The late Carl Weathers only appeared in four episodes of the critically acclaimed and beloved comedy series "Arrested Development," but the impact he had on the series feels much larger than that low episode count might imply. Playing a heightened version of himself -- an out-of-work actor who's obsessed with mooching off others -- Weathers frequently stole scenes out from under the hilarious Tobias Fünke (David Cross), as the hopeless man's acting teacher, most notably in a hilarious interaction that introduced the phrase, "Baby, you got a stew goin'!" into the cultural lexicon.
In a series that featured a revolving door of terrific guest stars, Weathers was one of the funniest and most memorable. According to "Arrested Development" creator Mitch Hurwitz, we have Weathers himself to thank for the direction and tone of his character on the show. In a 2013 interview with Vulture, Hurwitz explained their original idea for including...
In a series that featured a revolving door of terrific guest stars, Weathers was one of the funniest and most memorable. According to "Arrested Development" creator Mitch Hurwitz, we have Weathers himself to thank for the direction and tone of his character on the show. In a 2013 interview with Vulture, Hurwitz explained their original idea for including...
- 2/2/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
We're very sorry to report today that actor Carl Weathers has died at the age of 76. Weathers was most known for his movie career, playing Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" series and Dillon in "Predator".
But Weathers worked in television as well — and I don't mean just his recent run on "The Mandalorian." One of his most memorable appearances came in "The Shield" season 2 episode "Partners." The cop drama follows the Strike Team, an anti-gang unit in Los Angeles led by Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis), with the narrative twist the team is just as dirty and murderous as the criminals they investigate. "The Shield" has plenty of memorable guest stars, from Melanie Lynskey as a killer of the week in season 2, to Forest Whitaker as the antagonist (not the villain) of season 5.
In "Partners," Weathers plays Joe Clark, Mackey's old partner who was forced out of the LAPD — with...
But Weathers worked in television as well — and I don't mean just his recent run on "The Mandalorian." One of his most memorable appearances came in "The Shield" season 2 episode "Partners." The cop drama follows the Strike Team, an anti-gang unit in Los Angeles led by Vic Mackey (Michael Chiklis), with the narrative twist the team is just as dirty and murderous as the criminals they investigate. "The Shield" has plenty of memorable guest stars, from Melanie Lynskey as a killer of the week in season 2, to Forest Whitaker as the antagonist (not the villain) of season 5.
In "Partners," Weathers plays Joe Clark, Mackey's old partner who was forced out of the LAPD — with...
- 2/2/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Carl Weathers, best known for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, among countless other projects, died Thursday, according to a statement from his family. He was 76 years old.
The statement, obtained by our sister site Deadline, reads: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather,...
The statement, obtained by our sister site Deadline, reads: “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. … Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
As part of Variety’s 100 Greatest Shows of All Time issue, we asked writers on our staff to name their favorite cult shows — series that may lack the clout, the following, or the prestige to quite notch an entry on our list, but ones for which our writers have a special fondness. Here are seven shows that are, to us, the greatest.
Alias
So the central mythology, about the mystical inventor Milo Rambaldi, came to little as the show went on. No big deal. On “Alias,” it was all about the ride. That’s meant very literally: Each week, the show crash-landed into an episode-ending cliffhanger. As played by a luminous, game, and utterly committed Jennifer Garner, superspy double agent Sydney Bristow changed her loyalties, her allies, and her wigs. The only constant in her life was chaos, into which a writing team led by J.J. Abrams thrust her week after week.
Alias
So the central mythology, about the mystical inventor Milo Rambaldi, came to little as the show went on. No big deal. On “Alias,” it was all about the ride. That’s meant very literally: Each week, the show crash-landed into an episode-ending cliffhanger. As played by a luminous, game, and utterly committed Jennifer Garner, superspy double agent Sydney Bristow changed her loyalties, her allies, and her wigs. The only constant in her life was chaos, into which a writing team led by J.J. Abrams thrust her week after week.
