The Popcorn Auteur

Ben Stiller


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You may not initially think of Ben Stiller as a filmmaker, but he delivered a cult comedy with Zoolander. In this episode, we look at the small filmography of Ben Stiller and consider if there is more to him than starring in ridiculously successful movies. Also, is Zoolander 2 really that bad?

Show Notes/Sources:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/07/25/lets-put-a-stop-to-the-movie-cameo-clown-car/?utm_term=.6e1837d9a123

https://film.avclub.com/heres-your-2-dollars-9-great-gags-from-otherwise-tep-1825478251

https://film.avclub.com/ridiculously-poorly-constructed-sequel-case-file-63-z-1798248460

http://articles.latimes.com/2001/sep/28/entertainment/ca-50732

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/the_chat_room/2008/08/whats_so_funny.html

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/zoolander-2001

https://film.avclub.com/zoolander-2-gets-ben-stiller-back-in-a-silly-mood-1798186546

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2012/06/25/funny-is-money

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/the_chat_room/2008/08/whats_so_funny.html

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