I rewatched Bowfinger recently for the first time since 1999, and two things struck me immediately. First: I'd completely forgotten how funny that movie is. Second: I usually can't stand Eddie Murphy in multiple roles, but something about his performance as Jiff—the nerdy, eager-to-please stunt double—absolutely works. There's a scene where Steve Martin's desperate filmmaker … Continue reading When Oscar Winners Make Terrible Choices: A Bowfinger Meditation