- 12/20/2023
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Comedic multi-hyphenate David Cross on Tuesday unveiled Senses Working Overtime With David Cross, his first-ever podcast, which is set to debut on all audio platforms, and on the actor and comedian’s YouTube page, on December 7. Check out the trailer above.
The pod began as a vehicle for Cross and his guests to explore the Best/Worst/Funniest/Saddest/Most Beautiful etc. things they’d ever Seen, Touched, Tasted, Smelled, and Heard. Somewhere along the way it became a loose premise, a jumping off point to learn more about a variety of fascinating people, where Cross could let conversations steer themselves.
Confirmed guests include Bob Odenkirk, Marc Maron, Janeane Garofalo, John Hodgman, Jo Firestone, Eugene Mirman, Steve-o, Amber Tamblyn, and Jason Bateman. New episodes of the podcast will roll out on Thursdays. Produced by Headgum Studios, it’s part of the Headgum Podcast Network and is handling ad sales...
The pod began as a vehicle for Cross and his guests to explore the Best/Worst/Funniest/Saddest/Most Beautiful etc. things they’d ever Seen, Touched, Tasted, Smelled, and Heard. Somewhere along the way it became a loose premise, a jumping off point to learn more about a variety of fascinating people, where Cross could let conversations steer themselves.
Confirmed guests include Bob Odenkirk, Marc Maron, Janeane Garofalo, John Hodgman, Jo Firestone, Eugene Mirman, Steve-o, Amber Tamblyn, and Jason Bateman. New episodes of the podcast will roll out on Thursdays. Produced by Headgum Studios, it’s part of the Headgum Podcast Network and is handling ad sales...
- 11/28/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
As war rages on in the Middle East, with more than 1,200 Israelis killed in a terrorist attack by Hamas and more than 11,000 Palestinians killed as a result of the Israeli army’s retaliatory attack on Gaza, U.S. politicians are focusing on the real enemy: an app where you can post dance videos and makeup tutorials for how to dress up as Sexy Tobias Funke.
Concerns over TikTok purportedly boosting pro-Palestinian content over pro-Israeli content have been percolating for the past few days, with Rep. Mike Gallagher penning an essay...
Concerns over TikTok purportedly boosting pro-Palestinian content over pro-Israeli content have been percolating for the past few days, with Rep. Mike Gallagher penning an essay...
- 11/12/2023
- by Ej Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
David Cross is an American actor, director and comedian who is best known for his stand-up performances, as well as his role as Tobias Fünke in the cult Netflix sitcom Arrested Development.
David Cross Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
David Cross was born on April 4, 1964 (David Cross age: 59) in Roswell, Georgia, to a Jewish family. His father, Barry, emigrated from Leeds, England. Half a year after his birth, Cross and his family relocated to Florida. After a couple of additional moves to Connecticut and New York, Cross settled back in Roswell, where he and his family remained for about a decade. Cross is the eldest of three children, having two younger sisters, Juli and Wendy Cross.
Growing up, Cross’s family didn’t have much money. Cross even recalled being evicted from their home, after which he spent time living in motels and at friends’ houses. Barry abandoned the...
David Cross Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
David Cross was born on April 4, 1964 (David Cross age: 59) in Roswell, Georgia, to a Jewish family. His father, Barry, emigrated from Leeds, England. Half a year after his birth, Cross and his family relocated to Florida. After a couple of additional moves to Connecticut and New York, Cross settled back in Roswell, where he and his family remained for about a decade. Cross is the eldest of three children, having two younger sisters, Juli and Wendy Cross.
Growing up, Cross’s family didn’t have much money. Cross even recalled being evicted from their home, after which he spent time living in motels and at friends’ houses. Barry abandoned the...
- 8/23/2023
- by Trevor Hanuka
- Uinterview
Netflix must have found the money in the banana stand because Arrested Development won’t leave the streaming service after all.
