‘Hacks’ With Jean Smart Sharply Unpacks How Comedians Are Fundamentally Flawed [Review]

 has a unique spin on the theme, and you can see for yourself by streaming the action-packed comedy. follows a non-playable character (or NPC) and his quest for survival and more. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, and it's now streaming on Disney+ and HBO Max.The film also earned itself an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects.

, and the new Hulu original film. Also arriving in March is season five of the popular FX show  and the highly anticipated third season of Donald Glover’s comedy series .

Britney Spears has called out former business management firm Tri Star Sports & Entertainment, AKA the company that was heavily involved in her conservatorship.

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora coordinate their all-white looks for Fendi‘s Fashion Show during 2022 Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday (February 23) in Italy.

Andrew Garfield walks the thin line between faith and truth in the first teaser trailer for Under the Banner of Heaven.

Lauren Graham is setting things straight and covering her tracks over a gif she posted on her Twitter about Gilmore Girls.

The husband of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer shot and killed on the set of "Rust," says it's absurd Alec Baldwin won't accept responsibility for her death. "The idea that the person holding the gun and causing it to discharge is not responsible is absurd to me," Matthew Hutchins explained to NBC News' "Today" co-anchor Hoda Kotb during an interview that airs Thursday. "But gun safety was not the only problem on that set," Hutchins added.

Terry Flores The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival is returning after two years with an in-person event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the playwright’s “A Streetcar Named Desire.” The fest will run from March 23 to March 27.“After a canceled festival in 2020 and a virtual festival last year, we are so happy to be returning to our home at the Hotel Monteleone once again for our five-day festival,” said the event’s executive director Paul J. Willis.

Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney have reportedly welcomed their first child.

EXCLUSIVE: Tanisha Harper (Dollface) is joining ABC’s long-running daytime drama General Hospital as a new series regular in a recasting.

Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly Spider-Man, then we've got exciting news.  is about to be available to stream.  is currently still playing in theaters. But the day when you can enjoy the film from the comfort of your sofa is almost here.

Natalie Portman showed off her enviably toned midriff as she frolicked across the beach in the seaside Sydney suburb of Bronte this Wednesday.The 40-year-old actress, who won an Oscar for her role as a ballerina in Black Swan, was seen locking lips with her French choreographer husband Benjamin Millepied.Benjamin could be seen affectionately putting a hand on his famous wife's back as they passionately kissed while basking in the sun by the sea. A place in the sun:Natalie Portman showed off her enviably toned midriff as she frolicked across the beach in the seaside Sydney suburb of Bronte this Wednesday The look of love: The 40-year-old actress, who won an Oscar for her role as a ballerina in Black Swan, was seen locking lips with her French choreographer husband Benjamin Millepied All that sweet affection: Benjamin could be seen lovingly putting a hand on his famous wife's back as they passionately kissed while basking in the sun by the seaNatalie opted for a sporty swimsuit and paid tribute to the city she was visiting by selecting a bikini advertising the Bondi Icebergs club in Bondi Beach.She complemented the outfit by popping on a matching white and dark blue baseball cap - this time giving a nod to the town she lives in by selecting a Dodgers hat.

Production is under way on Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, with new photos from the set offering the first look at Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al Yankovic.The photos also reveal the first look at Conan O'Brien as pop artist Andy Warhol as filming got under way in Los Angeles.Jack Black was also spotted on the set, seemingly playing popular American disc jockey Wolfman Jack, or possibly Dr. Demento.

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor are back together after separating almost five years ago.The Night at the Museum actor, 56, revealed that he and Christine, 50, patched things up during the pandemic in an interview with Esquire.The star said that the two decided to move back in together during the pandemic so that he could see their two children during the lockdown. Back together:Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor are back together after separating almost five years ago (pictured 2019)The arrangement worked well for both of the stars, and the two began to reconcile.

Megan Thee Stallion has slammed Tory Lanez and branded him a liar after he posted that she had 'spun' the story centered around him shooting at her feet and leaving her injured in 2020.The 27-year-old rapper - full nameMegan Jovon Ruth Pete - took to Instagram to share a screenshot of a text message allegedly from Lanez, also 27, with a blistering caption.In the since-deleted post, she received a series of messages from a caller labeled 'Tory Lanez' with one which read: 'But I genuinely want u to know I'm sorry from the bottom of my heart.' Back and forth:Megan Thee Stallion has slammed Tory Lanez and branded him a liar after he posted that she had 'spun' the story centered around him shooting at her feet and leaving her injured in 2020She captioned the screenshot: 'Lie yo way out of this ... if you aint do s*** what you was apologizing for? THE LAWYERS GOT YO PHNE RECORDS AND MINE.

Emily Ratajkowski is celebrating four years of marriage with her husband Sebastian Bear-McClard.The Blurred Lines star, 30, marked their anniversary on Wednesday with a slew of intimate photos taken on their wedding day.From their first kisses as husband and wife to silly moments behind the scenes with friends, fans got to relive Emily's special day in a slew of photos posted to her Instagram Stories. '4 years!' Emily Ratajkowski is celebrating four years of marriage with her husband Sebastian Bear-McClard'4 years!' Emily wrote in a photo of her embracing Sebastian from behind along with an emoji of two interlocked gold rings.The next photo showed Sebastian goofing around in his pale blue suit in front of their friends, all of whom were dressed for the occasion in their suits.

Late 16 & Pregnant star JordanCashmyer's cause of death has been revealed over a month after her untimely passing at the age of 26.Cashmyer died from 'fentanyl, despropionyl fentanyl and cocaine intoxication,' as confirmed by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for the Maryland Department of Healthto UsWeekly.It is unclear whether or notCashmyer's overdose wasintentional or accidental, so the manner of death is 'undetermined.' Cause of death:Late 16 & Pregnant star Jordan Cashmyer's cause of death has been revealed over a month after her untimely passing at the age of 26Cashmyer, who struggled with addiction and had previously attempted suicide, died on January 15, leaving behind an orphaned baby daughter, Lyla, and her first child, Genevieve, whose birth she documented on the MTV reality series in 2014.Her death came just four months after her fiance and the father of her six-month-old daughter died. Cashmyer's family were the first to confirm her cause of death of January 28 by revealing that she'd lost her battle with 'addiction.'Family described the mother-of-two's struggles with addiction as a 'plague', while pleading for donations to help fund her funeral expenses and to help with the care of her now-orphaned baby daughter.

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.comWhat makes HBO Max’s “Hacks” stand out from a slew of new TV offerings (and other shows about the same topic of stand-up comedy), isn’t just its stellar cast, it’s also the premise that two women share a connection, despite being worlds apart, through the desire of making others laugh. And in an even more special twist of fate, the actors also found a similar connection in how they drew from real-life comedians for their roles.“I thought that it would be a blast to play a stand-up comedian,” Smart reveals to Variety.

Jean Smart is back to her comedic roots with.

Hacks, now streaming on , in its second episode. Veteran comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) tells her self-absorbed new protégé (not quite the right word, but I’ll get to that) Ava (Hannah Einbinder) that jokes need punchlines.

HBO Max series “Hacks,” a darkly comedic look at the relationship between two women with disparate viewpoints — who have more in common than meets the eye.Smart stars as Deborah Vance, a veteran standup comic whose glitzy headlining career at a (fictional) Las Vegas hotel is jeopardized when the casino manager starts hiring acts catering to a younger audience. Through a series of events, Deborah’s manager, without asking, pairs her with Ava (Hannah Einbinder), an upstart twentysomething comedy writer who’s unemployed since being “canceled” after tweeting a joke about a closeted politician.