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Cheech and Chong are back together again. The ‘70s stoner comedy team has drifted apart over the years, but they’ve reunited for a new buddy-comedy-slash-documentary, Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie. Not all the hard feelings from their 1980s break-up are gone, however, at least not in a new movie clip that debuted on Entertainment Weekly.

The clip features the two comics on a road trip, recreating a visual motif that ran through Cheech and Chong movies like Up in Smoke. One big difference? Cheech Marin’s trademark mustache is missing.

“You still won’t grow your mustache back,” Tommy Chong complains as they drive through the desert revisiting their comedy career. “You made such an imprint with that character, and then to have you not doing that, you know, it’s really hard to accept it.”

Like Charlie Chaplin or Groucho Marx, Cheech and Chong had a signature...

Stoner comedies and road trip movies are commonplace nowadays. Much of that is thanks to Cheech and Chong. “Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie,” a documentary that premiered at last year’s South by Southwest Film and TV Festival, will see a theatrical release on April 25. The film examines the iconic duo’s legacy while reflecting on five decades of fame and success across multiple platforms. Highlighted primarily by “Up in Smoke.” The 1978 comedy introduced the world to the stoner buddies and grossed $100 million at the box office.

Continue reading ‘Cheech And Chong’s Last Movie’ Trailer: Documentary Celebrating The Famous Hippie Duo Arrives April 25 at The Playlist.

Dave’s not here, man. However, what Is here is the trailer for the newest Cheech & Chong movie, which is also a documentary. The trailer would humorously refer to itself as a “movie-mentary.” Directed and produced by David Bushell and Robbi Chong, the latest project involving the popular stoner comedians reflects on many of the duo’s exploits as well as working in a new adventure into one experience to help send two best buds out with a bang.

Here’s the official logline for Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie courtesy of Keep Smokin’ and David Bushell:

“Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie defies documentary expectations, offering a wildly imaginative take on genre convention; a true-life tale told through a mix of animation and archival madness, all underscored by a classic cinematic road trip comedy. Tracing the enduring legacy of pioneering comics Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, the film features interviews,...

Keep Smokin’ has released the trailer for “Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie,” a buddy comedy-documentary hybrid chronicling the career of the iconic stoner duo.

The film’s official logline reads: “‘Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie’ defies documentary expectations, offering a wildly imaginative take on genre convention; a true-life tale told through a mix of animation and archival madness, all underscored by a classic cinematic road trip comedy. Tracing the enduring legacy of pioneering comics Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, the film features interviews, sketches, and never-before-seen footage spanning the duo’s five-decade career. The result is an unlikely story of friendship and fame, turmoil and defiance, rebellion and ultimately — redemption.”

In the trailer, we see Marin and Chong driving through the desert in a black Cadillac with a marijuana leaf hood ornament. “You sure we are going the right way?” Marin asks. “We’re in the middle of fucking nowhere,...

Few stand-up acts have reached the level of superstardom of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. As the stoner comedy duo Cheech & Chong, they were counterculture icons, selling out concerts, delivering platinum-selling records, making a fortune at the box office with original films like 1978's Up in Smoke, and even getting their own mobile games. They've also had wildly successful solo careers on-screen, from Nash Bridges to That 70s Show, Zootopia, Color Out of Space, and From Dusk Till Dawn. One of the few things they didn't have, however, was a fully authorized documentary exploring how they helped define an era and remain recognizable 50 years later through their brand baked in sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. That's about to change this April with Cheech and Chong's Last Movie and Collider can exclusively share the official trailer.

Cheech and Chong's Last Moviehas officially set the perfect 2025 release date.

Per Deadline, the long-awaited documentary charting the life and careers of the famous stoner comedy duo is set to premiere in theaters nationwide on April 25, with special engagement showings in select locations on April 20 (4/20). Director David Bushell noted that Cheech & Chong's Last Movie "was born out of the failure to make a scripted Cheech & Chong comedy that I was set to produce almost 20 years ago. Cosmically that wasn't meant to be so I took my passion and ambition to direct, coupled it with my love of documentary, and convinced these two road dogs to let me tell their epic story."

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Per the official synopsis for the film, "Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie...

Toke, toke it up, man! The legendary comedy duo Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are up to their old tricks for a new film, Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie. Directed and produced by David Bushell and Robbi Chong, the latest smoke circle involving the pot-positive entertainers rolls many of the comedic duo’s exploits into one spliff-tastic experience to help send two best buds out with a bang.

