It's astonishing to think what an enormous hit Tom Shadyac's film "Bruce Almighty" was when it came out back in 2003. Jim Carrey played Bruce, a mid-level TV reporter who is selfish and a little disappointed with his job. When a rival named Evan (Steve Carell) is promoted above him, Bruce wails to God that life is unfair. Astonishingly, God Almighty (Morgan Freeman) appears to Bruce in order to give him a lesson. For one week, and limited to only a small portion of Buffalo, New York, Bruce will be given the infinite power of the Divine, teaching him that being God isn't as easy as all that. Bruce uses his Godly powers for petty, personal things like parting traffic and increasing the bust size of his girlfriend Grace (Jennifer Aniston).
Naturally, Bruce's cavalier use of power -- and his lazy acumen when it comes to answering prayers -- leads to chaos.
Naturally, Bruce's cavalier use of power -- and his lazy acumen when it comes to answering prayers -- leads to chaos.
- 9/21/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Nick Stoller Re-Ups Sony Pictures TV Overall Deal, Teams With Emerald Fennell For ‘Sweetness’ Comedy
Exclusive: Writer-director-producer Nick Stoller and producing partner Conor Welch have renewed the overall deal with Sony Pictures Television for their Stoller Global Solutions company.
Under the new pact, Stoller has teamed with recent Oscar winner Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) on Sweetness. Fennell wrote on spec and is set to direct the female-driven anthology project, which will be shopped by Stoller Global Solutions and Sony Television.
Stoller set up shot at Spt three years ago when he brought on Conor Welch as TV executive and producing partner under the Stoller Global Solutions banner. Stoller will next direct the studio’s series Platonic at Apple TV+, which he co-created and will co-showrun alongside his wife, Francesca Delbanco. It stars Seth Rogn and Rose Byrne.
Additionally, Stoller Global Solutions is in production on the TBS/Sony TV pilot Space, created by Hilary Winston and directed by Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel.
Under the overall deal extension,...
Under the new pact, Stoller has teamed with recent Oscar winner Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) on Sweetness. Fennell wrote on spec and is set to direct the female-driven anthology project, which will be shopped by Stoller Global Solutions and Sony Television.
Stoller set up shot at Spt three years ago when he brought on Conor Welch as TV executive and producing partner under the Stoller Global Solutions banner. Stoller will next direct the studio’s series Platonic at Apple TV+, which he co-created and will co-showrun alongside his wife, Francesca Delbanco. It stars Seth Rogn and Rose Byrne.
Additionally, Stoller Global Solutions is in production on the TBS/Sony TV pilot Space, created by Hilary Winston and directed by Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel.
Under the overall deal extension,...
- 7/15/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jake Lacy (Being The Ricardos) and Krysta Rodriguez, who is getting attention for her role as Liza Minelli on Netflix’s Halston, have been tapped as the leads of TBS’ scripted romantic-comedy pilot, Space, written and executive produced by Hilary Winston and executive produced by Nick Stoller of Stoller Global Solutions.
Ally Maki (Wrecked), Caleb Hearon (Fargo) and Rachel Pegram (Love Life) also have been cast as series regulars in the pilot, which Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul (Miracle Workers: Dark Ages) have been tapped to direct and executive produce. Produced by Sony Pictures Television for TBS, Space begins shooting in Portland in June.
Space, described as a hilarious, romantic Quantum Leap, follows Rob (Lacy) and Marin (Rodriguez), a long-term couple on the verge of a break-up who are granted the ultimate space to figure out their future when they suddenly begin jumping into the bodies of other couples.
Ally Maki (Wrecked), Caleb Hearon (Fargo) and Rachel Pegram (Love Life) also have been cast as series regulars in the pilot, which Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul (Miracle Workers: Dark Ages) have been tapped to direct and executive produce. Produced by Sony Pictures Television for TBS, Space begins shooting in Portland in June.
Space, described as a hilarious, romantic Quantum Leap, follows Rob (Lacy) and Marin (Rodriguez), a long-term couple on the verge of a break-up who are granted the ultimate space to figure out their future when they suddenly begin jumping into the bodies of other couples.
- 6/1/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Following their WGA nomination for their work on Judas and the Black Messiah, comedians and writing duo the Lucas Brothers seem to have found their next project close to home. The siblings will write and star in a semi-autobiographical comedy about their lives as identical twins in Newark, New Jersey which will be produced by Judd Apatow through his Apatow Productions banner for Universal. Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel are set to co-write.
The Lucas Brothers’ film with Apatow is the latest in a series of projects announced amidst much critical acclaim as writers (story by) on the acclaimed Warner Bros film Judas and the Black Messiah. The guys have been nominated for a 2021 WGA Award for “Best Original Screenplay” for the film, a drama about the assassination of Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton, which premiered in theaters and on HBO Max February 12. Already longtime favorites in the comedy world,...
The Lucas Brothers’ film with Apatow is the latest in a series of projects announced amidst much critical acclaim as writers (story by) on the acclaimed Warner Bros film Judas and the Black Messiah. The guys have been nominated for a 2021 WGA Award for “Best Original Screenplay” for the film, a drama about the assassination of Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton, which premiered in theaters and on HBO Max February 12. Already longtime favorites in the comedy world,...
- 2/24/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Judd Apatow and brothers Kenny and Keith Lucas are teaming on a new comedy for Universal Pictures. The semi-autobiographical film will center on the siblings’ lives as identical twins growing up in New Jersey.
The Lucas brothers are writing and starring in the film, with Apatow set to produce. Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel (“The Grinder”) will co-write the still-untitled movie.
Apatow’s track record for developing semi-autobiographical comedies certainly speaks for itself. His latest directorial effort was “The King of Staten Island,” a well-reviewed movie based on the life of “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson. He’s produced “The Big Sick,” about the real-life romance between comedian Kumail Nanjiani and his wife, writer Emily V. Gordon. And the TV shows “Girls” and “Crashing,” both of which Apatow executive produced, were loosely inspired by the series creators Lena Dunham and Pete Holmes, respectively.
The upcoming film marks the second...
