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The 11 Greatest Times Actors Sang at the Oscars
SING YOUR HEART OUTRyan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” performance is the most anticipated Oscars moment this year. But he’s far from the first actor to show off his singing chops during the ceremony.
‘Mrs Doubtfire’ Director on NC-17 Cut, Scrapped Sequel Plans
‘GOT AWAY WITH MURDER’On the beloved comedy’s 30th anniversary, director Chris Columbus tells us how Robin Williams “was like a man possessed” on set.
Bill Irwin, the Clown Who Conquered Broadway—and Beckett
TRANSFORMATIONThe Tony-winning actor Bill Irwin talks playing opposite Kathleen Turner, Robin Williams, Steve Martin, and Sally Field—and how clowning led to his own fame on stage and screen.
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‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ on Broadway Is a Terrible Drag
CLASSIC MISTAKE“Mrs. Doubtfire” has been reimagined as a Broadway musical with little of the fun of the original 1993 movie, and cringingly stuck between dreary slapstick and “Kramer vs. Kramer.”
They Used to ‘Hate’ Each Other. Now It’s Comedy Gold.
THE LAST LAUGHBobcat Goldthwait and Dana Gould tell The Last Laugh podcast how they went from comedy nemeses to BFFs, including stories about Robin Williams, “The Simpsons” and more.
Why Do We Keep Exploiting Dead Celebrities?
RESPECTA string of new projects highlights the ethical tensions that arise when celebrities’ life stories—and tragedies—become entertainment.
Kevin Smith on Coining ‘Bennifer’ & Trying to Save Stan Lee
CULT HEROThe celebrated cult filmmaker opens up about the new book “Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash,” his mentors Stan Lee and George Carlin, the return of Bennifer, and more.
Stellan Skarsgard Is Finally Seizing the Spotlight
IN CONVERSATIONWith roles in “Dune,” the Star Wars series “Andor,” and “Hope,” the character actor par excellence has never been more popular. He talks to Marlow Stern about his stellar career.
Nathan Lane: I Wasn’t ‘Brave’ Enough to Come Out to Oprah
THE LAST LAUGHNow 25 years later, “The Birdcage” star opens up about the thrill of making that film and the complicated experience of promoting it before he was ready to come out publicly.
Should Straight Actors Play Gay Roles? Nathan Lane Weighs In
‘STARINA RIDES AGAIN’In this preview from the 100th episode of The Last Laugh podcast, Nathan Lane reveals his hopes for a follow-up to the classic comedy film—and why Hank Azaria is staying away.
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