Joey King has nothing against method acting – it’s just not for her.
Especially for projects like her latest, the Holocaust series “We Were the Lucky Ones.”
Based on Georgia Hunter’s best-selling novel of her family’s fight to survive the Holocaust, Logan Lerman stars as Hunter’s grandfather Addy alongside King as his younger sister Halina. Rounding out the cast are Sam Woolf, Robin Weigart, Lior Ashkenazi, Hadas Yaron, Amit Rahav and Eva Feiler.
“I think anyone who is a method actor is truly so brave and amazing, but I’m personally not a method actor,” King tells me on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “And when shooting a show like this, I just don’t know how I could be because having those moments of release in between setups and in between takes with your friends [is needed].”
“Sometimes you need that release at...
Especially for projects like her latest, the Holocaust series “We Were the Lucky Ones.”
Based on Georgia Hunter’s best-selling novel of her family’s fight to survive the Holocaust, Logan Lerman stars as Hunter’s grandfather Addy alongside King as his younger sister Halina. Rounding out the cast are Sam Woolf, Robin Weigart, Lior Ashkenazi, Hadas Yaron, Amit Rahav and Eva Feiler.
“I think anyone who is a method actor is truly so brave and amazing, but I’m personally not a method actor,” King tells me on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “And when shooting a show like this, I just don’t know how I could be because having those moments of release in between setups and in between takes with your friends [is needed].”
“Sometimes you need that release at...
- 3/28/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
In the modern era of cinema, the superhero genre of movies has taken the box office by storm. These movies attracted a lot of attention from fans as we witnessed throughout the last decade, and massive comic franchises like Marvel and DC making their own cinematic universes was also a big reason for the same.
Jeremy Allen White | Source: The Bear
A lot of A-listers have already made their debut in the genre over the last few years. Jeremy Allen White once also had a chance to be a part of a major superhero movie but the actor allegedly missed out on the opportunity due to his attitude issues.
Jeremy Allen White missed out on a chance to be a part of a superhero movie
Jeremy Allen White is one of the most popular actors in the industry and the American actor has been making a lot of headlines recently...
Jeremy Allen White | Source: The Bear
A lot of A-listers have already made their debut in the genre over the last few years. Jeremy Allen White once also had a chance to be a part of a major superhero movie but the actor allegedly missed out on the opportunity due to his attitude issues.
Jeremy Allen White missed out on a chance to be a part of a superhero movie
Jeremy Allen White is one of the most popular actors in the industry and the American actor has been making a lot of headlines recently...
- 3/27/2024
- by Shikhar Tiwari
- FandomWire
The Bear star Jeremy Allen White is eyed to play the role of rock star Bruce Springsteen in the upcoming film, Deliver Me from Nowhere. The film is set to be directed by Scott Cooper and produced by Netflix Film’s former chairman, Scott Stuber. When the potential casting news was released on social media, fans were more than excited as they claimed it was a cool casting.
Jeremy Allen White in a still from The Bear
The upcoming film will detail Springsteen’s journey to create his 1982 album, Nebraska. The film adapted Warren Zanes’ book on the same published last year. A24 is in negotiations to make the movie with active involvement from Springsteen and his manager John Landau.
Fans Are Excited About The Casting Of Jeremy Allen White In Bruce Springsteen Movie The Iron Claw actor Jeremy Allen White is eyed to play Bruce Springsteen in an upcoming...
Jeremy Allen White in a still from The Bear
The upcoming film will detail Springsteen’s journey to create his 1982 album, Nebraska. The film adapted Warren Zanes’ book on the same published last year. A24 is in negotiations to make the movie with active involvement from Springsteen and his manager John Landau.
Fans Are Excited About The Casting Of Jeremy Allen White In Bruce Springsteen Movie The Iron Claw actor Jeremy Allen White is eyed to play Bruce Springsteen in an upcoming...
- 3/27/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Jeremy Allen White is looking to start dancing in the dark, as the Emmy-winning actor is eyeing the starring role of Bruce Springsteen in a feature biopic.
White is in talks to play the rock superstar in Deliver Me From Nowhere, which also has A24 circling. Based on Warren Zanes’ 2023 book of the same name, the movie is set to focus on the making of Springsteen’s 1982 album, Nebraska.
Scott Cooper is adapting the script with plans to direct. Gotham Group is behind the project, which counts Eric Robinson and Ellen Goldsmith-Vein as producers. Former Netflix film head Scott Stuber is also involved in the screen version of Deliver Me From Nowhere.
Springsteen is a music icon known as “The Boss” and continues to draw rapt audiences with his legendary live performances. Nebraska was Springsteen’s sixth studio album and released two years before his smash Born in the U.
White is in talks to play the rock superstar in Deliver Me From Nowhere, which also has A24 circling. Based on Warren Zanes’ 2023 book of the same name, the movie is set to focus on the making of Springsteen’s 1982 album, Nebraska.
Scott Cooper is adapting the script with plans to direct. Gotham Group is behind the project, which counts Eric Robinson and Ellen Goldsmith-Vein as producers. Former Netflix film head Scott Stuber is also involved in the screen version of Deliver Me From Nowhere.
Springsteen is a music icon known as “The Boss” and continues to draw rapt audiences with his legendary live performances. Nebraska was Springsteen’s sixth studio album and released two years before his smash Born in the U.
- 3/26/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Greatest Showman's soundtrack eclipses the film itself, gaining popularity through high-profile covers and TikTok. Tightrope is an emotional ballad sung by Michelle Williams, setting up Barnum's fall and redemption in the film. Come Alive brings life to the circus with its energy, showcasing the misfit troupe's talents and the excitement of Barnum's venture.
The Greatest Showman songs remain iconic since its release in 2017. The Greatest Showman sees Hugh Jackman star as entrepreneur P.T. Barnum, and he excels, leading an impressive supporting cast that features the likes of Zendaya, Zac Efron, and Michelle Williams. When the Barnum biopic was first announced, expectations and excitement were modest. However, The Greatest Showman performed strongly at the box office, although the reviews were mixed. In the years since release, though, the movie has only gained in popularity, becoming something of a sensation, especially through TikTok,
While it might have glossed over the...
The Greatest Showman songs remain iconic since its release in 2017. The Greatest Showman sees Hugh Jackman star as entrepreneur P.T. Barnum, and he excels, leading an impressive supporting cast that features the likes of Zendaya, Zac Efron, and Michelle Williams. When the Barnum biopic was first announced, expectations and excitement were modest. However, The Greatest Showman performed strongly at the box office, although the reviews were mixed. In the years since release, though, the movie has only gained in popularity, becoming something of a sensation, especially through TikTok,
While it might have glossed over the...
- 3/26/2024
- by Craig Elvy
- ScreenRant.com
Exclusive: As she continues to build out her development slate when it comes to both acting and producing, Lily James looks to have found quite the high-profile pic to add to its dance card.
Sources tell Deadline that 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment, the production company formed by Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay, are in pre-production for an untitled film inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and former CEO of online dating platform Bumble, with James on board to play the lead role. The film will begin shooting in 2024, with James set to produce alongside 20th Century and Ethea.
20th Century had no comment.
Lily James will produce alongside producer duo Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay. Rachel Lee Goldenberg is directing the film from a script written by herself, Bill Parker and Kim Caramele. The project will include Gala Gordon as an Executive Producer, and...
Sources tell Deadline that 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment, the production company formed by Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay, are in pre-production for an untitled film inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and former CEO of online dating platform Bumble, with James on board to play the lead role. The film will begin shooting in 2024, with James set to produce alongside 20th Century and Ethea.
20th Century had no comment.
