Jon Hamm interviews (ex-pupil) Ellie Kemper

ELLIE KEMPER:Youve hostedSNLthree times now? Three times, yes. I want to talk about that experience. I think that would be incredibly hard. Thats, well now its a therapy session, because thats a good point. It would be doing what you enjoy doing, so why would it be nerve-racking? But youre gonna be fine when you host. Yeah,whenI host. I heard that youre hosting you and Bruno Mars are co-hosting in two weeks....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · John Warren

Jon Hamm is a handsome hologram in the pensiveMarjorie Prime:EW review

Instead,Marjorie Primeis a quiet, contemplative family drama about memory. And about how those memories shape who we are. Lois Smith stars as the titular Marjorie, reprising her role from Jordan Harrisons 2014 Pulitzer Prize-nominated stage play. Credit: Jason Robinette/Sundance Institute But althoughMarjorie Primehints at deep themes, it doesnt always give them the emotional weight they deserve. Still, all four lead actors breathe life into characters who, on their own, would fall flat....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Mark Wilson

Jon Hamm opens up about his bank-robbingBaby Drivercharacter

Eizas character has one that says His,' says Hamm. Its sort of our little nod to each other. That says it all about my character too. Credit: Wilson Webb/Sony But he has a very young girlfriend who has convinced him into making terrible choices. Its been a lot of fun stuff. I was told you took part in a table read for the film several years ago.Many moons ago. [Laughs] So, yeah, it was a long long time ago....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Kevin Ramirez

Jon Hamm talks hockey, mustaches ahead ofThe NHL100hosting gig

Jon Hamm and hockey go way back. But just because he loves it doesn’t mean he’ll be starring in a hockey-themed movie anytime soon. If hedidhave to pick one real-life player to star as, though? Credit: Adam Taylor/Newspix/Getty Images “That’s the beginning and the end of hockey movies as they go,” he says. I don’t think anybody’s going to make a better hockey movie than that." Unless he stars in that mustache-focused Harold Snepsts, biopic, of course....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Marilyn Crosby

Jon Hamm, Lois Smith are the couple of the year in eerieMarjorie Primetrailer

Geena Davis and Tim Robbins also star. Marjorie and I are both getting older. Her forgetfulness is worse than mine, she explains. FilmRise Her past is complex and far from simply happy, though there is happiness in it. Its a very different thing with different people. Each person bringstheirexperience to it… its fascinating how differently people take this film. FilmRise Watch EWs exclusive trailer above, and check out the films poster below....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Abigail Ford MD

Jon Stewart blasts Trump: 'Everybody who is a Nazi sure does seem to like him'

What about the alt-left that came charging at the as you say the alt-right? Do they have any semblance of guilt? What about the fact that they came charging with clubs in their hands, swinging clubs? Credit: JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images; Eric Jamison/Invision/AP Images Do they have any problem? I think they do, Trump told reporters. Nobody wants to say that. But Ill say it right now. I have a particular beef with him....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Cynthia Armstrong

Jon Stewart returns to the news desk -- onSportsCenter

Jon Stewartis working on his fundamentals in preparation for his next news desk gig:SportsCenter. TheDaily Showveteran will co-host an hour of the ESPN program with Hannah Storm on Friday, July 7. Im working back on my sitting, he said in a video promoting the episode. Just working on my fundamentals to get ready to go toSportsCenter. This special edition ofSportsCenterwill air live from the United Center at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN during the Warrior Games in Chicago,the web connection announced....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Thomas Williams Jr.

Jon Stewart skewers Donald Trump at Stand Up for Heroes

Perennial musical guest Bruce Springsteen also performed. 240 years…we gave it a shot. And Im glad you brought that up. Credit: Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic He should be proud of his heritage!Trump wrote. As Ive said many times before, Jon Stewart is highly overrated. Stewart quipped, This is when I realized he was trying to point out that I was a Jew. Vote wisely this November 8th, Stewart told the audience. remained the most hilarious dad...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Dale Davis

Jon Stewart to headline HBO stand-up special, his first in 21 years

Jon Stewart is heading back to the stage for HBO. And its been a while 21 years, in fact. (In 1996, Stewart starred inJon Stewart: Unleavened.) Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images The connection has not yet confirmed a date and location for the special. The event, which raises money forNEXT for Autism, features stand-up performances, sketches, and short films. Im really thrilled to be able to return to stand-up on HBO, said Stewart in a statement....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Brian Williams

Jon Stewart: Donald Trump is a repudiation of Republicans

All the late night hosts have sounded off Donald Trump being elected president. The same country that elected Donald Trump elected Barack Obama. I feel badly for the people for whom this election will mean uncertainty and insecurity. Stewart thinks Trumps victory is not only a rejection of the Democratic Party, but also of Republicans. [Donald Trump] is not a Republican. Hes a repudiation of Republicans, said Stewart. Because it seems like from listening to him, the metrics are that its a competition....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Dean Church

Jonah Hill and Bastille on 'SNL': Discuss!

Yet hisWolf of Wall Streetco-star Leonardo DiCaprio hasnt hosted evenonce? Even worse, Leos never stopped by Studio 8H for so much as a cameo? This is so outrageous Im starting to feel short of breath. Credit: NBC Quick, somebody grab me a quaalude! Ahhh, there we go. Now, what was I saying? Oh yes Jonah Hills back onSNLthis weekend, which means a few things. One, theres a pretty good chance well see the third recurrence of Adam Grossman, a....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · William Webb

Jonathan Demme on how he got started in filmmaking, in his own words

Read an edited transcript of the conversation below. I went over to meet Roger in Dublin for an interview and sat down with him. I was a huge Roger Corman fan with no filmmaking aspirations whatsoever. Everett Collection I loved movies, but I was fine being a publicist. And I said, yes. And he said he was starting a new company back in Los Angeles New World Pictures. And he needed to generate scripts so he could get some movies in production....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · David Freeman

Jonathan Demme: Where to stream his music docs

Read on for more about Demmes music documentaries including where to stream them now. Strangelovein the opening credits; eschewing audience and backstage shots; slow, lengthy pans paid big dividends. StreamStop Making SenseviaYouTube,Amazon Video, oriTunes. Credit: Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images; Everett Collection The product is a stark look at one of rocks most underrated artists. StreamNeil Young: Heart of GoldonYouTube,Amazon Video, andiTunes. Neil Young Trunk Showis currently unavailable on streaming services. StreamJustin Timberlake + The Tennessee KidsonNetflix....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Nicholas Kelly