Tag Archives: Ben Best

Film Review: ‘Your Highness’

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Nat Almirall

Your Highness is the movie equivalent of Mongolian BBQ: You get your plate and come to the first station, the meat. There are some things you feel comfortable with, like the chicken (James Franco) and the lamb (Natalie Portman), some … Continue reading →

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Check Out 3 New Clips From ‘Your Highness’

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Matt Raub

Imagine a world where the characters from Pineapple Express and Lord of the Rings clashed. That’s exactly what Danny McBride and his writing partner Ben Best had in mind when they gave birth to the idea which became Your Highness. … Continue reading →

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TV RECAP: ‘Eastbound & Down: Chapter 13′

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Nat Almirall

Another season of Eastbound & Down wrapped up, and this week we leave Mexico. Kenny, Stevie and his new wife Maria are headed back to North Carolina so Kenny can reclaim April, but a lot has changed since he’s been gone. April’s … Continue reading →

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TV RECAP: ‘Eastbound & Down: Chapter 12’

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Nat Almirall

At its heart, Eastbound & Down is about the redemption of Kenny Powers. On the surface he’s vulgar, crude, and clearly delusional. But deep down there is kind of a decent person Kenny can drag out when he needs to. And … Continue reading →

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TV RECAP: ‘Eastbound & Down: Chapter 11′

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Nat Almirall

Is there any show that stays as true to its principles as Eastbound & Down? Last night we finally met Mr. Powers, Kenny’s dad, and he’s played by Don Johnson as pretty much the same trash-talking vulgarian as his son. … Continue reading →

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TV RECAP: ‘Eastbound & Down: Episode 8′

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Nat Almirall

Thanks to Eastbound for coming up with the most disturbing opening imaginable: Stevie having sex. He’s been on Kenny’s trail and hired a prostitute (one, presumably, among many) to, ha ha, pump her for information. Kenny’s back to pitching fastballs … Continue reading →

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