Three weeks ago, Maya Rudolph was likely preparing to dive into production on a third season of her recently renewed Apple TV+ series, “Loot.” Oh, how times have changed. With President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 election, Vice President Kamala Harris is now the de facto nominee for the Democratic Party. That means Rudolph will be taking some cross-country flights to reprise her Emmy-winning impersonation of Harris on “Saturday Night Live.” The reaction to this news from many will be a “We won y’all!” (you can even hear it in Rudolph’s voice as Harris).

Continue reading Maya Rudolph To Play Kamala Harris On ‘Saturday Night Live’ This Fall at The Playlist.

Season two of “Loot” has come to an end, and while we’re not sure of what Apple TV+‘s metrics for success are these days, anyone who has logged into the streamer can’t help but notice how often the comedy series is the most watched program in its top 10. That’s probably good news for the show’s creators, Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard, as well as executive producer and star Maya Rudolph.

Continue reading ‘Loot’: Maya Rudolph Dives Into The Season Two Finale [Interview] at The Playlist.

Two years ago, following a vast array of attempts at a hit small screen vehicle for uber-talented “SNL” veteran Maya Rudolph, Apple TV+’s “Loot” hit the sitcom world, entering on new divorcée Molly Wells (Rudolph) trying to navigate and decide what to do with an enormous $87 billion settlement. Eventually, she settles on re-engaging with her charitable foundation, reconnecting with the real world, and trying to find out who she is along the way.

Continue reading ‘Loot’ Season 2 Review: Maya Rudolph’s Self-Absorbed Billionaire Comedy Is More Of The Same, But Still (Mostly) Enjoyable at The Playlist.

The premise of Apple TV+’s “Loot,” featuring multi-Emmy Award-winning star Maya Rudolph, was pretty simple. After divorcing her husband of 20 years, Molly Novak (Rudolph) became filthy rich and must figure out what to do with her $87 billion settlement. She decides to reengage with her charitable foundation and reconnect with the real world—and finds herself along the way. Of course, being totally privileged and shallow, her journey towards philanthropy is problematic, tone-deaf, and bumpy along the way, which is meant to be the comedy of it all.

Continue reading ‘Loot’ Trailer: Maya Rudolph Returns For Season 2 Of Her Divorced-&-Rich Apple Comedy Series at The Playlist.

“Murderville” made a splash earlier this year on Netflix, splicing a murder mystery serial premise with improvised comedic antics. Throw in guest stars like Conan O’Brien, Kumail Nanjiani, and Ken Jeong into the mix next to Will Arnett‘s clumsy senior detective, and it’s a fun time all around.  

READ MORE: ‘Murderville’ Review: Will Arnett Mixes Crime & Improv In This Uneven Comedic Exercise

And Netflix has something special in store this holiday season for its subscribers: it’s a special Christmas episode of “Murderville.” “Who Killed Santa?

Continue reading ‘Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery’ Teaser: ‘Murderville’ Gets A Holiday Special On Netflix On December 15 at The Playlist.

Lebanon is a country with a complicated political situation and a deep history and culture. However, it’s not a country known for its heavy metal music. Let alone heavy metal music made by women. Maybe the upcoming documentary, “Sirens,” will help change that perception.

“Sirens” follows an all-female metal band as they wrestle with friendship, sexuality, and destruction in their pursuit of becoming thrash metal stars. They’ll also have to deal with the weight of being the first and only female group to come out of Lebanon.

Continue reading ‘Sirens’ Trailer: Lebanon’s Only Female Metal Band Are Coming To The Big Screen In New Doc at The Playlist.

Comedy shows have gotten a little dark of late, with bleak scenarios or introspective sad-com direction replacing belly laughs. Even Apple TV+’s crowning jewel “Ted Lasso” leaned toward heavier material in its second season. Of course, many sitcoms still serve plenty of jokes, and “Loot” falls into the latter camp. Combining a fish-out-of-water premise with a workplace location is hardly a new conceit. However, creators Alan Yang (“Master of None,” “Little America”) and Matt Hubbard (“30 Rock,” “Forever”) have crafted a charming venture that effectively utilizes its strong ensemble to maximum impact.

Continue reading ‘Loot’ Review: A Hilarious Workplace Sitcom Where Maya Rudolph & Joel Kim Booster Shine at The Playlist.

Even though she has starred in a number of other projects, even a massive TV role in “Grey’s Anatomy,” Sandra Oh’s career really reached a new level with the lead in “Killing Eve.” The show earned her numerous awards and nominations, including three Primetime Emmy noms, and is clearly the biggest highlight of her career, thus far. But Oh wasn’t the only actress up for the role of Eve in BBC America’s award-winning series.

Continue reading Maya Rudolph Turned Down The Lead Role In ‘Killing Eve’ at The Playlist.

For an actress as busy as Maya Rudolph, she keeps a pretty low profile. Since her iconic turn in 2011’s “Bridesmaids,” the versatile veteran has rarely taken on a leading part. Rudolph is more likely to be recognized for her scene-stealing “Saturday Night Live” cameos or her outlandish voice work on animated comedies like “Big Mouth” than for her flesh-and-blood acting.

