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Will Forte Claims ‘MacGruber 2′ Is Still On The Way

May 23rd, 2013 James Shotwell

The world of music has been way too quiet today, so we’re supplementing our usual onslaught of video headlines with some film updates you’ll be crazy about.

According to Rolling Stone, former Saturday Night Live star Will Forte is still planning on bringing his sketch-based character MacGruber back to the silver screen.

Speaking with RS about his plans for the character, Forte commented “”June 10th my writing partners John Solomon, Jorma Taccone and I are locking ourselves in a room and writing it. We were happy with how the original came out. I guess you wouldn’t call it a …

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Latest ‘Grown Ups 2′ Trailer Proves You Can Go Home Again

May 23rd, 2013 James Shotwell

In the words of Bon Jovi, “Who says you can’t go home?”

A few years have passed since Adam Sandler and his crew of equally notable funny people delivered the family friendly smash Grown Ups, but this Summer the crew returns in an all new adventure aptly titled Grown Ups 2. This time, the guys have moved back home to New England, and the ensuing hijinks take place around the natural beauty of Massachusetts. You can view the latest trailer, which reveals a bit about the ‘end of school’ themed plot, at the end of this post.

Let’s …

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Jason Sudeikis Smuggles Drugs In First Trailer For ‘We’re The Millers’

May 23rd, 2013 James Shotwell

You know what family roadtrip movies have been missing? Fake families and drug deals.

The debut trailer for Rawson Thurber’s We’re The Millers has found its way online with a story that may actually be a first of its kind. Jason Sudeikis stars as a low-rent drug dealer who, after being told he must complete a mission from a drug lord, recruits a band of misfits to pretend to be his family for a wild roadtrip to the heart of Mexico. Jennifer Aniston, Will Poulter, and Emma Roberts round out the family, with Ed Helms and Nick Offerman making appearances …

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Mac Miller Releases Mitch Hedberg Tribute Track “MHB”

May 23rd, 2013 James Shotwell

Pennsylvania native Mac Miller has released a new song through his alter ego Larry Fisherman paying homage to beloved stand up comic Mitch Hedberg.

Debuting on SoundCloud shortly after 11AM (EST) today, May 23, “MHB” is another odd offering from Miller’s softer side. Miller plays the piano, backed with nothing else and never uttering a single line, while audio clips from the life of Mitch Hedberg play on top of everything. It’s surreal at first, but as your brain begins to understand what it’s hearing you start to appreciate what is taking place. This is not as much a song …

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Hangover Part III

May 23rd, 2013 James Shotwell

Film: The Hangover: Part III
Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong
Directed by: Todd Phillips

I would be lying if I said I left The Hangover: Part II with any desire to continue following the adventures of the Wolf Pack. The 2009 original had come out of nowhere to shock and amaze audiences worldwide, but the sequel and it’s thinly veiled redo of the original’s plot in a new locale simply did not work. The jokes were lazy, the crude humor felt forced, and it seemed no one could get over the feeling that it was all too familiar. In spite …

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STAND UP TUESDAYS: Dan St. Germain

May 21st, 2013 Angie Frissore

Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.

This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Dan St. Germain’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.

Dan St. Germain is having one hell of a year. The Best Week Ever regular just debuted his first “The Half Hour” special on Comedy Central on May 17, and has recently announced a script deal with …

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STAND UP TUESDAYS: David Huntsberger

May 14th, 2013 Angie Frissore

Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.

This week, Angie puts a spotlight on David Huntsberger’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.

David Huntsberger‘s Explosion Land is the third release from the comedian and Professor Blastoff co-host and is certainly not for those looking for dick and fart jokes. Discussing topics such as science, evolution and aliens, Huntsberger presents a creatively …

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What The Film!? – The Matrix Franchise

May 13th, 2013 Dane Sager

What The Film!? is a weekly column exclusive to Under The Gun Review that brings to light the general fuckery Hollywood hoped you’d never notice. Written by Dane Sager, this column shows no mercy to films that try and pull the proverbial wool over our eyes.

If you know a film with major plot holes or those that make you scratch your eyes out, tell us! Email utgjames@gmail.com with the subject “What The Film” and we’ll try to get your suggestion featured on the site.

THE MATRIX TRILOGY

This week marks the 10th anniversary release of The Matrix Reloaded,…

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STAND UP TUESDAYS: Pete Holmes

May 7th, 2013 Angie Frissore

Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.

This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Pete Holmes’ comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.

Comedian Pete Holmes has a brand new Comedy Central special premiering on Sunday, May 12 (11:00 pm EST), and you can bet he’s making it weird. “Nice Try, The Devil,” which will be released on May 14 by …

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STAND UP TUESDAYS: Marc Maron

April 30th, 2013 Angie Frissore

Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny.

This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Marc Maron’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com.

Heralded podcaster and stand up comedian Marc Maron released his new book Attempting Normal (Spiegel & Grau), offering readers a very in-depth view of the thoughts and experiences that have shaped him into who he is today. Detailing Maron’s …

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Steven Spielberg Announces ‘Obama’

April 28th, 2013 James Shotwell

Every year the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) hosts a dinner on the last Saturday in April at the Washington Hilton. The event, which is usually attended by the President and Vice President, celebrates the prior year and offers the journalists who spend all their time covering the White House a chance to relax and enjoy a night out. Last night was no different, and this morning, clips from some of the more memorable moments have begun making their way online.

At one point last night, director Steven Spielberg unveiled a video announcement outlining plans for his next film. It …

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Comedian Doug Benson Titles New Album

April 24th, 2013 James Shotwell

Every year comedian Doug Benson records a new one-hour special on April 20, and 2013 was no different. Performing at Cobb’s in San Francisco, Benson recorded a series of sets with opener Graham Elwood to later be cut and trimmed down into one fantastic comedy special. 2011 gave us Potty Mouth, 2012 showcased Benson’s Smug Life, and in a few months 2013 will be the year he offers everyone their first taste of Gateway Doug. No release date for the album has been set as of yet, but if he sticks to his usual routine a late …

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