The Lucas brothers are writing and starring in the film, with Apatow set to produce. Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel (“The Grinder”) will co-write the still-untitled movie.
Apatow’s track record for developing semi-autobiographical comedies certainly speaks for itself. His latest directorial effort was “The King of Staten Island,” a well-reviewed movie based on the life of “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson. He’s produced “The Big Sick,” about the real-life romance between comedian Kumail Nanjiani and his wife, writer Emily V. Gordon. And the TV shows “Girls” and “Crashing,” both of which Apatow executive produced, were loosely inspired by the series creators Lena Dunham and Pete Holmes, respectively.
The upcoming film marks the second...
- 2/24/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
WGA-nominated comedians, actors and writers Kenny and Keith Lucas (The Lucas Bros) will write and star in a semi-autobiographical comedy about their lives as identical twins in Newark, N.J. Judd Apatow will produce the as-yet-untitled film through his Apatow Productions banner for Universal, the company announced on Wednesday.
Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel (“The Grinder”) are set to co-write.
The Lucas Bros’ new project comes on the heels of the critically acclaimed Warner Bros. film “Judas and the Black Messiah,” for which they wrote the story. The duo have been nominated for a 2021 WGA Award for Best Original Screenplay for the drama, which centers on the assassination of Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton.
Along with their new film with Apatow, the Lucas Bros are writing and will star in Seth MacFarlane’s reimagining of the 1984 movie “Revenge of the Nerds.” They also have an upcoming comedy feature with Lord and Miller,...
Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel (“The Grinder”) are set to co-write.
The Lucas Bros’ new project comes on the heels of the critically acclaimed Warner Bros. film “Judas and the Black Messiah,” for which they wrote the story. The duo have been nominated for a 2021 WGA Award for Best Original Screenplay for the drama, which centers on the assassination of Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton.
Along with their new film with Apatow, the Lucas Bros are writing and will star in Seth MacFarlane’s reimagining of the 1984 movie “Revenge of the Nerds.” They also have an upcoming comedy feature with Lord and Miller,...
- 2/24/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Keith and Kenny Lucas are set to write and star in a semi-autobiographical comedy that has Judd Apatow attached to produce.
The project will focus on the Lucas brothers’ lives as identical twins in Newark, New Jersey. The brothers will write the screenplay with Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.
Apatow, who most recently produced and directed Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy feature The King of Staten Island, will produce via his Apatow Productions banner, with Universal set to distribute.
The brothers, repped by UTA, Fourth Wall Management and Hansen Jacobson, are also behind a reboot of Revenge of the Nerds from Seth MacFarlane, which will see ...
The project will focus on the Lucas brothers’ lives as identical twins in Newark, New Jersey. The brothers will write the screenplay with Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.
Apatow, who most recently produced and directed Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy feature The King of Staten Island, will produce via his Apatow Productions banner, with Universal set to distribute.
The brothers, repped by UTA, Fourth Wall Management and Hansen Jacobson, are also behind a reboot of Revenge of the Nerds from Seth MacFarlane, which will see ...
- 2/24/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Keith and Kenny Lucas are set to write and star in a semi-autobiographical comedy that has Judd Apatow attached to produce.
The project will focus on the Lucas brothers’ lives as identical twins in Newark, New Jersey. The brothers will write the screenplay with Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.
Apatow, who most recently produced and directed Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy feature The King of Staten Island, will produce via his Apatow Productions banner, with Universal set to distribute.
The brothers, repped by UTA, Fourth Wall Management and Hansen Jacobson, are also behind a reboot of Revenge of the Nerds from Seth MacFarlane, which will see ...
The project will focus on the Lucas brothers’ lives as identical twins in Newark, New Jersey. The brothers will write the screenplay with Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.
Apatow, who most recently produced and directed Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy feature The King of Staten Island, will produce via his Apatow Productions banner, with Universal set to distribute.
The brothers, repped by UTA, Fourth Wall Management and Hansen Jacobson, are also behind a reboot of Revenge of the Nerds from Seth MacFarlane, which will see ...
- 2/24/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Ben Stiller is one of the executive producers behind a single-camera cheerleader comedy in development at Fox.
Titled “The Sidelines,” the prospective comedy has received a script commitment and has “Resident Evil” and “Heroes” star Ali Larter on board to star and executive produce. “The Good Place” and “Mozart in the Jungle” writer Kate Gersten is attached as a writer and Ep.
“The Sidelines” follows a newly separated mother of two (Larter) who, at age 40, decides to achieve her lifelong dream of becoming a professional cheerleader. Against all odds, she makes the squad for a local Detroit football team and becomes the accidental den mother to this group of scrappy, resilient young women – and rediscovers herself in the process.
The project hails from Fox Entertainment’s content development accelerator SideCar. Stiller is producing via his Red Hour shingle, alongside Nicky Weinstock and Jackie Cohn. Gail Berman and Alissa Vradenburg serve as non-writing EPs,...
Titled “The Sidelines,” the prospective comedy has received a script commitment and has “Resident Evil” and “Heroes” star Ali Larter on board to star and executive produce. “The Good Place” and “Mozart in the Jungle” writer Kate Gersten is attached as a writer and Ep.
“The Sidelines” follows a newly separated mother of two (Larter) who, at age 40, decides to achieve her lifelong dream of becoming a professional cheerleader. Against all odds, she makes the squad for a local Detroit football team and becomes the accidental den mother to this group of scrappy, resilient young women – and rediscovers herself in the process.
The project hails from Fox Entertainment’s content development accelerator SideCar. Stiller is producing via his Red Hour shingle, alongside Nicky Weinstock and Jackie Cohn. Gail Berman and Alissa Vradenburg serve as non-writing EPs,...
- 12/17/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul are returning to Fox.
The pair have signed on as writers of the half-hour single-camera comedy project “Mr. Black,” which was first announced as being in development back in August. Mogel and Paul previously created the Fox comedy series “The Grinder” starring Rob Lowe and Fred Savage, which aired during the 2015-2016 broadcast season. They most recently co-created the Netflix series “Huge in France” and also directed every episode of that series. They also wrote and directed the 2015 comedy feature “The D Train” as well as the 2008 Jim Carrey vehicle “Yes Man.”
