
Johnny Depp's new film kicks off Cannes Film Festival
The 76th Cannes Film Festival began Tuesday with the premiere of Johnny Depp's Louis XV period drama, "Jeanne du Barry."
2023-05-17 04:50

Six underrated Matthew Perry roles that aren't Chandler in Friends
Matthew Perry’s character from Friends, Chandler Bing, was so beloved by millions that the actor will forever be associated with him and his hilarious one liners. But Perry, who died on 28 October in Los Angeles, wasn’t just a one-trick pony. He was in dozens of films, TV shows and even stage productions that show his legacy is far richer and more varied than just being remembered for the famous sitcom. Here are a couple of his lesser known works, in celebration of Perry's life and career. She’s Out Of Control (1989) Chandler wasn’t even a glint in Perry’s eye when he appeared in Stan Dragoti’s 1989 indie comedy She’s Out Of Control. The coming of age comedy starring Tony Danza and Catherine Hicks is about a father coming to terms with his daughter growing up. A twenty-year-old Perry played Timothy, one of the daughter’s several boyfriends in the film. Unfortunately, it didn’t go down well with the critics. One reviewer wrote: “I became so depressed I actually thought about quitting my job as a film critic.” But 34 years later, the film has a certain charm and certainly carries a few laughs. For diehard fans of Friends it is required viewing. Matthew Perry in She's Out of Control (1989) www.youtube.com The Odd Couple (2015-17) Perry executive produced The Odd Couple, a sitcom based on the 1965 play written by Neil Simon. He also starred in it as the slovenly Oscar Madison, acting opposite Thomas Lennon playing the obsessively tidy Felix Unger. In fact, Perry had been pushing for a version of the show to be made since the late noughties, hoping for a launch in 2010. However, executives passed on it, and Perry was forced to shop it around. Eventually, it got picked up in 2013, and Perry got his show. It ran for 38 episodes across three seasons, marking Perry’s longest-running TV show behind Friends. The Odd Couple Episode 1 01 Pilot Sneak Peek 3 www.youtube.com The End Of Longing (2016) Perry’s stage career wasn’t as extensive as his film and TV appearances, but he still found time to write his own play. The End Of Longing was a dark comedy, starring Perry as an alcoholic named Jack, and was performed both on Broadway and on the West End. Referencing his own struggles with addiction, Perry later wrote that the play was “sort of an exaggerated form of myself” but that it was not an autobiographical part. While it got mixed reviews, one critic said: “The writing is wired, raw, politically incorrect and very funny [...] Perry's a novice playwright, but one of great promise.” Matthew Perry on His Play 'The End of Longing' www.youtube.com The Whole Nine Yards (2000) Being at the peak of his Friends fame didn’t stop Perry from appearing in The Whole Nine Yards, a crime comedy starring Bruce Willis. Perry plays Oz, a mild-mannered dentist who travels to Chicago to inform a mob boss about the whereabouts of his new neighbour, a former hitman with a price on his head. Film critic Roger Ebert wrote: “A subtle but unmistakable aura of jolliness sneaks from the screen during The Whole Nine Yards, and eventually we suspect that the actors are barely suppressing giggles. “This is the kind of standard material everyone could do in lockstep, but you sense inner smiles, and you suspect the actors are enjoying themselves.” It’s a romp, and well worth a watch. The Whole Nine Yards (2000) Official Trailer - Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry Movie HD www.youtube.com Serving Sara (2002) Perry didn’t do quite so well in Serving Sara, the romcom starring him and Elizabeth Hurley. The film follows a server given the assignment to serve a British socialite with divorce papers. However, he is bribed to serve her husband instead so that she can get a big divorce payout – and all manner of chaos ensues. Sadly, the film was thoroughly panned and didn’t do well at the box office, where it grossed only $5.8m on opening weekend. Check out the trailer and judge for yourself. Serving Sara Trailer www.youtube.com Scrubs (2004) And finally, from one era-defining sitcom to another, Perry went from Friends to a guest appearance in Scrubs. The medical comedy, which starred Zach Braff, went on for nine seasons through the noughties, and became one of the best-loved shows of its era. Perry played an air traffic controller, Murray. See a clip of Perry and Braff, the comic duo you didn’t know you needed, here. Scrubs - Matthew Perry In Scrubs - Aeroplane www.youtube.com Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings
2023-10-31 00:25