It was reported in February that all five seasons of the acclaimed comedy series would be pulled from Netflix on March 15th due to the end of a licensing deal. That day came and went with Arrested Development remaining on the service. The first three seasons of Arrested Development were produced by 20th Century Fox, with Netflix reviving the series for two more seasons. Vulture reports that a new licensing agreement was worked out between Netflix and Disney’s 20th Television, allowing the streaming service to keep the series. As part of the agreement, Hulu will give up the rights to the first three seasons of Arrested Development, making Netflix the exclusive home for the Bluth family. In return, Disney will be able to sell the linear TV right to the series,...
It was reported in February that all five seasons of the acclaimed comedy series would be pulled from Netflix on March 15th due to the end of a licensing deal. That day came and went with Arrested Development remaining on the service. The first three seasons of Arrested Development were produced by 20th Century Fox, with Netflix reviving the series for two more seasons. Vulture reports that a new licensing agreement was worked out between Netflix and Disney’s 20th Television, allowing the streaming service to keep the series. As part of the agreement, Hulu will give up the rights to the first three seasons of Arrested Development, making Netflix the exclusive home for the Bluth family. In return, Disney will be able to sell the linear TV right to the series,...
- 3/25/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
"The Umbrella Academy" just scored some absolute heavyweights for its fourth and final season, which is currently filming in Canada. Per a press release sent out by Netflix, David Cross, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are all joining the already established cast, which includes Elliot Page, Robert Sheehan, Colm Feore, David Castañeda, Tom Hopper, Justin H. Min, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Ritu Arya, and Aidan Gallagher.
Let's take a moment to celebrate one of Hollywood's most wholesome and hilarious couples getting to share their unique on-screen chemistry once again. Separately, Offerman and Mullally are amazing (just look at Offerman's recent awards-worthy turn in episode 3 of "The Last of Us" and Mullally's disturbingly funny run on shows like "Party Down" and "Bob's Burgers"), but together there's a certain chemistry that's impossible to fake.
"Parks and Recreation" fans will remember they got to work together a few times. Mullally played Tammy Two, one of...
Let's take a moment to celebrate one of Hollywood's most wholesome and hilarious couples getting to share their unique on-screen chemistry once again. Separately, Offerman and Mullally are amazing (just look at Offerman's recent awards-worthy turn in episode 3 of "The Last of Us" and Mullally's disturbingly funny run on shows like "Party Down" and "Bob's Burgers"), but together there's a certain chemistry that's impossible to fake.
"Parks and Recreation" fans will remember they got to work together a few times. Mullally played Tammy Two, one of...
- 2/25/2023
- by Eric Vespe
- Slash Film
The 1990s saw an impressive run of successful comedies that drew inspiration from "Saturday Night Live" characters, including "Waynes World" and "Superstar." When New Line Cinema wanted to get in on the sketch comedy movie action, they turned to a popular HBO sketch comedy program, "Mr. Show." The very first character to appear on "Mr. Show" inspired the 2002 movie, "Run Ronnie Run."
The movie is the brainchild of "Mr. Show" creators Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. Salesman Terry Twillstein (Odenkirk) is desperate for something to sell when he stumbles across Ronnie Dobbs (Cross). Dobbs has a penchant for getting arrested and giving excuses as to why the cops shouldn't arrest him. Shenanigans ensue when Twillstein takes Dobbs to Hollywood and sells a reality show about Ronnie Dobbs running from the law in every U.S. city.
"Run Ronnie Run" might not be a great film, but it has its moments.
The movie is the brainchild of "Mr. Show" creators Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. Salesman Terry Twillstein (Odenkirk) is desperate for something to sell when he stumbles across Ronnie Dobbs (Cross). Dobbs has a penchant for getting arrested and giving excuses as to why the cops shouldn't arrest him. Shenanigans ensue when Twillstein takes Dobbs to Hollywood and sells a reality show about Ronnie Dobbs running from the law in every U.S. city.
"Run Ronnie Run" might not be a great film, but it has its moments.
- 12/5/2022
- by Travis Yates
- Slash Film
At the first Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony in 1995, the cast of “Seinfeld” took the stage as the inaugural Best TV Comedy Ensemble recipients. The series, which starred stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld as a fictionalized version of himself, was one of several shows about the entertainment industry nominated for the group prize that year, with “Frasier” and “Murphy Brown” having been respectively centered on the radio and news media subsectors. Over the last quarter century, the casts of many other comedies about show business have competed and sometimes won here, and now the stars of “Hacks” are hoping to make good on their second try.
