Dolemite is My Name

WTF Happened to Eddie Murphy?

Posted 6 years ago

In our latest WTF series, we take a look at some of our favorite stars and filmmakers who have seemingly disappeared or altered their careers over the years to the point that begs the question; WTF happened? Now, before you...

Movie Jail: The People vs. Eddie Murphy

Posted 6 years ago

Ever wonder what happens to actors and filmmakers who stop making good films and start releasing bad ones? They land themselves in Movie Jail! JoBlo.com readers will act as the jury to hold celebrities accountable for the diminishing quality of...

Top 10 Best Films of 2019 (Paul Shirey’s List)

Posted 6 years ago

2019 has been a hell of a year for films, but oddly, that rings more significantly for streaming films than theatrical releases. In what initially appeared to be a kind of indulgent venue for filmmakers to do whatever the hell...

Eddie Murphy reveals biggest film regret is Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Posted 6 years ago

Eddie Murphy is a Hollywood legend. The man made his bones with comedy classics like TRADING PLACES, BEVERLY HILLS COP, and COMING TO AMERICA. Murphy's also proven to be quite adept in dramatic roles. He earned an Oscar nomination for...

Eddie Murphy stylishly teases his return to SNL in new promo

Posted 6 years ago

This Saturday marks Eddie Murphy's triumphant return to 30 Rockefeller Center, where the actor, comedian, and all-around legend is set to host Saturday Night Live for the first time in 35 years. As a way of hyping Murphy's much-anticipated hosting...

Eddie Murphy “over the moon” about upcoming Coming to America sequel

Posted 6 years ago

With this Fall's DOLEMITE IS MY NAME, Eddie Murphy demonstrated that he's still more than capable of delivering dynamite dramatic performances. Moreover, the Rudy Ray Moore biopic showcased Murphy's penchant for edgy comedy, a genre he helped define in the...

Review: Dolemite is My Name

Posted 6 years ago

Previously reviewed as part of our TIFF 2019 coverage.  PLOT: A struggling comedian/musician, Rudy Ray Moore (Eddie Murphy) becomes an unlikely sensation when he adopts the swaggering, streetwise persona Dolemite in his act. Eager to capitalize on his sudden fame,...

TIFF 2019 Preview!

Posted 6 years ago

Chris The summer movie season has come and gone and, for me anyways, September always signals the start of the Toronto International Film Festival. This with be my eleventh year visiting the film festival, and each year is jam-packed with...

Eddie Murphy to return to Saturday Night Live as Season 45 host

Posted 6 years ago

When Saturday Night Live returns for its 45th season, NBC's time-honored comedic variety show will continue its tradition of having some of Hollywood's most legendary players host the anything-can-happen antics. Season 45 will start with a bang when it airs live...

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