Here’s the official logline for Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie courtesy of Keep Smokin’ and David Bushell:

“Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie defies documentary expectations, offering a wildly imaginative take on genre convention; a true-life tale told through a mix of animation and archival madness, all underscored by a classic cinematic road trip comedy. Tracing the enduring legacy of pioneering comics Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, the film features interviews, sketches, and never-before-seen footage spanning the duo’s five-decade career.

Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie, a feature-length documentary about stoner comedy duo Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin, has received its theatrical release date.

Directed and produced by David Bushell, the film will open in limited theaters on April 20th ahead of its nationwide release on April 25th. Besides starring the titular actors, the doc features record producer Lou Adler, who directed the duo’s first movie, 1978’s Up in Smoke.

Here’s the official logline: “Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie defies documentary expectations, offering a wildly imaginative take on genre convention; a true-life tale told through a mix of animation and archival madness, all underscored by a classic cinematic road trip comedy. Tracing the enduring legacy of pioneering comics Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, the film features interviews, sketches, and never-before-seen footage spanning the duo’s five-decade career. The result is an unlikely story of friendship and fame, turmoil and defiance,...

This one goes out to all those who were children in the early aughts convinced that Spy Kids was the pinnacle of cinema. Your loyalty has been rewarded! Robert Rodriguez's beloved action comedy has been added to the National Film Registry. On Monday, the Library of Congress announced the...

We are just past the 40th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. It's been now 42 years since the film came out and captivated audiences everywhere. It brought back an iconic Star Trek villain in Khan Noonien Singh and showcased one of the most impressive hero/villain dynamics in franchise history with Khan and James T. Kirk.

The performances of Ricardo Montalban and William Shatner captivated a generation and so much of the modern Star Trek trend follows the model that Wrath of Khan created. Even after 42 years the fans still flock to the film. In many ways, it's the touchtone of Star Trek's creativity.

This is why it was picked, alongside 24 other films, to be added to the National Film Registry for Preservation. The selections for the class of 2024 range from 1895's "Annabelle Serpentine Dance all the way to 2010's The Social Network. And no, the '1895' wasn't a typo.

As the year comes to a close, The National Film Preservation Board has announced which 25 films will be entering The Library of Congress this year. Since Congress passed the National Film Preservation Act in 1988, which established the National Film Preservation Board of the Library of Congress, 25 films from a wide range of times and genres are carefully considered each year for entry into the Library of Congress. These films are deemed culturally or historically significant and will be conserved by the Library, which will make them more available to the American public.

This year, the Board has chosen, as they often set out to do, a wide range of films to join the 900 other preserved films of history, from the genre-breaking 1974 horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to David Fincher’s modern masterpiece The Social Network. While additions like the 1953 sci-fi classic Invaders from Mars and the Cohen brothers'...

25 films join the National Film Registry in 2024 (Photo courtesy of Library of Congress)

The 25 new additions to the Library of Congress National Film Registry include Texas Chainsaw Massacre (the original), Dirty Dancing, Beverly Hills Cop, The Social Network, and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The 2024 honorees represent nearly every genre and were selected for their “cultural, historic, or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage.”

“Films reflect our nation’s history and culture and must be preserved in our national library for generations to come. We’re honored by the responsibility to add 25 diverse new films to the National Film Registry each year as we work to preserve our cultural heritage,” stated Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. “This is a collective effort in the film community to preserve our cinematic heritage, and we are grateful to our partners, including the National Film Preservation Board.”

The 2024 selection...

The Library of Congress is back to share one of the most-anticipated lists of the year: its selection of movies that will be placed in the National Film Registry for preservation.

This year’s collection of movies that the United States National Film Preservation Board has deemed as “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” span from 1895 to 2010, with the public nominating more than 6,700 titles for consideration. Among the highlights are Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Dirty Dancing (1987), Spy Kids (2001), No Country for Old Men (2007), and the newest film added to the registry, David Fincher’s social media drama The Social Network (2010).

“Films reflect our nation’s history and culture and must be preserved in our national library for generations to come. We’re honored by the responsibility to add 25 diverse new films to the National Film Registry each year as we work to preserve our cultural heritage,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement.

The Library of Congress has added another selection of 25 movies to The National Film Registry. This year’s lineup includes gangster classics, horror essentials, landmark documentaries, and even Spy Kids.