“Mr. Black” is based on the Australian format of the same name. It follows the acid-tongued Mr. Black, a man who has one dying wish: to break up his adult daughter and her boyfriend – whom he happens to live with. The original series was created by Adam Zwar and produced by Cjz for Australia’s Network Ten.
The pair have signed on as writers of the half-hour single-camera comedy project “Mr. Black,” which was first announced as being in development back in August. Mogel and Paul previously created the Fox comedy series “The Grinder” starring Rob Lowe and Fred Savage, which aired during the 2015-2016 broadcast season. They most recently co-created the Netflix series “Huge in France” and also directed every episode of that series. They also wrote and directed the 2015 comedy feature “The D Train” as well as the 2008 Jim Carrey vehicle “Yes Man.”
“Mr. Black” is based on the Australian format of the same name. It follows the acid-tongued Mr. Black, a man who has one dying wish: to break up his adult daughter and her boyfriend – whom he happens to live with. The original series was created by Adam Zwar and produced by Cjz for Australia’s Network Ten.
- 12/4/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Huge in France and The Grinder creators Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul have been tapped to write Mr. Black, a single-camera half-hour comedy based on the praised Australian series, which is in the works at Fox. The project hails from original series’ creator Adam Zwar and producer Cjz, Gail Berman and Fox Entertainment-owned SideCar.
Created by Zwar and Cjz based on the Network Ten series, and written by Mogel and Paul, the comedy follows the acid-tongued Mr. Black, a man who has one dying wish: to break up his adult daughter and her boyfriend — whom he happens to live with.
Mogel and Paul executive produce alongside Berman, who executive produces via SideCar which co-produces with Fox Entertainment.
Mogel and Paul recently created and directed every episode of Netflix series Huge in France. The pair previously created and executive produced The Grinder for Fox. They also wrote and directed The D Train,...
Created by Zwar and Cjz based on the Network Ten series, and written by Mogel and Paul, the comedy follows the acid-tongued Mr. Black, a man who has one dying wish: to break up his adult daughter and her boyfriend — whom he happens to live with.
Mogel and Paul executive produce alongside Berman, who executive produces via SideCar which co-produces with Fox Entertainment.
Mogel and Paul recently created and directed every episode of Netflix series Huge in France. The pair previously created and executive produced The Grinder for Fox. They also wrote and directed The D Train,...
- 12/4/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Any time a new technology is introduced into the creative space, the challenge for creators is what they might choose to do with it. So this week, the Hulu Vr app launched a new interactive 360 video experience… that might give you the opportunity to get high with Snoop Dogg.
The new Vr experience “Ryot’s Door No. 1,” which premiered this week on the Hulu Vr app, aims not just to explore the boundaries of this tech but also create a funny and entertaining experience. Set at a 10-year high school reunion and shot from a first-person Pov, you’re in the center of the story as a guy who hopes to hook up with his high school crush. The risks standing in your way: old friends, drugs, a long-lost time capsule, a show choir reunion, and/or Snoop Dogg.
The “and/or” part of that sentence comes courtesy of the...
The new Vr experience “Ryot’s Door No. 1,” which premiered this week on the Hulu Vr app, aims not just to explore the boundaries of this tech but also create a funny and entertaining experience. Set at a 10-year high school reunion and shot from a first-person Pov, you’re in the center of the story as a guy who hopes to hook up with his high school crush. The risks standing in your way: old friends, drugs, a long-lost time capsule, a show choir reunion, and/or Snoop Dogg.
The “and/or” part of that sentence comes courtesy of the...
- 5/25/2018
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
Netflix is continuing its relationship with French comedy star Gad Elmaleh, greenlighting the humorist’s first original series Huge in France, as well as an English language stand-up special, for premiere worldwide on the internet TV network. Co-created, executive produced and starring Elmaleh, Huge In France, a half-hour comedy inspired by Elmaleh’s life and career, follows his move from France to the United States. Showrunners Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel (The D-Train, The…...
- 11/10/2017
- Deadline TV
Paramount has acquired an untitled comedy project that will buddy up Will Ferrell and Jason Momoa (Aquaman). Not a lot is known about the movie but sources described the movie to Deadline Hollywood:
"...Galaxy Quest meets Ocean’s Eleven, with Ferrell a washed up TV star reuniting with his now grown TV show son (Momoa) who has become a huge star."
Andy Mogel & Jarrad Paul will write it, they are both known for recently creating the Fox comedy The Grinder. Stoller also directed Neighbors and Storks.
Buddy comedies either work really well or they don't. Ferrell has done both. It will be interesting to see how these two actors play off of each other. Its clear their character types are very different. What do you guys think?...
"...Galaxy Quest meets Ocean’s Eleven, with Ferrell a washed up TV star reuniting with his now grown TV show son (Momoa) who has become a huge star."
Andy Mogel & Jarrad Paul will write it, they are both known for recently creating the Fox comedy The Grinder. Stoller also directed Neighbors and Storks.
Buddy comedies either work really well or they don't. Ferrell has done both. It will be interesting to see how these two actors play off of each other. Its clear their character types are very different. What do you guys think?...
- 5/8/2017
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
Jason Momoa, set to appear as Aquaman this November in Justice League and next December in the character's solo-film, is now making the move to comedies alongside a major comedy star. Momoa's early career thus far has reminded me Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's; both have a tendency to play badasses with swords. Both are gigantic, terrifying men you would never want to challenge to a fight, so when Johnson made the move to comedy, at first I was hesitant. Johnson knocked it out of the park and has proven time and time again to be hilarious, so why not have Momoa give it a try as well? You can be scary as hell and funny. The Rock proved it.
Deadline reports that Paramount purchased an untitled pitch for a comedy that stars Will Ferrell and Jason Momoa. The project is being described as "Galaxy Quest meets Ocean's Eleven." Ferrell will...
Deadline reports that Paramount purchased an untitled pitch for a comedy that stars Will Ferrell and Jason Momoa. The project is being described as "Galaxy Quest meets Ocean's Eleven." Ferrell will...
