Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman is an American actor, director, and producer known for his work in both television and film. He first rose to fame as a child and teen star and is best known for roles in Arrested Development, Ozark, and the Horrible Bosses films. He is currently a co-host of the podcast SmartLess.

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Hot Fuzz👍 Recommends
…discussing edgar wrights films and showing them to his children
“I was talking about you yesterday with my son. We were talking about Shaun of the Dead and then they were like, have you ever seen Hot Fuzz? I was like, guys, I am decades ahead of you. Have I seen Hot Fuzz? Before they were born.”
on SmartLess
Ken Burns' Baseball Documentary👍 Recommends
…documentary filmmaker's work inspiring passion for cultural subject
“You know what? I think it's something that I... You know, Ken Burns got me really into baseball because of his documentary on baseball. This is 30-some years ago. I've got to watch that. And he's got one on jazz that I'm waiting to open up and climb into because I think I'd be addicted to it.”
on SmartLess
Ken Burns' Jazz Documentary👍 Recommends
…documentary filmmaker's work inspiring passion for cultural subject
“And he's got one on jazz that I'm waiting to open up and climb into because I think I'd be addicted to it.”
on SmartLess
Milky Bar💬 Mentioned
…sean's secret ingredient for cheesecake using british white chocolate bar
“Sean told me that the secret ingredient that he does drive an hour and a half for was a British chocolate Cadbury white chocolate bar. No, not Cadbury. It was another brand... It's called Milky Bar... he drove an hour and a half to get it because they don't sell them in the United States.”
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Patagonia jacket👍 Recommends
…discussing expensive outdoor apparel brands during conversation about fear of performing
“There's also a video, a YouTube video about the guys getting prepared to shoot the YouTube video for the, which is amazing. It's mainly just in the parking lot and putting on, putting on Patagonias and shit, but it's good... They're great jackets. They're great jackets. They're expensive. Well, they're expensive, but if you're a size large, they're great.”
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Shaun of the Dead👍 Recommends
…discussing edgar wrights films and showing them to his children
“I was talking about you yesterday with my son. We were talking about Shaun of the Dead and then they were like, have you ever seen Hot Fuzz? I was like, guys, I am decades ahead of you. Have I seen Hot Fuzz? Before they were born. Yeah. Yeah... And we showed them Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. Well, not Hot Fuzz, but Shaun of the Dead when they were quite young. Because I was like, this is my idea of a perfect movie. Yes.”
on SmartLess
Uncut Gems👍 Recommends
…discussing safdie brothers films and their appreciation for adam sandler
“And then the Safdie brothers, you know, I mean, Uncut Gems is just absolutely stunning. I don't mean to jump ahead. They love you, too, buddy. They had fun at talking. Benny and you talking at Aniston's was a great night.”
on SmartLess
Under the Banner of Heaven👍 Recommends
…discussing a true crime book about religious extremism that inspired a TV adaptation
“Well, you know, there's a Bateman that runs through that great John Krakauer book that I optioned and produced that... Under the Banner of Heaven. Under the Banner of Heaven. Thank you. It's a great read. If you've never read it, it's a great read.”
on SmartLess
Wonder Showzen👍 Recommends
…discussing densely-packed comedy shows with wall-to-wall jokes
“The guys who did wonder shows and, Oh yeah, I have seen that... Vernon Chapman and, and, what's his name, John Lee, they did, it is a, absolutely, you want to talk about wall-to-wall jokes. There's nothing else but jokes and it's also very disturbing.”
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Xavier Renegade Angel👍 Recommends
…discussing densely-packed comedy shows with wall-to-wall jokes
“For me on the extreme is I used to, Edgar, I suspect you've seen it and I don't, this is not a recommendation for anybody to watch it because it's very jarring and a lot of people have, but I'm a huge fan of it because it's, I've never seen anything so densely packed, more densely packed with jokes... Xavier Renegade Angel. Oh, you know what? I have never seen this show but Bill Hader talks about it all the time.”
on SmartLess