Check out the full list of this year’s inductees into the National Film Registry:

Annabelle Serpentine Dance (1895)

KoKo’s Earth Control (1928)

Angels with Dirty Faces (1938)

Pride of the Yankees (1942)

Invaders from Mars (1953)

The Miracle Worker (1962)

The Chelsea Girls (1966)

Ganja and Hess (1973)

Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Uptown Saturday Night (1974)

Zora Lathan Student Films (1975-76)

Up in Smoke (1978)

Will (1981)

Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982)

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Dirty Dancing (1987)

Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt (1989)

Powwow Highway (1989)

My Own Private Idaho (1991)

American Me (1992)

Mi Familia (1995)

Compensation (1999)

Spy Kids (2001)

No Country for Old Men (2007)

The Social Network (2010)

Notably, Wrath of Khan is the first Star Trek movie to be added, while The Social Network ranks as one of the most recent entries on the National Film Registry.

Nobody puts Baby in a corner, but the National Film Registry did just put “Dirty Dancing” on its 2024 list. The 1987 Patrick Swayze/Jennifer Grey classic was among the 25 films Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced this morning as being added to the Registry, which honors classic films worthy of preservation.

Trekkies’ hearts are rejoicing this morning, as well, because “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” is a new add to the list — making it the first “Trek” movie ever to join the Registry. And the theme of ’80s blockbusters continued with “Beverly Hills Cop” also making the cut. In a bit of shock that it wasn’t already on there before, Tobe Hooper’s “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,” one of the most acclaimed horror movies of all time, finally received recognition also.

Before this morning and its 25 additions, there were 900 films on the National Film Registry, which was...

David Fincher’s “The Social Network,” sci-fi classic “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” groundbreaking horror film “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” and Eddie Murphy’s “Beverly Hills Cop” are among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress National Film Registry for 2024. These films will be added due to their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage, and range from silent films to family features.

“The National Film Registry now includes 900 titles, and what’s remarkable to me is that every year when the board talks about films and their significance, we find new titles to consider,” TCM host and film historian Jacqueline Stewart said in a statement. “The wealth of American film history is sometimes rather overwhelming, and people often wonder: how do you recommend this film or that film? It’s through a lot of research, conversation and discussion, and it...

A new batch of classic films have made their way into the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry this week, including Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Bill Gunn’s Ganja & Hess!

The National Film Registry recognizes films that are of “cultural, historic or aesthetic importance which preserves the nation’s film heritage.”

Deadline reports that the new selections bring the number of feature titles in the registry to 900. The public submitted nominations of more than 6,700 titles for consideration this year for context.

The National Film Registry says of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, “Graphic, lurid and completely unapologetic in its brutality, ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ has since its debut in drive-ins and grindhouse theaters, become a cultural, generational and filmmaking touchstone. Filmed for a pittance and supposedly as difficult of a production as a film can be (beset with record heat and filthy locations), ‘Texas...

An Eddie Murphy classic, a landmark horror flick, and a timeless Eighties romance are among the films joining the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry for preservation.

Twenty-five films were added to the registry this year, including Beverly Hills Cop, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Dirty Dancing. Other major titles include Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, David Fincher’s Facebook origin story The Social Network, Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke, and the Coen Brothers’ Best Picture-winner No Country for Old Men.

The Film Registry class of...

Since 1989, the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress has been accomplishing the important task of preserving films that “represent important cultural, artistic and historic achievements in filmmaking.” From films way back in 1897 all the way up to 2013, they’ve now reached 900 films that celebrate our heritage and encapsulate our film history.

Today they’ve unveiled their 2024 list, which includes David Fincher’s The Social Network, Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Coens’ No Country For Old Men, Andy Warhol and Paul Morrissey’s Chelsea Girls, Bill Gunn’s Ganja & Hess, Gus Van Sant’s My Own Private Idaho, and more.

“The National Film Registry is an essential American enterprise that officially recognizes the rich depth and variety, the eloquence and the real greatness of American cinema and the filmmakers who have created it, film by film,” said Scorsese.

Check out the list of this year’s additions below,...

Marijuana is legal in 38 states, and now Cheech & Chong are in the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. The country is going to pot!

Up in Smoke (1978), the first feature from Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, is one of the 25 “culturally, historically or aesthetically” motion pictures selected for preservation this year, it was announced Tuesday.

Among those also making the cut are Angels With Dirty Faces (1938), The Pride of the Yankees (1942), Invaders From Mars (1953), The Miracle Worker (1962), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Dirty Dancing (1987), Common Threads: Stories From the Quilt (1989), My Own Private Idaho (1991), No Country for Old Men (2007) and The Social Network (2010).

Five picks include prominent Hispanic artists or themes: American Me (1992), Mi Familia (1995) — both featuring the work of Edward James Olmos — Up in Smoke, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) and Spy Kids (2001).