Lily James will produce alongside producer duo Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay. Rachel Lee Goldenberg is directing the film from a script written by herself, Bill Parker and Kim Caramele. The project will include Gala Gordon as an Executive Producer, and...
- 3/25/2024
- by Justin Kroll and Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Ides of March were marked this year by a three-way race among high profile filmmakers – Peter Farrelly, Doug Liman and Guy Ritchie – with original streaming film and TV series debuts across Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. But the sleeper success story of the week belonged to Netflix’s Lindsay Lohan rom com movie “Irish Wish.”
Ritchie made a splashy debut on March 7 with Netflix’s “The Gentlemen,” an eight-episode TV heist drama delivered in the director’s signature style. In its second week, “Gentlemen” had solid hold with a modest 30% decline to 1.3 billion minutes watched during the March 15-21 frame, according to original streaming content ratings calculated by Luminate.
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Liman’s “Road House” redux with Jake Gyllenhaal grabbed attention in its March 21 debut on Prime Video. In its first day in release, the title amassed a respectable 121.5 million minutes watched,...
Ritchie made a splashy debut on March 7 with Netflix’s “The Gentlemen,” an eight-episode TV heist drama delivered in the director’s signature style. In its second week, “Gentlemen” had solid hold with a modest 30% decline to 1.3 billion minutes watched during the March 15-21 frame, according to original streaming content ratings calculated by Luminate.
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Liman’s “Road House” redux with Jake Gyllenhaal grabbed attention in its March 21 debut on Prime Video. In its first day in release, the title amassed a respectable 121.5 million minutes watched,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Zac Efron was among the celebrities in attendance at the 2024 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix on Sunday (March 24) in Melbourne, Australia.
The 36-year-old actor was joined by his brother Dylan Efron (not pictured), and was even seen chatting with Sam Worthington inside the Red Bull Racing garage.
At one point, Sam was also seen talking with Red Bull team principle Christian Horner.
It was an unfortunate race for Red Bull as Max Verstappen‘s car faced a mechanical issue and was out of the race on the third lap. His teammate Sergio Perez landed in fifth place.
Winning the race was Carlos Sainz, who just had appendicitis surgery two weeks prior. He was followed by teammate Charles Leclerc, in a big 1-2 win for Ferrari, and McLaren’s Lando Norris in P3.
Other celebs in attendance at the Australian Grand Prix included fellow actor Eric Bana, former F1 driver Mark Webber,...
The 36-year-old actor was joined by his brother Dylan Efron (not pictured), and was even seen chatting with Sam Worthington inside the Red Bull Racing garage.
At one point, Sam was also seen talking with Red Bull team principle Christian Horner.
It was an unfortunate race for Red Bull as Max Verstappen‘s car faced a mechanical issue and was out of the race on the third lap. His teammate Sergio Perez landed in fifth place.
Winning the race was Carlos Sainz, who just had appendicitis surgery two weeks prior. He was followed by teammate Charles Leclerc, in a big 1-2 win for Ferrari, and McLaren’s Lando Norris in P3.
Other celebs in attendance at the Australian Grand Prix included fellow actor Eric Bana, former F1 driver Mark Webber,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Have you ever found yourself needing a scapegoat? Prime Video‘s Ricky Stanicky brings the concept to life as childhood pals Dean (Zac Efron), Jt (Andrew Santino), and Wes (Jermaine Fowler) use the titular individual as the blame for a myriad of things ranging from missing family events to flying across the country for a friend getaway. But when they’re pressed to present a real-life person in the form of this scapegoat, John Cena’s washed-up Atlantic City performer “Rock Hard” Rod steps in. The only catch? Rod wants to stick around in his Ricky Stanicky alias for the foreseeable future, presenting a potential disaster for Dean, Jt, and Wes as the man embeds himself into their family and friends circle as well as at work. The film’s concept had been in the works as early as 2010 with various names attached to the lead role now filled by Cena,...
- 3/23/2024
- TV Insider
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on Wbgr-fm on March 7th, 2024, reviewing “Ricky Stanicky,” featuring John Cena in a comedic dual role, directed by Pater Farrelly. Streaming on Prime Video.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Cena portrays the title character, but not until a third into the film. Three buddies, Dean, Jt and Wes have used the name Ricky Stanicky their whole lives to either get out of trouble or as adults get out of responsibility. While playing hooky in Atlantic City, they meet the actor Rod (Cena), and to expand the lie they hire him to portray Ricky Stanicky for their families. Let the wackiness ensue.
”Ricky Stanicky” is currently streaming on Prime Video. Featuring Zac Efron, John Cena, Andrew Santino, Jermaine Fowler and William H. Macy. Screenplay by Peter Farrelly, Jeffrey Bushnell, Brian Jarvis, Jamie Lee Freeman, Pete Jones and Mike Cerrone. Directed by Peter Farrelly.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Cena portrays the title character, but not until a third into the film. Three buddies, Dean, Jt and Wes have used the name Ricky Stanicky their whole lives to either get out of trouble or as adults get out of responsibility. While playing hooky in Atlantic City, they meet the actor Rod (Cena), and to expand the lie they hire him to portray Ricky Stanicky for their families. Let the wackiness ensue.
”Ricky Stanicky” is currently streaming on Prime Video. Featuring Zac Efron, John Cena, Andrew Santino, Jermaine Fowler and William H. Macy. Screenplay by Peter Farrelly, Jeffrey Bushnell, Brian Jarvis, Jamie Lee Freeman, Pete Jones and Mike Cerrone. Directed by Peter Farrelly.
- 3/19/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
It may be hard to think of the famous King Kong as anything but a giant, scary gorilla, but the character has also always been a metaphor. As Quentin Tarantino had a character point out in one of the best scenes in "Inglourious Basterds," Kong's basic story is a clear parallel for the plight of enslaved people taken to the U.S.
That might sound like a progressive allegory, as the chaos Kong wreaks on New York could be seen as karmic justice for the U.S.' history of racism and slavery, but the execution was pretty questionable. There've been decades of debate over whether Kong's story is a critique of racism or an endorsement of it. "This is, again, a big, Black man -- right? -- a big, black ape who is absolutely obsessed with whiteness and particularly white women," said media studies professor Robin R. Means Coleman in a 2017 NPR interview.
That might sound like a progressive allegory, as the chaos Kong wreaks on New York could be seen as karmic justice for the U.S.' history of racism and slavery, but the execution was pretty questionable. There've been decades of debate over whether Kong's story is a critique of racism or an endorsement of it. "This is, again, a big, Black man -- right? -- a big, black ape who is absolutely obsessed with whiteness and particularly white women," said media studies professor Robin R. Means Coleman in a 2017 NPR interview.
- 3/18/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Samba TV, who boast “the industry’s most accurate, representative TV data set,” releases a weekly report on the state of streaming. More often than not, Netflix is behind the majority of that Top 10 list. However, FX’s limited series Shōgun has surprised many by not only garnering that coveted #1 slot, but by retaining it for a second week in a row.
Per The Wrap, the drama, set in feudal Japan, had an impressive debut. Its first episode, which premiered on Hulu and FX, drew over 9 million views across multiple platforms, and received a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Predictably, the rest of the list features several Netflix offerings, such as Love Is Blind S6 at #2, and the fantasy film Damsel, which stars Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown at #3. The first season of Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, a spin-off series of his 2019 film by the same name, sits at #5 on the list,...
