Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow On The Alchemy Of 'Funny People'

source: NPR

Judd Apatow, known for films like The 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up , was the guiding force behind the comedy Funny People, out now on DVD. The movie focuses on a comedian (Adam Sandler) who reassesses his life after a dire medical diagnosis. Apatow, a former comic himself, talks about why...

Published Fri, Nov 20

TeenMusic Contests

source: TeenHollywood.com

Funny People" DVD and Magnetic Comedy Kit! Critically-acclaimed writer, director and producer Judd Apatow ( Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin ) takes audiences on a hilarious and revealing look at the world of stand-up comedy with the story of George Simmons, a famous comedian who is...

Published Mon, Nov 16

I Love You, Man

source: The Canadian Cinephile's Reviews

Connection is important, of course, and it works in spades with I Love You, Man. Stars Paul Rudd and Jason Segel have worked together in two Judd Apatow projects and have displayed natural chemistry, especially during those hilarious surfing sequences in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. And H...

Published Sun, Nov 8

Retro Corner

source: The Cowl

Seriously, Judd Apatow could not be better than Heavyweights. Yes, he has done Pineapple Express, Superbad, 40 Year Old Virgin, and The Cable Guy, but come on, Heavyweights is a classic. This was the start of Apatow, and the start of fat kids being loved.

Published Thu, Nov 5

Skeet Skeet: Jason Segel

source: Googly Eyes

Sorry, I’m a day late on this one.  So, everyone who has ever met me knows that the way to my heart is through maximum hilarity at all times.  My favorite Hollywood funny-man is none other than Mr. Jason Segel, probably best known for his roles in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and I Love You, Man. [...]

Published Sat, Oct 10

Lessons learned from Judd Apatow movies

source: Western Courier

When it comes to comedy film writing, producing and directing, Judd Apatow keeps us laughing, and we keep his bathtubs full of money. His name is tied to such titles as "Anchorman," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up," "Pineapple Express," "Talladega Nights," "Forgetting Sarah Mar...

Published Wed, Sep 30

Win an 8 DVD Adam Sandler Box-Set with 'Funny People' - Flicks

source: Contest.co.nz

Funny People is in cinemas from September 17. It's the new film from comedy king Judd Apatow - the man behind The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked up - with a ridiculously good cast including Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann. The story follows a comedian who has a near-death experience....

Published Mon, Sep 14

Funny People Trailer: Barely Red Band, But Still Funny

source: Film School Rejects

Over the past few years, writer/director Judd Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up) has shown that nothing—not even losing your virginity or the miracle of childbirth—is sacred. About his third film behind the camera, he says, “I’m trying to make a very serious movie that is twice...

Published Wed, Jul 8