Kai Cenat reveals 7-day subathon plan and location: 'I am going to leak it'
In an exciting 'Just Chatting' segment, Kai Cenat declared to leak the location of his 7-day subathon
2023-06-17 12:46

How tall is Will Ferrell? Internet once dubbed legendary actor a 'tree' due to his towering height
Iconic comedian Will Ferrell's height has often been a topic of discussion among fans, with some comparing it with the stature of John Krasinski
2023-10-03 22:27

'It's hard to accept change': Billie Eilish faces new challenges on her third album
Billie Eilish is experiencing a "different" creative process for her latest album now that she has left her teenage years behind.
2023-08-20 15:22

Australia captain Sam Kerr calls for better funding after historic World Cup performance
Australia may have had its dream of Women's World Cup glory end on Wednesday following a 3-1 defeat to England, but that did not stop captain Sam Kerr from calling for more soccer funding in the country as it looks to take advantage of the boom in interest in the sport following the tournament.
2023-08-17 20:20

Who is Matty Healy’s mother? Denise Welch, 65, is famous for starring in 'Coronation' as Natalie Horrocks
Matty Healy's mother is an accomplished actress and TV personality in her own right
2023-05-29 17:52

Internet speculates if 'Sister Wives' star Meri Brown 'regrets' encouraging ex Kody to marry Robyn
Currently, 'Sister Wives' viewers are busy pondering over the dynamics between Meri, Kody, and Robyn Brown
2023-11-28 12:52

Carlton Pearson, influential Oklahoma megachurch founder who rejected hell, dies at age 70
The founder of a former megachurch in Oklahoma known for rejecting the idea of hell and supporting gay rights has died
2023-11-20 23:50

Joe Rogan recalls how a vicious left hook knocked him out: 'My legs gave out'
Joe Rogan, despite not being an MMA pro, has experienced knockout fights and shared his stories on 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast
2023-07-02 15:52

Timothée Chalamet posts 'cringe' tribute to Hugh Grant after Oompa Loompa clip goes viral
Timothée Chalamet stars as the eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka in the musical prequel Wonka, and the trailer for the latest adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic was released yesterday (June 11). Among the star-studded cast, includes Olivia Colman, Rowan Atkinson, Keegan-Michael Key, Matt Baynton, and Matt Lucas, as well as Hugh Grant who has been transformed to play an Oompa Loompa. While this casting choice has caused plenty of reaction online as viewers got a first glimpse of Grant in the role, small in stature, sporting a green wig and orange skin. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter It seems even Chalamet himself can't hide his excitement that Grant is playing an Oompa Loompa as he took to Twitter to post a bizarre tribute to the Notting Hill actor. "HUGHMPA LOOMPA DOOPATY GRANT," the 27-year-old tweeted to his 2m followers, combining Grant's name with The Oompa Loompa song that goes, "Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do." The tweet sparked a wide mix of reactions from people, with some praising it as good promotion for the film while others thought the tweet was cringe. Wonka is set to be a coming-of-age musical that tells the backstory of Willy Wonka, and this is the latest prequel inspired by the Roald Dahl 1964 children’s novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." There have been previous adaptations of the novel which include Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory in 1971 starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, as well as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2005 where Johnny Depp took on the role. Wonka is set to hit cinemas on December 15th. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-12 19:16

NBC 'Today' host Dylan Dreyer opens up on her family vacation mishap as she shares details about 'lost luggage'
'We’re having a great time, there’s 16 of us and we’re laughing at (our luggage) at this point,' Dylan Dreyer explained
2023-07-26 13:22
You Might Like...

'The View' host Sunny Hostin roasts 'gazillionaire' Kylie Jenner's 'poorer' boyfriend Timothee Chalamet

What is happening with Olivia Dunne and Patrick Mahomes? LSU gymnast teases fans with selfie from ESPY Awards 2023 venue

Who is Sarah-Jane Mee? News presenter receives thunderous applause for her depiction of Andrew Tate, fans say 'she got it spot on'

13 best TV comedies on Max to laugh at right now

‘The Marvelous Mrs Maisel’ Ending Explained: Are Midge and Susie still friends? Finale answers the burning question

Did Tom Sandoval have an affair with Billie Lee? Lala Kent revisits old rumor after Raquel Leviss affair

Brad Pitt's lawsuit against Angelina Jolie allegedly restricts discussion of past domestic abuse allegations, says insider

Was Jenna Bush Hager ever arrested? ‘Today’ host has been open about the time underage drinking got her into trouble