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CNN
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Shane Gillis did a monologue at the ESPYs that - surprise - has people divided
Shane Gillis roasted everyone from the NFL's Aaron Rodgers to President Donald Trump in his ESPY Awards monologue on Wednesday, but not everyone loved it. The comedian and actor hosted the annual sports award show and poked fun at the likes of former general manager of the New England Patriots Bill Belichick's romance with Jordon Hudson and WNBA star Caitlin Clark. 'When Caitlin Clark retires from the WNBA, she's going to work at a waffle house so she can continue doing what she loves most: fist fighting Black women,' Gillis joked. He also tapped into politics. 'Donald Trump wants to stage a UFC fight on the White House lawn. The last time he staged a fight in DC, Mike Pence almost died,' Gillis said. 'Actually, there was supposed to be an Epstein joke here, but I guess it got deleted.' His quips drew laughs and some boos at the event. That split decision was mirrored on social media, where reaction seemed divided among responses. 'If you were offended by Shane Gillis ESPY's monologue I can assure you that no one likes to hang around you,' one person wrote on X. 'Unpopular opinion: Shane Gillis isn't as funny as everyone acts like he is,' another posted. Gillis wrapped things up with a tribute to the late comedian and 'Saturday Night Live' star Norm Macdonald. Macdonald hosted the ESPYs in 1998 and also did a roasting monologue. A video of that is posted on YouTube titled 'Norm MacDonald Eviscerates ESPN Awards Show (1998).'
CNN
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Shane Gillis did a monologue at the ESPYs that - surprise - has people divided
Shane Gillis roasted everyone from the NFL's Aaron Rodgers to President Donald Trump in his ESPY Awards monologue on Wednesday, but not everyone loved it. The comedian and actor hosted the annual sports award show and poked fun at the likes of former general manager of the New England Patriots Bill Belichick's romance with Jordon Hudson and WNBA star Caitlin Clark. 'When Caitlin Clark retires from the WNBA, she's going to work at a waffle house so she can continue doing what she loves most: fist fighting Black women,' Gillis joked. He also tapped into politics. 'Donald Trump wants to stage a UFC fight on the White House lawn. The last time he staged a fight in DC, Mike Pence almost died,' Gillis said. 'Actually, there was supposed to be an Epstein joke here, but I guess it got deleted.' His quips drew laughs and some boos at the event. That split decision was mirrored on social media, where reaction seemed divided among responses. 'If you were offended by Shane Gillis ESPY's monologue I can assure you that no one likes to hang around you,' one person wrote on X. 'Unpopular opinion: Shane Gillis isn't as funny as everyone acts like he is,' another posted. Gillis wrapped things up with a tribute to the late comedian and 'Saturday Night Live' star Norm Macdonald. Macdonald hosted the ESPYs in 1998 and also did a roasting monologue. A video of that is posted on YouTube titled 'Norm MacDonald Eviscerates ESPN Awards Show (1998).'
CNN
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Shane Gillis did a monologue at the ESPYs that - surprise - has people divided
Shane Gillis roasted everyone from the NFL's Aaron Rodgers to President Donald Trump in his ESPY Awards monologue on Wednesday, but not everyone loved it. The comedian and actor hosted the annual sports award show and poked fun at the likes of former general manager of the New England Patriots Bill Belichick's romance with Jordon Hudson and WNBA star Caitlin Clark. 'When Caitlin Clark retires from the WNBA, she's going to work at a waffle house so she can continue doing what she loves most: fist fighting Black women,' Gillis joked. He also tapped into politics. 'Donald Trump wants to stage a UFC fight on the White House lawn. The last time he staged a fight in DC, Mike Pence almost died,' Gillis said. 'Actually, there was supposed to be an Epstein joke here, but I guess it got deleted.' His quips drew laughs and some boos at the event. That split decision was mirrored on social media, where reaction seemed divided among responses. 'If you were offended by Shane Gillis ESPY's monologue I can assure you that no one likes to hang around you,' one person wrote on X. 'Unpopular opinion: Shane Gillis isn't as funny as everyone acts like he is,' another posted. Gillis wrapped things up with a tribute to the late comedian and 'Saturday Night Live' star Norm Macdonald. Macdonald hosted the ESPYs in 1998 and also did a roasting monologue. A video of that is posted on YouTube titled 'Norm MacDonald Eviscerates ESPN Awards Show (1998).'
