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The Other Two Season 3 Is Finally Coming Next Week

April 24, 2023

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While it has only been two years since season 2 aired, Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider‘s The Other Two is so blisteringly funny that the void left by the finale of season 2 made two years seem like a decade (in addition to COVID-19 and every other hellish thing that’s happening right now). Some of the very best jokes and bits about Hollywood and celebrity are in just the two seasons of the series (and some of the reason that it might be one of awards season’s biggest snubs).

Season 3 of The Other Two is just around the corner on HBO Max (not quite officially Max yet), and we sincerely hope that folks get to see what all the die-hard Other Two fans have been talking about since 2019. Get a taste of that yourself with the first look at season 3 here, then set a reminder for Thurs. May 3rd for the latest season premiere of The Other Two.

Beware of Your Company’s All Expenses Paid Work Retreat to Italy in “Spin Me Round” Trailer

July 14, 2022

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Just like the rest of the world, everything seems too good to be true in what should be a very run-of-the-mill corporate work retreat to Italy in Spin Me Round.

Spin Me Round is the latest work from Jeff Baena has had carved out a niche for very, very off-beat indie comedies including The Little Hours and Life After Beth. This jaunt follows Alison Brie on what seems to be a very special work program for some fast casual chain like The Olive Garden. She’s looking for a change, inspiration, and some romance, but gets entangled into much more than she ever thought she would. With a supporting cast that includes the likes of Molly Shannon and Zach Woods and a more sneaky than usual Aubrey Plaza, there’s something alluring here in Spin Me Round to the cracks in the veneer of an Italian getaway.

See for yourself in the first trailer here, then look for it in theaters and on AMC+ starting Aug. 19th.

Pick of the Day: Molly Shannon discusses Hello Molly!: A Memoir (in LA) 4/20

April 4, 2022

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Many of you reading this grew up with her loud and proud characters on SNL. While Mary Katherine Gallagher did help launch Molly into the national spotlight, she has done so much brilliant work since then including her roles as a very dedicated mother in Other People, The Other Two, and The White Lotus. Molly also seems far from done being in her prime whether that involves playing a mom or not in either a comedy or a drama or something else altogether.

So, naturally, you might be interested in a memoir in the many winding roads she has had in comedy and entertainment. Hello Molly!: A Memoir is that very book and Molly is embarking on an in-person book tour right now. The LA date, presented by one of LA’s favorite bookstores, Book Soup, will not only have Molly sharing her journey with the book, but also feature the one and only John C. Reilly in conversation at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre on Wed. Apr. 20th at 7PM PT.

Tickets are $38 and you’ll get one hardcover copy of Hello Molly!: A Memoir plus a signed bookplate. Go get ’em here.

Here’s Your First Look at Vanessa Bayer’s Home Shopping Dramedy “I Love That For You”

March 18, 2022

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For those missing Vanessa Bayer on SNL and seeing her various characters where the veneer of their reality is starting to crack, you won’t have to reminisce about seeing her back on screen in the same spirit once again.

I Love That For You centers on Bayer as an aspiring, but incredibly green host of a home shopping network and what she ends up doing to achieve that dream of telling folks that various housewares just sold out. Created by Vanessa and Jeremy Beiler, this might go a little darker than Jennifer Lawrence in Joy, but have tender, humorous moments, especially with Molly Shannon playing an iconic home shopping network host that Bayer looks up to. Also, we’re pretty sure Matt Rogers is going to be a scene stealer in this series.

This is Showtime’s latest comedy series in the ever burgeoning streaming wars and, so far, this might have the makings of something that will make you not regret paying for another streaming service or get on board for another one.

Take a first gander at all of this for yourself at I Love That For You with the first official trailer here.

Get Your First Look at “The Other Two” Season 2

August 11, 2021

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Though it received heaps of praise in its first season on Comedy Central, the road to the second season for The Other Two has been long and winding (and we’re sure a pandemic didn’t help with that either).

The acclaimed series following Drew Tarver and Heléne Yorke as the “other” family members of a successful showbiz family, like many acclaimed comedies that perhaps haven’t gotten their proper due, is now over at HBO Max.

Now having to deal with a superstar younger brother and mother, the long awaited next round of The Other Two is going to, so it would seem, give Molly Shannon another stellar role as a mother who is just simply too much.

See for yourself in the trailer here, then look for the premiere to stream on HBO Max on Aug. 26th.

Watch Molly Shannon as Emily Dickinson (Along with Emily’s Secret Love Life) in “Wild Nights with Emily” Trailer

March 11, 2019

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Not only does writer/director Madeleine Olnek’s Wild Nights with Emily promise Molly Shannon (who is having quite the streak over the last few years we might add) to play the mysterious, yet legendary poet Emily Dickinson in a movie, but also bring Emily’s secret love life (via her private letters) to the big screen (and probably to your eyes and ears for the very first time).