Per The Wrap, the drama, set in feudal Japan, had an impressive debut. Its first episode, which premiered on Hulu and FX, drew over 9 million views across multiple platforms, and received a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Predictably, the rest of the list features several Netflix offerings, such as Love Is Blind S6 at #2, and the fantasy film Damsel, which stars Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown at #3. The first season of Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, a spin-off series of his 2019 film by the same name, sits at #5 on the list,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Marcello Massone
- Comic Book Resources
Ricky Stanicky (2024) is Peter Farrelly’s latest comedy and second consecutive movie with a Zac Efron-led cast. Farrelly also cast Efron in his 2022 biographical war comedy-drama The Greatest Beer Run Ever alongside Russell Crowe. In Ricky Stanicky, Peter Farrelly works with an exceptionally odd, eclectic cast. Together with his brother, Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly conquered the comedy genre in the late 90s to mid-2010s. With a few solo projects to his name, Ricky Stanicky follows three childhood friends who create an imaginary friend (Ricky Stanicky) to blame for their mischievous acts. Even as adults, they continue to use Ricky...
- 3/15/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
After years of adventurous high-profile relationships, Vanessa Hudgens and Cole Tucker got together in 2020. The first public relationship of the American actress and singer was with her High School Musical co-star Zac Efron. From being an on-screen couple to real-life lovers, Hudgens and Efron had a highly publicized romance for half a decade. When they parted ways in 2010, the Gabriella Montez actress had a brief relationship with Josh Hutcherson, her Journey 2: The Mysterious Island costar. Hudgens’ next partner was The Carrie Diaries’ actor Austin Butler. She was first linked to Butler in September 2011 and they dated...
- 3/15/2024
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
John Cena's portrayal of Hot Rod in Ricky Stanicky depicts a triumphant underdog pursuing his dream job of acting. Ricky Stanicky explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and second chances as Rod proves his talent and transforms his life. John Cena's success in Hollywood reflects his perseverance and versatility, proving doubters wrong and establishing himself as a leading man.
The following contains spoilers for Ricky Stanicky, now streaming on Prime Video.
In the 2020s, fans are seeing more athletes crossing over to film and television to pursue acting careers. Audiences are especially witnessing this phenomenon in the world of boxing and wrestling. One prime example can be seen with Dave Bautista's Rabban in Dune: Part Two.
Another wrestling example can be found in Ricky Stanicky, where John Cena plays Hot Rod, a crass sideshow act who incorporates 1980s rock and roll into lewd sketches. On the surface, it sounds...
The following contains spoilers for Ricky Stanicky, now streaming on Prime Video.
In the 2020s, fans are seeing more athletes crossing over to film and television to pursue acting careers. Audiences are especially witnessing this phenomenon in the world of boxing and wrestling. One prime example can be seen with Dave Bautista's Rabban in Dune: Part Two.
Another wrestling example can be found in Ricky Stanicky, where John Cena plays Hot Rod, a crass sideshow act who incorporates 1980s rock and roll into lewd sketches. On the surface, it sounds...
- 3/14/2024
- by Renaldo Matadeen
- Comic Book Resources
Having been released all the way back in 1989, the television series Baywatch quickly became a pop culture phenomenon despite constantly receiving negative reviews from critics. The series went on till 2001 and almost two decades later inspired the namesake 2017 film starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. Unfortunately, the film received negative critical reviews even though it was considered a commercial success.
Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron in Baywatch (2017)
As if the negative reviews weren’t enough, the film went on to become an object of ridicule when it was nominated at the 38th Golden Raspberry Awards or the Razzies. However, Dwayne Johnson was quick to turn the mockery around as he took to social media to gracefully accept the award on the film’s behalf.
Dwayne Johnson Graciously Accepted the Razzie Award Dwayne Johnson accepts the Razzie (via Dwayne Johnson’s Instagram)
On March 03, 2018, the 38th Golden Raspberry Awards presented the...
Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron in Baywatch (2017)
As if the negative reviews weren’t enough, the film went on to become an object of ridicule when it was nominated at the 38th Golden Raspberry Awards or the Razzies. However, Dwayne Johnson was quick to turn the mockery around as he took to social media to gracefully accept the award on the film’s behalf.
Dwayne Johnson Graciously Accepted the Razzie Award Dwayne Johnson accepts the Razzie (via Dwayne Johnson’s Instagram)
On March 03, 2018, the 38th Golden Raspberry Awards presented the...
- 3/13/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
John Cena may have taken his catchphrase “You can’t see me” quite literally while taking the stage at the 2024 Oscars, as he decided to walk out naked to present the Best Costume Award. However, the actor has now come clean about his lifelong deception while promoting his new film, Ricky Stanicky. The WWE star confessed in a recent interview, asserting that he has been living a lie and people can actually see him.
John Cena in Ricky Stanicky John Cena’s Candid Confession About Living a Lie
In a recent interview with MTV, the Ricky Stanicky stars John Cena and Zac Efron were asked if they have ever lied during an interview. And the wrestler turned actor took the opportunity to make a stark confession, as he replied, “All the time.” Cena continued,
John Cena (image via MTV | YouTube)
“I don’t think there’s an ounce of truth in anything I’ve said.
John Cena in Ricky Stanicky John Cena’s Candid Confession About Living a Lie
In a recent interview with MTV, the Ricky Stanicky stars John Cena and Zac Efron were asked if they have ever lied during an interview. And the wrestler turned actor took the opportunity to make a stark confession, as he replied, “All the time.” Cena continued,
John Cena (image via MTV | YouTube)
“I don’t think there’s an ounce of truth in anything I’ve said.
- 3/13/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Peter Farrelly's comedy roots shine in Ricky Stanicky, a silly romp set in Rhode Island. Adding unnecessary drama in a comedy like Ricky Stanicky disrupts the fun, stopping the flow. Most absurd comedy movies should avoid incorporating dramatic elements as they often don't mesh well.
Peter Farrelly knows quite a bit about making successful comedy movies. Now, he has given us Ricky Stanicky, a film that attempts to get back to his roots of weirdly silly comedies set in Rhode Island. The film is definitively niche but is a bit of a return to form for the veteran director.
The problem is that Farrelly falls into a self-made trap by adding drama to an otherwise odd little romp. This is something that comedy directors often feel they need to throw in, but it hardly ever works or needs to be there. So why did Farrelly include a completely throwaway...
Peter Farrelly knows quite a bit about making successful comedy movies. Now, he has given us Ricky Stanicky, a film that attempts to get back to his roots of weirdly silly comedies set in Rhode Island. The film is definitively niche but is a bit of a return to form for the veteran director.
The problem is that Farrelly falls into a self-made trap by adding drama to an otherwise odd little romp. This is something that comedy directors often feel they need to throw in, but it hardly ever works or needs to be there. So why did Farrelly include a completely throwaway...
- 3/12/2024
- by Lee LaMarche
- MovieWeb
New to Prime Video on March 7, 2024, Ricky Stanicky is a throwback R-rated buddy comedy by director Peter Farrelly. The story involves a trio of friends who pull a childhood prank that backfires, prompting them to blame an imaginary culprit named Ricky Stanicky. Years later, the friends continue to use the made-up alias to avoid workplace trouble and cover up their sophomoric shenanigans.
Although Ricky Stanicky has drawn mediocre reviews for its crude raunchiness and overlong running time, the old-school buddy comedy boasts a tremendous cast of recognizable actors that elevates the material. For those wondering if the movie is worth a watch, perhaps the superb cast of characters will sway a decision one way or the other. As such, it's time to meet the characters featured in Ricky Stanicky.
Ricky Stanicky RComedyFantasy 2.5/5 Release DateMarch 7, 2024DirectorPeter FarrellyCastAnja Savcic, Zac Efron, John Cena, William H. Macy, Andrew Santino
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Zac...