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Judd Apatow Remembers Norm Macdonald's 'Courage' amid Auction for Cancer Research in Late Comedian's Honor (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW "The Largest Online Comedy Auction Ever," honoring Norm Macdonald, will raise money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research Judd Apatow, a friend of the late comedian, is one of many celebrities offering personal experiences through the auction, and praises the Macdonald's "courage" as he fought cancer The auction, hosted by eBay for Charity, runs through Sunday, July 20A slew of comedy legends are coming together for a good cause, in honor of the late Norm Macdonald. Hosted by eBay for Charity through Sunday, July 20, "The Largest Online Comedy Auction Ever" will benefit The V Foundation for Cancer Research. It features experiences up for bid from some of the biggest names in comedy, like Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman and Chris Rock. "Every winning bid goes directly to fund research initiatives aimed at detecting, treating and ultimately curing cancer," reads an official release. Speaking with PEOPLE, Judd Apatow — who is offering a one-on-one lunch in Los Angeles with the winning bidder, plus a signed Bridesmaids poster — remembers Macdonald, who died at age 61 in 2021 after a private nine-year battle with cancer, as "a very inspirational person." "And his courage is really remarkable," adds Apatow, 57. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Other items up for auction include lunch with Bowen Yang; voicemail recordings from Silverman, 54, Rock, 60, Molly Shannon and Pete Davidson; Zoom calls with Billy Crystal, Tom Green, Bill Hader, Heidi Gardner and Marcello Hernandez; and a video from Tina Fey. The virtual auction block also includes signed handcrafted pottery from Seth Rogen, designer handbags donated by Jennifer Tilly and ticket/meet & greet packages from comedians like Sandler, 58, plus Margaret Cho, Martin Short, Patton Oswalt and Sebastian Maniscalco. Additional celebrities participating in the auction include Steve Martin, Kathryn Hahn, Jimmy Kimmel, Nick Kroll, Josh Gad and Nikki Glaser. One item up for bid that "stands out," V Foundation CEO Shane Jacobson tells PEOPLE, is an "extremely rare, signed copy" of Macdonald's 2016 book Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir. Apatow — who is currently developing a documentary about Macdonald — tells PEOPLE that what he loves about the late Saturday Night Live alum's book is that much of it is told in a "vague" way, which was often peppered throughout Macdonald's unique style of comedy. "It's also fictional ... Some of it might be real, some of it might not," he says. "And the line is completely blurred." Macdonald died on Sept. 14, 2021. At the time, his friend and longtime producing partner Lori Jo Hoekstra told Deadline that the late Dirty Work actor "he was most proud of his comedy." "He never wanted the diagnosis to affect the way the audience or any of his loved ones saw him," she continued. "Norm was a pure comic. He once wrote that 'a joke should catch someone by surprise, it should never pander.' He certainly never pandered. Norm will be missed terribly." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Apatow, who lost his own mother to ovarian cancer, tells PEOPLE that while "there's really no way to know" how Macdonald would have reacted to a charity auction in his honor, his unpredictability was what cemented him as such a special talent. "That's the beauty of Norm. He might've been completely fine with it. He might've had some really funny observation of the whole idea of it," Apatow says. "And that's what made him great." "The Largest Online Comedy Auction Ever" is currently live through Sunday, July 20, at Read the original article on People
Geek Vibes Nation
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'Dirty Work' 4K UHD Blu-Ray Review - Bob Saget's Cult Comedy Gets A Dream Release
After losing his job, girlfriend, and apartment, lifelong prankster Mitch moves in with his childhood best friend Sam, and Sam's cantankerous father, Pops. When Pops has a heart attack, his surgeon, Dr. Farthing, delivers grim news: Pops needs a new heart, which Farthing will gladly secure in exchange for $50,000 to pay off his gambling debts. Desperate for a lot of cash quickly, Sam and Mitch realize that their joint love of causing mischief could be the perfect means of raising funds, thus opening a revenge-for-hire business named 'Dirty Work.' With creative solutions to spiteful problems and chaotically doled-out retribution, clients are lining up. But when an evil local politician hires them to pull off an especially malicious prank, Mitch is forced to reckon with the consequences of his actions. Pushing the boundaries of crass gags and raunchy dialogue, acclaimed comedian Bob Saget's (TV's Full House) sole theatrical feature directing effort, DIRTY WORK stars and was co-written by the legendary Norm Macdonald (TV's Saturday Night Live). Featuring supporting performances from some of the biggest names in comedy history, including Artie Lange (TV's Mad TV), Chevy Chase (National Lampoon's Vacation), Don Rickles (Beach Blanket Bingo), and Chris Farley (Tommy Boy), plus two-time Academy Award® nominee Jack Warden as Pops, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present the 4K UHD debut of DIRTY WORK, newly restored from its original camera negative and presented both in its theatrical version as well as its long lost 'Dirtier Cut,' which is being presented to the general public for the first time ever! For thoughts on Dirty Work, please check out my thoughts on No Streaming Required: Video Quality Vinegar Syndrome presents Dirty Work with an unbelievable 2160p Dolby Vision/HDR transfer in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio sourced from a 4K restoration of the Original Camera Negative of both the Theatrical Cut and the newly unearthed and reconstructed Dirtier Cut (you can learn more about how this came to