Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (R)

Quicklook Rating★★

synopsis

He's the biggest on-air celebrity interviewer in the world. Oprah, Regis, Dave and Jay literally stand in his shadow. He's outlasted Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas and Johnny Carson -- no one has become more legendary than Jiminy Glick. Way back when, Jiminy Glick began his illustrious career as the entertainment critic for a television station in Butte, Montana. When he arrives with wife Dixie and twin boys Matthew and Modine in tow to cover the Toronto International Film Festival for the first time, he's intent on finding fame among the rich, famous and fabulous. To his dismay, no one pays him an ounce of attention because no one knows who he is. All that changes as he suddenly starts a meteoric rise from being a humble reporter to becoming the most celebrated and renowned star interviewer.

MovieGoer Review

In Jiminy Glick In La La Wood, Martin Short illustrates a classic deal with the devil: his comic creation is so bizarre, so unique, that you either love him or you hate him, with little middle ground. I happen to love the quirky fellow--fat... MORE

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synopsis

He's the biggest on-air celebrity interviewer in the world. Oprah, Regis, Dave and Jay literally stand in his shadow. He's outlasted Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas and Johnny Carson -- no one has become more legendary than Jiminy Glick. Way back when, Jiminy Glick began his illustrious career as the entertainment critic for a television station in Butte, Montana. When he arrives with wife Dixie and twin boys Matthew and Modine in tow to cover the Toronto International Film Festival for the first time, he's intent on finding fame among the rich, famous and fabulous. To his dismay, no one pays him an ounce of attention because no one knows who he is. All that changes as he suddenly starts a meteoric rise from being a humble reporter to becoming the most celebrated and renowned star interviewer.

MovieGoer Review

In Jiminy Glick In La La Wood, Martin Short illustrates a classic deal with the devil: his comic creation is so bizarre, so unique, that you either love him or you hate him, with little middle ground. I happen to love the quirky fellow--fat... MORE