Although Ricky Stanicky has drawn mediocre reviews for its crude raunchiness and overlong running time, the old-school buddy comedy boasts a tremendous cast of recognizable actors that elevates the material. For those wondering if the movie is worth a watch, perhaps the superb cast of characters will sway a decision one way or the other. As such, it's time to meet the characters featured in Ricky Stanicky.
Ricky Stanicky RComedyFantasy 2.5/5 Release DateMarch 7, 2024DirectorPeter FarrellyCastAnja Savcic, Zac Efron, John Cena, William H. Macy, Andrew Santino
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Zac...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jake Dee
- MovieWeb
John Cena's recent Rotten Tomatoes streak has been disappointing, including his most recent film, Ricky Stanicky Notably, Cena's critics' scores are low, but his audience scores' are high, meaning he needs a really well-made movie to break his streak With upcoming projects like Grand Death Lotto and Heads of State, Cena has a chance to redeem himself on Rotten Tomatoes.
Although John Cena is a well-known and appreciated name among Hollywood actors, his most recent performances have led to a pretty dismal streak on Rotten Tomatoes that, hopefully, can be fixed via his next two releases. In the late 1990s, John Cena moved to California to start a career in bodybuilding, and then, wrestling. For more than a decade, Cena held a spot of acclaim among professional wrestlers, winning countless championships and perfecting his rapper-turned-superhero character. In the early 2000s, Cena became a notable wrestler-turned-actor, but only in the...
Although John Cena is a well-known and appreciated name among Hollywood actors, his most recent performances have led to a pretty dismal streak on Rotten Tomatoes that, hopefully, can be fixed via his next two releases. In the late 1990s, John Cena moved to California to start a career in bodybuilding, and then, wrestling. For more than a decade, Cena held a spot of acclaim among professional wrestlers, winning countless championships and perfecting his rapper-turned-superhero character. In the early 2000s, Cena became a notable wrestler-turned-actor, but only in the...
- 3/11/2024
- by Megan Hemenway
- ScreenRant.com
John Cena appeared naked on the Oscars stage while presenting the award for best costume design to “Poor Things.” It was all part of a bit that paid homage to one of the craziest moments in the history of the Academy Awards when a naked man ran on stage at the 46th Oscars in 1974 while David Niven was introducing Elizabeth Taylor. It was at the height of the ’70s streaking fan, when nude people frequently interrupted public events.
Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today?” Kimmel asked the Oscars audience after remembering the infamous moment. “I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?”
Kimmel was clearly setting up a bit where a streaker would run across the stage during the 2024 ceremony. That’s when a shirtless John Cena popped his head out from the corner of the stage.
Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today?” Kimmel asked the Oscars audience after remembering the infamous moment. “I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?”
Kimmel was clearly setting up a bit where a streaker would run across the stage during the 2024 ceremony. That’s when a shirtless John Cena popped his head out from the corner of the stage.
- 3/11/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Warning: This list contains spoilers for Ricky Stanicky.
Lead actors’ comedic talents shine in the wacky sitcom movie Ricky Stanicky. The presence of actor John Cena as Ricky leads to laugh-out-loud disaster scenarios. The characters’ dilemmas in concealing Ricky’s true identity lead to over-the-top hilarity.
The wacky sitcom-inspired movie Ricky Stanicky includes many funny scenes, primarily due to the comedic talents of its lead actors. Zac Efron's post-Disney Channel career is still going strong, with him starring alongside John Cena in this movie. In Ricky Stanicky, Dean (Efron) and his best friends Jt (Andrew Santino) and Wes (Jermaine Fowler) have always relied upon their invented friend Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble — until the day their respective partners want to meet the man. This leads them to hire a washed-up actor (Cena) to play Ricky, with disastrous results.
In addition to the main trio and their alleged best friend,...
Lead actors’ comedic talents shine in the wacky sitcom movie Ricky Stanicky. The presence of actor John Cena as Ricky leads to laugh-out-loud disaster scenarios. The characters’ dilemmas in concealing Ricky’s true identity lead to over-the-top hilarity.
The wacky sitcom-inspired movie Ricky Stanicky includes many funny scenes, primarily due to the comedic talents of its lead actors. Zac Efron's post-Disney Channel career is still going strong, with him starring alongside John Cena in this movie. In Ricky Stanicky, Dean (Efron) and his best friends Jt (Andrew Santino) and Wes (Jermaine Fowler) have always relied upon their invented friend Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble — until the day their respective partners want to meet the man. This leads them to hire a washed-up actor (Cena) to play Ricky, with disastrous results.
In addition to the main trio and their alleged best friend,...
- 3/10/2024
- by Abigail Stevens
- ScreenRant.com
Zac Efron's new comedy movie Ricky Stanicky was filmed in Melbourne, Australia. The movie is set in Providence, Rhode Island and includes scenes in Atlantic City, New Jersey, but was filmed in different suburbs and areas in Melbourne, as well as the Avalon Airport in Greater Geelong, Australia. Various iconic Australian locations were used for filming scenes that take place in a casino, hospital, office building, and bowling alley.
Zac Efron's new comedy Ricky Stanicky is primarily set in Providence, Rhode Island, but the movie was actually filmed about as far away from that location as possible. Ricky Stanicky follows three childhood friends, Dean (Efron), Wes (Jermaine Fowler), and Jt (Andrew Santino), who invented an imaginary friend named Ricky Stanicky to blame when they get into trouble. The trio continues this charade as adults to get out of things they don't want to do, but when they're forced to...
Zac Efron's new comedy Ricky Stanicky is primarily set in Providence, Rhode Island, but the movie was actually filmed about as far away from that location as possible. Ricky Stanicky follows three childhood friends, Dean (Efron), Wes (Jermaine Fowler), and Jt (Andrew Santino), who invented an imaginary friend named Ricky Stanicky to blame when they get into trouble. The trio continues this charade as adults to get out of things they don't want to do, but when they're forced to...
- 3/10/2024
- by Lynn Sharpe
- ScreenRant.com
From the writer-director of Dumb and Dumber, buddy comedy Ricky Stanicky stars Andrew Santino and Jermaine Fowler as 2/3 of a childhood trio, alongside Zac Efron, who have lied their way through life ever since a prank-gone-wrong two decades ago. Together, the three of them devised a fail-proof plan, complete with what Santino and Fowler reveal is an actual bible full of lies, and an imaginary friend, Ricky Stanicky (played by John Cena), to take the heat for their schemes.
- 3/9/2024
- by Steve Weintraub, Tamera Jones
- Collider.com
Plot: After decades of lying about a fake friend named Ricky Stanicky, who they use as a get-out-of-jail-free card, three buddies are caught in a lie and have to produce a real version of their imaginary friend to their families. They hired an Atlantic City low-life (John Cena) to pretend to be Stanicky, but he enjoys playing the part so much that he refuses to leave town.
Review: For those who don’t know, for the last fourteen years, Ricky Stanicky was a red-hot script floating around Hollywood, with people as varied as Jim Carrey, James Franco, and Joaquin Phoenix set to play the lead role. Having placed on The Black List, the script by Jeff Bushell, Jason Decker, and David Occhino was in limbo for quite a while before Peter Farrelly and his frequent collaborators Pete Jones and Mike Cerrone took a stab at it, meaning the film now...
Review: For those who don’t know, for the last fourteen years, Ricky Stanicky was a red-hot script floating around Hollywood, with people as varied as Jim Carrey, James Franco, and Joaquin Phoenix set to play the lead role. Having placed on The Black List, the script by Jeff Bushell, Jason Decker, and David Occhino was in limbo for quite a while before Peter Farrelly and his frequent collaborators Pete Jones and Mike Cerrone took a stab at it, meaning the film now...