- 5/5/2017
- by Nick Doll
- LRMonline.com
Will Ferrell’s new comedy will actually see him mature onscreen a bit—according to The Hollywood Reporter, he’ll be playing a TV dad to Jason Momoa. A quick glance at Momoa, who’s set to make a big splash this fall as Aquaman in Justice League, reveals that he’s hardly in need of any help growing up. But the untitled comedy will see his character, who once starred in a sitcom with Ferrell’s character, have a fictional family reunion. Their success levels will be quite disparate when they do meet up, as Ferrell’s playing a washed-up actor to Momoa’s hot and in-demand TV star.
The Grinder creators Andy Mogel and Jarrad Paul are writing the movie, which is being produced by Ferrell’s Gary Sanchez company and Forgetting Sarah Marshall’s Nick Stoller. Not much else is known about the plot, like why exactly...
The Grinder creators Andy Mogel and Jarrad Paul are writing the movie, which is being produced by Ferrell’s Gary Sanchez company and Forgetting Sarah Marshall’s Nick Stoller. Not much else is known about the plot, like why exactly...
- 5/5/2017
- by Danette Chavez
- avclub.com
Like TV father, like TV son.
Will Ferrell is attached to star in an untitled comedy pitch that was acquired by Paramount about a washed-up TV star that reunites with his now-grown and very successful TV-show son, played by Jason Momoa.
Andy Mogel and Jarrad Paul, who created the Rob Lowe sitcom The Grinder, will pen the feature that will be produced by Nick Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Neighbors) and Ferrell's production shingle, Gary Sanchez.
Momoa will next be seen in the Justice League movie, after which he will have his starring turn in Warner Bros./DC's Aquaman stand-alone. Ferrell is due in...
Will Ferrell is attached to star in an untitled comedy pitch that was acquired by Paramount about a washed-up TV star that reunites with his now-grown and very successful TV-show son, played by Jason Momoa.
Andy Mogel and Jarrad Paul, who created the Rob Lowe sitcom The Grinder, will pen the feature that will be produced by Nick Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Neighbors) and Ferrell's production shingle, Gary Sanchez.
Momoa will next be seen in the Justice League movie, after which he will have his starring turn in Warner Bros./DC's Aquaman stand-alone. Ferrell is due in...
- 5/5/2017
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Paramount has acquired an untitled pitch for a comedy that will star Will Ferrell and Aquaman‘s Jason Momoa. Andy Mogel & Jarrad Paul will write it and Nick Stoller and Gary Sanchez will produce. They are keeping the logline under wraps but when it was being pitched, sources described it as Galaxy Quest meets Ocean’s Eleven, with Ferrell a washed up TV star reuniting with his now grown TV show son (Momoa) who has become a huge star. Mogel & Paul most recently…...
- 5/5/2017
- Deadline
Fox is headed to work. Deadline reports the network has just ordered a new series from the creators of The Grinder.Created by Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel, The Grinder starred Rob Lowe as an actor who joins his family's law firm after only playing a lawyer on TV. The cast also included Fred Savage, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Natalie Morales, and William Devane. Fox cancelled the comedy earlier this year after one season.Read More…...
- 10/20/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Fox has handed a put pilot commitment to a new half-hour single camera comedy from The Grinder team of creators/executive producers Jarrad Paul & Andy Mogel and studio 20th Century Fox TV. Written and executive produced by Paul and Mogel, the untitled workplace comedy centers on an office culture that is thrown into upheaval when the startlingly un-pc CEO is pitted against a newly hired ultra PC "sensitivity specialist." Paul and Mogel’s The Grinder starred Rob Lowe and…...
- 10/10/2016
- Deadline TV
The funny thing about the Emmys is how long the campaign season actually runs. Even though the first round of voting takes place in June (with nominations announced on July 14), the PR machines kick in as early as February – for awards that aren’t announced until September 18. That means some Emmy “For Your Consideration” interviews are conducted long before stars and producers learn the fate of their shows.
Such was the case of Rob Lowe and his exquisite experiment, “The Grinder.” Indiewire spoke with the talented thespian a month before Fox axed the critically-hailed comedy, and — while we spoke again for the season finale — what he had to say at the time is relevant to what happened to “The Grinder.” We talked to him again after news of the cancellation hit, and the below interview represents a lightly edited transcript of those two conversations.
Most importantly, Lowe’s impeccable, daring...
Such was the case of Rob Lowe and his exquisite experiment, “The Grinder.” Indiewire spoke with the talented thespian a month before Fox axed the critically-hailed comedy, and — while we spoke again for the season finale — what he had to say at the time is relevant to what happened to “The Grinder.” We talked to him again after news of the cancellation hit, and the below interview represents a lightly edited transcript of those two conversations.
Most importantly, Lowe’s impeccable, daring...
- 6/20/2016
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Woefully bad feint at a dramedy in which everyone agrees the “hero” is a terrible excuse for a man… and he gets the message that he is awesome anyway. I’m “biast” (pro): nothing
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
If there is a point to this woefully unfunny, outright galling feint at a dramedy, I can’t find it. I mean, it cannot possibly be that the way for a man to regain his mojo — or to find it in the first place, if he seems to have never had any — is to spin a complicated web of deceit that involves lying and cheating and trashing the few important relationships in his life? Can it? Jack Black (Goosebumps, Sex Tape) is the same-old hapless schmoe he always plays, but his Dan Landsman isn’t a supposedly lovable loser this time,...
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
If there is a point to this woefully unfunny, outright galling feint at a dramedy, I can’t find it. I mean, it cannot possibly be that the way for a man to regain his mojo — or to find it in the first place, if he seems to have never had any — is to spin a complicated web of deceit that involves lying and cheating and trashing the few important relationships in his life? Can it? Jack Black (Goosebumps, Sex Tape) is the same-old hapless schmoe he always plays, but his Dan Landsman isn’t a supposedly lovable loser this time,...
