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The Kings Of Squirm Inducing Comedy

The Kings Of Squirm Inducing Comedy

Prepare to cover your eyes, as we reveal the kings of the awkward laugh. Don’t. Look. Away. Wimps.

By David Baxter on July 17, 2009 | Comments

Bruno: What Did You Think?

Bruno: What Did You Think?

The wait is over, and that film about bleaching your Apex of Shame is finally in theaters. Did you see it? If so – we want to know what the hell you thought about it. Or if you can still form thoughts.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 12, 2009 | Comments

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 07.10.09

Kevin Carr’s Weekly Report Card for 07.10.09

Kevin Carr reviews this week’s new movies: Brüno, I Love You Beth Cooper and Moon.

By Kevin Carr on July 10, 2009 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 122 – Fätsö

Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 122 – Fätsö

Neil has gone on a clandestine mission to our nation’s capital, including a visit to the Pentagon to warn our military of the impending threat of giant alien robots. This leads Kevin to meet up with his chubby co-host in the Magical Studio in the Sky, from an undisclosed location (which may or may not be a jail cell).

By Kevin Carr on July 10, 2009 | Comments

Review: Bruno

Review: Bruno

In Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest, the method comedian gives us a lot of brilliant comic situations, but fails to mine them for their full comedic worth.

By Landon Palmer on July 9, 2009 | Comments

Universal Temporarily Removes Michael Jackson Scene from Brüno

Universal Temporarily Removes Michael Jackson Scene from Brüno

The sudden death of pop star Michael Jackson on Thursday has caused some discussion in the halls of Universal Pictures, which resulted in the studio cutting a Jackson-centric bit from the upcoming comedy Brüno mere hours before its Los Angeles premiere.

By Neil Miller on June 26, 2009 | Comments

Yawn: New ‘Bruno’ Television Spots

Yawn: New ‘Bruno’ Television Spots

A bunch of stuff we’ve already seen (and a few things we haven’t).

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 10, 2009 | Comments

Zac Efron – Two Years + Bleached Manhole = Bruno

Zac Efron – Two Years + Bleached Manhole = Bruno

This according to a new video made by Sacha Baron Cohen pitching his new movie and his character’s rear entrance to anyone who’ll pay admission. Does this mean Bruno will be starring in High School Nud-ical 3?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on May 11, 2009 | Comments

New Brüno Poster Runs Amuck in Your Fields of Plenty

New Brüno Poster Runs Amuck in Your Fields of Plenty

The folks at Universal Pictures decided that there was no way we could be allowed to go into our weekend without being reminded that there’s a very outwardly gay Austrian fashionista headed our way this summer.

By Neil Miller on April 24, 2009 | Comments

New Bruno Promo Images Will Haunt You

New Bruno Promo Images Will Haunt You

For some reason, the marketing department behind Bruno has decided to ruin my life. Now, you can let them ruin yours too!

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 16, 2009 | Comments

Early Edition: Bruno Does Ron Paul, Disney Does Itself

Early Edition: Bruno Does Ron Paul, Disney Does Itself

Start your morning right with a full blast of news. It’s better than coffee because it won’t get you all jittery and stunt your growth. Although, it might lower your sperm count. We’re still running some tests.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 16, 2009 | Comments

‘Bruno’ Trailer Asks: How Do You Defend Yourself Against a Man With Two Dildos?

‘Bruno’ Trailer Asks: How Do You Defend Yourself Against a Man With Two Dildos?

There’s been a lot of news recently about Bruno after footage was shown to some SXSW audiences -including our very own Rob Hunter who peed himself laughing and tried to claim he has spilled his Odwalla juice on his crotch. Then came the inevitable NC-17 rating (that still seems more like a marketing ploy than anything else). Now, there’s the trailer.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on April 2, 2009 | Comments

Why Bruno’s NC-17 and Corporate Censorship Don’t Matter

Why Bruno’s NC-17 and Corporate Censorship Don’t Matter

There’s one major reason why none of that matters, and I promise I eventually get to it at some point during my rambling, nonsensical rant.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 30, 2009 | Comments

MPAA Bends ‘Brüno’ Over With Early NC-17 Rating

MPAA Bends ‘Brüno’ Over With Early NC-17 Rating

It would appear as if Brüno, the popular character from the Sacha Baron Cohen arsenal who is about to get his own movie, has finally found a way to be a bit too dirty.

By Neil Miller on March 30, 2009 | Comments

SXSW Sneak Peek: Brüno

SXSW Sneak Peek: Brüno

Universal previewed three full scenes last night from Sacha Baron Cohen’s upcoming follow-up to Borat with video introductions from the man himself. If you’re a Borat fan and were worried that Cohen had lost the anonymity necessary to dupe stereotypical Americans with humorous results, rest assured Bruno is fucking hilarious.

By Rob Hunter on March 16, 2009 | Comments

SXSW Gets Fabulous Brüno Sneak Preview For All to Enjoy

SXSW Gets Fabulous Brüno Sneak Preview For All to Enjoy

We just got a note from the folks over at Universal that a special sneak peak of the upcoming Sacha Baron Cohen movie Brüno has been added to the lineup for this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival.

By Neil Miller on March 10, 2009 | Comments

7 Days of 007: Ten Actors Who Should Never Play Bond

7 Days of 007: Ten Actors Who Should Never Play Bond

In honor of our 7 Days of 007 feature we have decided to bring back one of our favorite old school top ten lists. This week its all about Bond, James Bond.

By J.L. Sosa on November 10, 2008 | Comments

We Always Knew Russell Brand Was a Dirty Pirate

We Always Knew Russell Brand Was a Dirty Pirate

The web is full of casting rumors, but you already knew that. Yet, just because there are tons of rumors, that doesn’t mean that some of them aren’t fun — as well, there are those that actually make sense.

By Neil Miller on October 9, 2008 | Comments

Lil’ Faux Tweet: The 8 Most Entertaining Fake Twitter Users

Lil’ Faux Tweet: The 8 Most Entertaining Fake Twitter Users

Neil’s weekend project: Identify the most entertaining fake Twitter users and deliver them in list form. Also, create a list of the must-follow real Tweeters for movie fans. Mission accomplished.

By Neil Miller on October 5, 2008 | Comments

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Bruno Invades Milan’s Fashion Week

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Bruno Invades Milan’s Fashion Week

I have been trying like crazy to stay away from news regarding Sacha Baron Cohen’s upcoming film, which is based on Borat’s crazy Austrian fashionista cousin Bruno, but this is just too good.

By Neil Miller on September 26, 2008 | Comments