- 3/9/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Zac Efron once had a much-talked about love scene with on-screen partner Nicole Kidman in The Paperboy. Efron’s ex-partner, Michelle Rodriguez, was one of many who saw the feature. And she was as candid as usual about her thoughts.
Michelle Rodriguez’s response to Zac Efron’s love scenes with Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman | Brian To/WireImage
Rodriguez confided that she enjoyed The Paperboy, although that didn’t seem to be the popular opinion at the time. The movie was a Matthew McConaughey-led picture directed by Lee Daniels, and featured several stars including John Cusack and David Oyelowo. Despite its star-power, the movie received mixed-reviews that leaned over to the negative. But Rodriguez didn’t care for the critics’ opinion.
“I say f*** them because they don’t get it,” Rodriguez once told Vulture. “He’s so good at keeping me entertained. When I don’t like the dialogue,...
Michelle Rodriguez’s response to Zac Efron’s love scenes with Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman | Brian To/WireImage
Rodriguez confided that she enjoyed The Paperboy, although that didn’t seem to be the popular opinion at the time. The movie was a Matthew McConaughey-led picture directed by Lee Daniels, and featured several stars including John Cusack and David Oyelowo. Despite its star-power, the movie received mixed-reviews that leaned over to the negative. But Rodriguez didn’t care for the critics’ opinion.
“I say f*** them because they don’t get it,” Rodriguez once told Vulture. “He’s so good at keeping me entertained. When I don’t like the dialogue,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Directed by Peter Farrelly—one-half of the famous Farrelly Brothers, who were responsible for making comedy classics like Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin, and There's Something About Mary—MGM's Ricky Stanicky is Amazon Prime's latest comedic cinematic venture. The story follows three childhood friends—sensitive straight man Dean (Zac Efron), slacker, weed-smoking Wes (Jermaine Fowler) and the neurotic, prickly Jt (Andrew Santino)—who routinely blame their irresponsible actions on the imaginary "Ricky Stanicky." However, they're forced to bring their fabricated friend to life when their loved ones get too close to discovering the truth.
Among them is Dean's astute reporter girlfriend, Erin, portrayed by Lex Scott Davis. As it turns out, Erin has her own tricks and secrets to play out in her boyfriend's strange performance. In this interview with Cbr, Lex Scott Davis discusses her previous notable roles, her experiences acting across multiple genres before starring in a comedy like Ricky Stanicky,...
Among them is Dean's astute reporter girlfriend, Erin, portrayed by Lex Scott Davis. As it turns out, Erin has her own tricks and secrets to play out in her boyfriend's strange performance. In this interview with Cbr, Lex Scott Davis discusses her previous notable roles, her experiences acting across multiple genres before starring in a comedy like Ricky Stanicky,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Hannah Rose
- Comic Book Resources
Graphic: The A.V. Club, The A.V. Club, The A.V. Club, Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures, Ben King/Prime, Prime Video, Searchlight Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures; Universal Pictures; Focus Features; Apple TV, Image: DreamWorks Animation10 great films from this century that didn’t win a single OscarClockwise from top left:...
- 3/9/2024
- avclub.com
Zendaya marked her feature film debut with the role of Michelle Jones-Watson aka Mj in the 2017 film Spider-Man: Homecoming. Following the MCU entry, Zendaya joined The Greatest Showman alongside Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron and her career has only shot upwards from then.
Starring alongside Timothée Chalamet in the Dune franchise, Zendaya has had quite the salary jump if the rumors are true. Although the cast of Dune received an overall low salary, Zendaya’s alleged paycheck jump just shows the impact of fame on an actor!
Zendaya in Dune Zendaya’s Alleged Salary Jump Is Quite Impressive!
Starring in iconic movies throughout the years, Zendaya became one of the 100 most influential people back in 2022. With her role as Chani in Dune: Part One, the actress had quite a fun time working with director Denis Villeneuve and Timothée Chalamet.
Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson in Dune: Part Two
The Euphoria actress...
Starring alongside Timothée Chalamet in the Dune franchise, Zendaya has had quite the salary jump if the rumors are true. Although the cast of Dune received an overall low salary, Zendaya’s alleged paycheck jump just shows the impact of fame on an actor!
Zendaya in Dune Zendaya’s Alleged Salary Jump Is Quite Impressive!
Starring in iconic movies throughout the years, Zendaya became one of the 100 most influential people back in 2022. With her role as Chani in Dune: Part One, the actress had quite a fun time working with director Denis Villeneuve and Timothée Chalamet.
Zendaya and Rebecca Ferguson in Dune: Part Two
The Euphoria actress...
- 3/9/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
John Cena is "the most prepared actor" Peter Farrelly has ever worked with.The 67-year-old director has returned to his comedy roots with Amazon Prime Video's 'Ricky Stanicky' and he revealed he knew wrestler-turned-actor John, 46, was his leading man after watching him in 'Peacemaker'.He told The Hollywood Reporter: "Someone called me and said, 'Have you ever seen Peacemaker?' I said, 'What’s that?' That’s not normally the thing I would watch. I kept watching and was like, This guy is unbelievable. The stuff he does in that show is hysterical, and as soon as I saw it, I thought, 'That’s Stanicky.' I was hoping he agreed, and he did."It’s mostly in the script. It always is with us. Some people, they start with a loose script, and they find it. I don’t have the confidence to do that.
- 3/9/2024
- by Colette Fahy 2
- Bang Showbiz
After the rolling laughs, hoots, hollers, whistling and clapping at tonight’s world premiere of Road House at SXSW on Friday, Amazon MGM Studios may want to think again before putting this Jake Gyllenhaal-Conor McGregor rock ’em sock ’em beefcakes pugilist movie on Prime Video. It doesn’t take an elbow to the head to wake up to the fact that Road House clearly needs to make a destination to cinemas.
The jam-packed Paramount Theatre here in Austin, TX devoured this Doug Liman-directed movie like a dozen beef ribs from Terry Black’s Barbeque. By no means was this last-minute, unexpected trip for Liman a waste of time for the filmmaker.
While the streamer has turned a corner and committed to theatrical, and is largely judicious in making the proper call as to what goes on the service or on the big screen, this non-stop action-in-paradise movie,...
The jam-packed Paramount Theatre here in Austin, TX devoured this Doug Liman-directed movie like a dozen beef ribs from Terry Black’s Barbeque. By no means was this last-minute, unexpected trip for Liman a waste of time for the filmmaker.
While the streamer has turned a corner and committed to theatrical, and is largely judicious in making the proper call as to what goes on the service or on the big screen, this non-stop action-in-paradise movie,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple Farrelly, daughter of Peter Farrelly, appeared in Amazon Prime Video's Ricky Stanicky, and here are four interesting things to know about her.
Directed by Peter Farrelly, Ricky Stanicky stars Zac Efron, John Cena, and Andrew Santino in a comedy about a group of childhood friends, now adults, as they hire an actor to play their imaginary friend Ricky Stanicky.
The movie debuted on Amazon Prime Video to mixed reactions, with only a 49% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes but a far more upbeat 72% from audiences.
Read full article on The Direct.
Directed by Peter Farrelly, Ricky Stanicky stars Zac Efron, John Cena, and Andrew Santino in a comedy about a group of childhood friends, now adults, as they hire an actor to play their imaginary friend Ricky Stanicky.
The movie debuted on Amazon Prime Video to mixed reactions, with only a 49% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes but a far more upbeat 72% from audiences.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/9/2024
- by Sam Hargrave
- The Direct
After a bit of a career detour to win a couple Oscars, filmmaker Peter Farrelly is back with his first full-fledged comedy in a decade: Ricky Stanicky, starring Zac Efron and John Cena.
