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‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’ Turns 20: Why We Still Love This Comedy Classic

We just passed the 20 year anniversary of The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Judd Apatow and Steve Carell’s spectacularly hilarious and occasionally irreverent rom-com.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 18

Steve Carell hailed by Judd Apatow for turning The 40-Year-Old Virgin into a comedy classic

Steve Carell has been hailed by Judd Apatow for turning The 40-Year-Old Virgin into a comedy classic. The movie – Judd’s directorial debut and Steve’s first leading role – marked its 20th anniversary on 11 August and on its original release it grossed more than $177 million at the global box office.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / August 13
Judd Apatow Releases Scrapbook ‘Comedy Nerd’ Exploring Comedy’s Best Moments

Judd Apatow Releases Scrapbook ‘Comedy Nerd’ Exploring Comedy’s Best Moments

Look, we’ve all been there—clutching our sides laughing at a Judd Apatow movie, wondering how the hell this guy consistently nails comedy gold. Well, buckle

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The best & worst movies in Adam Sandler's filmography

The best & worst movies in Adam Sandler's filmography

Though Sandler’s bag of films is more mixed than many, there is plenty of quality to be found. He is, perhaps, one of the best actors for a list of best and worst films in a filmography.

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20 legendary directors who just don't have it anymore

20 legendary directors who just don't have it anymore

Their decreasing success at the box office and among critics shows how success in the entertainment business can be a very fleeting thing, even for directors who seem to have it all.

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20 actors who were given chances to be A-list movie stars, but failed

20 actors who were given chances to be A-list movie stars, but failed

Different actors from different walks of life are given a shot at being a movie star. Hollywood wants it to happen…but it doesn’t. These attempts at minting a new movie star didn’t quite work.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 19

Judd Apatow hopes for an R-rated comedy revival at the box office

Judd Apatow has insisted an R-rated comedy could still be a huge box office hit. The 57-year-old actor - who has appeared in movies like 'The 40-Year-Old

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / November 3

Judd Apatow worries Hollywood is too 'intense'

Judd Apatow has lamented the lack of "quieter, subtler" and more "human" stories in modern movies. The 56-year-old filmmaker is concerned that Hollywood

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20 movies you must watch this Thanksgiving

20 movies you must watch this Thanksgiving

Every holiday deserves a movie marathon. 

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