Continue reading ‘Loot’ Trailer: Maya Rudolph Leads A New Workplace Comedy from Apple TV+ at The Playlist.

So, “MacGruber” is expected to arrive on Peacock on December 16. The TV series is a direct sequel to the decade-old film of the same name and follows the title character as he continues to kick ass and save the world. But what if you haven’t seen the original “MacGruber?” Maya Rudolph is here to help.

READ MORE: ‘MacGruber’ Trailer: Will Forte Is Back For Some R&R — Ramming & Rimming

In anticipation of the upcoming TV series debuting this week, Peacock has released a special music video for “MacGruber,” featuring Maya Rudolph singing a song that gets you completely up to date with what happened in the film so that you’re ready to go for the series.

Continue reading ‘MacGruber’ Music Video: Maya Rudolph Sings A Song About “The Greatest Man To Ever Walk Planet Earth” at The Playlist.

In yet another sign the Television Academy may need to seriously reconsider some of its categories, Claire Foy won her second Emmy Award for playing Queen Elizabeth II in “The Crown.” This win, however, came in the Guest Actress in a Drama Series category and for a less than 5 minute appearance in the fifth season of the series. A season in which another Emmy nominee from the series, Olivia Colman, will likely lose her Lead Actress category for playing the same character (although a few decades older).

Continue reading Claire Foy, RuPaul & Bo Burnham Rule 2021 Creative Arts Emmys Night Two at The Playlist.

As you might have read, Paul Thomas Anderson has finally unveiled a first look at his new film—though only in select theaters—now officially titled “Licorice Pizza.” Luckily, by attending a 35mmm double feature at American Cinematheque’s Los Feliz 3 location, yours truly was accidentally privy to the honor of seeing the trailer for PTA’s majestic-looking new movie. Twice.

Reportedly first shown in front of “American Graffiti,” in London, the film previously known as “Soggy Bottom” is clearly the auteur’s foray into the rebel teen genre.

Continue reading ‘Licorice Pizza’ Trailer Breakdown: An Intimate Mash-Up Of ‘Inherent Vice’ & ‘Boogie Nights’ at The Playlist.

It seems that every few years, there’s another filmmaker attempting to offer some form of half-hearted commentary on our society’s increased use of the digital devices that seem destined to enslave us all; from the one-two punch of 2013’s dismal “Disconnect” and “Men, Women & Children” the following year to practically every episode of “Black Mirror,” the line on the graph labeled “Quality” tends to ebb and flow with all the frequency of a neglected version of Angry Birds or any number of brightly-colored iPad apps children play that adults can’t even begin to understand.

Continue reading ‘The Mitchells Vs. The Machines’: Robots & Family Collide In This Fun Animated Escape [Review] at The Playlist.

Back in 2018, Maya Rudolph teamed up with producers Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard on the Amazon comedy series, “Forever.” The series didn’t necessarily cause a stir on Prime Video when it was released, but it did receive some solid reviews, with some calling it one of the funnier shows of the past couple of years. Now, the trio is teaming up yet again, but taking their wares to Apple.

Continue reading Maya Rudolph Teaming With ‘Forever’ Co-Creators Alan Yang & Matt Hubbard For A New Apple TV+ Series at The Playlist.

The fourth pre-taped (sorta) night of the Creative Arts Emmys saw some major category contenders win more trophies before Sunday’s big night. “Watchmen” took Composition for a Limited Series, TV Movie or Special, “Succession” took Drama Casting, “Schitt’s Creek” won the Comedy Casting Emmy and “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” snagged Music Supervision.

READ MORE: “The Mandalorian” takes five Emmys on Creative Arts night three

“Big Mouth” took two Emmys including one for Maya Rudolph, her first after six nominations, in the Voice Over category.

Continue reading Maya Rudolph &, Yes, Quibi Triumph On Creative Arts Emmys Night Four at The Playlist.

No matter what you think of the Sandman’s films, Adam Sandler brings the talent. Take his new film, a family Halloween movie called “Hubie Halloween.” The cast stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Maya Rudolph, Ray Liotta, Steve Buscemi, Rob Schneider, Michael Chiklis, Kenan Thompson, China Anne McClain, Paris Berelc, Tim Meadows, Colin Quinn, June Squibb, Shaquille O’Neal, Karan Brar, Noah Schnapp, Mikey Day, Melissa Villaseñor, Kym Whitley, Lavell Crawford, Betsy Sodaro, George Wallace, and Blake Clark.

Continue reading ‘Hubie Halloween’ Trailer: Adam Sandler Tries To Protect A Criminal From Ruining Halloween In New Family Netflix Film at The Playlist.

It actually happened. The #BongHive hype paid off and “Parasite” became the first film not in the English language to win Best Picture at the Oscars, and also the first film to win both Best Picture and Best International Film (previously s Best Foreign Language Film). Beyond the historic win, lots of love, respect, and awards were shared between the nominated films, as all the Best Picture nominees (except “The Irishman”) got some awards recognition.

Continue reading Best and Worst Oscars 2020: ‘Parasite,’ Janelle Monáe, Eminem at The Playlist.