Now available to stream on Prime Video, the Amazon comedy follows Dean (Efron) and two lifelong friends (Jermaine Fowler and Andrew Santino) who invent an imaginary pal named Ricky Stanicky to blame for their various hijinks. When their romantic partners finally want to meet him, the buddies hire a struggling actor known as “Rock Hard” Rod (Cena) to become Ricky.
Ricky Stanicky returns Farrelly to the ribald comedy genre, which he and brother Bobby Farrelly became synonymous with in the 1990s, thanks to hits like Dumb and Dumber and There’s Something About Mary. Their most recent co-directing effort was 2014’s sequel, Dumb and Dumber To. Peter Farrelly has stayed busy as a solo director, helming 2018’s Green Book,...
Now available to stream on Prime Video, the Amazon comedy follows Dean (Efron) and two lifelong friends (Jermaine Fowler and Andrew Santino) who invent an imaginary pal named Ricky Stanicky to blame for their various hijinks. When their romantic partners finally want to meet him, the buddies hire a struggling actor known as “Rock Hard” Rod (Cena) to become Ricky.
Ricky Stanicky returns Farrelly to the ribald comedy genre, which he and brother Bobby Farrelly became synonymous with in the 1990s, thanks to hits like Dumb and Dumber and There’s Something About Mary. Their most recent co-directing effort was 2014’s sequel, Dumb and Dumber To. Peter Farrelly has stayed busy as a solo director, helming 2018’s Green Book,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Call out your partner's B.S. in "Ricky Stanicky" - a comical scapegoat story with a star-studded cast. Lex Scott Davis shines as Erin, a journalist who questions the existence of the titular character. Davis shares a great rapport with Zac Efron and hopes to explore action genres post-comedy.
If it seems like your life partner is feeding you a bunch of B.S., sometimes there's nothing wrong with calling them on it. There's a new slapstick comedy on Prime Video with a purposefully silly title. Ricky Stanicky derives from a ludicrous name that three lifelong friends gave an imaginary person who they can use as a scapegoat for years to come. For example: "It wasn't us who set that house on fire... it was Ricky!" Once enough people start explicitly doubting the dude's existence, enter John Cena as a bumbling Vegas performer who the guys hire to literally play the part.
If it seems like your life partner is feeding you a bunch of B.S., sometimes there's nothing wrong with calling them on it. There's a new slapstick comedy on Prime Video with a purposefully silly title. Ricky Stanicky derives from a ludicrous name that three lifelong friends gave an imaginary person who they can use as a scapegoat for years to come. For example: "It wasn't us who set that house on fire... it was Ricky!" Once enough people start explicitly doubting the dude's existence, enter John Cena as a bumbling Vegas performer who the guys hire to literally play the part.
- 3/8/2024
- by Will Sayre
- MovieWeb
The general public isn't always the best at accepting the reality that child stars and teen idols eventually do grow up, struggling to see them as anything but their most memorable role during adolescence. But a trend has emerged in recent years, where the stars of massive teen franchises are getting the chance to grow. People have stopped making "Twilight" jokes about the Academy Award-nominated Kristen Stewart and "The Batman" star Robert Pattinson, while Zac Efron's turn in "The Iron Claw" had people campaigning on his behalf for an Oscar. Elsewhere, Jennifer Lawrence completed "The Hunger Games" and became the second-youngest person to ever win the Oscar for Best Actress, with all three main stars of the "Harry Potter" franchise having gone on to great success in other roles.
There's still plenty of room for growth (like folks who discredited Charles Melton in "May December" because his breakthrough role...
There's still plenty of room for growth (like folks who discredited Charles Melton in "May December" because his breakthrough role...
- 3/8/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
“Ricky Stanicky” is the latest name in the circuit of comedy movie fans. The movie was released on March 7, 2024, on Amazon Prime Video. It centers around a web of lies spun by three friends. However, as their lies get bigger and bigger, their family demands proof of their stories, leading to a chain of hilarious events.
A still from Ricky Stanicky (2024)
While the movie has amassed mixed response at best, its strength lies in the titular character, or rather the actor playing it. John Cena has been praised for carrying the movie and for his outlandish performance. However, fans may find it surprising to learn that Cena was not the first or even the second choice to play the role.
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Hollywood A-Listers Like Jim Carrey,...
A still from Ricky Stanicky (2024)
While the movie has amassed mixed response at best, its strength lies in the titular character, or rather the actor playing it. John Cena has been praised for carrying the movie and for his outlandish performance. However, fans may find it surprising to learn that Cena was not the first or even the second choice to play the role.
Suggested“Nothing to see here”: John Cena’s OnlyFans Account Draws Hilarious Replies From Fans as Actor Goes All Out For Zac Efron Film
Hollywood A-Listers Like Jim Carrey,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
The Rotten Tomatoes score is in for the new Zac Efron comedy Ricky Stanicky. Starring Efron alongside John Cen,a Andrew Santino, and Riley Stiles, Ricky Stanicky follows the story of three childhood friends who, when their prank goes wrong, invent the imaginary man Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Ricky Stanicky was just released to Prime Video and is directed by Dumb and Dumber director Peter Farrelly.
Now, the Rotten Tomatoes score is in for Ricky Stanicky. At the time of writing, the film holds a 49% score on Rotten Tomatoes with 45 reviews.
More to come…
Source: Rotten Tomatoes...
Now, the Rotten Tomatoes score is in for Ricky Stanicky. At the time of writing, the film holds a 49% score on Rotten Tomatoes with 45 reviews.
More to come…
Source: Rotten Tomatoes...
- 3/8/2024
- by Hannah Gearan
- ScreenRant.com
Once upon a time, the Farrelly Brothers -- Robert and Peter -- were the directing kings of comedy. In the '90s, they made a name for themselves with their outrageous buddy comedies, including Dumb and Dumber, Me, Myself and Marie, and There's Something About Mary. In the '90s and 2000s, nothing was sacred. No group, person, or topic was safe from being lampooned. Fast forward to the 2020s, and Peter Farrelly, this time flying solo, resurrected an old script from comedy's raunchy glory days. He then set it loose to wreak havoc upon today's prickly political and social climate.
That film is Ricky Stanicky, streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime. It follows the story of three childhood friends -- Dean (Zac Efron), Jt (Andrew Santino) and Wes (Jermaine Fowler) -- who managed to get away with many a misdemeanor by blaming their antics on their carefully crafted imaginary friend,...
That film is Ricky Stanicky, streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime. It follows the story of three childhood friends -- Dean (Zac Efron), Jt (Andrew Santino) and Wes (Jermaine Fowler) -- who managed to get away with many a misdemeanor by blaming their antics on their carefully crafted imaginary friend,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Hannah Rose
- Comic Book Resources
The following contains spoilers for Ricky Stanicky, now streaming on Prime Video
Zac Efron returns to R-rated comedies in "Ricky Stanicky" after a shift to more mature roles. Efron's dramatic role in "The Iron Claw" makes his comedy comeback surprising. "Ricky Stanicky" showcases Efron's comedy and dramatic acting skills, blending humor with deeper themes.
Ricky Stanicky is a throwback to a different era of comedies, especially when considering how it's more reminiscent of Zac Efron's old films than his more recent output. Directed by Peter Farrelly, the broad comedy leans heavily into goofy turns. Co-starring John Cena as an out-of-work actor tasked with playing the titular Ricky Stanicky, Ricky Stanicky largely focuses on Zac Efron's Dean. On the surface, it's a familiar sort of role for the actor, a stunted man-child whose outward confidence hides a more hilariously desperate character.
It's surprising to see Efron in this kind of role again though,...
