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Tim Russ' first screen credit came in 1985 when he appeared in an episode of the rebooted "The Twilight Zone." The following year, he starred in his first major motion picture, the actioner "Crossroads," opposite Ralph Macchio, followed by a small role in "Death Wish 4: The Crackdown," a truly absurd actioner with a spectacular death-by-bazooka scene. Russ then worked with Clint Eastwood on the film "Bird" and expanded his TV credits with roles on shows like "Amazing Stories," "Cop Rock," "Alien Nation," and "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air." 

His most high-profile acting gig finally came in 1995 with the debut of "Star Trek: Voyager," in which he portrays the Vulcan security officer Tuvok. Tuvok, as /Film has noted before, is the best Vulcan in the franchise's history. He, unlike Spock, has never been given to human-like bursts of emotion and doesn't have all that pesky internal conflict. Instead, he's a...

NBC’s newest sitcom, St. Denis Medical, is still about a week away from its two-episode premiere, but if you’ve been watching literally any programming on the network, you’ve already been barraged with commercials that may have put you in the mood for a comedy that revolves around sick people and the professionals who look after them. While you kill time in the waiting room, here’s a selection of the best medical sitcoms you can stream instead. Doing so in a paper gown is optional.

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Grey’s Anatomy was one of TV’s buzziest dramas when ex-Daily Show correspondent Rob Corddry created Childrens Hospital, a broad spoof of shows in which sexy young doctors work out their interpersonal issues while barely paying attention to their patients. Corddry stars as Dr. Blake Downs, who is clearly aiming for a Patch Adams-esque...

Mash had a mysterious unseen character named Tony, voiced by two actors, adding to the show's unique charm. The long-running show wrapped up after 11 seasons with a record-breaking finale, featuring only a few original characters. Fans speculate about Tony's true identity, with some theories connecting him to the character of Private Baker.

There was one Mash character who, despite appearing in every season, was never actually seen onscreen. Many actors exited Mash during its decade-plus on the air, which had the unexpected benefit of occasionally refreshing the cast dynamic. The shock death of Henry Blake in Mash season 3 led to him being replaced by Colonel Potter (Harry Morgan), who became a beloved figure in his own right. Just like any other long-running series, the show's later seasons became increasingly reliant on recycled storylines or character arcs to keep going.

It was the right call for the CBS sitcom to wrap...

A new episode of the Wtf Really Happened to This Horror Movie? video series has just been released, and in this one we’re looking into the real world crimes that inspired director Brian Yuzna’s 1996 horror film The Dentist (watch it Here). To find out all about it, check out the video embedded above.

Scripted by Stuart Gordon, Dennis Paoli, and Charles Finch, The Dentist has the following synopsis: Dr. Alan Feinstone is a rich and successful Beverly Hills dentist. There’s only one problem, he’s insane. Dr. Feistone loves perfection, and he expects it of everyone. Unfortunately, no one is perfect. This unacceptable fact annoys the good doctor and leads him to commit his one small imperfection: murder.

The film stars Corbin Bernsen, Linda Hoffman, Michael Stadvec, Ken Foree, Tony Noakes, Molly Hagan, Patty Toy, Jan Hoag, Virginya Keehne, Earl Boen, Christa Sauls, Mark Ruffalo, Lise Simms,...

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Review — Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (2022) Film Review, a movie directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, written by Will Davies and starring Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Brett Gelman, Shawn Mendes, Winslow Fegley, Sal Viscuso, Yussie Jupiter, Don Dipetta, Lyric Hurd, Adam Murray, Cora Maple Lindell, Rudie Bolton, Zeb [...]

Continue reading: Film Review: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022): Javier Bardem is Hilarious in a Cute, If a Bit Familiar, Family Film...

Michael Cera has signed on to reunite with his Arrested Development co-star Will Arnett in Warner Bros.' highly-anticipated The Lego Batman Movie. Will Arnett is reprising his voice role as Batman from last year's animated blockbuster The Lego Movie, with Michael Cera set to voice the superhero's sidekick, Robin. No other voice cast members have signed on at this time.

Very little is known about The Lego Batman Movie's story at this time, but producer Chris Miller revealed back in November that this animated adventure will cover "every era of Batman filmmaking." The producer also revealed that The Lego Batman Movie, another spinoff Ninjago and The Lego Movie Sequel will all be a part of a "shared universe," similar to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the inclusion of Robin, it's possible that this animated movie could also include a plethora of Batman characters in mini-figure form, such as The Joker,...

Scandal fans know Jeff Perry as the manipulative Cyrus Beene, a man who will stop at nothing to protect President Fitzgerald "Fitz" Grant. Halfway through the show's third season, the storylines are getting more outrageous than ever before. Popsugar sat down with Perry to discuss his infamous character's shifting psyche, plot rumors, and the actor's real-life adoration for Kerry Washington. Keep reading to learn more about Perry's perspective, and scroll to the end of the story to watch highlights from our in-studio interview. Popsugar: I think is going to be a very exciting season for Cyrus. Jeff Perry: Cyrus is a man who is hardwired and adores his job, as strange as it is, as a chief of staff. Very much like Olivia Pope's job, played brilliantly by Kerry Washington. Trying to fix everybody else's problems is their DNA. That is their comfort zone. That's what Cyrus loves. In...

Childrens Hospital was in attendance at the 2012 New York Comic Con. At the interview was creator Rob Corddry, who is known for Hot Tub Time Machine, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and most recently, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, and he also plays Blake Downs on the show. Also there was executive producer Jonathan Stern, known for The Ten, Ntsf: Sd: SUV, and Mexico City.