The Oscars are officially just 10 days away and The Academy revealed more presenters for the 2020 telecast. The biggest names are arguably Keanu Reeves, Shia Labeouf, Penélope Cruz and Sigourney Weaver. To say there should be some concern about the lack of star power for this show beyond a few of the nominees is an understatement.

READ MORE: Oscars 2020: “Joker” leads all films with 11 nominations

Officially added to the roster are “Cats” feline James Corden, Oscar winner Penélope Cruz, “Booksmart” star Beanie Feldstein, “The Peanut Butter Falcon” star Zack Gottsagen, Oscar winner and four-time nominee Diane Keaton, “Honey Boy” star and screenwriter Shia LaBeouf, “1917’s” George MacKay, three-time Oscar host and honorary winner Steve Martin, 2019’s comeback king Keanu Reeves, Maya “she should be hosting” Rudolph and “why hasn’t she earned an honorary Oscar yet” Sigourney Weaver.

Continue reading Keanu Reeves, Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver New 2020 Oscar Presenters at The Playlist.

Using alcohol as a type of liquid courage, I asked my editors if I could just make my “Wine Country” review consist entirely of the Tyra Banks gif where she screams, “I was rooting for you. We were all rooting for you! How dare you!?” but they rejected my proposal flat out. Apparently, it’s not great for SEO, but it is the aptest reaction to the utterly disappointing directorial debut of Amy Poehler.

Continue reading ‘Wine Country’: Amy Poehler, Lotsa Booze & All Her Funny Friends Can’t Save This Uninspired Comedy [Review] at The Playlist.

Over the years, funny lady Amy Poehler has proven herself to be very talented. Obviously, she can make anyone laugh thanks to her comedic background and training, and the fact that she was one of the standout cast members during her time on “Saturday Night Live.” Since then, she’s ventured into the film world, writing and starring in a variety of projects. Now, Poehler is venturing into unknown territory, as the director on the upcoming Netflix film “Wine Country.”

READ MORE: Amy Poehler Directing Riot Grrrl Teen Movie ‘Moxie,’ Her Second Film For Netflix

As seen in the first trailer, “Wine Country” follows the story of a group of grown women who decide to go on a getaway in Napa Valley.

Continue reading ‘Wine Country’ Trailer: Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph & Friends Get Sh*tfaced In Napa Valley For Netflix at The Playlist.

Breakout star Awkwafina, James Bond himself, Daniel Craig, “Avenger” Chris Evans, Tina “please host” Fey, Whoopi “why isn’t she hosting” Goldberg, “Captain Marvel” Brie Larson, Jennifer “I had a nice hit no one is talking about” Lopez, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph*, “You should have seen ‘The Hate U Give’” with Amandla Stenberg, Charlize Theron please do a “Fury Road” sequel, Sundance juror Tessa Thompson and “Crazy Rich Asian’s” Constance Wu.

Continue reading Chris Evans, Awkwafina, Daniel Craig, Tina Fey Among 2019 Oscars Presenters at The Playlist.

This year’s Golden Globes had quite a few surprises, but then again it wouldn’t be the Golden Globes if there weren’t. Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg started the show with some playful jokes with the audience, the legendary Carol Burnett received an honorary award recognizing her decades of work, and some nominees may have received flu shots?

When it came to the awards, “The Americans” final season earned Best Drama Series and Netflix’s “The Kominsky Method” surprised with Best Comedy Series. 

Continue reading Best And Worst Of The 2019 Golden Globe Awards at The Playlist.

Have you ever wondered what the Muppets are up to when the kids aren’t around? It’s an odd question, but it is the one that audiences will get an answer to with “The Happytime Murders.”

In a dirty, neo-noir someone out there, is killing puppets. What kind of a criminal would commit such a heinous crime? Rest assured, Officers Connie Edwards and Phil Philips are on the (highly R-rated) case.

Continue reading ‘The Happytime Murders’: It’s Zero Sesame, All Street In The Latest NSFW Trailer at The Playlist.

What happens when you do the same things with your spouse day after day for over a decade? Inevitably, you’ll either go crazy or want to shake things up, right? Well for the couple at the center of the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series “Forever,” sometimes shaking it up can lead to some unexpected results.

In the first trailer for the series, you meet the couple, June and Oscar, played by the always-great Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen.

Continue reading ‘Forever’ Trailer: Maya Rudolph & Fred Armisen Need To Spice Their Marriage In New Amazon Series at The Playlist.

“You know in your hearts when Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy go home at night, and there are no cameras around and no children, it’s filthy,” STX Films chairman Adam Fogelson said about “The Happytime Murders” at the recent CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas. “[It’s] lovable, relate-able, but it’s filthy.”

READ MORE: Summer Movie Preview: 36 Films Worth The Watch

Directed by Brian Henson, the son of “Muppets” creator Jim Henson, “The Happytime Murders,” neo-noir puppet action comedy, resembles “Team America” more than it does anything dad ever made.

Continue reading ‘The Happytime Murders’: Melissa McCarthy & Muppets Get Hard-R Filthy at The Playlist.