Zac Efron returns to R-rated comedies in "Ricky Stanicky" after a shift to more mature roles. Efron's dramatic role in "The Iron Claw" makes his comedy comeback surprising. "Ricky Stanicky" showcases Efron's comedy and dramatic acting skills, blending humor with deeper themes.
Ricky Stanicky is a throwback to a different era of comedies, especially when considering how it's more reminiscent of Zac Efron's old films than his more recent output. Directed by Peter Farrelly, the broad comedy leans heavily into goofy turns. Co-starring John Cena as an out-of-work actor tasked with playing the titular Ricky Stanicky, Ricky Stanicky largely focuses on Zac Efron's Dean. On the surface, it's a familiar sort of role for the actor, a stunted man-child whose outward confidence hides a more hilariously desperate character.
It's surprising to see Efron in this kind of role again though,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Brandon Zachary
- ScreenRant.com
Amazon Prime and MGM Prime's latest film Ricky Stanicky heralds the return of one half of the famous Farrelly Brothers, Peter Farrelly, and the no-holds-barred buddy comedies of the '90s and '00s. The brothers are best known for their landmark comedies Dumb and Dumber and There's Something About Mary. Starring in this film alongside Zac Efron, Jermaine Fowler, Andrew Santino, Lex Scott Davis and John Cena as the titular Ricky Stanicky is William H. Macy. The veteran character actor portrays the gang's curmudgeonly yet good-natured high-ranking boss, Ted Summerhayes.
In this interview with Cbr, Ricky Stanicky director and co-writer Peter Farrelly discusses the trials, tribulations and triumphs of directing comedy through the years. William H. Macy talks about his possibly-iconic character's dynamic arc, plus his deep and lovable personality. Both dish on the fine and unexplored art of "air-dicking," and making everyone -- from the cast and crew...
In this interview with Cbr, Ricky Stanicky director and co-writer Peter Farrelly discusses the trials, tribulations and triumphs of directing comedy through the years. William H. Macy talks about his possibly-iconic character's dynamic arc, plus his deep and lovable personality. Both dish on the fine and unexplored art of "air-dicking," and making everyone -- from the cast and crew...
- 3/8/2024
- by Hannah Rose
- Comic Book Resources
Well, everyone, the winners for the 22nd Annual Golden Schmoes for the year 2023 are in. As expected, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer walked away the big winner, earning nine Schmoes. It took home most of the big prizes, including Best Movie, Actor, Supporting Actor, Director, Screenplay, Poster, Trailer, Line of the Year and Best Sequence. While an excellent showing that beat the seven wins Everything Everywhere All At Once took home last year, it still falls short of our all-time winner here at the Schmoes, Nolan’s own The Dark Knight, which won an amazing 12 awards.
Otherwise, the winners were an eclectic mix. Godzilla Minus One, which is now widely considered the greatest Kaiju movie ever made, took home three awards, including Best VFX, which is impressive considering how small its budget was compared to the competition. Third place was an interesting tie, with John Wick: Chapter 4, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,...
Otherwise, the winners were an eclectic mix. Godzilla Minus One, which is now widely considered the greatest Kaiju movie ever made, took home three awards, including Best VFX, which is impressive considering how small its budget was compared to the competition. Third place was an interesting tie, with John Wick: Chapter 4, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The following contains spoilers for Ricky Stanicky, now streaming on Prime Video
The topics covered in this article include references to the physical abuse of a child.
Dean's character in Ricky Stanicky takes a dramatic turn due to revelations about his abusive father. Zac Efron showcases his dramatic talents in the film's emotional core, adding depth to his character. The tonal shift in the movie from comedy to drama is seamless, highlighting Efron and Jermaine Fowler's acting range.
Ricky Stanicky becomes a very different movie in its third act, all thanks to some surprising revelations regarding Zac Efron's Dean. Ricky Stanicky is largely rooted in the goofball comedy stylings of a different era. For the first two acts, the film is happy to rely on big gags and over-the-top performances to carry the comedy, playing with the absurd fallout of three friends hiring an actor to play their long-suffering fourth buddy,...
The topics covered in this article include references to the physical abuse of a child.
Dean's character in Ricky Stanicky takes a dramatic turn due to revelations about his abusive father. Zac Efron showcases his dramatic talents in the film's emotional core, adding depth to his character. The tonal shift in the movie from comedy to drama is seamless, highlighting Efron and Jermaine Fowler's acting range.
Ricky Stanicky becomes a very different movie in its third act, all thanks to some surprising revelations regarding Zac Efron's Dean. Ricky Stanicky is largely rooted in the goofball comedy stylings of a different era. For the first two acts, the film is happy to rely on big gags and over-the-top performances to carry the comedy, playing with the absurd fallout of three friends hiring an actor to play their long-suffering fourth buddy,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Brandon Zachary
- ScreenRant.com
Ricky Stanicky is a film starring Zac Efron. Jermaine Fowler, Andrew Santino and John Cena. It is directed by Peter Farrelly.
“Ricky Stanicky” is one of those comedies that comes into our lives without any notice of its filming, we pass by it barely paying attention and it leaves just as quickly as it arrived. In between, we have once again watched another movie about friends with jokes that are more or less funny depending on each person’s taste. While not particularly exciting, it entertains thanks to a very charming John Cena.
Ricky Stanicky Plot
Three young friends use the fictitious name of a friend to get out of all their mischief. Now that they have grown up, they continue to use their friend’s name as an excuse for anything and to maintain their childish spirit.
To maintain their alibi, they hire an alcoholic actor to pretend to be their friend,...
“Ricky Stanicky” is one of those comedies that comes into our lives without any notice of its filming, we pass by it barely paying attention and it leaves just as quickly as it arrived. In between, we have once again watched another movie about friends with jokes that are more or less funny depending on each person’s taste. While not particularly exciting, it entertains thanks to a very charming John Cena.
Ricky Stanicky Plot
Three young friends use the fictitious name of a friend to get out of all their mischief. Now that they have grown up, they continue to use their friend’s name as an excuse for anything and to maintain their childish spirit.
To maintain their alibi, they hire an alcoholic actor to pretend to be their friend,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
(L-r) Dean (Zac Efron), Jt (Andrew Santino) and Wes (Jermaine Fowler) meet Rod (John Cena), in Peter Farrelly’s Ricky Stanicky. Courtesy of Amazon/MGM
Peter Farrelly’s Ricky Stanicky is an R-Rated, penis-joke filled bro comedy about three childhood friends who invented a fictional friend to take the blame for a prank gone wrong. Really wrong – they set the guy’s house on fire. Kids might make up something like that to dodge responsibility, but adults buying into the idea that someone named “Ricky Stanicky” is at fault is much more of a stretch.
Yet these three pals use this made-up friend to take the blame all through their childhoods, but then director Peter Farrelly (and the script’s six writers) go further, and have the grown-up friends continue using the fictional Ricky Stanicky as someone to blame into adulthood.
Ok, it’s comedy, and disbelief gets suspended, but...
Peter Farrelly’s Ricky Stanicky is an R-Rated, penis-joke filled bro comedy about three childhood friends who invented a fictional friend to take the blame for a prank gone wrong. Really wrong – they set the guy’s house on fire. Kids might make up something like that to dodge responsibility, but adults buying into the idea that someone named “Ricky Stanicky” is at fault is much more of a stretch.
Yet these three pals use this made-up friend to take the blame all through their childhoods, but then director Peter Farrelly (and the script’s six writers) go further, and have the grown-up friends continue using the fictional Ricky Stanicky as someone to blame into adulthood.
Ok, it’s comedy, and disbelief gets suspended, but...
