Matt Mahler

4 days ago | movieweb.com | Matt Mahler

"Humor can be dissected, as a frog can, but the thing dies in the process," as E.B. White and his wife Katharine mused in 1941. As such, a documentary about comedy isn't naturally entertaining, and considering the trauma which often serves as the catalyst for artistic expression, biographeis of comedians aren't exactly funny. Cheech & Chong's Last Movie, a documentary hybrid about the famed countercultural comedy duo, dances around those innate obstacles to become a vibrant cinematic journey.

5 days ago | movieweb.com | Matt Mahler

Seth Rogen has mainly been known as that pot-smokin' fella with a peculiar laugh, despite his immense talent and hard work (and impressive efforts for Alzheimer's awareness). His public perception is beginning to change a bit, though, ever since his Apple TV+ series The Studio was released to massive acclaim. In fact, Rogen (and his frequent creative partner, Evan Goldberg) is being accepted as an all-out auteur, thanks to the brilliance of that show and its deep knowledge of cinema.

5 days ago | movieweb.com | Matt Mahler

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong talk to Matt Mahler of MovieWeb about their quasi-documentary film all about their lives, 'Cheech & Chong's Last Movie.' They discuss making the movie and their relationship, and wax philosophic about culture and where it's headed. From Bushell Productions and Keep Smokin', 'Cheech & Chong's Last Movie' will have special screenings on 4/20 before opening nationwide on April 25, 2025.

5 days ago | movieweb.com | Matt Mahler

As countless teases and news stories come out of Star Wars Celebration in Japan, it's nice to see two big names just have a bit of fun. Appearing in support of Andor Season 2, which is fast approaching (releasing April 22 on Disney+), stars Diego Luna and Alan Tudyk discussed their journey from 2016's Rogue One to this moment. The charming Luna plays lead protagonist Cassian Andor and Tudyk, funny as always, portrays K-2SO.

5 days ago | movieweb.com | Matt Mahler

Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni, producer Jon Favreau, star Rosario Dawson, and co-star Hayden Christensen took the stage at today's Star Wars Celebration in Japan to discuss Season 2 of the series, which begins filming "in one week" according to Dawson. They touched on a wide array of topics, from the passing of Ray Stevenson (the great actor who portrayed Baylan Skoll), the history of Ahsoka throughout Star Wars, the themes of the show, and much more.