Tag: I Feel Pretty
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Bill Murray Reads Poetry and Sings ‘I Feel Pretty’ in ‘New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization’ Trailer (Exclusive)
In 2018, Bill Murray joined famous cellist, Jan Vogler, on stage at the historic Acropolis in Athens, Greece, for a night of timeless poetry and music. Captured on film by director Andrew Muscato, the magical performance will soon become a feature film, premiering in July at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.Spanning from Bach to Van…
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STXfilms and Amazon Prime Video Sign Multi-Year European Output Deal
STXfilms and Amazon Prime Video have signed a multi-year, multi-territory output deal that gives the streaming service exclusive rights to Stx movies in France. The pact marks the first time a global streamer has entered a multi-year, all-rights slate agreement in France.Under the deal, Amazon Prime Video will also have exclusive first pay Svod window…
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Jennifer Garner To Star In ‘Fantasy Camp’ At STX
Exclusive: Jennifer Garner is set to star in Fantasy Camp, a comedy that is set up at STXfilms. Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein are attached to write and direct the feature. They are the helming duo behind the Amy Schumer starring rom-com I Feel Pretty, which was also at STX. The also penned films such…
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Amy Schumer and Hollywood’s ‘inner-beauty’ problem
The comic’s new film I Feel Pretty follows the likes of Shallow Hal and Never Been Kissed in its ugly definitions of physical attractionShe might feel pretty, but we can only feel pity for Amy Schumer right now. On one level, that’s the appropriate response. In her new movie, Schumer’s character, Renee, strips down to…
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Bill Maher Defends ‘I Feel Pretty,’ Slams Movie Reviews for Thinking Amy Schumer’s Comedy Promotes Fat-Shaming — Watch
Amy Schumer’s “I Feel Pretty” opened on April 20 to mixed reviews and average box office numbers, but it’s now found an unlikely ally two weeks into its theatrical release. HBO late night host Bill Maher devoted an entire segment during the May 4 episode of “Real Time” to address the backlash against Schumer’s film…
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After ‘I Feel Pretty’ Disappoints, What Should Amy Schumer Do Next?
Amy Schumer is undeniably funny, so why have her two latest films underperformed?The comedian’s third starring vehicle “I Feel Pretty,” written and directed by Marc Silverstein and Abby Kohn, launched to a soft $16 million last weekend. It’s not a disaster, but it does represent Schumer’s lowest opening for a film yet.“In terms of her…
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‘A Quiet Place’ Again Rules the Box Office and ‘Super Troopers 2’ Makes an Impressive Return
This weekend, it took just $22 million to be #1 at the box office. In its third weekend, “A Quiet Place” led a closely matched group in the top four spots, bringing in about 16 percent more business than the same time last year. And this was supposed to be a calm before the storm…
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Box Office: ‘A Quiet Place’ Back on Top, ‘Super Troopers 2’ Smokes Projections
“A Quiet Place” had another noisy weekend at the domestic box office, reclaiming the No. 1 slot in its third frame.John Krasinski’s thriller co-starring Emily Blunt continued on its stellar run, earning $21.8 million from 3,808 locations. “A Quiet Place” had another impressive holdover, declining only 34% to bring its domestic tally to $132 million.…
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‘A Quiet Place’ Back at #1, While ‘Super Troopers 2’ Demolishes Expectations
Early on it looked as if it might be a tight race for the weekend #1, and while the margin was slim, in the end A Quiet Place settled into the spot, topping last weekend’s champion Rampage. Stx’s I Feel Pretty settled into third over its debut weekend, delivering results a shade over expectations, narrowly…
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‘I Feel Pretty’ Stars Amy Schumer and Aidy Bryant on the Trailer Backlash and the Importance of a PG-13 Rating [Interview]
The latest vehicle starring Amy Schumer may appear on the surface to be a romantic comedy about an insecure woman who gets a blow to the head and suddenly sees herself as the most beautiful woman she’s ever seen. However, the heart and soul of I Feel Pretty is the bond Schumer’s Renee has with…