Eddie Murphy

When Oscar Winners Make Terrible Choices: A Bowfinger Meditation

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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

The Worst 43 – Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

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Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 2000 Directed by Peter Segal Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we're continuing our methodical descent through my personal countdown of the 100 worst movies I've ever endured. This week we're examining number 43: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, the 2000 sequel that answered a question absolutely no one was … Continue reading The Worst 43 – Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

5 Classic Stand-Up Specials That Still Make Me Laugh

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Sometimes there's nothing better than a good laugh. And when it comes to timeless humor, classic stand-up comedy specials are like fine wine - they only get better with age. So, let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the all-time greats that still leave us in stitches. George Carlin: "Jammin' in … Continue reading 5 Classic Stand-Up Specials That Still Make Me Laugh