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television7 months ago

Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' Sparks Conversations on Honesty and Stuntmanship

Nathan Fielder's show The Rehearsal blurs the lines between reality and fiction, using elaborate rehearsals and constructed scenarios to explore themes of perception, self-trust, and the nature of truth in media, culminating in Fielder's own simulated flight experience that questions the importance of actual versus perceived achievement.

entertainment7 months ago

Nathan Fielder Criticizes FAA and Reflects on 'The Rehearsal' Challenges

Nathan Fielder criticized the FAA for dismissing his show's claims about pilot communication issues contributing to airline crashes, calling their response 'dumb.' Fielder, who trained as a pilot for his HBO show 'The Rehearsal,' highlighted concerns about human factors in aviation safety, contrasting them with the FAA's focus on technical solutions.

entertainment7 months ago

Nathan Fielder Criticizes FAA and Highlights Comedy's Impact on Safety

Nathan Fielder criticized the FAA for dismissing the message of his HBO series 'The Rehearsal,' which aimed to improve pilot communication to prevent crashes. The FAA stated there is no data supporting the show's claim that pilot communication issues cause airline disasters, prompting Fielder to dismiss their response as 'dumb.' The show involved Fielder training as a pilot to demonstrate communication techniques, highlighting skepticism about current airline safety training.

entertainment7 months ago

Nathan Fielder's Outlandish Flight Stunts and the Power of Cringe Comedy

Nathan Fielder humorously claims to have flown a 737 plane, calling it 'Miracle Over the Mojave,' and compares his flight to the famous 'Miracle on the Hudson,' despite his reputation as a deadpan trickster. He insists he genuinely flew the plane with 150 passengers onboard, blending comedy with a surprising display of piloting credentials.

entertainment7 months ago

Pilots and Comedy Collide in HBO's 'The Rehearsal'

The article discusses the realism of HBO's 'The Rehearsal' Season 2, which focuses on aviation safety and pilots, with insights from real pilots who confirm some aspects are authentic while noting the show's entertainment and Hollywood influence. It highlights the pilot industry’s communication issues, mental health struggles, and the show's potential to raise awareness, despite some skepticism about its accuracy.

entertainment1 year ago

"The Curse": Christopher Nolan's Unprecedented Praise

Director Christopher Nolan has praised the TV series The Curse, describing it as "unlike anything I’ve ever seen on television before" during a recent screening. The show, starring Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder, follows a newly-married couple hosting a problematic HGTV home improvement show and dealing with the belief that they have been cursed while trying to conceive a child. The series has garnered significant acclaim for its uniqueness and commentary on societal issues.

entertainment1 year ago

"Christopher Nolan Raves About 'The Curse' as Unprecedented Television"

Christopher Nolan moderated a Q&A to discuss "The Curse," a satirical comedy series starring Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone, calling it "unlike anything I’ve ever seen on television before." The show follows a married couple with an HGTV show as they deal with an alleged curse impacting their relationship. Nolan praised Fielder’s HBO series “The Rehearsal” and Safdie’s filmography, while critics have noted the show's effective mood and study of exploitation. All episodes are now streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime.

entertainment2 years ago

"The Curse" Season 1 Finale: Unraveling the Weirdness

The finale of "The Curse" has left viewers baffled with its surreal and unsettling conclusion, as the main character, Asher, seemingly falls upward into space while his wife, Whitney, gives birth. The show, which has been a blend of reality show parody, character study, and cringe comedy, takes a bizarre turn into otherworldly horror in its final moments, leaving many questions unanswered. The creators have not confirmed whether the show will return for a second season, but the finale certainly leaves the characters' fates up in the air.