5 h. ago What happened when Will Arnett performed at real comedy clubs for film Is This Thing On?

Will Arnett revealed to The Independent there was "terrifying silence" and "awkward" moments when he performed stand-up on stage at comedy clubs to prepare for his role in Is This Thing On?, Bradley Cooper's latest directorial project.

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8 h. ago Bradley Cooper reveals how John Bishop's life directly inspired his latest movie

Is This Thing On? is part-based on the life of British comedian John Bishop and was directed by Hollywood star and Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper

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10 h. ago Bradley Cooper on how his new film was ‘directly’ influenced by British humour

Is This Thing On?, directed by Cooper, is part-inspired by the life of British comedian John Bishop.

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3 d. ago Bradley Cooper looks stylish as he joins Anna Wintour at Is This Thing On? premiere

The actor, 50, who's evolving look was the talk of the town amongst plastic surgeons recently, was joined by Anna Wintour at the event.

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4 d. ago Is This Thing On? review – Bradley Cooper’s comedy of comedians is a charmer

New York film festival: The actor’s third film as director is a gentle romcom of divorce and standup comedy with standout turns from Will Arnett and Laura DernHere’s a joke: a man walks into a bar and, to avoid paying a $15 cover, signs up for an open mic night. He’s in the midst of a divorce and a little high, a walking, middle-aged black rain cloud. He’s never done stand-up before. The punchline? He’s actually kinda good at it – rough around the edges, unpracticed, a little stiff but, under the glare of the spotlight, able to spin some of his pain into self-deprecating jokes and unforced laughs.It helps immensely that this man is played by Will Arnett, the gravelly voiced comedian and former BoJack Horseman who excels at masculine sad-sacks with self-flagellating charm. Like Arnett the celebrity podcast host, Arnett’s Alex is self-deprecating, subtle, effortlessly if dryly funny – in other words, easy to root for, even in the very midlife crisis pursuit of stand-up comedy. That’s ...

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9 d. ago Bodyguard to Uma Thurman and Bradley Cooper spills secrets of what it's really like to work for the A

British security expert Michael Chandler has revealed some of the craziest, scariest and surprising from his career as a bodyguard to the rich and famous.

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3 w. ago How Dude Where’s My Car? And Other Comedies Influenced Josh Duhamel’s Latest Film Revealed

How Dude Where’s My Car? And Other Comedies Influenced Josh Duhamel’s Latest Film Revealed  Screen Rant

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4 w. ago Gigi Hadid, 30, cosies up to boyfriend Bradley Cooper, 50, as they join pal Kendall Jenner and stars at Vogue party during New York Fashion Week

The supermodel, 30, and Hollywood star, 30, strolled hand in hand into Monsieur as they celebrated New York Fashion Week alongside the likes of Kendall.

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