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Irreverent comedian and social commentator David Cross has maintained a relatively low celebrity profile while at the same time working consistently in TV, film, and the live performance circuit, endearing himself to legions of fans. His smart and fearless comedy style is marked by a simultaneous honesty and cynicism that kind of goes beyond satire to somewhere else. His solo work tends to focus on topics of religion, politics, and a total refusal to skirt around any issue. Characterized by his small frame, bald head, and black glasses, his major career accomplishment has been as one-half of the HBO series Mr. Show with Bob and David. However, his memorable bit parts (Donnie, the guy who repeatedly says "Chicken Pot Pie" on NBC's Just Shoot Me) tend to stick in the imagination of the larger public. Born in Atlanta, GA, he went to college in Boston and started doing stand-up comedy before moving out to Los Angeles. He met Bob Odenkirk while working as a writer for The Ben Stiller Show on HBO and the two joined...
Irreverent comedian and social commentator David Cross has maintained a relatively low celebrity profile while at the same time working consistently in TV, film, and the live performance circuit, endearing himself to legions of fans. His smart and fearless comedy style is marked by a simultaneous honesty and cynicism that kind of goes beyond satire to somewhere else. His solo work tends to focus on topics of religion, politics, and a total refusal to skirt around any issue. Characterized by his small frame, bald head, and black glasses, his major career accomplishment has been as one-half of the HBO series Mr. Show with Bob and David. However, his memorable bit parts (Donnie, the guy who repeatedly says "Chicken Pot Pie" on NBC's Just Shoot Me) tend to stick in the imagination of the larger public. Born in Atlanta, GA, he went to college in Boston and started doing stand-up comedy before moving out to Los Angeles. He met Bob Odenkirk while working as a writer for The Ben Stiller Show on HBO and the two joined forces to create the unique sketch comedy series Mr. Show in 1995. With Odenkirk and Cross as the original funders, writers, actors, and executive producers, the show was nominated for several Emmy awards and eventually ended in 1998. The enigmatic ending of the series led to a book, Mr. Show -- What Happened?, written by Naomi Odenkirk. During this time, Cross made several notable TV guest appearances on The Drew Carey Show, News Radio, and a couple of Cartoon Network shows, as well as strange short-lived projects like Joel Hodgson's TV Wheel. After making his film debut with a short bit in Destiny Turns on the Radio, his big-screen career continued in this pattern with funny yet really small roles in The Truth About Cats & Dogs, Men in Black, The Cable Guy, and Waiting for Guffman. As a voice actor, he worked on the Hercules animated TV series, the feature films Small Soldiers and Dr. Dolittle 2, and as a cartoon characterization of himself in Scooby Doo's Night of the Living Doo. The small film roles continued in Ghost World, Pootie Tang, Scary Movie 2, and both Men in Black movies. After starring in his own HBO comedy special, he got bigger parts in several independent comedies that received very limited releases or no theatrical release at all. Based on a skit from Mr. Show, Run Ronnie Run! was supposed to be his feature film writing debut and first starring role as Ronnie Dobbs, a guy who makes a career out of getting arrested. However, after its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, New Line decided not to distribute it. Soon after, he moved to New York City, appeared live on-stage in various formats (often with indie pop-rockers Ultrababyfat), wrote columns for magazines, and did a Mr. Show tour with Odenkirk. In November 2002, Cross released a two-disc comedy album, Shut Up You Fucking Baby!, consisting of highly charged political rants and other solo material recorded live in concert. In 2003, he appeared in Melvin Goes to Dinner, written by Odenkirk, as well as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, written by Charlie Kaufman. Cross had a strong supporting part in the beloved comedy Arrested Development, for three years. His impressive website garnered attention when he began a feud with popular Blue Collar Comedy Tour member Larry the Cable Guy. He surprised some by lending his vocal talents to the big screen adaptation of Curious George. That same year he played in Todd Phillips' School for Scoundrels. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
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WHOOOOOOOA SUMMER!!! So much to catch up on so let's get to it...I have been a very busy gal and I have a few things to warn you guys about..that is if you take my reviews seriously..which I'm not sure any of you do..and that's okay with me. It's easy to aim low and then surprise people when you can do well every once in a while..then everyone cheers because you "out-did" yourself.. but enough about my work/dating ethic...let's get to film action... IN THEATERS- My Sister's Keeper-I had mixed feelings about this film but like rice krispie treats..I just couldn't say no. Much like those very treats, the ending was the same. I felt all confused on why I keep doing things I know I should not do..and trust me..I have that rice krispie battle all the time..afterwards I just kick myself. Hence this movie..I received the book from a dear friend about two birthdays ago...and it was a great book. I'm not gonna geek out and say "the book was better, yadda yadda" BUT...it was. There is some present controversy surrounding the ending of this film which I will not go into detail with because I get yelled at for famously ruining movie endings but COME ON..who doesn't know that the Titanic flippin' sinks in the end!!!??