Plot: Michigan, 1963. Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast. A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen, Unfrosted stars Jerry Seinfeld in his directorial debut.
Review: It took nine years after the series finale of Seinfeld for Jerry Seinfeld’s big screen debut, Bee Movie. That surreal, animated adventure was a spot-on continuation of the stand-up comedian’s brand of observational humor told within the context of a strangely specific world. Unfrosted, which reunited Seinfeld with his team of writers from Bee Movie, is another glimpse into a surreal world that allows him to explore his distinct type of comedy with an all-star cast of talent playing real and fictional characters. Boasting glossy, retro visuals and capitalizing on Seinfeld’s well-known love of breakfast, Unfrosted looks like it was fun to make. I only wish it was as much fun to watch.
Review: It took nine years after the series finale of Seinfeld for Jerry Seinfeld’s big screen debut, Bee Movie. That surreal, animated adventure was a spot-on continuation of the stand-up comedian’s brand of observational humor told within the context of a strangely specific world. Unfrosted, which reunited Seinfeld with his team of writers from Bee Movie, is another glimpse into a surreal world that allows him to explore his distinct type of comedy with an all-star cast of talent playing real and fictional characters. Boasting glossy, retro visuals and capitalizing on Seinfeld’s well-known love of breakfast, Unfrosted looks like it was fun to make. I only wish it was as much fun to watch.
- 5/3/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
For years various producers have pitched doing something like a zany It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World, only populated by an epic cast of contemporary comedy stars just like that Stanley Kramer supercomedy did during its time in 1963. So it is probably not a coincidence that Jerry Seinfeld selected that very year in which to set his live action filmmaking debut, Unfrosted, as a quadruple threat of star, director, co-writer, producer.
Placing it in Battle Creek, Michigan and taking the real life story of the rivalry of cereal kingpins Kellogg’s and Post in their race to create a revolutionary breakfast pastry, Seinfeld and his longtime writing partner Spike Feresten, along with their Bee Movie collaborators Andy Rubin & Barry Marder, have chosen to use some real life people, made up several others, salted it all with some basic truths, and basically let the laughs and comedy lead the way in the telling.
Placing it in Battle Creek, Michigan and taking the real life story of the rivalry of cereal kingpins Kellogg’s and Post in their race to create a revolutionary breakfast pastry, Seinfeld and his longtime writing partner Spike Feresten, along with their Bee Movie collaborators Andy Rubin & Barry Marder, have chosen to use some real life people, made up several others, salted it all with some basic truths, and basically let the laughs and comedy lead the way in the telling.
- 5/3/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Beastie Boys were honored in New York City on Saturday with the unveiling of “Beastie Boys Square” at the intersection of Ludlow and Rivington in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The corner was famously depicted on the cover of the group’s 1989 album Paul’s Boutique.
Surviving members Mike Diamond (Mike D) and Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) attended the ceremony. “Thank you [to New York] for teaching us what to look at, what to listen to, what to wear, how to love, how to live,” Ad-Rock said during his remarks. “It makes me really happy to know that some kid on the way to school 50 years from now is gonna look up and say, ‘What the fuck is a Beastie Boy? Why do they get a square?'”
“We could not have become what we became without growing up in New York City,” added Mike D.
Following Adam “McA” Yauch’s passing in 2012, fans...
Surviving members Mike Diamond (Mike D) and Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) attended the ceremony. “Thank you [to New York] for teaching us what to look at, what to listen to, what to wear, how to love, how to live,” Ad-Rock said during his remarks. “It makes me really happy to know that some kid on the way to school 50 years from now is gonna look up and say, ‘What the fuck is a Beastie Boy? Why do they get a square?'”
“We could not have become what we became without growing up in New York City,” added Mike D.
Following Adam “McA” Yauch’s passing in 2012, fans...
- 9/9/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
On September 9th, New York City will formally rename the intersection of Ludlow and Rivington as “Beastie Boys Square” in honor of the seminal hip-hop group.
Surviving members Mike Diamond (Mike D) and Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) will attend the dedication ceremony, which will take place beginning at 12:00 p.m. Et. Festivities include a special guest DJ set by Jon Bless HiFi System, pop-up activations, and more.
Additionally, Spike Jonze’s film Beastie Boys Story will screen at the IFC Center in Greenwich Village throughout the weekend, and SiriusXM is launching an exclusive Beastie Boys station beginning September 7th.
The intersection of Ludlow and Rivington is famously depicted on the cover of Beastie Boys’ 1989 album, Paul’s Boutique. Following Adam “McA” Yauch’s passing in 2012, fans launched a campaign to rename the intersection in honor of the group. Last July, the initiative finally received approval from the New York City Council.
Surviving members Mike Diamond (Mike D) and Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) will attend the dedication ceremony, which will take place beginning at 12:00 p.m. Et. Festivities include a special guest DJ set by Jon Bless HiFi System, pop-up activations, and more.
Additionally, Spike Jonze’s film Beastie Boys Story will screen at the IFC Center in Greenwich Village throughout the weekend, and SiriusXM is launching an exclusive Beastie Boys station beginning September 7th.
The intersection of Ludlow and Rivington is famously depicted on the cover of Beastie Boys’ 1989 album, Paul’s Boutique. Following Adam “McA” Yauch’s passing in 2012, fans launched a campaign to rename the intersection in honor of the group. Last July, the initiative finally received approval from the New York City Council.
- 9/6/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Los Angeles, April 1 (Ians) ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ star Jonah Hill seemed unrecognisable as he was spotted surfing after impressive weight loss.
The actor was seen catching waves in California showing off his slimmed down physique as well as a huge beard, reports Mirror.co.uk.
The 21 Jump Street star looked like he was a natural surfer as he stretched out his arms to keep his balance, despite previously saying he was scared of the sport. He has all the right gear as he wore a full wet suit as he enjoyed his day out.
Jonah often teams up with fellow enthusiasts Spike Jonze and Beastie Boys rapper Mike Diamond to form Surf Jews California.
Jonah told GQ last year: “Been terrified to surf my whole life. Totally random fear and at the same time always been a secret dream of mine.”
Mirror.co.uk further states that...
The actor was seen catching waves in California showing off his slimmed down physique as well as a huge beard, reports Mirror.co.uk.
The 21 Jump Street star looked like he was a natural surfer as he stretched out his arms to keep his balance, despite previously saying he was scared of the sport. He has all the right gear as he wore a full wet suit as he enjoyed his day out.
Jonah often teams up with fellow enthusiasts Spike Jonze and Beastie Boys rapper Mike Diamond to form Surf Jews California.
Jonah told GQ last year: “Been terrified to surf my whole life. Totally random fear and at the same time always been a secret dream of mine.”
Mirror.co.uk further states that...
- 4/1/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
A great needle drop might get a few people tapping their feet, but rarely does one turn so many heads. “Watchmen” Episode 2 did just that, when it ended with an unprecedented-yet-highly significant song choice: “Egg Man” by the Beastie Boys. Given the show’s cheeky sense of humor, the track’s eponymous implications made sense; eggs are a prominent theme of the HBO series, from its beginnings until the very last shot. But anyone familiar with the rebellious rap group knows its members are very, very selective about allowing their music to be used in popular entertainment, and the question that sent viewers’ heads spinning was: “How did ‘Watchmen’ land the holy grail of song licensing?” The short answer is Liza Richardson. The long answer is — like the award-winning music supervisor’s entire job — much more complicated. “Watchmen” showrunner Damon Lindelof admitted “Egg Man” was always his choice to close out the episode,...
- 7/8/2020
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
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