Remotely Educational - How Hollywood Works
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Season 27 E 7 • 10/06/2021

The Daily Show presents an informative rundown of the inner workings of Hollywood's entertainment industry, from casting to production to distribution.
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07:53

Johnny Knoxville - "Jackass Forever"
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Johnny Knoxville talks about his movie "Jackass Forever," accruing injuries as a death-defying stuntman and his decision to speak out against the police killing of George Floyd.
02/03/2022
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08:25

Ariana DeBose - "West Side Story"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E44

Actor, singer and dancer Ariana DeBose discusses her critically acclaimed film role as Anita in the remake of "West Side Story" and the time she turned down Steven Spielberg for an audition.
01/19/2022
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Christmas Power Rankings & Santa vs. Jesus
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In order to determine the true reason for the season, Amanda Seales shares her Christmas power rankings, and Chico Bean heads to Brooklyn to find out how Jesus stacks up against Santa Claus.
12/22/2021
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07:40

Mahershala Ali - "Swan Song"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E35

Actor and producer Mahershala Ali reflects on the whirlwind success of his career, the humanistic themes of his sci-fi movie "Swan Song" and his upcoming role in the reboot of "Blade."
12/06/2021
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11:22

Kevin Hart Discusses His Dramatic Turn in "True Story"
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Charlamagne Tha God talks to Kevin Hart about working with his heroes, exploring dramatic acting in his new movie "True Story," his ambitious goals and his relationship with success.
11/30/2021
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07:52

Thandiwe Newton - "President"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E31

Actor, producer and activist Thandiwe Newton talks about her hard-hitting documentary film "President" and the ongoing fight for democracy in Zimbabwe.
11/29/2021
Interview
08:41

Halle Berry - "Bruised"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E30

Halle Berry talks about her directorial debut movie, "Bruised," in which she also takes on a highly physical role as an MMA fighter, and reflects on the challenges of her career.
11/18/2021
Interview
14:02

Will Smith - "King Richard" & "Will"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E26

Will Smith talks about the challenge of portraying Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena Williams, in his movie "King Richard" and discusses his deeply personal memoir "Will."
11/11/2021
Interview
08:31

Spike Lee - "SPIKE"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E23

Iconic filmmaker Spike Lee discusses his wildly supportive and creative family members and talks about "SPIKE," his comprehensive book spanning the breadth of his entire career.
11/08/2021
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04:41

CP Time - Black Horror Movies
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E20

Roy Wood Jr. gives a rundown of groundbreaking horror films featuring Black actors, including "Son of Ingagi," "Night of the Living Dead" and "The Craft."
11/01/2021
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04:53

Tragedy on Set
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E16

Alec Baldwin accidentally shoots a cinematographer to death while working on a movie set fraught with poor safety measures.
10/25/2021
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01:06

Between the Scenes - First Movie Filmed in Space
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Trevor weighs in on the game-changing implications of the first movie made in outer space.
10/19/2021
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04:30

Back in Black - Hollywood's De-Aging Problem
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E10

Lewis Black rails against Hollywood's habit of casting older actors to portray teenagers and the growing use of digital de-aging technology in movies such as "The Irishman."
10/13/2021
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01:11

Remotely Educational - How Hollywood Works
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E7

The Daily Show presents an informative rundown of the inner workings of Hollywood's entertainment industry, from casting to production to distribution.
10/06/2021
Interview
13:24

Monica Lewinsky - "15 Minutes of Shame"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E7

Producer and activist Monica Lewinsky discusses her path to becoming an anti-bullying advocate and her documentary "15 Minutes of Shame," which examines America’s culture of public shaming.
10/06/2021
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03:36

First Movie Filmed in Space & NFL Coach's Dirty Dancing
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E6

Russian filmmakers shoot the first movie made in outer space, and NFL coach Urban Meyer lands in hot water after a scandalous partying incident.
10/05/2021
Interview
07:16

Jake Gyllenhaal - "The Guilty"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS27 E4

Jake Gyllenhaal reflects on his gravitation toward unlikely heroes and talks about how his new movie "The Guilty" was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the murder of George Floyd.
09/30/2021
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02:29

How to Unquarantinify - Going to the Movies
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26

Michael Kosta re-educates the public on how to go to the movies, with tips on phone etiquette, mindfulness of other viewers and more.
08/18/2021
Interview
07:10

Anthony Ramos - "In the Heights" and "Love and Lies"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E104

Actor and singer Anthony Ramos discusses his role in the movie "In the Heights," what he's learned from working with the film's director Lin-Manuel Miranda, and his album "Love and Lies."
06/10/2021
Interview
07:32

Salima Koroma - "Dreamland"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E98

Filmmaker Salima Koroma discusses "Dreamland," her documentary about the burning of Black Wall Street and the accompanying racist massacre that took place in Tulsa, OK, in 1921.
05/18/2021
Interview
09:26

Sharon Stone - "The Beauty of Living Twice"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E97