- 3/14/2016
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Stars: Jack Black, James Marsden, Kathryn Hahn, Jeffrey Tambor, Russell Posner, Henry Zebrowski, Kyle Bornheimer, Mike White, Corrina Lyons, Donna Duplantier, Charlotte Gale, Denise Williamson, Han Soto, Danielle Greenup, Dermot Mulroney | Written and Directed by Andrew Mogel, Jarrad Paul
Bad Bromance. That’s an interesting title… You might not have heard it till the debut of this movie on DVD. Hang on though. Did anyone go and see The D Train in UK cinemas? I tried. It was screening once a day at a cinema 20 minutes drive away from me and only at 11pm every night. Talk about burying a movie. Maybe that’s why The D Train has been retitled Bad Bromance for its DVD release? Or maybe it’s because this “comedy” is anything but and the the reviews of the cinema release were less than stellar.
The film sees Jack Black (School of Rock) star as Dan “The D Train” (see,...
Bad Bromance. That’s an interesting title… You might not have heard it till the debut of this movie on DVD. Hang on though. Did anyone go and see The D Train in UK cinemas? I tried. It was screening once a day at a cinema 20 minutes drive away from me and only at 11pm every night. Talk about burying a movie. Maybe that’s why The D Train has been retitled Bad Bromance for its DVD release? Or maybe it’s because this “comedy” is anything but and the the reviews of the cinema release were less than stellar.
The film sees Jack Black (School of Rock) star as Dan “The D Train” (see,...
- 1/17/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The Ratings Game is a weeklong series exploring what the new world of TV ratings means for your favorite shows. I’m what the TV business calls a non-writing executive producer on Fresh Off the Boat and The Grinder. What does that mean? I like to compare myself to a restaurant manager: I’m a part of putting these things together from the beginning — from idea to script and then staffing and crewing, I do everything I can on a daily basis to keep these shows running and on the air. Plus, I’m lucky enough to be surrounded by incredibly talented people like Nahnatchka Khan, Randall Park, Constance Wu, Jarrad Paul and Andy Mogel, Rob Lowe, Fred Savage, and my partner of many years, Jake Kasdan. And along with all employees of the network TV business, my fate is determined by the daily arrival of ratings. People often compare...
- 12/1/2015
- by Melvin Mar
- Vulture
“The Grinder” creators Andrew Mogul and Jarrad Paul did about as well as producers could possibly do when casting their “Rob Lowe type” — they landed Rob Lowe. On “The Grinder,” Lowe plays television lawyer Dean Sanderson, who moves back to his small hometown after a stint in Hollywood, thinking his time on the small-screen qualifies him to run his family’s law firm. “If you’re gonna go into cardiac arrest around somebody you’d rather it be Noah Wyle,” Mogul recalled a recurring hypothetical conversation he and Paul had well before their idea for “The Grinder” actually hit paper.
- 9/29/2015
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Jack Black tries to bring a star name back to school, with forgettable results
This first directorial feature from Yes Man co-writers Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel is a lumpen, misjudged affair, pitched awkwardly between the sharp satire of Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion and the unresolved homoeroticism of Chuck & Buck, but utterly lacking the wit and sparkle of either. Jack Black is unpopular schlub Dan Landsman, who promises to bring advertising star Oliver Lawless (James Marsden) to his class reunion, thus attracting others. Faking his way to La, Landsman meets and goes on the razz with Lawless, whose casual sex and drugs proclivities lead to unexpected encounters. There may be an interesting idea lurking in here somewhere, but any subversiveness is lost amid cod-indie gurning and comic bum notes. Kathryn Hahn looks on in horror, as well she might. The scene in which Lawless explains the penile...
This first directorial feature from Yes Man co-writers Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel is a lumpen, misjudged affair, pitched awkwardly between the sharp satire of Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion and the unresolved homoeroticism of Chuck & Buck, but utterly lacking the wit and sparkle of either. Jack Black is unpopular schlub Dan Landsman, who promises to bring advertising star Oliver Lawless (James Marsden) to his class reunion, thus attracting others. Faking his way to La, Landsman meets and goes on the razz with Lawless, whose casual sex and drugs proclivities lead to unexpected encounters. There may be an interesting idea lurking in here somewhere, but any subversiveness is lost amid cod-indie gurning and comic bum notes. Kathryn Hahn looks on in horror, as well she might. The scene in which Lawless explains the penile...
- 9/20/2015
- by Mark Kermode, Observer film critic
- The Guardian - Film News
This high-school reunion comedy entertainingly skewers male midlife breakdown and bromantic anxiety
There’s something entertainingly incorrect in this very funny and critically undervalued high-school reunion comedy starring Jack Black and James Marsden: satirising male midlife breakdown and bromantic anxiety in a way that brings a certain subtext up to the surface. Writer-directors Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel might have taken something from Alexander Payne. Dan Landsman (Black) is an officious nerd in a boring job and the self-appointed chairman of his high school’s 20th anniversary reunion party committee. In a desperate attempt to make this event a success, Dan travels all the way to Hollywood to speak to the one real winner in his graduating class: super-cool Oliver Lawless (Marsden) an actor who landed a national TV ad. At first, Oliver is politely embarrassed, and a little irritated by this cringing beta-male, but agrees to meet for...
There’s something entertainingly incorrect in this very funny and critically undervalued high-school reunion comedy starring Jack Black and James Marsden: satirising male midlife breakdown and bromantic anxiety in a way that brings a certain subtext up to the surface. Writer-directors Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel might have taken something from Alexander Payne. Dan Landsman (Black) is an officious nerd in a boring job and the self-appointed chairman of his high school’s 20th anniversary reunion party committee. In a desperate attempt to make this event a success, Dan travels all the way to Hollywood to speak to the one real winner in his graduating class: super-cool Oliver Lawless (Marsden) an actor who landed a national TV ad. At first, Oliver is politely embarrassed, and a little irritated by this cringing beta-male, but agrees to meet for...
- 9/17/2015
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Ben Wexler has joined Fox’s Rob Lowe comedy “The Grinder” as the series’ new showrunner. Wexler previously had overseen the FX comedy “The Comedians.” Wexler’s joining “The Grinder” is part of a new overall deal with studio 20th Century Fox Television. Former executive producer Greg Malins departed the series in August. Malins had been brought in to guide the series created by Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul, who executive produce with Nicholas Stoller and Jake Kasdan. Also Read: 'The Grinder' Showrunner Greg Malins Departs Fox's Rob Lowe Comedy The series stars Lowe as an actor who plays a lawyer on TV.