It’s a great day for Marin, who also starred in Spy Kids,...

David Fincher’s 2010 Facebook drama “The Social Network,” 1974’s indie horror classic “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s Catskills-set love affair “Dirty Dancing” have been selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.

The Librarian of Congress annually recognizes 25 motion pictures that are at least 10 years old and register as “culturally, historically or aesthetically” significant. This year, more than 6,700 titles were submitted by the public for consideration.

Other titles added to the National Film Registry in 2024 include 1982’s sci-fi sequel “Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan,” Gus Van Sant’s 1991 drama “My Own Private Idaho” with River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, 2001’s family adventure “Spy Kids” and the Coen brothers’ 2007 Western “No Country for Old Men,” as well as Eddie Murphy’s first feature film on the registry, 1984 action comedy “Beverly Hills Cop.”

This year’s selection brings the number of films in the registry...

Exclusive: The Office alum will be playing the villain in Adam Rifkin’s psychedelic Laugh Factory comedy feature production Toad. Cameras roll in February.

In the spirit of pics like Cheech and Chong’s Up In Smoke, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, Toad follows the wild story of two naive slackers, Sam (James Paxton of Twisters) and Alex (Oliver Wyman of Feeling Randy), who are hired to transport a box of contraband psychedelic toads from LA to Vegas. When the desert heat causes the toads to suffer heatstroke, our two heroes are inadvertently dosed when they give the toads CPR and suddenly find themselves on an hallucinogenic odyssey.

Robinson will play Charles, a charming, yet terrifying crime boss who entrusts the delivery of his precious toads to the knuckle headed Sam and Alex. When Sam and Alex fail to arrive in Vegas on schedule,...

British royal family news reveals that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn’t find America to their liking which is why they allegedly bought some dirt in Portugal from disgraced Prince Andrew’s son-in-law. Good luck with that.

Meghan and Harry came to the US after failing to be royal and immediately started to whine. Harry doesn’t like the First Amendment Right to Free Speech. Meghan started making jam.

The existence, and paternity, of their rumored two kids is openly questioned. What have they gotten right? Failure. No where to go but up. And east to Portugal.

Meghan And Harry Are Spectacular Failures

An insider told the New York Post that Grifter and Ginger Judas discovered that the good life in America is not “what they thought it would be.”

Thus the Duke and Duchess of Sussex “have reportedly splurged on one of 300 soon-to-be-constructed residences at the 722-acre CostaTerra...

Digital production studio Penny4 are due to release their first podcast on Tuesday October 22nd.

Starring Olivier Award nominee Mei Mac (RSC) and Adam Buxton (The Adam Buxton Podcast), Up In Smoke is a true-crime podcast about a fictional mystery.

Ten years after a teenage boy disappears in a horrific house fire, disgraced tabloid journalist Kay McAllister (Mei Mac) starts a podcast to prove to the world what really happened to Mason Miller - however implausible.

Through both modern day presenting and her own archive tape, Kay recounts the 2014 fire, the bizarre happenings in its wake, her questionable ethics as a reporter, and how Dci Roy Burgess (Adam Buxton) came to convict an innocent man.

Up In Smoke is not a radio play. It is a dark, supernatural drama told in the style of a factual, true-crime investigative podcast.

It’s Serial meets Twin Peaks.

With a hybrid fiction and factual production team,...

Ellen Barkin has been acting in movies and TV shows for decades and has the impressive net worth that comes with a successful and long career in the film and television industry. Barkin first appeared in a professional role in an uncredited performance in Up in Smoke (1978). It wasn't until her next role, as Beth Schreiber in the 1983 Diner, that fans, critics, and filmmakers began to take notice. Barkin's career is filled with notable performances in movies and television, and there are few years when she isn't in something.

She appeared alongside Johnny Depp in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, played one of Steven Soderbergh's best female characters in Ocean's 13, and starred in the TV adaptation of Animal Kingdom. Barkin is one of the most powerful characters in Animal Kingdom as the fearsome Smurf, bringing all the gravitas, danger, and charm she has to the role. She...

Onstage Friday night at Atlanta’s Chastain Park, Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr sang about home in the slow-burn rock ballad “Azalea,” a track off the group’s latest album Be Right Here: “Maybe it’s not out there/Maybe this leads nowhere/Home will always be right here.”

For Blackberry Smoke, home is Atlanta. Since forming in 2000, the Southern rock outfit has grinded it out across the country and around the globe as one of the premier acts of bluesy country-rock. But onstage at Chastain, it was about circling...