Like “Seinfeld,” “Hacks” is centered on the stand-up comedy profession, but the similarities end there. The HBO Max show’s main character is septuagenarian female comic Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), who is entirely fictional and primarily performs in the American West, as opposed to New York.
Like “Seinfeld,” “Hacks” is centered on the stand-up comedy profession, but the similarities end there. The HBO Max show’s main character is septuagenarian female comic Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), who is entirely fictional and primarily performs in the American West, as opposed to New York.
- 10/24/2022
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
As the Rolling Stone staff stared down the task of culling decades worth of television to a list of the 100 best shows of all time, we knew we needed help — lots of it. So, we hit up Hollywood. In addition to polling our most pop culture-obsessed staffers, we reached out to a wide swath of television actors, creators, showrunners, writers, directors, producers, and critics. The instructions: Give us your top 50 shows of any genre — no restrictions — defining “best” as whatever it means to you.
The 46 ballots we got back were often surprising,...
The 46 ballots we got back were often surprising,...
- 9/26/2022
- by RS Editors
- Rollingstone.com
"Arrested Development" is one of this century's most infamous television cancellations. It lives in the canon of "gone too soon" television history alongside the likes of "Freaks and Geeks" and "Firefly." Well, at least it did for a while. Netflix notably revived the series, debuting a new season in 2013. A fifth and final season was produced and aired in 2018, solidifying the enduring struggle with getting new episodes of the Bluth family and their incredulous hijinks.
Jason Bateman portrays Michael Bluth, the middle son in a family of ridiculous, wealthy ne'er-do-wells. His father, George Bluth Sr. (Jeffrey Tambor), faces imprisonment due to committing several financial crimes. While Michael tries to extricate himself from his family repeatedly, they routinely draw him back into the fold. Modern television series like "Schitt's Creek" play with the earnest pathos of an uber-wealthy family and their fall from grace. However, "Arrested Development" distinguished itself first with...
Jason Bateman portrays Michael Bluth, the middle son in a family of ridiculous, wealthy ne'er-do-wells. His father, George Bluth Sr. (Jeffrey Tambor), faces imprisonment due to committing several financial crimes. While Michael tries to extricate himself from his family repeatedly, they routinely draw him back into the fold. Modern television series like "Schitt's Creek" play with the earnest pathos of an uber-wealthy family and their fall from grace. However, "Arrested Development" distinguished itself first with...
- 9/12/2022
- by Chad Collins
- Slash Film
Warning: Spoilers ahead for season 3 of "Evil."
In its third season, "Evil" continued to be TV's best horror show, and one of the best overall TV shows, period. Despite a relatively slow start, the season quickly picked up steam and delivered a long streak of the best episodes the show has ever done.
After season 2 covered "The Pop-Up Book of Terrifying Things," this third season went even darker with "The Pop-Up Book of Contemporary Demons" serving as the structure for the seasons' tales of demonic horror. Throughout the season, we saw increasingly more horrible things befall our protagonists: Ben (Aasif Mandvi) struggled with his world of logic being slowly crushed by things he couldn't explain, Kristen (Katja Herbers) learned that her daughter was being groomed by evil people, and David (Mike Colter) battled with temptation and a mosquito demon.
This all culminated in a terrifying and satisfying finale that brought plenty of revelations,...
In its third season, "Evil" continued to be TV's best horror show, and one of the best overall TV shows, period. Despite a relatively slow start, the season quickly picked up steam and delivered a long streak of the best episodes the show has ever done.
After season 2 covered "The Pop-Up Book of Terrifying Things," this third season went even darker with "The Pop-Up Book of Contemporary Demons" serving as the structure for the seasons' tales of demonic horror. Throughout the season, we saw increasingly more horrible things befall our protagonists: Ben (Aasif Mandvi) struggled with his world of logic being slowly crushed by things he couldn't explain, Kristen (Katja Herbers) learned that her daughter was being groomed by evil people, and David (Mike Colter) battled with temptation and a mosquito demon.
