‘Mortal Thoughts’ available on Comcast Free Movies Nov 18, 2009
Even though the fun flattens out, it s refreshing to note that Albert Brooks s comedy still seems idiosyncratic, even though this was a 1991 release. (PG; runs through Dec. 3). (Boston Globe)
The Invention of Lying Movie Review Oct 28, 2009
Harold Ramis s and Albert Brooks s what-if comedies from the 1990s remain the modern pinnacles of the genre. Those savage send-ups of existence and death are simultaneously philosophical, existentially aware and sweetly romantic. (Suite101.com)
Iannucci misses at 'In the Loop' Oct 10, 2009
Brit-comic Ricky Gervais stakes a serious claim to the title "the British Albert Brooks" with "The Invention of Lying," his droll, witty and thoughtful comedy about the thing that really makes the world go round. On an Earth in which "the human race has never evolved the ability to tell a lie," Gervais plays the guy who discovers fibs, fiction, exaggerations, little white lies, whoppers to get what you want and the biggest lie of all. (Fresno Bee)
Cinema's tasty treats Aug 7, 2009
Everything you need to know about Debbie Reynolds' character in "Mother" is in these food factoids: She offers her adult son (Albert Brooks) ancient orange sherbet, with its "protective ice coating," and meatloaf, even though he's a vegetarian. In "Soul Food," when the matriarch played by Irma P. Hall takes ill, her family members no longer gather for a traditional Sunday dinner of ham, chicken, catfish, macaroni and cheese, egg pie, black-eyed peas, collard greens and other goodies, and they... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Apatow Draws from Life with 'Funny People' Aug 3, 2009
NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2009. Apatow Draws from Life with 'Funny People. (CBS News)
TV Q&A: Have no fear, 'Castle' will be back in fall Aug 2, 2009
You said it was "Made in Heaven," which may be right, but it also fits the description of the Albert Brooks film "Defending Your Life," which also stars Meryl Streep. A: You're right -- good catch. (Florida Today)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 19-25 Jul 16, 2009
Quinn, Medicine Woman") is 81. Actress Louise Fletcher is 75. Singer Chuck Jackson is 72. Actor Terence Stamp is 71. Game show host Alex Trebek is 69. Singer George Clinton is 68. Singer-actor Bobby Sherman is 66. Writer-director Paul Schrader is 63. Singer Don Henley is 62. Actor Danny Glover is 62. Actor-comedian-director Albert Brooks is 62. Composer Alan Menken ("Little Mermaid,""Little Shop of Horrors") is 60. Musician Al Di Meola is 55. Actor Willem Dafoe is 54. Singer Keith Sweat is 48.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Taking mockery to new heights Jul 5, 2009
The classics - Albert Brooks' 1979 series "Real Life," the genre's "Birth of a Nation"; the 1984 rock mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap," its "Citizen Kane"; and "The Office," which one supposes would be the "Battleship Potemkin" of mockumentaries - are all comedies with the conceit of an ever-present film crew that the characters must navigate ... The classics - Albert Brooks' 1979 series "Real Life," the genre's "Birth of a Nation"; the 1984 rock mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap," its "Citizen... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Summer Movies to Rent on DVD Jun 20, 2009
Ever since his family was killed by a barracuda, clownfish Marlin (Albert Brooks) has been overly protective of his surviving son Nemo (Alexander Gould). But when Nemo is captured by a dentist for a fish tank, Marlin must journey through the ocean, braving sharks in therapy, jellyfish attacks, and surfer turtles with forgetful fish Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) to find his lost son, even as Nemo tries escaping from the tank with its wacky fish residents. (Suite101.com)
Reel of fortune: Movies cant leave Las Vegas Jun 2, 2009
And lets not forget how yuppie Albert Brooks and Julie Hagerty are forced to give up their dreams of dropping out of society when she blows their nest egg in a casino in Lost in America. . (MSNBC -- News)
Congressman Affleck meets the press May 22, 2009
A satire and a tribute to television news, this 1987 romantic comedy stars Holly Hunter as an ambitious news producer who has daily emotional breakdowns, William Hurt as the local news anchor who looks good but lacks a little upstairs and Albert Brooks as the journalist with his finger on the pulse. Donna Walker-Mitchell. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Moviemaker Marty Katz May 9, 2009
Friday, May 08, 2009 Edition. " In an interview with The Malibu Times, Katz laughing ly deemed his current project, "Love Ranch," as still being in the wildly enthusiastic stage."It's based on events at the Mustang Ranch bordello in Reno in the '70s," Katz said. "But with stars like Helen Mirren and Joe Pesci, it's more about people than a bordello. (Malibu Times, CA)
5 Things You Didn't Know: SNL Apr 16, 2009
" Frustrated that the name they wanted had been taken, SNL began under the title NBC's Saturday Night, but they took a shot at Cosell's show by calling their own cast the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players. Forget the thread count and minibar, the view is what makes these suites spectacular vacation spots. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Arianna Huffington: The Web's New Oracle Mar 19, 2009
The walls of the living room are adorned with paintings by Franoise Gilot, one of Picasso's lovers, and Kimberly Brooks, the wife of actor Albert Brooks. Isabella's room is covered with photographs by Annie Leibovitz. (Time.com)
Seth Rogen does Taxi Driver Mar 18, 2009
We asked what if instead of De Niro Albert Brooks was the star of Taxi Driver. Rogen says, referring to his resemblance to Brooks and getting a huge laugh during a panel discussion at the SXSW conference yesterday morning. (Globe and Mail)
"Pink Panther 2" Feb 7, 2009
Remember when Steve Martin, Albert Brooks and Woody Allen were funny. What on earth happened to our favorite funnymen. (Salon)
Standup comedy takes seat in front of computer Feb 7, 2009
Albert Brooks worries the net creates an immediacy of opinion that doesnt allow careers to grow. I think the Internet is slowly going to take down all creativity, he told the magazine. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