@ I am impressed with Cameron Diaz...I like her. Just decided that on this film. Even if she had some tongue action with John Mayer or dated the annoying Justin Boringlake..I really enjoy watching her. This was a great film for her to decide on..I am happy with her in the role. That's the plus of the film. I would also like to say..it's time we treat Abigail Breslin like the 24 year old woman that she is....her and Dakota Fanning. THE PROPOSAL-Ok look, the title alone makes me yank my collar but I will say that this is actually a decent film. Not what you think, clearly. The reason I say that is for the most part, everyone thinks Sandra Bullock is just about love and crap..and she is...don't get me wrong BUT...this film shows a nice little comedic trip to love. I have always enjoyed her roles in the past..especially the Two Weeks Notice film with Hugh Grant...she's just full on funny. Now, let's not ignore the fact that Ryan Reynold's six pack makes an appearance as well. We all know Ryan Reynold's is hot..and he's got funny teeth but yeah, he makes the one, two punch..cobra kai dojo style..and it's worth it. I have a few friends who were surprised by the fact this was a decent movie...and contrary to popular belief...it's not soley a "chick flick". Settle down, just go see it. I'm sick of having to review these things FOR you..wait..uh, nevermind. PUBLIC ENEMIES-I just recently became a Johnny Depp fan...no, I never watched 21 Jumpstreet, Edward Scissorhands was ok, I don't even wanna discuss Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory..but I like him. Partly because everyone here in Chicago who met him, really enjoyed him and said he was very nice. I love nice guys. Really I do. Makes them appear more accessible. I have never been into bad boys..because I know what I am capable of and two wrongs don't make a right..and by right I mean..trashing that guy's record collection after I found he was cheating..and let's just say that's a mistake you only make once... Have you ever tried to break a record?? It's tough! They are tough and you can't just bust em over your knee like in the movies! THANKYOUVERYMUCH. Anywho, this film was boooooooring. "too much, not enough movie"...-Lolo '09 "eh, it was kinda slow"..-Kellykaleekymaka '09 "it was a cone!"..-My brother, All the time.. Too much hype...that's the same thing that messed up Desperate Housewives...first season, GOLD. Second season..who effing cares Marc Cherry. Pish Posh. THE HANGOVER-I have officially seen this film three times. I will go again if you ask me..because who hasn't opened the bathroom door to find something they were scared of?? YEAR ONE-I love Michael Cera and if you've read this before, you know damn well I have no experience in rating films...I have absolutely ridiculous taste in movies...I don't care about the lessons you're supposed to take away from em.. I took ONE sememster of German Film in college and even then the only appealing part of that class was how German filmakers have no problem with nudity and inappropriate relations. That was a great class actually. Das Boot was the my favorite one of all..it was about a young boy's father having an affair with the nanny...so this young boy tries to also..and it gets gooooooood...actually, go rent that. Then high five me later. Back to Year One, dude, Jack Black is in it...you know exactly what you are gonna get and those who cry about it..need a reality check. There's a reason why 'circus peanuts' are a dollar at the store. COMING SOON- I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER-Saw this when it was called FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL. That Hayden girl needs to chill out. Why do people pick on Miley Cyrus when Hayden Pantera or Pantene is always running around floatin' zit cream, stupid cameras and nailin' old dudes? I don't get it. Am I jealous and speaking out of spite because I will never be her? Duh. That skank. Aside from my blatant bad attitude, I honestly have no desire to see this movie. You review yourself! I didn't mean that. I'm sorry. BRUNO-WWWWWWWWhaaaa? AGAIN?? Here's what I'm thinkin about this...and if you are too...let's grab a drink. I. Am. Scared.....thathemaybegivingallthefunnystuffawayinthepreviews! PPPHEW. I wasn't a super fan of Borat. I can't lie. I know, most are surprise that out of all stupid movies, I didn't like it. Heck, even I am surprised. I just didn't like it. There was nothing funny to me. It was too dry. I saw the scene of the college kids in the RV and had fun pickin out which punk tried to sue because he looked like a complete tool...the one who said "never let a woman define you"..I pegged him..he seems like a cry baby. Other than that, I had zero fun. Like opening a Christmas present that you really don't like...and trying to push a smile out. That's the worst. I hate bad presents..and it shows. One year BOTH of my Aunts on my Mom's side gave me the same gift..a red collared nightgown with the matching white teddy bear. I was Meryl Streep. Anyways, I will see Bruno...why? Because I am into giving second chances..the ones before were mistakes but I really liked that guy. LET'S ALL GO SEE BRUNO. THE UGLY TRUTH-Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler. NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO. I hated 27 dresses. HATED IT. WHY DOES SHE KEEP DOING THE SAME ROLES? It's like she's trying to hard to be sexy.. Have you ever hung out with a couple that fights all the time..or the brother and sister who argue and punch eachother..or the drunk friend who hits on the guy who clearly is not into her?? WELCOME TO THE UGLY TRUTH. Remember the part in The Strangers when he knifes Liv Tyler? I covered my eyes and tried to watch it through my ring finer and pinky... THAT'S how I feel when she tries to be sexy. It embarasses me... just be IZZY. god. I'm annoyed now. I really do wanna like her and I can't figure out why she puts me in such a crazy mood...what is this? And no, I don't have a crush on her. That's what some of you said when I felt the same way about Mark Cuban. You may have been right about the Cuban one...but noooo on Heigl. No thank you. Leave me alone. HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE-That kid's a witch? and to round out this review...a confession of sorts... IMAYHAVE SEEN NANCYDREW OVER THE HOLIDAY AND I LIKEIT! OOOhhh that was tough. That was tough. I'm sorry to yell but like a band-aid..just ripped it off. It was killing me that I hiding it. I like that Emma Roberts. I liked that film. That's all I have to say. God, I feel so much better. I am gonna celebrate with some Wii Grey's Anatomy! I always start the game off with 'McDreamy, Mcsteamy...McNugget here"... Good stuff. Till next time! (INSERT WITTY MOVIE CLICHE SAYING HERE)
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