Pauly Shore is very sad Richard Simmons doesn't like his Richard Simmons movie
Left: Pauly Shore in 2024 (Photo: C Flanigan/imageSPACE/Shutterstock), Right: Richard Simmons in 2013 (Photo: Eric Charbonneau/Shutterstock)
What, exactly, would it feel like, to suddenly have Pauly Shore insert himself into your life? It’s the kind of question that haunts most of us merely in the hypothetical. But for mostly-retired fitness guru Richard Simmons, it’s become a very real concern of late. Simmons—who people just cannot be normal about, apparently, between this and the Missing Richard Simmons podcast—hopped back on social media this week to clarify (again!) that he has nothing to do with Shore’s upcoming movie about him, and that he does not approve of its existence.
Pauly Shore wants to play Richard Simmons in a biopic, buddy
“I just read that a man that I don’t know is writing my bio pic starring Pauly Shore,” Simmons posted online this week, referring to writer Jordan Allen-Dutton, best known for his work on Adult Swim’s Robot Chicken. “I do not approve this movie. I am in talks with major studios to create my own biopic with some help. Wait for this movie.”
Shore responded to this (very polite!) note about the movie Richard Simmons does not want made about his own, actual life by hopping on his own socials and posting a 300-word missive in which he says he was “up all night crying” over Simmons’ comment.
The whole thing is honestly worth reading, since it’s a sort of masterclass in cringe: Shore negs Simmons (“Leonardo DiCaprio’s not gonna play you. Brad Pitt’s not gonna play you. I’m perfect.”); he tries to draw on personal connections (“I know you, Richard. We used to hang out back in the day. I’d always see you at The Comedy Store. You’re my old buddy.”); flatters him aggressively (“I also heard the good news that you’re in talks with studios to do a biopic about yourself. That’s amazing! The more movies about you, the better!”); and then finishes the whole thing up by reminding Simmons that unauthorized biopics get made all the time, and there’s nothing he can necessarily do about it. Oh, and he says “amaze-balls.” In 2024!
Shore and Allen-Dutton’s film is currently set up at The Wolper Group, which is a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Shore previously played Simmons in a short film, “The Court Jester.”
[via Variety]
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Bill Skarsgård Movie Before The Crow Is Ultra Violent. What The Critics Are Saying About Boy Kills World
Alongside Zendaya's acclaimed Challengers now in theaters, Bill Skarsgård has moved out of the shadows from horror roles in the IT movies and Barbarian to star in a verified action film with Boy Kills World. As the latest of the 2024 movie releases hits cinemas, the critics have weighed in on Boy Kills World. Let’s dive into what they are saying about it before the actor leads the next The Crow movie.
We’ll start with CinemaBlend’s Boy Kills World review, which has our own Mike Reyes giving the R-rated action comedy two out of five stars. While Reyes was initially intrigued by the set up that draws from classic side-scrolling “man on a mission” video games, he was disappointed by the execution. In his words:
And yet, despite a formula that values simplicity and adrenaline-fueled momentum, Boy Kills World hits a crucial wall pretty early on, and never fully recovers. Even as the action ramps up, and the bloody body count rises, we the audience don’t truly feel that forward movement. What ensues is a lot of sound and a lot of fury, but not an ounce of cohesion.
While he found the action sequences to be “somewhat fun,” the stunt performers couldn’t make up for the poor storyline in his opinion. Empire’s Sophie Butcher felt similarly about Boy Kills World, giving the movie the same star-rating and calling it a “headache-inducing imitation of the revenge thriller” and simply not on par with the John Wick movies. As she continued:
Amongst a smorgasbord of clear influences — from The Hunger Games to Tarantino — the language of video games is the most prominent, threaded through everything from the plot, to the visuals, to the colourful, exaggerated character design. But in its pursuit to feel more like a game, Boy Kills World fails to deliver the depth and dimension it needs to really work as a movie.
While The New York Times’ Manohla Dargis gave some major props to the stunt crew on Boy Kills World, she found the movie itself to be “boneheaded,” along with finding that the “clumsy filmmaking” ultimately “undermines its stunts.” As she also wrote:
I’m not sure what the director Moritz Mohr thought he was doing here. (Sam Raimi is one of the producers.) It’s also unclear why anyone even bothered to concoct a story for Boy, because the only point of this ridiculousness is to watch Skarsgard flex his sculpted arms and take a great deal of brutal punishment so that he can dole out more. Rinse, repeat.
Roger Ebert’s Simon Abrams agreed with the general thoughts of his critic colleagues. Here’s his take:
These action scenes resemble the same antic slow-fast-slow pace of the Kingsman spy movie parodies and this year’s Argylle. In these braindead media critiques, so much pseudo-comic stress is put on sweeping camera movements and impact-driven maneuvering that it reduces everything funny, upsetting, and spectacular about these scenes to its sheer numbing impact. You don’t get to enjoy any of the on-screen action’s flow or development because the filmmakers constantly insert themselves between you and whatever cheap thrills you might’ve hoped to enjoy.
Mashable’s Siddhant Adlakha thought Boy Kills World had some “awesome action,” but similarly was not keen on the storyline. Check out his thoughts:
This is a distinctly "turn your brain off" kind of movie, though in flipping that switch, what's left to pass through the lizard brain isn't always entertaining enough.
While most critics are saying the same thing about Boy Kills World, Variety’s Owen Gleiberman actually dug the movie, likening it to John Wick meets A Clockwork Orange. As he wrote:
The kill-kill-kill spirit of John Wick made a film like Boy Kills World possible, yet Boy Kills World takes it all a step further. It’s the action film as slasher movie as gonzo damaged-superhero movie. It’s a depraved vision, yet I got caught up in its kick-ass revenge-horror pizzazz, its disreputable commitment to what it was doing.
