCarthy’s biggest year ever. Her comedy series “Nobodies” is returning for Season 2 this Thursday, March 29th, at 10pmET on the Paramount Network (formerly Spike TV). “Nobodies” Season 1 aired on TV Land. She co-produces the show with her husband Ben Falcone and occasionally guest stars as an […]
Ghostbusters makes its long-awaited return with Director Paul Feig’s unique and hilarious take on the classic, supernatural comedy, led by the freshest minds in comedy today, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth. Together they team-up to save Manhattan from a sudden invasion of spirits, spooks and slime that engulfs the […]
It’s finally here – the highly-anticipated female-led reboot of “Ghostbusters”. “Bridesmaids” and “Spy” director Paul Feig collaborates with star Melissa McCarthy for the fourth time, headlining the cast with “SNL” alum Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Chris Hemsworth leads the supporting cast – and original members Bill Murray and Dan Ackroyd make cameo […]
Melissa McCarthy has proven she can deliver plenty of laughs, both on TV and the big screen. But a pattern is starting to emerge when it comes to her movie projects: With McCarthy’s most successful films (“Bridesmaids”, “St. Vincent”, “Spy”), she and husband Ben Falcone were NOT the screenwriters, and Falcone wasn’t behind the camera […]
That’s what Melissa McCarthy told me at the Critics Choice Awards in January when referring to the string of over-the-top, R-rated comedies she’s been starring in. The 45-year-old actress, who got her big break on TV’s “Gilmore Girls” and then won an Emmy for the CBS sitcom “Mike & Molly” (which ends next month), officially […]
With Oscar and Emmy nominee Melissa McCarthy Lights Camera Jackson has been co-starring in photographs with his favorite celebrities from the entertainment, news and sports world since he was 6 years old. Jackson’s first picture with a celeb was snapped in January of 2005, at the Center For Disability Services Telethon in Albany, NY. “American […]