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Five Reasons To See 'Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie'

Posted 3/2/12 1:30 pm EST by in Five Reasons


by Ryan Rigley

Let's just go ahead and get this out of the way: some people will not enjoy this movie. It definitely isn't for the faint of heart. With that said, "Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie" is one of the funniest films of the year by far. Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, of Adult Swim's "Tim and Eric's Awesome Show: Great Job!", have never been the most convential comedians. Their sense of humor can be described as "so smart that it seems stupid," purposefully going out of their way to make the audience feel as strange and uncomfortable as humanly possible.

"Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie" tells the story of two friends, Tim and Eric, who receive a billion dollars to make a movie and then squandor it all on "Hollywood makeovers" and fancy living. In order to make their money back, Tim and Eric decide to invest what little they have left into a run-down shopping mall with the hopes that they can revitalize it and finally make a profit. But, of course, things aren't always as easy as they seem.

This movie is worth seeing for the sole purpose of telling people that you saw it, if nothing more. Here are five key reasons why you should give all of your money to Tim and Eric.

» 5. Anti-Comedy
Much like Andy Kaufman, Tim and Eric thrive on telling jokes that are purposefully un-funny. The fact that the audience is expecting something funny to happen makes it twice as funny when that joke doesn't happen at all. Instead, Tim and Eric will hit you with something that's either really disturbing and scary or something that's so disgusting it'll have you in tears.

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'Project X' And Other Great Movie Parties

Posted 3/2/12 12:00 pm EST by in Commentary


by Ryan Rigley

Put on your best outfit and break out the booze. It's time to party! This weekend marks the release of the Todd Phillips produced found footage movie, "Project X" — and it could very well be the best party movie of all time, what with cars in the pool, midgets in the oven, and thousands of screaming teenagers. Looks like one hell of a good time to us!

There have been an abundance of crazy party scenes throughout movie history. Whether they take place in a college frat house or outer space, these party scenes are memorable mostly because of how flat out awesome it would be to attend them. Here's a list of the top five party scenes that we would love to have been a part of.

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'Avengers' Trailer Decoded: Hulk, Beasts And More

Posted 3/2/12 11:00 am EST by in Talk Nerdy, Trailers


"The Avengers" trailer is hero of the week in the eyes of our fellow bloggers at MTV Splash Page, and we can't say we disagree. After a predictable (and mediocre) Oscars last Sunday, the movies community needed a pick-me-up in a big way. Cue Joss Whedon and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, who brought us earth's mightiest trailer to awaken our senses.

From Hulk and Iron Man's tender moment to the massive dragon-like menace lurking about at the end, we rounded up all of our thoughts on the "Avengers" trailer in the video below. Check it all out in this week's Talk Nerdy.

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'Lorax' Star Danny DeVito's Greatest Voice Roles

Posted 3/2/12 9:30 am EST by in Commentary


by Ryan Rigley

There are certain actors whose voices you can recognize almost instantly. Danny DeVito is certainly high up there on that list. And with the release of "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" this weekend, it's safe to say that we'll be hearing a lot more of that unmistakable voice over the next couple of weeks.

"The Lorax," based on the children's book of the same name, is an environtment-friendly romp through the woods through the eyes of a 12 year old boy, named Ted. In order to win the affection of the girl of his dreams, Ted must first discover the story of the Lorax, a grumpy woodland creature with a huge mustache.

Over the past four decades, Mr. DeVito has lent his vocal talents to a wide array of feature films and television shows. Some of these roles have been more memorable than others; Whiskers from "Last Action Hero," anyone? Didn't think so. The following is a list of the best, most memorable characters that Danny DeVito has provided a voice for over the course of his ever expanding film career.

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Exclusive 'John Carter' Clip Seeks Out Answers

Posted 3/2/12 8:00 am EST by in Video


Taylor Kitsch's MTV First appearance didn't just yield several memorable zingers and athletic assaults against host Josh Horowitz; it also presented fans with a brand new clip from "John Carter," in theaters next Friday (March 9).

