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film2 months ago

Joe Pesci Declines Interview for Apple TV’s ‘Mr. Scorsese’

Joe Pesci declined to be interviewed for the Apple TV docuseries on Martin Scorsese, likely due to his reluctance to discuss his past experiences with the criminal underworld that shaped his iconic roles, despite his significant contributions to Scorsese's films. The series explores Scorsese's life, career, and personal transformations, with insights from those close to him, but Pesci's absence highlights his desire for privacy regarding his past.

via Variety|
#documentary#film#gangs-of-new-york
entertainment2 years ago

Pete Davidson's 'Bupkis': Comedy and Missing Pieces.

Pete Davidson stars in his new comedy series, Bupkis, playing a fictionalized version of himself, stumbling through situations like a grownup comedy star with the attention span – and drug habits – of an at-risk teenager. The show offers a close-up look at Davidson's tortured life as a celebrity, dealing with the public's misunderstanding of his life, anger, and self-destructive behavior. Goodfellas alum Joe Pesci plays Davidson's grandfather, a no-nonsense Italian guy dying of cancer who is always ready with some tough love when his grandson needs it. The show gathers all the contradictions of Davidson's world into one comic stew, showing that even he's not exactly sure how he got here.

via NPR|
#bupkis#celebrity-life#comedy
entertainment2 years ago

"Bupkis": Pete Davidson's Messy Comedy Fails to Impress.

Pete Davidson's new semi-autobiographical sitcom, Bupkis, is tonally all over the map, featuring both broad, juvenile antics and a more thoughtful deconstruction of Davidson's life and onscreen persona. The show is packed with famous friends and comedians, including Edie Falco, Joe Pesci, Jon Stewart, and John Mulaney. While the show is wildly uneven and at times downright annoying, it's also more ambitious and interesting than expected, making viewers curious about the creative direction of a potential second season.

via Rolling Stone|
#bupkis#edie-falco#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Pete Davidson stars as himself in Peacock's "Bupkis" - a messy but endearing comedy series.

"Bupkis," a new comedy series on Peacock starring Pete Davidson, relies heavily on an all-star cast and high-profile cameos to carry the load. While frequently funny, the show's main appeal is not Davidson's acting chops but rather his tabloid-friendly offscreen life. The series proves stronger when it leans toward the inconsequential and gleefully crude, but sags when it focuses on Davidson's substance-abuse issues. Overall, "Bupkis" is a decent comedy, but its admirable qualities are more in spite of Davidson's self-absorption than because of it.

via CNN|
#comedy#edie-falco#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Joe Pesci mentors Pete Davidson in endearing but uneven comedy series 'Bupkis'

Pete Davidson's new semi-autobiographical comedy series "Bupkis" premieres on Peacock on May 4. The show features a star-studded cast, including Joe Pesci in a rare series role as Pete's grandfather, and explores the absurd reality of Davidson's life. The show's creators, including showrunner Judah Miller, worked closely with Davidson to ensure that nothing was off-limits in writing the series. The show deftly navigates the line between broad comedy and pathos, and features a mixture of absurd comedic moments and grounded emotional core.

via New York Post |
#comedy#entertainment#joe-pesci
tv-show2 years ago

"Pete Davidson's self-referential comedy 'Bupkis' receives mixed reviews"

Pete Davidson's new semi-autobiographical comedy series, Bupkis, presents a "heightened, fictionalized version" of the star's life and is surprisingly likable. The show features a phenomenal ensemble cast and moments of unexpected emotion, making it a millennial Curb Your Enthusiasm minus the sneering misanthropy. While Davidson's character is often selfish and impulsive, the best episodes focus on him as a son, brother, grandson, and nephew. Bupkis premieres on Peacock on May 4th.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#comedy#edie-falco#joe-pesci
entertainment2 years ago

"Pete Davidson's 'Bupkis' Trailer Features Iconic 'Heat' Scene and Star-Studded Cast"

The trailer for Pete Davidson's upcoming semi-autobiographical comedy series, Bupkis, has been released. The show stars Davidson as himself, with Edie Falco playing his mom and Joe Pesci as his grandfather. The trailer features appearances from a slew of guest stars, including John Mulaney, Jon Stewart, and Charlie Day. Bupkis premieres on May 4 on Peacock.

via Rolling Stone|
#bupkis#comedy-series#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Pete Davidson's Personal Life: From Heartbreak to Gratitude.

Pete Davidson credits Joe Pesci with "changing" and "saving" his life by believing in his upcoming TV series Bupkis and seeing potential in him during a time when he was feeling insecure. Davidson also opened up about feeling small and insecure due to the public's interest in his personal life during his time on Saturday Night Live. He expressed gratitude towards his colleagues, including Lorne Michaels, but noted that the repeated digs at his relationship status made him feel worse. Davidson is now trying to figure out what feels appropriate to share about his relationships going forward.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#bupkis#entertainment#joe-pesci