- 3/8/2024
- by Cate Marquis
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The following contains spoilers for Ricky Stanicky, now streaming on Prime Video
The comedy film "Ricky Stanicky" starts goofy but ends emotionally grounded and sweet, focusing on character growth. The trio's lies unravel, leading to unexpected consequences and a heartwarming ending for all involved. By embracing his role as Ricky, Rod finds stability and positive change in his life, impacting everyone around him.
Ricky Stanicky is a largely goofy film that leans into broad comedy for much of its first two acts. After years of using their made-up friend Ricky as a catch-all excuse for their various vacations, the trio of Dean (Zac Efron), Jt (Andrew Satino), and Wes (Jermaine Fowler) find themselves forced to prove Ricky's existence. To do this, they hire a desperate actor named Rod (John Cena), who — despite his own problems — is able to convincingly play Ricky. Unfortunately for the trio, Rod does too well and...
The comedy film "Ricky Stanicky" starts goofy but ends emotionally grounded and sweet, focusing on character growth. The trio's lies unravel, leading to unexpected consequences and a heartwarming ending for all involved. By embracing his role as Ricky, Rod finds stability and positive change in his life, impacting everyone around him.
Ricky Stanicky is a largely goofy film that leans into broad comedy for much of its first two acts. After years of using their made-up friend Ricky as a catch-all excuse for their various vacations, the trio of Dean (Zac Efron), Jt (Andrew Satino), and Wes (Jermaine Fowler) find themselves forced to prove Ricky's existence. To do this, they hire a desperate actor named Rod (John Cena), who — despite his own problems — is able to convincingly play Ricky. Unfortunately for the trio, Rod does too well and...
- 3/7/2024
- by Brandon Zachary
- ScreenRant.com
From the mastermind behind classic comedies like Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary, and Stuck on You, Peter Farrelly is back at the helm of the all-new original raunchy comedy, Ricky Stanicky. This R-rated buddy adventure enlists the talent of Zac Efron, John Cena, and features William H. Macy, in a story about three childhood best friends who can't seem to grow up and out of their literal book of lies. When they hire an adult performer, known by his stage name, Rock Hard Rod (Cena) to step in as their made-up friend Ricky Stanicky, their perfect lives are completely upended.
- 3/7/2024
- by Steve Weintraub, Tamera Jones
- Collider.com
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The following contains spoilers for Ricky Stanicky, now streaming on Prime Video.
Zac Efron may have garnered even more fans for his wrestling movie, The Iron Claw, but Ricky Stanicky finds him going back to his roots: comedy. The former Disney Channel star plays Dean, a New Yorker working in an investment firm with his friend, J.T. Unfortunately, along with their stoner friend, Wes, they don't take life seriously.
Over the course of the movie, Dean and his friends create scenarios where they have to run off to spend time with a friend they made up, Ricky Stanicky -- a doctor and philanthropist who is also recovering from cancer. It gets them time away from work and their significant others, so they can keep having fun in the most juvenile fashion.
The following contains spoilers for Ricky Stanicky, now streaming on Prime Video.
Zac Efron may have garnered even more fans for his wrestling movie, The Iron Claw, but Ricky Stanicky finds him going back to his roots: comedy. The former Disney Channel star plays Dean, a New Yorker working in an investment firm with his friend, J.T. Unfortunately, along with their stoner friend, Wes, they don't take life seriously.
Over the course of the movie, Dean and his friends create scenarios where they have to run off to spend time with a friend they made up, Ricky Stanicky -- a doctor and philanthropist who is also recovering from cancer. It gets them time away from work and their significant others, so they can keep having fun in the most juvenile fashion.
- 3/7/2024
- by Renaldo Matadeen
- Comic Book Resources
Jamie Foxx sang 'Blame it on the alcohol,' but now it's all about the imaginary friend in Zac Efron's film. Ricky Stanicky guarantees laughs with Peter Farrelly directing and real-life comics as Efron's pals. Interviews with stand-up comedians brought laughs, aiding performances & comedic timing in the film.
There's nothing like a good scapegoat — until it stops working, of course. Jamie Foxx once crooned, "Blame it on the alcohol," but in a new Zac Efron-starring film on Prime Video, the saying should instead go, "Blame it on the...imaginary friend." Yes, the title for Ricky Stanicky, as anyone who's seen the film's promotional trailer can confirm, derives from a made-up person that a trio of lifelong friends use to weasel their way out of any number of "sticky" (pun intended) situations.
With Oscar-winner Peter Farrelly at the helm, plus real-life comics playing Efron's pals, Ricky Stanicky guarantees a good deal of laughs.
There's nothing like a good scapegoat — until it stops working, of course. Jamie Foxx once crooned, "Blame it on the alcohol," but in a new Zac Efron-starring film on Prime Video, the saying should instead go, "Blame it on the...imaginary friend." Yes, the title for Ricky Stanicky, as anyone who's seen the film's promotional trailer can confirm, derives from a made-up person that a trio of lifelong friends use to weasel their way out of any number of "sticky" (pun intended) situations.
With Oscar-winner Peter Farrelly at the helm, plus real-life comics playing Efron's pals, Ricky Stanicky guarantees a good deal of laughs.
- 3/7/2024
- by Will Sayre
- MovieWeb
John Cena certainly isn't the first wrestler to become a movie star. Hulk Hogan, Jesse Ventura, and Andre the Giant brought their muscles to the big screen decades ago. The late '90s and early 2000s saw Bill Goldberg and Dwayne Johnson enter the fray, with the latter becoming one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, and he's still going strong. But it wouldn't be until the likes of Dave Bautista and John Cena that we'd get a pair of wrestlers who truly stepped into the world of acting without relying mostly on their muscular presence to do the heavy lifting on the big screen for them, both literally and figuratively.
Dave Bautista has proven to be a reliable supporting star in the superhero blockbuster franchise "Guardians of the Galaxy," but he's also delivered more haunting turns in the likes of "Blade Runner 2049," "Dune," and M. Night Shyamalan's "Knock at the Cabin.
Dave Bautista has proven to be a reliable supporting star in the superhero blockbuster franchise "Guardians of the Galaxy," but he's also delivered more haunting turns in the likes of "Blade Runner 2049," "Dune," and M. Night Shyamalan's "Knock at the Cabin.
- 3/7/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Anja Savcic, starting her career in 2007, has showcased her talent in various roles from comedy to horror. From minor TV roles to a main cast in Loudermilk, Savcic's range and comfort in diverse roles shine through. Savcic's standout performances in Big Sky and Ricky Stanicky set the stage for a successful, long-lasting career.
Anja Savcic got her start playing Mk in 2007's short-lived Bionic Woman series and since then, she has steadily worked in more and more notable shows and movies. In 2024, she co-starred in Peter Farrelly's Amazon Prime Video comedy, Ricky Stanicky, adding a major studio comedy role to an already impressive stable of performances. After her role in Bionic Woman, Savcic spent her early career primarily appearing in smaller TV, TV movie, and independent film roles. While these performances were indicators of the clear natural talent she has, they were not substantial showcases of her range.
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Anja Savcic got her start playing Mk in 2007's short-lived Bionic Woman series and since then, she has steadily worked in more and more notable shows and movies. In 2024, she co-starred in Peter Farrelly's Amazon Prime Video comedy, Ricky Stanicky, adding a major studio comedy role to an already impressive stable of performances. After her role in Bionic Woman, Savcic spent her early career primarily appearing in smaller TV, TV movie, and independent film roles. While these performances were indicators of the clear natural talent she has, they were not substantial showcases of her range.
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- 3/7/2024
- by Zachary Moser
- ScreenRant.com
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