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Misty Green: Chris Rock’s Bitter Hollywood Satire Spotlights Rosalind Eleazar
entertainment3 days ago

Misty Green: Chris Rock’s Bitter Hollywood Satire Spotlights Rosalind Eleazar

Chris Rock returns to directing with 'Misty Green,' a sharp, dark comedy-drama about a washed-up actress fighting addiction and industry indifference in Los Angeles. The film, distributed by A24, centers on Rosalind Eleazar’s performance as Misty, a former Emmy winner whose career has stalled due to substance abuse and personal chaos. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, the movie features a supporting cast including Daniel Kaluuya, Adam Driver, and Anna Kendrick. Critics praise Eleazar’s raw talent and Rock’s cynical portrayal of the entertainment industry, though some note the script’s structural inconsistencies. The film opens in limited U.S. release on October 9, 2026.

via Los Angeles Times|
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Chris Rock Warns Los Angeles Kills Dreams in 'Misty Green' Promotion
entertainment4 days ago

Chris Rock Warns Los Angeles Kills Dreams in 'Misty Green' Promotion

Chris Rock used a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show' to promote his new film, 'Misty Green,' while candidly describing the harsh realities of Los Angeles. He stated that while the city attracts people chasing dreams, it often sends them home in defeat. The film, which opens on October 9, follows an actress whose career stalls, mirroring Rock's own observations about the industry's unforgiving nature.

via Fox News|
#a24#chris-rock#entertainment
Rock Links 'Wokeness' to Salem Witch Trials in 'Misty Green' Promo
culture6 days ago

Rock Links 'Wokeness' to Salem Witch Trials in 'Misty Green' Promo

Chris Rock argues that institutionalized 'wokeness' has created a less forgiving culture, comparing the post-2020 era to the Salem witch trials. While promoting his new film 'Misty Green,' he asserts that advocacy for marginalized groups is valid but becomes problematic when it becomes an unyielding institution. Rock emphasizes that true friendship requires accountability and forgiveness, not abandonment, and notes that the current cultural climate resembles the 'Old Testament' due to its lack of mercy. He acknowledges the positive impact of the movement in amplifying voices but criticizes the shift toward performative outrage and institutional overhead.

via TheWrap|
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Chris Rock Criticizes Institutionalized Wokeness, Compares Cancel Culture to Salem Witch Trials
entertainment7 days ago

Chris Rock Criticizes Institutionalized Wokeness, Compares Cancel Culture to Salem Witch Trials

Chris Rock criticized the institutionalization of 'wokeness' during a recent appearance on the New York Times' 'The Daily' podcast, arguing that the post-George Floyd era lacks necessary forgiveness. He compared the current cultural climate to the Salem witch trials, suggesting that while initial advocacy for marginalized groups was beneficial, the subsequent creation of institutional structures led to performative outrage and a lack of accountability. Rock emphasized that true friendship requires holding others accountable even during difficult times, rather than abandoning them. He noted that while he supports giving marginalized voices a platform, the current 'Old Testament' approach lacks the 'New Testament' element of forgiveness. The comments come as Rock promotes his new film, 'Misty Green,' which explores similar themes of forgiveness and the harsh realities of Hollywood.

via Page Six|
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Rob Lowe Admits He Was 'Happy' About Will Smith's Oscar Slap to Erase His Own 1989 Blunder
entertainment14 days ago

Rob Lowe Admits He Was 'Happy' About Will Smith's Oscar Slap to Erase His Own 1989 Blunder

Rob Lowe revealed on SiriusXM’s 'Andy Cohen Live' that he was the only person happy when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. Lowe hoped the incident would overshadow his infamous 1989 performance, but admits he is still mocked annually. Chris Rock recently stated he will only return to the ceremony if nominated, a condition he does not expect to meet.

via HuffPost|
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Rob Lowe Jokes He Was 'Happy' About Will Smith's 2022 Oscar Slap to Distract From His Own 1989 Blunder
entertainment15 days ago

Rob Lowe Jokes He Was 'Happy' About Will Smith's 2022 Oscar Slap to Distract From His Own 1989 Blunder

Rob Lowe admitted on SiriusXM that he was secretly relieved when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, hoping it would overshadow his own infamous 1989 performance. Lowe called his 1989 number 'the worst opening ever' and noted that the Smith incident did not erase his legacy, as he is still mocked annually. He joked that there should be a 'statute of limitations' on such gaffes, while acknowledging that John Fogerty, who wrote 'Proud Mary,' has forgiven him.

via Page Six|
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Chris Rock's Misty Green Debuts as a Dark Hollywood Satire at TIFF
entertainment27 days ago

Chris Rock's Misty Green Debuts as a Dark Hollywood Satire at TIFF

Chris Rock’s Misty Green, a dark Hollywood satire about a volatile former A-lister chasing a comeback, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival with Rosalind Eleazar delivering a daring, complex performance; Rock drew on his showbiz experiences in crafting the script, and Eleazar’s standout turn has Oscar buzz as the film hits theaters on Oct. 9.

via USA Today|
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Rosalind Eleazar Delivers Oscar-Ready Turn in Chris Rock's Misty Green at TIFF
film27 days ago

Rosalind Eleazar Delivers Oscar-Ready Turn in Chris Rock's Misty Green at TIFF

At the Toronto International Film Festival, Rosalind Eleazar delivers a knockout, Oscar-ready lead in Chris Rock's Misty Green, a sharp Hollywood satire about fame, race and the industry. Eleazar anchors the film with a raw, nuanced performance that has critics buzzing about Best Actress contention, supported by a strong ensemble including Kaluuya and Driver; Misty Green opens in U.S. theaters on Oct. 9.

via Variety|
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Rosalind Eleazar Delivers Breakout Turn in Chris Rock's Misty Green at TIFF
film27 days ago

Rosalind Eleazar Delivers Breakout Turn in Chris Rock's Misty Green at TIFF

Rosalind Eleazar delivers a mesmerizing lead in Chris Rock's Misty Green, a TIFF drama about a once‑emmy-winning actress spiraling through career and personal struggles, anchored by Eleazar's standout performance and supported by a strong ensemble including Daniel Kaluuya and Adam Driver; the film marks Rock's return behind the camera with a sharp, down‑to‑earth Hollywood portrait.

via Deadline|
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Misty Green Sparks: Eleazar Delivers in Chris Rock’s Tender Hollywood Portrait
film27 days ago

Misty Green Sparks: Eleazar Delivers in Chris Rock’s Tender Hollywood Portrait

Rosalind Eleazar delivers a revelatory turn as Misty Green in Chris Rock’s Misty Green, a sharp, tender drama about a troubled actress trying to reboot her career in Los Angeles. Debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival as a Gala Presentation, the ensemble including Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya and Anna Kendrick surrounds Eleazar’s Misty as she navigates eviction notices, strained relationships, and high-stakes auditions in a showbiz landscape where race, class and gender shape every obstacle. Rock writes and directs, blending humor with melancholy to offer an insider’s view of Hollywood’s treadmill. A24 releases the film on October 9.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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