This all culminated in a terrifying and satisfying finale that brought plenty of revelations,...
- 8/14/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
At the first Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony in 1995, the cast of “Seinfeld” took the stage as the inaugural Best TV Comedy Ensemble recipients. The series, which starred stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld as a fictionalized version of himself, was one of several shows about the entertainment industry nominated for the top prize that year. Seinfeld and his castmates defeated actors from programs centered on a range of show business sub-sectors, from radio (“Frasier”) to news media (“Murphy Brown”). In the quarter century since, the casts of many other comedies about show business have competed and sometimes won here, and now the stars of “Hacks” are hoping to be next on the list.
Like “Seinfeld,” “Hacks” is centered on the profession of stand-up comedy, but the similarities end there. The HBO Max show’s main character is female comic Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), who is entirely fictional, decades older than the Seinfeld character was,...
Like “Seinfeld,” “Hacks” is centered on the profession of stand-up comedy, but the similarities end there. The HBO Max show’s main character is female comic Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), who is entirely fictional, decades older than the Seinfeld character was,...
- 11/30/2021
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
This post contains spoilers for "Squid Game."
"Squid Game" is a phenomenon, and rightly so. It's a vicious thriller series that sharply criticizes class and capitalism, anchored by across-the-board stellar performances. Until ... episode 7. That's when the Korean drama series introduces the mysterious "VIPs," who turn out to be wealthy Americans, alongside one Chinese businessman, who look and sound like they're characters played by Tobias Funke. They're hammy, they're over-the-top, and they're in gross contrast to the nuanced performances given by Korean stars Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon, and Wi Ha-joon — and even by the broader performers Heo Sung-tae, who played the gangster antagonist,...
The post The Bad American Acting in Squid Game Rules, Actually appeared first on /Film.
"Squid Game" is a phenomenon, and rightly so. It's a vicious thriller series that sharply criticizes class and capitalism, anchored by across-the-board stellar performances. Until ... episode 7. That's when the Korean drama series introduces the mysterious "VIPs," who turn out to be wealthy Americans, alongside one Chinese businessman, who look and sound like they're characters played by Tobias Funke. They're hammy, they're over-the-top, and they're in gross contrast to the nuanced performances given by Korean stars Lee Jung-jae, Park Hae-soo, Jung Ho-yeon, and Wi Ha-joon — and even by the broader performers Heo Sung-tae, who played the gangster antagonist,...
The post The Bad American Acting in Squid Game Rules, Actually appeared first on /Film.
- 10/13/2021
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
Stars: David Cross, David Koechner, Debra Messing, Gary Farmer, Kimberly Guerrero, Cameron Esposito, Ayanna Berkshire, Olivia Ritchie | Written and Directed by Tom Putnam
Considering Bill Bryson is my favourite author and I love travel and hiking, I really haven’t watched enough movies about hiking journeys. Are there even that many of them? I’m not entirely sure to be honest but when I read about The Dark Divide, which is based on a true story, I knew I had to check it out.
The Dark Divide of the title is what people call Washington’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This is based on the real-life story of renowned butterfly expert Robert Pyle (here played by David Cross) who embarked on a life-changing trek through one of America’s most important unprotected wildlands in the summer of 1995. We discover, in flashbacks, that part of the reason for this journey is the passing of is wife,...
Considering Bill Bryson is my favourite author and I love travel and hiking, I really haven’t watched enough movies about hiking journeys. Are there even that many of them? I’m not entirely sure to be honest but when I read about The Dark Divide, which is based on a true story, I knew I had to check it out.
The Dark Divide of the title is what people call Washington’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This is based on the real-life story of renowned butterfly expert Robert Pyle (here played by David Cross) who embarked on a life-changing trek through one of America’s most important unprotected wildlands in the summer of 1995. We discover, in flashbacks, that part of the reason for this journey is the passing of is wife,...
- 6/9/2021
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
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