As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, new cannabinoids are making their way into the spotlight, with Hhc (hexahydrocannabinol) emerging as one of the most intriguing. At the same time, the relationship between the entertainment industry and cannabis has become increasingly visible, with many movie stars openly embracing cannabis culture. This blog will explore the growing connection between Hhc vape products and movie stars, the broader relationship between cannabis and the film industry, and why Hhc might just be the next big thing for Hollywood’s elite.

What is Hhc?

Hhc, or hexahydrocannabinol, is a relatively new cannabinoid that is gaining attention for its unique properties. It is a hydrogenated form of Thc (tetrahydrocannabinol), the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis. Hhc is created by adding hydrogen atoms to Thc, resulting in a cannabinoid that is similar to Thc but with some distinct differences.

Hhc vape is known for providing a milder,...

Exclusive: Filmmaker Adam Rifkin is set to direct his next feature, the stoner comedy, Toad, which he co-wrote with Bank of Dave scribe Piers Ashworth. Cameras will roll this autumn in New Mexico.

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In the spirit of such pics like Cheech and Chong’s Up In Smoke, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, Toad tells the tale of two naive slackers, Sam (played by James Paxton of Twisters and Rifkin’s western Last Train to Fortune) and Alex (Oliver Wyman of Feeling Randy), who are hired by a frightening cartel boss to deliver a cardboard box from LA to Vegas for the tidy sum of $10k. The boys think it’s their lucky day. Instructed not to look in the box, the duo can’t contain their curiosity and as soon as they drive off the property they pull over and have a peek.

On Wednesday June 12 2024, HGTV broadcasts Backed by the Bros!

Income Up in Smoke Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Backed by the Bros” on HGTV, viewers are in for a thrilling ride as Drew and Jonathan Scott take a unique approach to their renovations. Titled “Income Up in Smoke,” the episode showcases the brothers relinquishing total control of renovations to offer advice to entrepreneurs, short-term rental owners, and residential developers on high-stakes investment properties.

Drew and Jonathan Scott, known for their expertise in real estate and home renovation, put their reputations, connections, and resources on the line in this episode. By stepping back and advising rather than taking the lead, they provide valuable insights to individuals looking to make significant investments in properties. The high-stakes nature of these investments adds a layer of excitement and tension to the episode.

As the episode unfolds, viewers will witness the challenges...

Saturday Am: This weekend at the Memorial Day box office, the film industry seems to be questioning its existence, ready to jump out of a window. How can a genius, George Miller-directed tentpole prequel to the multi-Oscar winning Mad Max: Fury Road with great reviews and 4 1/2 stars PostTrak exits not be working?

The entire theatrical business is destined for streaming, oh, no! People will forever stay on their couches!

As Cher said to Nicolas Cage in Moonstruck as she smacked him in the face: “Snap out of it!” It’s not really right to make Furiosa, or Garfield, for that matter, the proxies of the Memorial Day box office.

Furiosa is still on track for $31M-$33M. For clarity purposes: The last time a film grossed in this vicinity was the 1980s with Return of the Jedi and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. However, we stand corrected: It’s the lowest No.

Call of Duty is no stranger to collaborations with other media franchises and figures. There have been surprise appearances for several seasons across games that get the fans hyped to buy the Pass and play as their favorites.

Last year, for Halloween, we got several new Operators from the spooky side, such as Spawn, Alucard, and even Skeletor. Season 3 of Warzone is bringing a couple of new Operators to the game who bring a certain chill vibe to the battlefield that most would not be accustomed to.

The Two New Call of Duty Operators Want All the Smoke

Season 3 of Call of Duty is all about the highs!

The announcement comes from the official Call of Duty page on X, revealing details about the upcoming Tracer Pack coming to Season 3. Puffing their way onto the long list of Operators are Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, the comedic pair best known...

Tommy Chong has his cellphone pressed up tight against his ear, trying to find out where the person on the other end of the line is; at 85, his hearing isn’t what it used to be. Sitting across from him in the booth of a restaurant, located right off the lobby of an extremely busy hotel in downtown Austin, Texas, is Richard Marin. The 77-year-old actor is usually known by his nickname, “Cheech,” and he’s perusing the menu while his longtime partner loudly issues directions regarding where to meet up later.

