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Extremely Serious Photos of Extremely Silly Actors

By Jennifer Lewis on

If you’re a frequenter of Flavorwire, you’ve probably already come across our series of extremely silly photos of extremely serious artists, writers, and historical figures. Now, to shake things up a bit, we’ve gathered extremely serious photos of extremely silly actors. Why? Well, believe it or not, these kinds of photos are actually pretty rare — comedians and comic actors are generally photographed looking goofy. After the jump, check out our selection of very serious, black-and-white, no-funny-business photos of very funny actors, and hit the comments to name your favorites. … Read More

Television

Andy Samberg’s New TV Show Doesn’t Look That Funny

By Caroline Stanley on

We had hoped that when Andy Samberg left Saturday Night Live, he would either focus on his work with The Lonely Island or find a role that played to his comedic strengths — pretending to be Nic Cage or Mark Wahlberg. Unfortunately the promo for Cuckoo, his new six-part TV series that premieres next week in the UK, features footage that could easily have been pulled from one of his more forgettable SNL skits. Does he look adorable playing a free spirit in a Davy Crockett hat? Of course! But that doesn’t make it funny — and Samberg is so gosh darn likeable that we really, really wanted it to be. Click through and let us know what you think. … Read More

Film

Flavorwire’s Guide to Indie Flicks to See in August

By Jason Bailey on

Even among the mindless carnage and endless superheroes of summer, August tends to be a bit of a drag; studios put the blockbusters they’re less certain of in the late-summer slots, so for every Bourne Legacy, there’s sure to be two or three Premium Rushes. But that just means it’s an even better time to go off the grid and see what’s playing in the art houses, and indie distributors have stocked several gems into the upcoming months; check out our recommendations after the jump. … Read More

Film

This Week in Trailers: ‘Monsters University,’ ‘The Master,’ and One Last ‘Dark Knight Rises’

By Jason Bailey on

Every Friday here at Flavorwire, we like to gather up the week’s new movie trailers, give them a look-see, and rank them from worst to best — while taking a guess or two about what they might tell us (or hide from us) about the movies they’re promoting. This week, we’ve got new trailers from Pixar, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Christopher Nolan, plus vehicles for Liam Neeson, Andy Samberg, and Rashida Jones. Check ‘em all out after the jump, and share your thoughts in the comments. … Read More

Television

Andy Samberg to Star in BBC Comedy Series

By Judy Berman on

It’s been less than two weeks since we learned that Andy Samberg is leaving Saturday Night Live, but we’ve already got some news on what the Lonely Island co-founder is doing next. The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Samberg is slated to co-star with The Inbetweeners‘ Greg Davies in Cuckoo, a six-part comedy series… Read More

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What’s On at Flavorpill: The Links That Made the Rounds in Our Office

By Alison Nastasi on

Today at Flavorpill, we got sex advice from Aubrey Plaza. We watched one man almost get shot after dressing up as a zombie. Thankfully, nobody’s face was eaten. We witnessed the best and worst moments of the MTV Movie Awards. We gawked at photos of a 40-pound… Read More

Television

Andy Samberg’s Future at ‘SNL’ Is Still Undecided

By Caroline Stanley on

If you assumed that the lyrics “On these New York streets I hone my fake rap penmanship / That’s how it began, and that’s how I’m-a finish it” were Andy Samberg’s understated way of saying goodbye in Saturday Night Live’s recent season finale, then you’re definitely not alone. But as it turns out, his departure… Read More

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2012′s Best Celebrity Commencement Speeches

By Caroline Stanley on

With the 2012 college graduation season nearly wrapping up, and the unofficial start of summer just days away, we thought that now would be a good time to round up clips of all of the fantastic celebrity commencement speeches that have taken place so far. From Mayor Bloomberg’s topical response to North Carolina’s referendum banning same-sex marriage at UNC Chapel Hill to Andy Samberg’s much more lighthearted (and impression-filled!) appearance at Harvard — as well as contributions by not one, but two Obamas — you’ll find a treasure trove of interesting life advice from some of pop culture’s biggest names after the jump. Check out the videos, and let us know in the comments who you think needs to quit their day job and become a full-time inspirational speaker. … Read More

Television

Ranking 15 of the Best ‘SNL’ Digital Shorts

By Alison Nastasi on

This past weekend, Jorma Taccone, Justin Bieber and Andy Samberg were amongst those celebrating Saturday Night Live’s 100th digital short in a new video featuring nods to the show’s best-of skits. The Lonely Island crew taught Bieber how to celebrate the occasion — and it’s as lewd as you’re thinking — while celebs like Natalie Portman made cameos, reprising their famous Digital Shorts’ characters. Never one to miss a celebration — particularly when it comes to one of the most reliable laughs on the long-running comedy series — we wanted to rank a few of the best SNL Digital Shorts of all-time. It was a supremely difficult task, but we left you plenty of room to drop your faves in the comments section. Head past the break — where we chat about male genitalia far more than you did today — to take a look (including brand new #100). … Read More

Television

Samberg and Sudeikis May Be Leaving ‘SNL’ along with Kristen Wiig

By Alison Nastasi on

Saturday Night Live‘s cast has always been a revolving lineup. Waves of comedians have hit the NBC stage and carved a path for themselves in film and more in their post Lorne Michaels days. We’ve been hearing rumors about Kristen Wiig leaving the series since the actress has launched a successful film career, and now… Read More