In our exclusive look at "Carter," the titular Civil War veteran is already knee-deep in life on Mars — or Barsoom, as it's called by the natives. Carter is seeking answers and a way back home to Earth, not necessarily in that order. He might get what he's looking for, too — if Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins) is willing to trust him, that is.

Check it out below and tell us what you think in the comments and on Twitter!

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Watch Taylor Kitsch's MTV First Right Now!

Posted 3/1/12 7:45 pm EST by in Video


Clear eyes, full hearts, must watch: "MTV First: John Carter" kicks off right here, right now!

Tune into the video below to see Taylor Kitsch in an exclusive clip from "John Carter," his new Disney sci-fi adventure. Keep watching for more of the actor's thoughts on his latest flick, plus updates on his other upcoming projects like "Battleship" and "Savages." Join the conversation on Twitter by using #MTVFirst or #AskKitsch.

It all starts here and now, only on MTV.com.

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Oscars 2012: Favorite Speeches, Shocks And Moments

Posted 2/27/12 2:47 pm EST by in Oscars


Another year, another Oscars down. Plenty of predictable outcomes, yes, but some happy surprises in the mix as well, including an almost-streak for Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" and a few well-placed penis jokes from the "Bridesmaids" crew. MTV News' Eric Ditzian, Josh Wigler and Amy Wilkinson had plenty to say about what worked and what didn't at this year's Academy Awards -- check out their reactions in the video below.

'Descendants' Co-Writers Jim Rash And Nat Faxon: Where You Know Them From

Posted 2/27/12 11:37 am EST by in News


by Joel Hanek

In a meme that will surely rival The Bronx Cobra in lasting relevancy, Angelina Jolie’s right leg became joke fodder for the Internet after Best Adapted Screenplay award winners Jim Rash and Nat Faxon mimicked Angie’s lunging pose after accepting their awards.

If you thought those guys with Alexander Payne that came on stage paying tribute/playfully mocking Angelina look familiar, that’s because you’ve probably seen them in their acting roles. Former Groundlings, Faxon and Rash have done a lot of comedy roles over the years - and trust me, when I say a lot, I mean a lot.

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'RoboCop' Reboot: This Is How You Do It

Posted 2/27/12 10:36 am EST by in Commentary, Reboot


by Joel Hanek

With little known about it other than an expectation that every review of this movie will include the word "gritty," the "RoboCop" reboot has loomed over us for months but without much information. With Jose Padilha at the helm (a director who's no stranger to action and police corruption as seen in his "Elite Squad" films) and screenwriter Nick Schenk ("Gran Torino") on board the project, the film has plenty of potential for an awesome adaptation. But unless it finds the perfect blend of action, allegory, and camp that Paul Verhoeven concocted, there is plenty of potential to fall flat.

That's why we're here to help. Keep reading for ways to properly reboot "RoboCop" for a new age!

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MTV Movies Is Hiring!

Posted 2/24/12 3:00 pm EST by in Hot Stuff


MTV NewsAre you longing for "The Hunger Games" to begin? Have you already planned your "Unexpected Journey" with "The Hobbit" this winter? Can you understand a single thing that Bane says in the "Dark Knight Rises" trailer? If so, we just might be looking for you!

MTV Movies is looking for an editorial assistant with an encyclopedic knowledge of movies and a ceaseless passion to cover them.

Candidates should have ample experience with online publications and be proficient in the latest web-publishing and social-media tools. Prior writing and editing experience is a must. You should be able to churn out copy with authority, wit, enthusiasm and factual accuracy. You should be able to react to breaking news, pitch stories and features, and maintain flexible working hours.

The position is based in New York. Please send your resume, an introductory letter and links to several clips to mtvnewshires@gmail.com; submissions without all three will not be considered.

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