Monthly Archives: May 2003

From Albert Brooks, Discomfort’s a Joy

May 23, 2003

The Washington Post By Ann Hornaday Is there an actor alive who can make discomfort as hilarious as Albert Brooks? Woody Allen comes to mind, and indeed Brooks has often been called Allen’s West Coast obverse. But the comparison doesn’t … Read whole article ›

Now, he leaves neuroses on set

May 22, 2003

New York Daily News By Nancy Mills Father of the Bride Meets a Son of a …: Albert Brooks in ‘The In-Laws’ HOLLYWOOD — Albert Brooks is not pacing around his hotel room. He has two movies about to open … Read whole article ›

Unlikely, and that’s the point

May 18, 2003

Los Angeles Times Calendar Section By Lewis Beale & Jennifer S. Altman In “The In-Laws,” Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks clown and carouse in the best tradition of comedy teams. Abbott and Costello. Rowan and Martin. Hope and Crosby. Burns … Read whole article ›

ReelWest Magazine Question & Answer

May 1, 2003

ReelWest Magazine In 1971, a stand-up comic named Albert Brooks wrote an Esquire article about a non-existent school for comedians. Later, PBS hired him to make an information commercial for the same fake school. The show ran on the network’s … Read whole article ›

Tribute’s Bonnie Laufer talks to Albert Brooks and Michael Douglas about starring in their new comedy, The In-Laws.

May 1, 2003

Tribute.com Bonnie Laufer B.L. So what took so darn long to get you two together in a film? A.B I’ve got a terrible agent. (turns to Michael) What’s your excuse? M.D. (laughing) I don’t now, I wasn’t the first person … Read whole article ›