Noah Baumbach‘s mysterious Netflix feature is pulling out all the stops regarding its cast, with several talents adding themselves to the project. After painting the box office pink with the billion-dollar barn-burner Barbie, Greta Gerwig reteams with her husband, Baumbach, for a role in his untitled film. Gerwig is one of many names announced for the project, with Jim Broadbent (Moulin Rouge), Jamie Demetriou (Fleabag), Lars Eidnger (All the Light We Cannot See), Grace Edwards (Schooled), Patsy Ferran (Tom and Jerry), Isla Fisher (Wolf Like Me), Thaddea Graham (Doctor Who), Josh Hamilton (Eighth Grade), Eve Hewson (Robin Hood), Stacy Keach (Up in Smoke), Nicôle Lecky (Sense8), Emily Mortimer (Mary Poppins Returns), Louis Partridge (Enola Holmes 2), Alba Rohrwacher (Hungry Hearts), Charlie Rowe (Rocketman), Kyle Soller (Anna Karenina), and Patrick Wilson (Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom) rounding out the cast.

The stars mentioned above join previously announced cast members George Clooney,...

Cheech and Chong persist in the popular culture mainly as a metonym for stoner humor, but as any comedy fan knows, even the dumbest jokes — the one’s that can only be enjoyed while baked — don’t just appear out of smoke-filled air. “Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie,” a new documentary chronicling the eponymous duo’s meteoric rise in the 1970s, emphasizes the sheer amount of work and determination it took to become one of America’s most popular comedy acts. Long before Seth Rogen was born, Cheech and Chong were the hardest-working potheads in Hollywood, even if they played exaggerated burnouts on screen and stage.

Alas, every success story comes with its fair share of complications. “Last Movie” also explores the financial headaches and managerial difficulties Cheech and Chong weathered at the height of their success, as well as the creative differences that ultimately drove the two men apart.

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong first established their "wastoid" characters while working together in a Canadian improv troupe in the late 1960s. They first found success performing as "Cheech & Chong" as the opener for a touring bad. The story goes that Cheech & Chong were so funny, the band never came on stage. They began releasing their best bits on comedy albums starting with 1971's "Cheech and Chong," a must-have for comedy record collectors. Their bits were played by hip DJs, and they appeared regularly on "The Dr. Demento Show."

Their success was helped by a growing drug culture in the early 1970s. Cheech & Chong were stoners through and through, and their jokes hit harder for those who were under the influence. Those who are inexperienced with marijuana may not find Cheech & Chong terribly funny. The stoner shtick has continued to the present day, and now Marin and Chong have...

“Cheech and I were on the Paramount lot after we’d done the movie, and we’re kind of trying to figure out what we were going to do next— how we were going to get another movie going,” remembers Tommy Chong of the weeks following the 1978 release of Up in Smoke, the first film from him and comedy partner Cheech Marin. “And Warren Beatty, pulls up in his convertible. He took off his sunglasses and looked at us and he goes, ‘You guys have no idea what you’ve done.’ And we looked at each other like thinking, ‘Oh, what did we do?’ What we did was we pulled a movie out of thin air.”

Up in Smoke, which was made independently by principals with no filmmaking experience, grossed over $100 million at the box office, simultaneously launching and proving the commercial value of the genre, all in one go.

Prepare for a heartwarming and transformative episode as “Help! I Wrecked My House” returns with Season 3’s “Full Disclosure: Up in Smoke.” Airing on HGTV at 8:00 Pm on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, this installment follows the ever-capable Jasmine Roth as she dives into the challenging task of rescuing homeowners entangled in DIY disasters.

In “Full Disclosure: Up in Smoke,” homeowners find themselves living amidst the chaos of incomplete projects, leaving them without essential spaces like bathrooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. These brave individuals took on ambitious DIY endeavors, only to encounter issues beyond their expertise. Enter Jasmine Roth and her skilled team, ready to turn these mishaps into dream spaces in record time.

Viewers can expect a mix of suspense, inspiration, and the satisfaction of witnessing homes undergo incredible transformations. Tune in to HGTV for a captivating journey of renovation and renewal as “Help! I Wrecked My House” tackles the challenges in “Full Disclosure: Up in Smoke.

Cheech and Chong's impact on the stoner comedy genre is undeniable, with Up in Smoke being a groundbreaking film that set the bar high for future similar comedies. Cheech and Chong's Animated Movie is a regrettable addition to their filmography, lacking humor, charm, and quality animation. Cheech & Chong's Next Movie offers solid humor and enduring chemistry, making it a satisfying and successful sequel to their debut film Up in Smoke.

When it comes to stoner comedies, Cheech and Chong are the founding fathers, but some of their movies are better than others. Considered one of the best comedic duos, Richard "Cheech'' Marin and Tommy Chong first crossed paths in Vancouver, Canada, in the late '60s. Initially pursuing music, their destiny took an unexpected turn when their on-stage banter eclipsed their musical endeavors. Transitioning to comedy, they unleashed a series of hit records in the early '70s,...

