Posts by Zach Dionne
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The Red-Band, Slightly NSFW ‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’ Trailer Is Fantastic
‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ was funnier than it had any right to be. And yet: Do we need a second one? This trailer makes a strong case.
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HBO’s Making an Epic Sports Mockumentary With Andy Samberg, Kit Harington, and So Many More Stars
Also in the Afternoon Links: Great posters from Comic-Con, a Marvel rumor for John Boyega, and a good look at the new Batman getup.
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Countdown 2 ‘Sharknado 2’: Your Six-Day Warning — Fact-Checking Tara Reid’s Belief in Real-Life Sharknadoes
“You know, it actually can happen. I mean, the chances of it happening are very rare, but it can happen actually.”
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‘Nightcrawler’ Trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal Is a Demented Go-Getter
In the directorial debut from Dan Gilroy — a longtime screenwriter whose credits include ‘The Bourne Legacy’ and ‘Two for the Money’ — Gyllenhaal plays the gaunt, intense Lou Bloom, a freelance crime journalist looking to make a name for himself on the eleven o’clock news.
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Got a Spare $10 Billion? Help Jon Stewart Buy CNN!
Also in the Afternoon Links: Coolio has a foolproof plan to get back into the conversation, Maude Apatow’s coming to ‘Girls,’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ has some sneaky viral marketing going.
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Weird Al’s 14th Studio Album Is His First No. 1
‘Mandatory Fun’ is the first comedy album to go to no. 1 since 1963, and it’s the best-selling comedy album in 20 years.
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Disney’s Making ‘Brooklyn Family Robinson’ With Steve Carell
Oscar-nominated ‘Finding Nemo’ cowriter David Reynolds is handling the script.
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Will the Whole Drake vs. Lil Wayne Tour Be ‘Street Fighter’–Themed?
Also in the Afternoon Links: Edgar Wright has picked his next project, Kendrick has a ton of new songs in the bank, and ‘Jurassic World’ has a poster.
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Is the New ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Rap Even Worse Than the Original One?
Partners in Kryme vs. Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa, and Ty Dolla $ign.
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‘Fargo’ Season 2 Will Follow Lou Solverson in 1979
Showrunner and writer Noah Hawley will also pull inspiration from more Coen brothers movies, including ‘Miller’s Crossing’ and ‘The Man Who Wasn’t There.’