This trailer looks very promising and continues the atypical period piece comedy tone that The Favourite did so well in 2018.

If you’re digging it, look for it in theaters starting April 12th.

Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon Are Bringing Cord and Tish Back to Cover Royal Wedding Tomorrow Morning

May 18, 2018

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If you enjoyed Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon causing a ruckus at the Rose Parade earlier this year, they’ll be up to their hijinks yet again while covering the Royal Wedding via HBO at 7:45AM this Saturday, May 19th.

For our money, it’s a great reason to wake up early this Saturday and the best way to watch The Royal Wedding.

The 2018 Rose Parade Hosted by Cord (Will Ferrell) & Tish (Molly Shannon) Now Streaming at Amazon

January 1, 2018

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We’re going to go ahead and guess you didn’t wake up at 8AM PST to catch Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon bring some mischief to the venerable tradition of New Year’s Day Rose Parade.

Thankfully, the replay of Cord & Tish’s 2018 Rose Parade coverage is streaming for you at Amazon Prime. See it for yourself (if you have Amazon Prime) here.

Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon, Er, Tish Cattigan and Cord Hosenbeck Will Host 2018 Rose Parade for Amazon Prime

November 22, 2017

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Perhaps, this Jan. 1st, you might want to either pull an all nighter on New Year’s Eve or not get so hammered on champagne that you sleep through the morning.

That way, you can watch Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon, in character as Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan, bring some mischief to the time honored New Year’s Day tradition of the Rose Parade.

You’ll be able to watch their hijinks at 8AM PST live via Amazon Prime.

Here’s a taste of what’s up their sleeve.

For just an ounce of hope in something and an opportunity to see what should be an unforgettable night of comedy, some of the brightest comedy stars on stage and screen will act out scripts written by fifth graders all in support of underserved youth arts organization, Young Storytellers.

Tickets for The Biggest Show are $25 for student/$50 for adult (balcony) and $50 for student/$150 for adult (floor) and you can (and should) get them here.

If There’s One Dramedy Centered on Cancer That You See This Year, See Chris Kelly’s Other People

September 19, 2016

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It may seem like a very niche genre, but a number of films that mix drama and comedy over the last few years do so by having cancer worked into the plot.

Chris Kelly’s Other People is one of the best films of its kind as its emotional peaks are so comedically high and valleys are so dramatically grounded, all in the best, life affirming way possible. Molly Shannon gives a performance of a lifetime and then some as well.

You should definitely go see Other People in select theaters while you still can or buy it on iTunes.

Watch Trailer for Chris Kelly’s Feature Film Debut “Other People”

July 11, 2016

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Chris Kelly, whose work you’ve probably seen on SNL and Broad City, is making what looks to be a stunning feature film debut about a freshly unemployed comedy writer coming home to take care of his sick mother with Other People.

Kelly wrote and directed the feature, which had a nice run on the festival circuit, and stars Jesse Plemons, Molly Shannon, Bradley Whitford, and Zach Woods.

See for yourself what the buzz for this dramedy is all about in this trailer, then look for it in theaters on September 9th.

Aubrey Plaza, Fred Armisen, and More Join ‘Fresno’

October 4, 2014

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The upcoming comedy feature Fresno was already intriguing enough following Judy Greer and Natasha Lyonne as two dysfunctional sisters that are hotel maids attempting to dispose of a body.

Now, the likes of Aubrey Plaza, Ron Livingston, Molly Shannon, and Fred Armisen have joined the cast.

From the looks of it, Fresno has never been more appealing.

Even if Aubrey Plaza is a Zombie, You’ll Still Love Her in ‘Life After Beth’ Trailer

June 26, 2014

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Following the great high concept comedy Safety Not Guaranteed, Aubrey Plaza’s high concept comedy this year is one where she’s a zombie, but still in love with her boyfriend. In fact, she’s less a zombie and more like Aubrey Plaza with an appetite for humans. Dane DeHaan stars opposite her as the boyfriend in what might be a very memorable role and John C. Reilly and Molly Shannon co-star as parents supportive of a alive-dead relationship.

Watch the trailer here and get excited for a release sometime this Summer.

Fox Developing Comedy Written by Bruce McCullouch, Starring Molly Shannon

November 8, 2013

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Fox Developing Comedy Written by Bruce McCullouch, Starring Molly Shannon

We’ve been saying over the last few weeks that Fox has been really killing it in terms of their comedy development slate, bringing in projects that already sound enticing to watch.

Well, this show that Molly Shannon will star in and produce, written by Kids in the Hall’s Bruce McCullouch who will also produce definitely falls into that category.