Comedy duos have a long history in entertainment, with vaudeville theater being the birthplace of this comedic dynamic. Some duos work by highlighting the differences between the two actors, while others back each other up in increasingly bizarre situations. The most classic form of a comedy duo involves a "straight man" who feeds lines to the "funny man," but there are plenty of hilarious ways to break away from this framework.

Comedy movies have a long history of creating entertaining duos, and sometimes great chemistry can lead to long-running relationships. So many comedies thrive on the juxtaposition between two central characters, whether they're best friends with a shared sense of humor or bitter enemies forced to spend time together. The comedic duo has its roots in vaudeville theater, where the interplay between two performers was a natural way to provide a set-up and a punchline. Comedy duos on TV and...

This Friday, October 27, 2023, at 8:00 Pm on Discovery, “Gold Rush” fans are in for another exciting episode as Season 14 continues with “Up in Smoke.”

In this episode, viewers will witness the pivotal decisions made by Parker Schnabel. He faces a critical choice: to either scale back his mining operations or take a massive gamble on purchasing Dominion Creek. The outcome of this decision could have significant consequences for his mining venture.

Meanwhile, Rick Ness makes a return to the mining scene after an unexplained absence of a year. His reappearance adds an intriguing twist to the unfolding drama.

Additionally, the Beets family finally gains access to the claims they’ve been coveting on the Indian River, setting the stage for a new chapter in their mining endeavors.

With high-stakes decisions, unexpected comebacks, and long-awaited access to prime claims, “Up in Smoke” promises to be an episode filled with suspense and action.

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong are an iconic Canadian comedy duo. Based in Vancouver, their humorous performances have made them beloved worldwide for decades. Audiences flock to see these two zany personalities bring laughter into people’s lives.

The duo achieved commercial and cultural success through stand-up acts, albums, movies, and TV shows. Fans around the world appreciate their distinct brand of comedy. Humor is what made them so admired by everyone.

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In this post, we’ll provide you with a guide about all the Cheech and Chong movies in order. This way, you can enjoy their classic works.

List of Cheech & Chong Movies in Order Up In Smoke (1978) Cheech & Chong’s Next Movie (1980) Nice Dreams (1981) Things Are Tough All Over (1982) Still Smokin (1983) Cheech & Chong’s The Corsican Brothers (1984) Get Out of My Room (1985) Cheech & Chong’s Animated Movie...

Canadian actor, comedian, and activist Tommy Chong is best known for his string of marijuana-themed Cheech and Chong movies with Los Angeles actor, comedian, and activist Cheech Marin. While Chong has gone on to enjoy a fruitful acting career, appearing in thirty-plus films since 1978, the Up in Smoke actor’s eldest daughter Rae Dawn Chong, might not be as recognizable as her father. Although not the most famous actress in the entertainment industry, Chong has worked hard to solidify herself as a skilled actress with minimal involvement from her more popular father.

After Chong enjoyed a successful career throughout the 1980s, her star gradually faded in the 1990s and continued to do so well into the new millennium. As many familiar with Hollywood and its politics know, it is difficult for people to start a career in the entertainment industry, and this is especially true for women and people of color.

Ah, 1978. It was the year that Slashfilm writer Lee Adams entered the world, and two movies changed the course of comedy forever (those landmarks are unrelated; I'm not trying to claim any credit). Those movies were "National Lampoon's Animal House" and Cheech and Chong's "Up in Smoke" — two lowbrow hits whose influences are still felt to this day.

There was lowbrow stuff before 1978, of course. Slapstick — the age-old art of falling over, breaking things, and hitting people — was still doing the rounds in the increasingly weary adventures of Inspector Clouseau. But the class of '78 was different: wild, irreverent, raucous, bawdy, subversive, counterculture comedy that delighted the kids and antagonized the squares.

The two films had their roots in the '60s. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong developed their stand-up act in the latter part of the decade before making their break on the big screen with the granddaddy of stoner movies,...

Cheech & Chong will be reuniting onscreen for a new biopic for the first time since the height of their popularity in the mid-1980s. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong first came onto the scene in the 1970s with their standup comedy routines and albums that focused on counterculture, stoner culture, and the hippie and free love era they grew up in. Their success also led to several feature films, including their theatrical debut in 1978's Up In Smoke, which was a massive success, bringing in over $100 million on a $2 million budget.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the legendary comedy duo released a joint statement announcing the development of the film, which will be directed by Kristian Mercado, who recently released his own debut feature, the Anthony Mackie-led If You Were The Last. In the statement, the pair shared their excitement with being able to share their own stories and how...

