When you don’t know who you are or what you want to do, and you have no real intention of doing what your family wants you to do, and then you decide you have to do something you have no idea you can do, what should you do? First, avoid thinking about it. Lie to your loved ones a little. Then, write a movie about it. So far, so good. But how do you know if your life is entertaining enough to be a movie? If Judd Apatow tells you it is, that’s a start. Standup-turned-leading man Kumail Nanjiani puts a face on immigration, religion, racism, family and ultimately, growing up in The Big Sick. Coming to the U.S. from Karachi, he found a career and a woman he loved, then nearly lost her to a mysterious illness and his own uncertainty. It’s an uncommon story he’s somehow made completely relatable. In the process, he’s given us one more reason to embrace our differences: They’re funny.
When you don’t know who you are or what you want to do, and you have no real intention of doing what your family wants you to do, and then you decide you have to do something you have no idea you can do, what should you do? First, avoid thinking about it. Lie to your loved ones a little. Then, write a movie about it. So far, so good. But how do you know if your life is entertaining enough to be a movie? If Judd Apatow tells you it is, that’s a start. Standup-turned-leading man Kumail Nanjiani puts a face on immigration, religion, racism, family and ultimately, growing up in The Big Sick. Coming to the U.S. from Karachi, he found a career and a woman he loved, then nearly lost her to a mysterious illness and his own uncertainty. It’s an uncommon story he’s somehow made completely relatable. In the process, he’s given us one more reason to embrace our differences: They’re funny.
With a slew of acclaimed films and several TV series in the last two years alone, it seems Hollywood’s come gunning for Sam Elliott. Fair enough; four decades ago, Elliott came gunning for Hollywood. But not for stardom or money. “It wasn’t about anything but making film, and I knew the kind I wanted to make.” He admired Gary Cooper, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne – and the dudes who wrangled their horses. Guys who stood for simple, honest acting; guys we didn’t want to watch being anyone but themselves. That less-is-more approach linked Elliott indelibly with Westerns and inscrutable tough guys for most of his career, but is now proving just as mesmerizing in a surprising range of new roles. When Elliott talks about his (very) storied career, he mentions luck more than talent, but adds that good luck is usually the residual of hard work. We’ll raise a Coors to that.
With a slew of acclaimed films and several TV series in the last two years alone, it seems Hollywood’s come gunning for Sam Elliott. Fair enough; four decades ago, Elliott came gunning for Hollywood. But not for stardom or money. “It wasn’t about anything but making film, and I knew the kind I wanted to make.” He admired Gary Cooper, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne – and the dudes who wrangled their horses. Guys who stood for simple, honest acting; guys we didn’t want to watch being anyone but themselves. That less-is-more approach linked Elliott indelibly with Westerns and inscrutable tough guys for most of his career, but is now proving just as mesmerizing in a surprising range of new roles. When Elliott talks about his (very) storied career, he mentions luck more than talent, but adds that good luck is usually the residual of hard work. We’ll raise a Coors to that.
With a slew of acclaimed films and several TV series in the last two years alone, it seems Hollywood’s come gunning for Sam Elliott. Fair enough; four decades ago, Elliott came gunning for Hollywood. But not for stardom or money. “It wasn’t about anything but making film, and I knew the kind I wanted to make.” He admired Gary Cooper, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne – and the dudes who wrangled their horses. Guys who stood for simple, honest acting; guys we didn’t want to watch being anyone but themselves. That less-is-more approach linked Elliott indelibly with Westerns and inscrutable tough guys for most of his career, but is now proving just as mesmerizing in a surprising range of new roles. When Elliott talks about his (very) storied career, he mentions luck more than talent, but adds that good luck is usually the residual of hard work. We’ll raise a Coors to that.
Jim Jefferies is an Australian comic who found success in America by mocking our laws, hypocrisy and leaders – and don’t get him started on actors. But before you take offense, know that he’s an equal-opportunity berator. “The most patriotic thing you can do, whether you’re British, Australian, American, South African, whatever the fuck you are, is speak out about things you don’t agree with.” Also, know that he loves the country that gave him both a permanent home and In-N-Out. It’s just that he points out our flaws as bluntly and uproariously as he does his own. That’s probably why he gets away with it. The guy who puts himself on full public display shares a few things you might not know: the lowest moment of his comedy career, his SRE (standard rate of embellishment) and what to expect from The Jim Jefferies Show. And if you’re after positivity and inspiration… Well, enjoy the conversation anyway.
Jim Jefferies is an Australian comic who found success in America by mocking our laws, hypocrisy and leaders – and don’t get him started on actors. But before you take offense, know that he’s an equal-opportunity berator. “The most patriotic thing you can do, whether you’re British, Australian, American, South African, whatever the fuck you are, is speak out about things you don’t agree with.” Also, know that he loves the country that gave him both a permanent home and In-N-Out. It’s just that he points out our flaws as bluntly and uproariously as he does his own. That’s probably why he gets away with it. The guy who puts himself on full public display shares a few things you might not know: the lowest moment of his comedy career, his SRE (standard rate of embellishment) and what to expect from The Jim Jefferies Show. And if you’re after positivity and inspiration… Well, enjoy the conversation anyway.
Jim Jefferies is an Australian comic who found success in America by mocking our laws, hypocrisy and leaders – and don’t get him started on actors. But before you take offense, know that he’s an equal-opportunity berator. “The most patriotic thing you can do, whether you’re British, Australian, American, South African, whatever the fuck you are, is speak out about things you don’t agree with.” Also, know that he loves the country that gave him both a permanent home and In-N-Out. It’s just that he points out our flaws as bluntly and uproariously as he does his own. That’s probably why he gets away with it. The guy who puts himself on full public display shares a few things you might not know: the lowest moment of his comedy career, his SRE (standard rate of embellishment) and what to expect from The Jim Jefferies Show. And if you’re after positivity and inspiration… Well, enjoy the conversation anyway.
