Does anyone else find it strange that the members of the so-called “Comedy Mafia,” – Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, the Wilsons, Ben Stiller, and Jack Black – actually have to defend themselves against participation in such a group? The media is really running with the word “mafia” here. After all, even if these actors have formed an alliance, what’s the worst that can happen? They’ll make some funny movies together. It’s not like things are going to escalate into Steve Martin getting whacked or Woody Allen starting an East vs West Coast war against them.
By the way, Anchorman is extremely funny. The glass case of emotion is just one of many highlights.
by Jason Woloski | Source: Dreamworks DVD
05 Aug 2005 1:47 PM | Comments (1)
Aren’t these guys now being called the “Frat Pack”? I think it’s interesting to see how other actors can fit into their projects. I didn’t find that Applegate faired very well in Anchorman. She did decently at playing the straight-man against Ferrell, but when called upon to improvise she sort of came off poorly. Meanwhile, Rudd and Carell do great work with Ferrell. Jeremy Piven was able to work well with this troop, but he usually doesn’t have a problem playing a jerk (Entourage), especially since I’ve heard it’s fairly close to his own personality. Isla Fisher is able to match Vaughn’s hyperactive comedy style in Wedding Crashers, but I have a feeling that has more to do with how her role was written.
JIt
8 August 2005
7:54 AM