be here). There are a handful of holy grails when it comes to physical media, and this mythical alternate version was certainly high on the list for fans despite it being a near-certainty that it would never materialize. Thankfully, there are labels like Vinegar Syndrome that care about going the extra mile to preserve the oddball corners of cinema history. The natural film grain has been retained for an organic and consistent appearance without any indications of unwanted manipulation. The unique footage in the Dirtier Cut blends in quite well for a practically seamless experience. There are no signs of print damage or stray specks throughout this robust restoration. The utilization of Dolby Vision for expanded color output is a worthwhile benefit for this production. There is a depth to the environments that makes an impression. Bold and vibrant colors saturate the screen and unleash a level of vividness and nuance that will knock you over. The contrast is firm with deep black levels free of crush and ideal highlights with no blooming. The texture present in the costumes and production design is top tier. When it comes to encoding, there do not seem to be any digital anomalies such as compression artifacts, banding, or any other such shortcomings. Vinegar Syndrome has put forth a dream effort with this one. Audio Quality The 4K UHD Blu-Ray of the film comes with the original DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track for the Theatrical Cut, along with a DTS-HD 2.0 Master Audio track for the Theatrical and Dirtier Cut. Given what the label had to work with to source the unique portions of the Dirtier Cut audio, it is understandable why this cut was not given the full surround sound presentation. Some of the audio in the Dirtier Cut is a notable step down from the normal listening experience, but Vinegar Syndrome has worked as hard as possible to make everything blend for consistency. All of the various sounds in the mix seem thoughtfully rendered so that nothing ever feels incongruous. This presentation is clear of any hiss or other age-related wear and tear. With the original audio, you could not ask for better. The movie does not go overboard on bombastic set pieces, but the world feels fully fleshed out with environmental noises. During the infamous dead fish sequence, you get a whirlwind of gunshots, explosions, and screams throughout. Every noise is delineated with meaning and precision. Dialogue comes through clearly without being overshadowed by the sound effects or music. Each environment is brought to life with a din of sound that flows through to provide some effective ambient details. The soundtrack establishes the appropriate mood for this feature that never stumbles in its fidelity. Vinegar Syndrome has done commendable work here. Optional English SDH subtitles are provided. Special Features PG-13 Cut (1:21:51) and Dirtier Cut (1:23:45) Audio Commentaries: Two new commentary tracks are provided which give insights into the creation of the film, ideas that had to be abandoned, details about the shooting locations, memories of the performers, and much more that put things into context. Audio Commentary #1 (Theatrical Cut): Co-writer Frank Sebastiano and Mike Hunchback Audio Commentary #2 (Dirtier Cut): Co-writer Frank Sebastiano and co-writer/actor Fred Wolf, moderated by Mike Hunchback Note To Self – Doing Dirty Work: A fantastic new 63-minute documentary featuring interviews with many of the people interviewed individually below and more that gives great context to the career of Norm Macdonald and the nuts and bolts of creating Dirty Work . Interviews: An array of additional interviews are provided with subjects featured in the aforementioned documentary that delves into extended stories that could not fit neatly into that piece. There are a ton of great anecdotes not to be missed. Hey Jim, It's Norm – An Interview with Actor Jim Downey and Co-Writer Frank Sebastiano (19:30) The Last Word – An Interview with Co-Writer Frank Sebastiano and Co-Writer/Actor Fred Wolf (15:47) Front Row – An Interview with Assistant Director Alan Goluboff (8:48) Cutting Dirty Work – An Interview with First Assistant Editor Ryan Folsey (6:24) Excuse Me – An Interview with Co-Writer/Actor Fred Wolf (7:42) Revenge For Hire – An Interview with Co-Writer Frank Sebastiano (9:11) Face First – An Interview with Norm's Stunt Double Brian Jagersky (7:25) Fully Loaded – An Interview with Actor David Koechner (7:37) Nose Biter – An Interview with Actress Uni Park (5:23) Quicksand – An Interview with Actor Kevin Farley (7:52) Two Dollars – An Interview with Actor Jim Downey (10:46) Assembly Cut of Dirty Work (2:00:42): The earliest known cut of the film is provided from a pretty rough video source that is lacking various finished technical elements. This will never be the preferred way to watch the film, but it is a really cool inclusion. Alternate Extended Ending: A minute-long alternate ending is provided here. Final Thoughts Dirty Work is not often talked about in the pantheon of '90s comedy classics, but it deserves some proper recognition that this release will hopefully give it. The ensemble assembled here is killer from the main players to the bit parts with notable names like Chris Farley, Chevy Chase, Adam Sandler, and more. As with nearly all comedy from the era, there are some dated or insensitive aspects to the humor, but it is also laugh-out-loud funny a good portion of the time. The newly reconstructed Dirtier Cut does not fundamentally change the movie, but it is great to experience the film closer to how Bob Saget and company intended. Vinegar Syndrome has delivered a 4K UHD Blu-Ray featuring a tremendous A/V presentation and a daunting assortment of special features. If you are a fan of the film, this is a dream release. Recommended Dirty Work is currently available to purchase on 4K UHD + Blu-Ray. Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray. Disclaimer: Vinegar Syndrome has supplied a copy of this set free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