- 9/14/2015
- by Daniel Holloway
- The Wrap
[Editor's Note: This post is presented in partnership with Time Warner Cable Movies On Demand in support of Indie Film Month. Today's pick, "The D-Train," is available now On Demand.] Giles Nuttgens, the British cinematographer best known for his collaborations with Deepa Mehta ("Fire," "Earth," "Water," "Midnight's Children") as well as Scott McGehee and David Siegel ("The Deep End," "Bee Season," "What Maisie Knew") had two indie films out in 2014, both of which debuted at last year's Sundance Film Festival: Stuart Murdoch's musical "God Help the Girl" and Jake Paltrow's dystopian "Young Ones." His latest project couldn't be more different. Written and directed by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, "The D-Train," which premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, is a dark dramedy starring Jack Black and James Marsden. Read More: Jack Black...
- 9/1/2015
- by Paula Bernstein
- Indiewire
Comedy veteran Greg Malins has departed the new Rob Lowe-starring Fox comedy series The Grinder, where he served as executive producer and showrunner. A search is under way for a new showrunner to join creators/executive producers Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul on the 20th Century Fox TV-produced comedy. In the interim, the series’ director/executive producer Jake Kasdan is expected to take the lead. (He has extensive series experience as he also serves as an executive…...
- 8/25/2015
- Deadline TV
Greg Malins has departed his post as showrunner of Fox comedy “The Grinder” starring Rob Lowe, TheWrap has learned. Malins has an overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television, the series’ producer. “The Grinder” was created by Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul, who executive produce alongside Nicholas Stoller and Jake Kasdan. The series stars Lowe as an actor who plays a lawyer on TV. He returns to his hometown to work in his family law firm with his brother, who is played by Fred Savage. Also Read: John Stamos Heckles Rob Lowe During 'Grinder' Panel: 'Tell the Truth!' No new showrunner has yet.
- 8/25/2015
- by Daniel Holloway
- The Wrap
On The Grinder, TV lawyer Dean Sanderson Jr. (Rob Lowe) leaves his show to come home, and everyone is completely dazzled by his Hollywood charm.
So are the real Fox comedy's cast and crew.
"He's wonderful," costar Mary Elizabeth Ellis, 36, told People on Sunday at the Atx Television Festival in Austin, Texas. "He's super professional and fun and funny."
"Chiseled from granite," joked Fred Savage, who plays his brother, actual attorney Stewart Sanderson.
The new series's writers and executive producers agree.
"I find myself not able to concentrate sometimes," Jarrad Paul said. "Like, I'll pause."
"He talks, I don't hear anything,...
So are the real Fox comedy's cast and crew.
"He's wonderful," costar Mary Elizabeth Ellis, 36, told People on Sunday at the Atx Television Festival in Austin, Texas. "He's super professional and fun and funny."
"Chiseled from granite," joked Fred Savage, who plays his brother, actual attorney Stewart Sanderson.
The new series's writers and executive producers agree.
"I find myself not able to concentrate sometimes," Jarrad Paul said. "Like, I'll pause."
"He talks, I don't hear anything,...
- 6/8/2015
- by Michele Corriston, @mcorriston
- People.com - TV Watch
Fox has just dropped trailers for some of the network’s new comedies and dramas as part of the 2015-2016 series orders. Check back for more as they come in. Grandfathered — Comedy Produced by ABC Studios and 20th Century Fox TV. From writer/ executive producer Danny Chun and executive producers Dan Fogelman and John Stamos The Grinder – Comedy Produced by 20th Century Fox TV. From writers/executive producers Andrew Mogul and Jarrad Paul, executive producers, Rob Lowe and…...
- 5/11/2015
- Deadline TV
Giles Nuttgens, the British cinematographer best known for his collaborations with Deepa Mehta ("Fire," "Earth," "Water," "Midnight's Children") as well as Scott McGehee and David Siegel ("The Deep End," "Bee Season," "What Maisie Knew") had two indie films out in 2014, both of which debuted at last year's Sundance Film Festival: Stuart Murdoch's musical "God Help the Girl" and Jake Paltrow's dystopian "Young Ones." His latest project couldn't be more different. Written and directed by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, "The D-Train," which premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, is a dark dramedy starring Jack Black and James Marsden. Read More: Jack Black and James Marsden Saved Their 'D-Train' Sex Scene for Last Indiewire talked to Nuttgens late last year about "God Help the Girl" and "Young Ones" and followed up with him again recently to discuss the...
- 5/8/2015
- by Paula Bernstein
- Indiewire
“The D Train” is a head-scratcher of a film, and not in a good way. Written and directed by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel (the duo behind Jonah Hill’s short-lived animated series, “Allen Gregory”), the comedy stars Jack Black as Dan Landsman, a man still yearning for approval from high school classmates. He wasn’t popular when he graduated 20 years ago, and he still isn’t. He’s a social outcast, a guy who never really fit in and longs for adoration and acceptance. Despite this driving desire, Dan has a loving and attractive wife (Stacey, portrayed by Kathryn Hahn), an affectionate 14-year-old son (Russell Posner, “Fading Gigolo”), and an infant daughter. Given all he has at home — which, held up to the light of Dan’s social shortcomings, never achieves believability — you’d expect him to be more than content. Yet, he’s not. He barely acknowledges Stacey,...
- 5/8/2015
- by Zach Hollwedel
- The Playlist
Not content to let NBC and The CW have the full programming spotlight on the Thursday (May 7) before upfronts, Fox made its first comedy and drama series pickups of the spring. On the comedy side, Fox has given a series order to "The Grinder," starring Rob Lowe, while the Morris Chestnut procedural "Rosewood" is going to series on the drama side. "Rosewood" and "The Grinder" join the Ryan Murphy anthology horror-comedy "Scream Queens," which was ordered straight to series last fall, and the six-episode return of "The X-Files," announced in March. "The Grinder" stars Lowe as an actor best known for playing a beloved TV lawyer. When his hit series comes to an end, he decides to return to his hometown thinking that his TV pedigree makes him qualified to take over his family's law firm. Fred Savage, most recently plying his trade as a prolific TV director, makes his...
