In the midst of that loud, dumb blockbuster franchise, the action auteur pursued a passion project. But even today, does Bay really know how funny and subversive ‘Pain & Gain’ is?
The mediocre action rom-com ‘Ghosted’ features a few secret A-list actors showing up in small roles. But what was once a novel treat has become a tired gimmick
In the funny, surprisingly sweet new reality series ‘Jury Duty,’ Mr. Liz Lemon mocks Hollywood ego. But as he tells Cracked, he’s been doing that throughout his career: ‘It’s just a really fertile ground for comedy’
The star of the new World War II thriller ‘Transatlantic’ doesn’t necessarily think of herself as a comic actor. But whether it’s learning how to do improv or playing characters with something to prove, she’s up for anything
In 1995, the aging comic genius released ‘Dracula: Dead and Loving It,’ which was a colossal commercial and critical failure. He hasn’t made a movie since, but a happy ending was waiting for both him and his film
Owen Wilson looks like he’s playing Bob Ross, except he isn’t. Here’s a quick guide to other movies that took liberties with their famous subjects — and what the actual celebrities thought of it
With ‘Air’ now out, it’s time to show some love to the actor’s overlooked 2009 film, which contains his funniest (and also maybe his most heartbreaking) performance
The versatile actress has several projects out this spring, including the Owen Wilson comedy ‘Paint’ and the acclaimed ‘You Hurt My Feelings.’ She talks to Cracked about her passion for impressions, letting go of ‘Casual,’ and mourning her friend Lynn Shelton
The prolific 41-year-old actor and comedian has several projects on the way, including ‘Renfield’ with Nicolas Cage. But as he tells Cracked, the rejections still hurt — and the memories of the early years of struggle remain
Whether he’s working with arthouse auteurs or Robert De Niro, the actor-director brings an intense likability to every role he plays. No one rocks Blue Steel the way he does
At 55, the ‘Encino Man’ star isn’t worried about a comeback. He talks to Cracked about being busier than ever, the weirdness of stepping back on stage at the Comedy Store and learning not to take criticism so personally
The man behind Jomboy Media’s viral YouTube videos looks ahead to a new baseball season while reflecting on ‘The Slap’ and his disinterest in generating hot takes
In 2011, the comic legend seemed poised for his comeback. His ‘Tower Heist’ director was the man who masterminded it — and also sabotaged the whole thing
The Oscars snubbed these classics from Spike Lee, Reese Witherspoon and Monty Python. But since when does the Academy know anything about what’s funny?
Funny fares so poorly at the Academy Awards that we should cheer whenever a comedy takes home the prize — except in these five cases, when the voters got it so, so wrong
