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entertainment2 years ago

Real-life animosity fuels onscreen rivalry in 'This Is The End', reveals Jay Baruchel

Jay Baruchel admits to having a personal dislike for Jonah Hill during the filming of "This is the End," where their onscreen hatred for each other was inspired by their real-life relationship. Baruchel describes their relationship as contentious in the past but acknowledges that they now understand each other better. He also reveals that the film mined personal issues for comedy, without providing any catharsis, and initially doubted its success until he saw the final product and found it hilarious.

entertainment2 years ago

The Truth Behind Jonah Hill's On-Screen Persona and Real-Life Relationships

Actor Jay Baruchel genuinely hated his co-star Jonah Hill during the filming of the apocalyptic comedy blockbuster "This Is The End" in 2013. Baruchel's character in the movie despises Hill's character, believing him to be fake and manipulative. While Hill's character appears to be overly nice and empathetic, there are signs that Baruchel's instincts about him are correct. Baruchel openly admitted in interviews that he wasn't acting and genuinely felt animosity towards Hill during filming.

film-review2 years ago

The Rise and Fall of BlackBerry: A Tech Biopic

"BlackBerry" is a workplace comedy that turns into tragedy, chronicling the rise and fall of Research in Motion (RIM) and its revolutionary product, the BlackBerry. The film follows the friendship of co-founders Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin, played by Jay Baruchel and Matt Johnson, respectively. The movie highlights the vulnerability and exploitability of creatives in a cutthroat marketplace and the push-pull between genius and business. The film is grounded by strong performances from its cast, including Glenn Howerton as a predatory salesman named Jim Balsillie.