Movie Review of Hamlet 2 (2008) [R] 92 minutes
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FEATURE - A Mirthful Mancunian - FilmStew.com
Flawed characters have made Steve Coogan a star in his native England. This summer, the Manchester native is aiming to broadside the U.S.

Steve Coogan gets his British foot in U.S. door
To be or not to be famous in America? That is the question for Steve Coogan. In his native land, the British funnyman is as revered ...

Film: To Be, or to Be Broad, in Service of ‘Hamlet 2’
Despite appearances in many movies, Steve Coogan, the star of the indie comedy “Hamlet 2,” is scarcely known in the United States.

Stars in Rewind: A Retro, Silent Hamlet
Filed under: Classics, Trailers and Clips, Stars in Rewind The unthinkable has happened -- Steve Coogan treaded on William Shakespeare's grave and created the super-saucy Hamlet 2. But as the film continues to expand its screening reach, I thought I'd go back in time -- way, way back in time, beyond many of the Hamlet films that have graced our Shakespeare-insatiable eyes. The above film was not meant to be a comedy, but you have got to see the silent version of Hamlet above. The music alone is peppy en

Steve Coogan gets his British foot in U.S. door
To be or not to be famous in America? That is the question for Steve Coogan. In his native land, the British funnyman is as revered ...

"Hamlet 2" | Focus Features Hopes: Blithe Comedy + Well-Known Entertainers = Late Summer Hit - indieWIRE
In a key scene halfway through "Hamlet 2," a downtrodden Arizona high school theater teacher named Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan), whose raunchy, quasi-autobiographical play has raised the ire of the local community, gets his confidence boosted by Cricket Feldstein (Amy Poehler), a fiery representative from the American Civil Liberties Union. With a twinge of excitement, Cricket explains that the school's attempt to suppress his work constitutes a First Amendment violation, and he stands a good chance of winni

Hamlet 2 (Second Opinion)
Hamlet 2 Starring: Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Joseph Julian Soria, Melonie Diaz, David Arquette, Elisabeth Shue, Phoebe Strole, Skylar Astin, Amy Poehler Directed By: Andrew Fleming Written By: Andrew Fleming, Pam Brady Release: 2008 Grade: B-From a young age Dana Marchz (Coogan) wanted nothing more than to be an actor. He was in a few commercials, but never made it upon realizing that he wasn’t very good. Well you know what they say: those who can’t do teach. So Dana follows this and becomes a hig

Spoiler Points for Hamlet 2 (2008)
Did you walk out of Hamlet 2 before the ending? Here's your opportunity to have burning questions answered: • Who's the father of Brie Marschz's baby? • Is Elizabeth Shue's role worth seeing the movie? • What is the climax of the film? • Is "Rock Me Sexy Jesus" as controversial as they make it sound? • How does it end?

Interview: British Comedian Steve Coogan Rocks Sexy Jesus Character in ‘Hamlet 2’
CHICAGO– Steve Coogan is a British comedy icon. Forging a career from creating an array of characters, though, he’s not as well known in America (except to BBC cultists).He brings this talent for characterization to the lead role of an American high school drama teacher in the new film “Hamlet 2”. Coogan adds some peculiar quirks to the depiction of the clueless soul who seemingly will do anything to project his dramatic “vision”.“Hamlet 2” star Steve Coogan in Chicago on July 30, 2008.Photo

Steve Coogan unleashes his inner Bard
British comedian Steve Coogan's specialty is over-the-top characters. In Britain, he gained notoriety as radio personality Alan Partridge, and in the U.S., he currently appears in the Hollywood action flick send-up "Tropic Thunder" opposite Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black and Ben Stiller, who also directed the movie.Now Coogan, 42, is appearing in one of this summer's most eagerly awaited "sequels" — "Hamlet 2," which debuts in major U.S. cities on Friday — playing a high school drama teacher who attempts

Insert Caption: Hamlet 2
Filed under: Fandom, Contests, Insert CaptionWelcome back to another edition of Insert Caption -- the game where we definitely rock it with sexy Jesus all night long. Last week we asked you to strap in Statham-style and race to be the first one to knock us over with a caption for an image from the flick Death Race. Congrats to all three of our winners -- your thirst for speed, prison humor and bald men is quite inspiring to us all. 1. "You sank my battleship!!" -- Jason F. 2. "Unfortunately, the Death St

"Hamlet 2" | Focus Features Hopes: Blithe Comedy + Well-Known Entertainers = Late Summer Hit
In a key scene halfway through "Hamlet 2," a downtrodden Arizona high school theater teacher named Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan), whose raunchy, quasi-autobiographical play has raised the ire of the local community, gets his confidence boosted by Cricket Feldstein (Amy Poehler), a fiery representative from the American Civil Liberties Union. With a twinge of excitement, Cricket explains that the school's attempt to suppress his work constitutes a First Amendment violation, and he stands a good chance of winni

Steve Coogan Isn't Who You Think He Is
Reading, 'riting, and rock 'n' roll may be the curriculum of high school musicals, but its genre changing themes and topics teach us all a lesson on the evolution of youth culture.     © 2008 Focus Features | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Contact Us

Hamlet 2 / *** (R)
"Hamlet 2" (R, 92 minutes). British comedian Steve Coogan stars as the harassed flywheel of a drama teacher in a Tuscon high school. Threatened with a shutdown of his program, he desperately stages a sequel to "Hamlet," using a time machine to bring back all the characters, as well as Jesus and Einstein. Manic and funny, with a perfect cameo by Elisabeth Shue, as herself--sort of. Rating: Three stars.

