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The Avett Brothers Share Their Origins And Souls In ‘May It Last’ [SXSW Review]

March 18, 2017 12:45 pm

Since they formed in 2000, The Avett Brothers have swelled their fandom from the locals of their North Carolina roots to sprawling crowds that flood stadiums of sold-out world tours, all lured by this beloved b...

Judd Apatow Explains How He Helped Inspire ‘Punch-Drunk Love,’ Says Adam Sandler Does Huge Business For Netflix

Kevin Jagernauth

February 16, 2017 1:31 pm

News

Adam Sandler's cinematic career has many peaks and valleys, but there is little argument that one of this finest performances is in Paul Thomas Anderson's swooningly romantic "Punch-Drunk Love." The story of a ...

HBO Was Worried They’d Lose Their License Over Sex Scene In ‘Girls’

Kevin Jagernauth

February 1, 2017 10:30 am

News, Television

As "Girls" heads into its sixth and final season, it's already fairly clear that part of its legacy will be its envelope-pushing depiction of sex and relationships. Right from the start, Lena Dunham's series ma...

Fall In ‘Love’ With The First Look At Season 2 Of The Netflix Series

Kevin Jagernauth

January 26, 2017 12:45 pm

News, Television, Trailers

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Gotta be honest here, I have not watched a single episode of "Love," and only have a vague inkling of the premise, but presumably it's about...love. Anyway, for those of you who have fallen for the Judd Apatow-...

Zoe Kazan Shines In Kumail Nanjiani’s Hilarious & Heartfelt New Comedy ‘The Big Sick’ [Sundance Review]

Noel Murray

January 21, 2017 3:28 pm

Festivals, News, Reviews

Zoe Kazan can transform even the most stock role into something indelible. In the broadest sense, her character Emily in the romantic dramedy “The Big Sick” is about as basic as they come. She’s “the girlfriend...

Judd Apatow Isn’t Planning On Making New Episodes Of ‘Freaks And Geeks’

Charles Barfield

January 18, 2017 12:17 pm

News, Television

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The days of high-profile creators working on network TV series seems to be coming to an end. With streaming services like Netflix offering complete creative control, and cable networks like FX and HBO having si...

Pete Holmes Stands Up To Life’s Challenges In New Trailer For Judd Apatow-Produced HBO Comedy ‘Crashing’

Kevin Jagernauth

January 13, 2017 1:22 pm

Television, Trailers

Judd Apatow has always been a student of comedy, but in particular (especially lately), he's been intrigued by the lives of stand-up comics. In 2009, he explored the topic with the dramedy "Funny People," but i...

Judd Apatow Will Direct The Pilot Episode Of Pete Holmes’ New HBO Show ‘Crashing’

Edward Davis

January 11, 2017 6:00 pm

News, Television

If you listen to comedian Pete Holmes’ funny and engaging podcast, “You Made It Weird,” you’ll know two things: Judd Apatow comes on the show quite often, sometimes for two-hour stretches at a time; and the two...

‘Don’t Think Twice’ Director Mike Birbiglia Slams MPAA Over Inconsistent Ratings

Kevin Jagernauth

August 4, 2016 12:26 pm

News

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With only two films under his belt, his latest being the arthouse hit "Don't Think Twice," it hasn't taken long for Mike Birbiglia to be introduced to the frustrations of the Motion Picture Association of Ameri...

Listen: Judd Apatow Talks Garry Shandling, ‘Girls’ & More In 90-Minute Podcast Interview

The Playlist Staff

April 25, 2016 12:40 pm

News

Listen: Judd Apatow Talks Garry Shandling, 'Girls' & More In 90-Minute Podcast Interview

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