- 5/8/2015
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
It’s hard not to like The D Train, a witty, well-made celebration of friendship in which two very different guys come to know and appreciate each other – if maybe a bit too much. Jack Black stars as Dan Landsman, a schlubby married Pittsburgh dad enthusiastically heading up his 20th high school reunion committee even though he’s so unpopular the rest of the group heads out for beers after their meetings without inviting him along. The board members have been unable to muster much support for the reunion, but things change when Dan spots a TV commercial starring former classmate and school stud Oliver Lawless (James Marsden), now the face of ‘Banana Boat’ sunblock ad campaign. If Dan can get Oliver to attend the reunion, he figures others will follow suit just to rub elbows with a TV star, making him a hero. Dan works for a consulting firm...
- 5/8/2015
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Rob Lowe sitcom “The Grinder” and investigative drama “Rosewood” starring Morris Chestnut have been picked up for the 2015-16 season on Fox, the network announced Thursday. In “The Grinder,” Lowe plays an actor who played a lawyer on TV, who believes he can take over his family’s small town law firm when his series comes to an end. It’s written and executive produced by Jarrad Paul & Andrew Mogel. Nicholas Stoller is also an executive producer, while Jake Kasdan is also an Ep and directed the pilot. “Rosewood” follows Chestnut as Dr. Beaumont Rosewood, the top private pathologist in all of.
- 5/8/2015
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
Opening in theaters this week is the new comedy The D Train, which was directed by Yes Man screenwriters Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.
The film follows Dan Landsman (Black), a self-proclaimed chairman of his high school’s alumni committee. While planning for the 20th reunion, he has the idea of convincing Oliver Lawless (Marsden), the most popular guy in his graduating class and a Los Angeles actor, to return, thinking that this will make people want to attend. However, as Dan and Oliver become closer than ever, the repercussions of their actions end up affecting Dan’s family and career, and threaten to change the course of his life forever.
Two week ago during the Los Angeles press day for The D Train, we sat down with Black, Marsden, and their co-star, Kathryn Hahn, for an exclusive interview to speak about the movie’s unique premise, distinguished cast and...
The film follows Dan Landsman (Black), a self-proclaimed chairman of his high school’s alumni committee. While planning for the 20th reunion, he has the idea of convincing Oliver Lawless (Marsden), the most popular guy in his graduating class and a Los Angeles actor, to return, thinking that this will make people want to attend. However, as Dan and Oliver become closer than ever, the repercussions of their actions end up affecting Dan’s family and career, and threaten to change the course of his life forever.
Two week ago during the Los Angeles press day for The D Train, we sat down with Black, Marsden, and their co-star, Kathryn Hahn, for an exclusive interview to speak about the movie’s unique premise, distinguished cast and...
- 5/7/2015
- by Jami Philbrick
- We Got This Covered
The D Train might sound like a hilarious ride with Jack Black and James Marsden acting as our comedic conductors, but I assure you, this Jarrad Paul/Andrew Mogel joint finds very few laughs despite Black’s constant attempt to earn a righteous nickname. What’s being marketed as a mid-life-crisis bro-comedy (BROmedy?) is more an examination of our dangerous desire to be popular and relevant, an empty wish that turns darker with every unanswered voicemail or ignored text.
There’s a message here, one about short-sighted obsessions and false idolization, but it’s so inconsequentially slight when stacked against The D‘s more bleak, relentlessly abusive themes. This is a movie about doing Anything to be cool, but it’s far stranger – and more disheartening – than it has any right to be.
Blacks plays a number-cruncher named Dan Landsman; your typical all-American who graduated high school, snagged a desk job,...
There’s a message here, one about short-sighted obsessions and false idolization, but it’s so inconsequentially slight when stacked against The D‘s more bleak, relentlessly abusive themes. This is a movie about doing Anything to be cool, but it’s far stranger – and more disheartening – than it has any right to be.
Blacks plays a number-cruncher named Dan Landsman; your typical all-American who graduated high school, snagged a desk job,...
- 5/7/2015
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
In The D Train, the new comedy from Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul, Jack Black and James Marsden make for a hilariously unusual on-screen duo. The film centers around a high school reunion that re-introduces the two one-time classmates in surprising ways. Thankfully, both of these very talented actors bring serious humor to this incredibly funny film. Since the film revolved around a not-so-popular guy coming face-to-face with the coolest guy in high school, there was a little talk at the...
- 5/6/2015
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
Written and directed by Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul, “The D Train” starts out looking like a fairly standard-issue comedy of midlife crisis: suburban Pittsburgh resident Dan Landsman (Jack Black) jumps, with more certainty than one would think, to the conclusion that the best way to make more of his old classmates sign up for the upcoming reunion is to make sure that coolest-kid-in-school Oliver Lawless (James Marsden) goes to the reunion as well. But when Dan’s convinced his masterstroke of social engineering will — and must! — work, that’s when “The D Train” goes along a very different...
- 5/5/2015
- by James Rocchi
- The Wrap
Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new comedy “The D Train” starring Jack Black and James Marsden!
“The D Train,” which opens on May 8, 2015 and is rated “R,” also stars Kathryn Hahn, Jeffrey Tambor, Mariana Paola Vicente, Mike White, Kyle Bornheimer, Henry Zebrowski and Han Soto from writers and directors Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul. Note: You must be 17+ to win and attend this “R”-rated screening.
To win your free “The D Train” passes courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This screening is on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning! Completing these social actions only increases your odds of winning; this doesn’t intensify your competition!
“The D Train,” which opens on May 8, 2015 and is rated “R,” also stars Kathryn Hahn, Jeffrey Tambor, Mariana Paola Vicente, Mike White, Kyle Bornheimer, Henry Zebrowski and Han Soto from writers and directors Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul. Note: You must be 17+ to win and attend this “R”-rated screening.
To win your free “The D Train” passes courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This screening is on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning! Completing these social actions only increases your odds of winning; this doesn’t intensify your competition!