You can check out Boy Kills World in theaters now to form your own opinion on the new action flick! And watch out for the Bill Skarsgård and Brandon Lee comparisons in The Crow, which will be released on August 23.
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The 10 Best Movie And TV Romances With Lesbian Couples
Some kick-butt lesbian couples have genuinely won our hearts in both movies and TV – and today, we’re going to honor them.
We truly live in a time when some great projects have awesome representation for the LGBTQ+ community. Whether it’s the best LGBTQ+ TV shows or the best LGBTQ+ movies, there are so many options out there that have really shown love in all its forms and made television and film that much better.
Today, we’ll be discussing ten lesbian couples from movies and TV who honestly deserve all the praise in honor of Lesbian Visibility Day. While some of these couples have bisexuals as well (women who also like men), these pairings are all girl-on-girl and actually show what love is like.
I’ll be honest and say that for my generation, Glee was everything, and Santana and Brittany were the couple on TV at the time. While both girls take up spots on the best Glee covers of all time, there’s nothing better than this relationship.
Brittany is bisexual, but in the end, she winds up marrying her best friend. Through six seasons, we see the rise and fall and rise again of these two, where no matter what, their love keeps growing stronger day by day. As a young woman, I remember seeing these two on Glee and thinking, “Huh…so it is okay to like another woman.” They truly changed me.
While there are plenty of great LGBTQ+ movies out there, I think Carol is one of the best, and you should certainly check it out. The film tells the story of two women who fall for each other during the 1950s, leading to an affair.
The film, one of Cate Blanchett’s best movies, tells the story of Carol and Therese, two women who grow to love each other. Honestly, it’s one of those love tales that is pretty realistic, to the point where it truly makes you feel bad for the characters who live during the 1950s when people were not as accepting.
I loved watching The 100. Despite the ending, I still think it’s one of the best CW shows. It’s a very creative idea—one hundred delinquents sent down from a space station to reconquer the Earth after a nuclear war. That premise alone will probably make many want to watch.
Through its seven seasons, there were so many couples to follow, but arguably, the most known was Clarke and Lexa – or known as Clexa, a classic enemies-to-lovers relationship. Lexa was a leader on the ground, and Clarke was a leader of the delinquents, and while their love story didn't last as long as it should have, it was totally iconic.
As someone who loves both Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra (even if I think the former is superior), Korra and Asami were both a surprise and a delight to watch. The ending informed the audience that both of them, two women, were together now. And then, the comics further confirmed it.
Why Korrasami From The Legend Of Korra Remains A Groundbreaking LGBTQ+ Couple
They are both bisexual (as they both dated Mako from their friend group) but ultimately end up staying together.
Remember, this was a massive deal for Nickelodeon at the time. We had never been given direct confirmation from any show before about anyone being a part of the LGBTQ+ community, so this was a huge stepping stone for the ATLA franchise and children’s TV as a whole.
ATLA is known for its open conversations about sexuality and gender amidst a kick-butt storyline, and I, for one, will always be a fan.
If you’re looking for a more historical movie, check out the lead couple of Portrait of a Lady on Fire. The film is about a painter commissioned to paint the portrait of a young aristocrat and how they fall in love.
I love Marianne and Héloïse’s relationship. It evolves slowly and realistically, especially for the period they were living in. Be warned that this movie does not have your typical happy ending, but for those who want a compelling and complex lesbian relationship, this is the one to watch.
There are plenty of mystery thrillers out there, and Pretty Little Liars is probably one of the most well-known. The show follows how a clique falls apart when its leader suddenly vanishes.
Emily and Alison are the perfect examples of what I would like to call a slowburn romance. Like, incredible slowburn. It was clear from the beginning that Emily always had a crush on Alison, but these two did not get together for many, many episodes. And even then, their relationship was ironically one of the most realistic out of all of these because life just happens, and they got through their own journeys. You have to love it.
Grey’s Anatomy is one of those shows that I’m quite sure will never end. During its two decades on the air, the series has seen several relationships come and go. One of those is Callie and Arizona.
In another case where one is bisexual, and the other is lesbian, these two doctors got together earlier on in the series. They had one of the most extended relationships out of everyone. Their love story is authentic and raw and, of course, has drama out the the wazoo (as is tradition with Grey’s), but the LGBTQ+ community loved them with a passion.
Supergirl is one of those shows that became a hit based on its use of DC Comics material. It has a great story about Superman’s cousin and her powers. But Supergirl’s sister, Alex Danvers, is actually the star of this section, as is her relationship with Maggie, a homicide detective.
These two have probably one of the most relatable lesbian relationships. They become friends first. Maggie helps Alex come to terms with her sexuality and come out as well, and eventually, that leads to them getting together. They help each other grow throughout their time together.
Another legendary lesbian relationship we have to discuss is Tara and Willow from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The show about a teenage vampire slayer took the world by storm, and this relationship was another huge step forward for proper representation in the media for lesbians.
While at first, Tara’s introduction to the series was surprising for fans, as they had never seen Willow as a lesbian, their relationship slowly became a massive part of the series. Furthermore, when it ultimately tragically came to an end, fans sent protests to the creators. They were everything to so many people.
Last, we have Megan and Graham from But I’m a Cheerleader. This film is certainly one to watch if you love Natasha Lyonne because it’s the perfect coming-of-age teen comedy for young lesbians.
The film is about a young cheerleader who is sent to a conversation therapy camp, and there, through her relationship, she learns that she likes who she is and embraces her sexuality. The portrayal of Megan and Graham, from Lyonne and Clea DuVall, is legendary in many ways and is a must-watch for those who want a hilarious but realistic lesbian couple.
There are so many great options here to check out – and honestly, this makes me want to rewatch all these films and TV shows. I think it’s time for a marathon.
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