According to the information given at the interview, Childrens Hospital, “has returned for its fourth season and continues to live up to its reputation as the greatest hospital drama in the history of recorded media. Applauded for its tight stories and medical accuracy, this season has reached new heights: an airborne virus threatens to destroy the hospital and perhaps society, a search for the mysterious Pa announcer, Sal Viscuso reveals an undercurrent of evil powering the hospital, the origins of Chief’s handicaps are revealed,...

Yes even Adult Swim joined the upfronts fray last week, and has now announced its forthcoming programming for 2012-2013. Back for more of what they do best are favorites Robot Chicken, Ntsf:sd:suv, and Children’s Hospital, along with newcomer Newsreaders, an animated Harold and Kumar, and the return of Toonami.

Adult Swim Announces Largest Programming Schedule Ever for 2012-13 Basic Cable’s #1 Network In Total Day With Adults 18-34 and 18-49 Offers Up 9 New Series/Specials, 8 Pilots and 10 Returning Series. Childrens Hospital Spin-off Newsreaders and Animated Harold & Kumar Make The List, Fan Favorite Toonami Returns to Saturday Nights

Adult Swim, basic cable’s #1 network with young adults for seven consecutive years, sets out to “control” the night by announcing a slate of new and returning programming at its annual Upfront presentation in New York City. Hours before their annual event featuring a scheduled performance by Grammy Award-winning rap artist T.I.,...

Children’s Hospital is consistently one of the funniest, most absurd shows on television and for that, we have Rob Corddry to thank.

Corddry, who created the show (and also produces, writes and directs) stars as Dr. Blake Downs, a member of the “clown race” who happens to believe in the healing power of laughter instead of actual medicine.

I talked to Rob at Comic-Con on why 15 minutes is the perfect length for the show, how they are planning a stage play of one of the episodes and the demolition of the hospital they use as their set.

Children’s Hospital airs on Midnight, Thursdays on Adult Swim.

For the full interview, click onto the audio link above or download from iTunes.

Your show is funnier than most shows and you can do so much with your 15 minutes. I guess it’s kind of liberating to be able to do...

Remember that quirky kid from Arrested Development? Man, he was awesome in Zombieland. Or, wait, was that the weird kid from The Squid and the Whale? I can’t remember. Then there was that guy from the Facebook movie–what was his name? Same guy? That doesn’t seem right.

Since the release of Zombieland, the Internet has been abuzz about Jesse Eisenberg and Michael Cera. “They’re, like, the same guy, man.” It’s true, the two actors are fairly similar, both physically and professionally. Cera would look like Eisenberg if he grew facial hair. (He can, he’s just contractually obligated not to.) They’ve played similar roles, too: Eisenberg’s lead in Zombieland had many moviegoers questioning, “What would that squirrely kid from Superbad do in a zombie apocalypse?”

Michael Cera seems to be spending his career being typecast as his Arrested Development character. His roles in Superbad,...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- A well-executed, often-hilarious romantic comedy with a fine cast of fresh faces, "Confessions of a Sexist Pig" contains more old-fashioned charm than shocking new data on the raw agendas of rogue males.

Positively received by the premiere audience Saturday at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, "Confessions" could connect with receptive young-adult audiences if deftly handled in a limited theatrical rollout. Good word-of-mouth and reviews will come in handy when it moves to cable and video.

Writer-director-producer Sandy Tun ("Across the Tracks") conceived the project in the early '90s but was unable to get it off the ground with a relatively unknown Brad Pitt attached. The premise features numerous chatty monologues by the lead character -- a womanizing actor -- and an increasingly fun mixture of "real" footage and scenes from the soap opera he stars in.

Jack Edward Kerr) believes that most men think about sex a lot, imagine having sex with many different women and by nature are not monogamous. In short, women are easily flattered and seduced, so why not take advantage of the situation? Handsome and exuding confidence, Jack makes a practice of getting involved with his co-stars, and the primary plot concerns his unnerving experience with a spunky new leading lady, Anne (Taylor Howard).

Jack plays a hotshot doctor in a "General Hospital"-like show, with Anne as the new specialist. On-screen, they quickly progress from spontaneous romance and lust to more serious relationship issues; off-screen, it takes all of Jack's skills to convince Anne to agree (finally) to a date.

But she sets limits on the relationship, wanting only sex and no deeper commitment or attachment. Being used in the same callous way he has treated so many in the past prompts Jack to examine his behavior and experiences. Soon, he's the one falling in love, and she starts to respond.

On a parallel track, Jack's goofy, airhead rival on the show, Troy (Michael Trucco), makes a play for daft, romantic co-star Tracy (Lauren Graham). The two sex machines are obviously well-matched, and it's cute the way Jack gives them both advice and their lusty affair progresses.

Jack and Tracy have had their share of casual sex, but it's his dallying with the wife (Anneliza Scott) of a friend (Sal Viscuso) that eventually backfires and leads to his humiliation and seeming conversion. The hothouse atmosphere is thoroughly exploited, but the film is fairly tame.

The performances are surprisingly good, particularly those of Howard and Kerr. They have chemistry together and charisma to spare, while Trucco and Graham are equally attractive as well-conceived lovebirds.

CONFESSIONS OF A SEXIST PIG

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Writer-director: Sandy Tun

Producers: Sandy Tun, Kohlie Frantzen

Executive producer: Dale Rosenbloom

Director of photography: Lex DuPont

Production designer: J.B. Tintfass

Editor: Farrel Jane Levy

Music: Adam Gorgoni

Casting: Laura Schiff

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Cast:

Jack: Edward Kerr

Anne: Taylor Howard

Troy: Michael Trucco

Tracy: Lauren Graham

Shelley: Anneliza Scott

Marty: Sal Viscuso

Running time -- 91 minutes

No MPAA rating...