- 4/26/2015
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
IFC Films just unveiled the trailer for the Sundance hit "The D Train," starring Jack Black, James Marsden, Kathryn Hahn, Mike White, and Jeffrey Tambor. Check it out below. Plot: All his life, Dan Landsman (Black) has never been the cool guy. That's about to change - if he can convince Oliver Lawless (Marsden), the most popular guy from his high school who's now the face of a national Banana Boat ad campaign, to show up with him to their class reunion. A man on a mission, Dan travels from Pittsburgh to La and spins a web of lies to recruit Lawless. But he gets more than he bargains for as the unpredictable Lawless proceeds to take over his home, career, and entire life. The new movie is written and directed by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel. It's set to hit theaters on May 8th. Trailer:...
- 4/1/2015
- WorstPreviews.com
The presence of Jack Black and the prominence of the letter D might, at a casual glance, lead to you to expect a reteaming with Kyle Gass and a follow-up to The Pick Of Destiny. The D-Train is about a reunion of the school variety, however, with Black tenaciously trying to secure James Marsden's involvement. Here's the new trailer for the feel-bad comedy.Yes Man writers Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel have stepped up to direct this one, which finds Black chairing the committee of a middle American high school's reunion. Desperate for the acceptance and acclaim he never got in his yoot, our hero sees his chance to shine by convincing the guy voted most popular (Marsden) to attend.Trouble is, the one-time hotshot is now a failed actor primarily working in adverts who has no real desire to parade around his old school. So Black’s...
- 4/1/2015
- EmpireOnline
The first trailer for the Sundance hit The D Train is here. The comedy stars Jack Black, James Marsden, Kathryn Hahn and Jeffrey Tambor.
All his life, Dan Landsman (Jack Black) has never been the cool guy. That’s about to change – if he can convince Oliver Lawless (Marsden), the most popular guy from his high school who’s now the face of a national Banana Boat ad campaign, to show up with him to their class reunion.
A man on a mission, Dan travels from Pittsburgh to La and spins a web of lies to recruit Lawless. But he gets more than he bargains for as the unpredictable Lawless proceeds to take over his home, career, and entire life.
Showcasing Jack Black and James Marsden’s most intoxicating performances to date, The D Train serves up the question: how far would you go to be popular?
Jarrad Paul and...
All his life, Dan Landsman (Jack Black) has never been the cool guy. That’s about to change – if he can convince Oliver Lawless (Marsden), the most popular guy from his high school who’s now the face of a national Banana Boat ad campaign, to show up with him to their class reunion.
A man on a mission, Dan travels from Pittsburgh to La and spins a web of lies to recruit Lawless. But he gets more than he bargains for as the unpredictable Lawless proceeds to take over his home, career, and entire life.
Showcasing Jack Black and James Marsden’s most intoxicating performances to date, The D Train serves up the question: how far would you go to be popular?
Jarrad Paul and...
- 3/31/2015
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
We fell in love with the raunchy R-rated romp The D-Train at this year’s Sundance. Starring Jack Black, James Marsden, Kathryn Hahn, Jeffrey Tambor, and Mike White, the film features Black as the self-appointed head to his high school’s alumni association bent on getting the former most popular kid in school (Marsden) to attend their high school reunion so that the event can be a success.
J.R. Kinnard said this about The D-Train in his Sundance review:
The D Train starts as a predictable buddy-comedy, only to swerve into a completely unexpected direction. It’s a movie that might have lived comfortably in the ‘80s, alongside other raunchy R-rated comedies that never forgot to bring a little heart. Jack Black continues to evolve as a comedic actor, learning when to turn on his persona and when to disappear into character. The writing is sharp, smart, and determined to give us something unpredictable.
J.R. Kinnard said this about The D-Train in his Sundance review:
The D Train starts as a predictable buddy-comedy, only to swerve into a completely unexpected direction. It’s a movie that might have lived comfortably in the ‘80s, alongside other raunchy R-rated comedies that never forgot to bring a little heart. Jack Black continues to evolve as a comedic actor, learning when to turn on his persona and when to disappear into character. The writing is sharp, smart, and determined to give us something unpredictable.
- 3/31/2015
- by Brian Welk
- SoundOnSight
The last time Jack Black attempted a school union of sorts, it involved banding together a group of talented kids to win the coveted Battle of the Bands for cult comedy School of Rock. On this occasion, his efforts all revolve around luring James Marsden’s popular jock back for a class reunion in Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel’s upcoming comedy, The D Train.
For the film, Black will step into the shoes of Dan Landsman, the chairman of his former high school tasked with organizing the aforementioned reunion event. Clutching at straws, our protagonist believes the best way to trumpet excitement for the reunion is to ensure washed-up actor Oliver Lawless (Marsden) makes an appearance, a man he believes to be his “best friend.” Awkwardness and hilarity ensue.
Written and directed by Paul and Mogel, The D Train doesn’t necessarily scream originality, but given the comedy’s ensemble cast,...
For the film, Black will step into the shoes of Dan Landsman, the chairman of his former high school tasked with organizing the aforementioned reunion event. Clutching at straws, our protagonist believes the best way to trumpet excitement for the reunion is to ensure washed-up actor Oliver Lawless (Marsden) makes an appearance, a man he believes to be his “best friend.” Awkwardness and hilarity ensue.
Written and directed by Paul and Mogel, The D Train doesn’t necessarily scream originality, but given the comedy’s ensemble cast,...
- 3/31/2015
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
One of the films I enjoyed at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival but didn’t get around to reviewing is The D Train. Directed by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, the new indie dramedy tells the story of a loser (Jack Black) who believes he’ll win his way into the cool kids club if he can […]
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- 3/31/2015
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
When our very own Chris Bumbray saw The D Train back at Sundance in January, he found it to be an effective, slick, and well made debut for writer-directors Jarrad Paul & Andrew Mogel. Now, with a theatrical release a couple months away, we have the first trailer for the film. At first, The D Train comes across like the indie comedy work Jack Black has done in Bernie rather than his broader roles. As it progresses, the trailer shows a heart that seems to have something special up it's...
- 3/31/2015
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
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