Stoners and comedy fans everywhere have reason to rejoice: a Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong biopic is on the way.

Written by Danya Jiminez and Hannah McMechan (who both wrote for Comedy Central’s 2020 reboot of The Ren & Stimpy Show) and directed by Kristian Mercado, the film will follow the comedic duo’s origins through a “never-before-seen” lens, showing their rise from obscurity to stardom. The release date of the film is still unknown, but many feel it’s high time the duo gets their due big-screen recognition.

“We are excited to show the world how two dudes from completely different backgrounds got together, changed comedy, and made cannabis mainstream!” Cheech and Chong said in a joint statement (pun intended).

Both Marin and Chong will have executive producer credits on the project. The beloved cult-icons partnered with Todd Lieberman’s Hidden Pictures after the production company acquired the rights to the yet-to-be-named flick.

Hey, Dave’s not here, man.

Who is here, though, is Todd Lieberman of Hidden Pictures as he partners with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, and Underground as well as Five All in the Fifth Entertainment for a planned biopic of the comedy team, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Cheech and Chong are the comic duo who brought the stoners to the mainstream with their 1978 movie, Up in Smoke. They gained popularity with their uncensored and counterculture comedy and followed that movie with Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie in 1980 and Nice Dreams in 1981.

The biopic is set to have Kristian Mercado at the helm as director. Mercado is no stranger to making comedies, having directed specials for comedians Michael Che, Hannibal Burress, Ilana Glazer, and more. He recently made his feature film debut with his film If You Were Last, starring Anthony Mackie and Missi Pyle, which screened at SXSW this year.

The origin story of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, the pioneering comedians whose 1978 film Up in Smoke has transcended cult status, is getting its own big screen treatment.

Todd Lieberman’s Hidden Pictures is partnering with Marin and Chong, Underground, and Five All in the Fifth Entertainment on a feature biopic about the comedy duo.

Cheech and Chong came to prominence in the ’70s and ’80s, becoming synonymous with stoner culture by riffing on and lifting up the counterculture of the time, from hippies to (of course) cannabis. Their combined output included successful stand-up shows, comedy albums, and low-budget feature films, including Up in Smoke, Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie (1980) and Nice Dreams (1981).

Kristian Mercado, who most recently made his feature debut with the 2023 South by Southwest entry If You Were Last, will direct from a screenplay by Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan.

The Oscar-winning Lieberman will produce with Alex Young via Hidden Pictures,...

Hey, "East New York" fans. We've got some terrific, fantastic news for you guys. The folks over at CBS are going to finally serve up the next, new episode 12 of East New York's current, premiere season 1 tonight, February 19, 2023. It had been delayed for about a month, but no more. Tonight, is the big night that it hits the air, and we've got some spoiler scoops for it to drop on you. We were able to get an official teaser description for this new episode 12 straight from the CBS people by way of their official episode 12 press release. So, we're going to take a look at it right now. Let's get into it. First thing's first. CBS gave us an official title for this new episode 12 of East New York's current, premiere season 1. It's called, "Up In Smoke." It sounds like episode 12 will feature some very scandalous, intense, action-filled,...

Screen Rant is proud to present an exclusive clip from this week's episode of East New York. The CBS police procedural series follows a group of detectives and police officers who work in a particularly dangerous and crime-filled precinct in New York. The recently promoted deputy inspector Regina Haywood has her work cut out for her every week, but thankfully she has an incredible team behind her.

East New York, which was created by Mike Flynn and William Finkelstein, boasts a strong cast who shine alongside Warren. Jimmy Smits, who is no stranger to cop shows thanks to his work on NYPD Blue and LA Law, plays Haywood's mentor Chief John Suarez. Elizabeth Rodriguez (Miami Vice) plays Detective Crystal Morales, while Kevin Rankin takes on the role of Tommy Killian, whose approach to policing is rather old school. Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Richard King, Lavel Schley, and Olivia Luccardi also star.

Well, this is bound to be a hot topic at the next Reagan family dinner!

Just kidding — CBS’ Blue Bloods exists in a different NYPD Cinematic Universe than CBS’ East New York. Still, it is very fun to think about Jimmy Smits’ Chief John Suarez angling (or not!) to take unseat Tom Selleck’s commish at 1Pp, as suggested by the exclusive East New York sneak peek above.

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