Movie Review: The Rest Was Silence, but Then Came the Sequel
“Hamlet 2” belongs to the school of free-for-all satiric farce whose creators ball up wads of ideas, apply chewing gum and hurl them against the wall to see what sticks. If the style smacks of desperation, enough of the jokes cling to make “Hamlet 2,” directed by Andrew Fleming, intermittently funny. More About This Movie Overview Tickets & Showtimes New York Times Review Cast, Credits & Awards Readers' Reviews Trailers & ClipsView Clip... Skip to next paragraph Skip

Ben Stiller Flew To The U.k To Recruit Steve Coogan.
Ben Stiller Flew To The U.k To Recruit Steve Coogan. Search: Submit search form   Get Celebs in your Box! Daily Celebrity Newsletter Home Forum Shopping Lingerie Swimwear Gift Ideas Party Supplies Celebrities Celebrity Gossip Entertainm

'Rain of Madness' is Free on the iTunes
Rain of Madness, a documentary parody of Apocalypse Now documentary Hearts of Darkness chronicling the making of Tropic Thunder (the fake Tropic Thunder within real Tropic Thunder, obviously) is now available for free on iTunes. It sounds like a thick, mucusy wad of meta I can't yet bear to swallow, but you can check it out here. I'll probably just wait for the fake book within a book. Comments (1) Digg Reddit Del.ici.ous Previous Articles L@@K: You Can Be in 'Spider-Man 4,'

Steve is really keen on Keanu
Steve Coogan names new rent boy character after the Matrix lead actor Keanu Reeves

Movie Review for Tropic Thunder (2008)
Click Poster to Purchasedigg_url = 'http://movieEVERYday.blogspot.com/2008/08/movie-review-for-tropic-thunder-2008.html';Review #669 of 365Movie Review of Tropic Thunder (2008) [R] 107 minutesWIP™ Scale: $14.25Where Viewed: Harkins Ciné Capri at Northfield 18, Denver, COWhen Seen: 13 August 2008 @ 12:30 pmDVD Release Date: Unscheduled (please check back)After the Credits: Nothing, but you won't want to miss the previews!Soundtrack: Download now from - or - order the CD belowDirected by: Ben Stiller (Z

Interview: Brandon T. Jackson of ‘Tropic Thunder’ Breaks Out With ‘Booty Sweat’ Calling Card
CHICAGO– For “Tropic Thunder” star and Chris Tucker protégé Brandon T. Jackson, the fictional Booty Sweat literally is his Hollywood calling card.The Red Bull-like energy drink is a scripted creation of writer, director, producer and star actor Ben Stiller in the new comedy. The film’s talent list, which includes both “A”-list actors and up-and-coming actors, is longer than two or three typical films today combined.Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller, left) and Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey Jr., right) a

movieEVERYday.com Capsule No. 132
movies: news• premieres• awards• star birthdays• new to DVD• coming soonposters: just in• hottest• extravaganzas• stand-ups | capsules: previous]Most Recent Movie Reviews:review archive: 2005• 2006• 2007• 2008(click a poster to purchase a poster)Movie Review of The House Bunny (2008) [PG-13] 97 minutesWIP™ Scale: $9.50Pitched as a comedy with a decidedly feminist leaning, Anna Faris's risky House Bunny hops onto the screen filled with parts that, unfortunately, may induce a lot mo

Who Should NOT See Hamlet 2 (2008)
• Fans of Catherine Keener • Fans hoping this will revitalize Elizabeth Shue's career like Being John Malkovich revived the career of John Malkovich. plus 8 other types who shouldn't see it AND plus 9 types of people who SHOULD SEE HAMLET 2. 2cOrNot2c.net takes its unique movie review style and applies it properly to this un-sequel to Hamlet starring: Steve Coogan • Catherine Keener • David Arquette • Elisabeth Shue

Talking Movies: Exclusive Chats with Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg
BBC reporter Tom Brook interviews Steve Coogan (Hamlet 2) and Simon Pegg (How To Lose Friends and Alienate People)...

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Rene Fris at the Shear Genius finale party (for as much as we pick on him, boyfriend can take a mean photo) In a continued effort to bring you all that is important in the world of gay entertainment...