Sharon Stone discusses her book "The Beauty of Living Twice," in which she explores her childhood trauma, backlash over her nude scenes in "Basic Instinct" and her human rights advocacy.
05/17/2021
Interview
10:18

Michael B. Jordan - "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E89

Actor and producer Michael B. Jordan talks about tackling his stunt-heavy role in the movie "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse" and shares his ambitious creative goals for the future.
05/03/2021
Interview
05:54

George Lopez - "Walking with Herb"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E88

George Lopez talks about getting in hot water with the Secret Service over an anti-Trump joke on social media and taking a dramatic turn for his role in the movie "Walking with Herb."
04/29/2021
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05:03

"Paddington 2" Is Top-Rated Film & Scammer Dates 35 Women
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E87

"Paddington 2" becomes the highest-rated movie on Rotten Tomatoes, a Texas woman received a felony charge for not returning a VHS tape, and a scam artist dupes women into giving him gifts.
04/28/2021
Interview
10:18

Skye Fitzgerald - "Hunger Ward"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E84

Director Skye Fitzgerald discusses his Oscar-nominated documentary short film "Hunger Ward," which highlights how children in war-torn Yemen are facing the world's worst famine in decades.
04/15/2021
Interview
06:36

Travon Free - "Two Distant Strangers"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E82

Comedian, writer and director Travon Free talks about "Two Distant Strangers," his Oscar-nominated short film about a Black man forced to relive the same terrible day over and over again.
04/13/2021
Interview
07:07

Lee Isaac Chung - "Minari"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E80

Writer and director Lee Isaac Chung discusses "Minari," his Academy Award-nominated film about a Korean-American family that moves to Arkansas in order to pursue the American dream.
04/08/2021
Interview
06:53

Danielle Brooks - "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E79

Actor Danielle Brooks talks about becoming a new mother during the pandemic and portraying the gospel singer Mahalia Jackson in the Lifetime biopic "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia."
04/07/2021
Interview
08:53

Garrett Bradley - "Time"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E78

Film director Garrett Bradley discusses her Academy Award-nominated documentary "Time," which chronicles a woman's decades-long effort to get reunited with her incarcerated husband.
04/06/2021
Interview
09:21

Nomzamo Mbatha - "Coming 2 America"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E76

South African actor Nomzamo Mbatha recounts how she truly went the distance to audition for her role in "Coming 2 America" and talks about adjusting to L.A. life after her breakout success.
03/24/2021
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06:07

Histhery with Desi Lydic - Female Orgasms in Film
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E75

Desi Lydic explores the complicated history of women having orgasms on-screen, from Hedy Lamarr's groundbreaking scene in the 1933 film "Ecstasy" to the 2020 series "Bridgerton."
03/23/2021
Interview
09:25

Eric Andre - "Bad Trip"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E75

Comedian Eric Andre shares how he's been coping during the pandemic lockdown and talks about the bizarre challenges of making his plot-driven film "Bad Trip," in which he pranks real people.
03/23/2021
Interview
08:38

Arsenio Hall - "Coming 2 America"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E73

Arsenio Hall talks about diving into his many roles alongside Eddie Murphy in the sequel movie "Coming 2 America" and reflects on the groundbreaking legacy of "The Arsenio Hall Show."
03/18/2021
Interview
09:26

Eddie Murphy - "Coming 2 America"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E70

Eddie Murphy talks about making his sequel movie "Coming 2 America," being incognito in public and his plan to return to stand-up comedy.
03/15/2021
Interview
09:44

Kelly Marie Tran - "Raya and the Last Dragon"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E68

Actress Kelly Marie Tran talks about the benefits of leaving social media and flipping the narrative on what a princess can be with the Disney film "Raya and the Last Dragon."
03/03/2021
Interview
07:18

H.E.R. - "Fight for You"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E67

Singer H.E.R. discusses her pseudonym's origin, her passion for exploring difficult issues through music and her song "Fight for You," written for the movie "Judas and the Black Messiah."
03/02/2021
Interview
08:12

Marlee Matlin - "Feeling Through"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E66

Actor Marlee Matlin talks about the short film "Feeling Through," which she executive produced, and the groundbreaking significance of casting a DeafBlind actor to play the lead role.
03/01/2021
Highlight
10:35

Celebrating Women of Comedy - Uncensored
Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring

Yamaneika Saunders, Mary Beth Barone, Anna Drezen and other comedians talk about Lifetime movies, the struggles of long-distance dating and the absurdities of "female-friendly" porn.
03/01/2021
Interview
06:46

Andra Day - "The United States vs. Billie Holiday"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E64

Singer, songwriter and actor Andra Day talks about her role as Billie Holiday in "The United States vs. Billie Holiday" and discusses the iconic singer's legacy as a civil rights pioneer.
02/24/2021
Interview
11:15

Daniel Kaluuya - "Judas and the Black Messiah"
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E57

Actor Daniel Kaluuya talks about his latest movie, "Judas and the Black Messiah," and his complex portrayal of Fred Hampton, the Illinois leader of the Black Panther party.
02/11/2021
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