The following interview with History of the World, Part II multi-hyphenate David Stassen was originally published at Above the Line. In light of the site being taken offline this weekend, I am republishing my interview with Stassen on Solzy at the Movies. None of the text has been changed since its original publication. David Stassen grew up on Mel Brooks movies when he was a kid so perhaps it was fate that would later put him in the…
"History of the World, Part II Writer/Director/EP David Stassen on Working With Mel Brooks and Why Casting Posed a Challenge"Tag: David Stassen
Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen spoke with Solzy at the Movies about their new political satire focusing on grifters, Maximum Truth. Maximum Truth is a new comedy directed by David Stassen and starring Ike Barinholtz, Dylan O’Brien, Blake Anderson, Brianna Baker, Beth Grant, Max Minghella, Mark Proksch, Tony Rodriguez, Kiernan Shipka, and Tiya Sircar. There are many veteran improv comedians with small roles, too. One of which might be considered a spoiler so consider this…
"Maximum Truth: Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen talk Grifter Comedy"
At long last, History of the World, Part II is finally seeing the light of day and the sketch comedy series is worth the 40-plus year wait. I never thought I’d see the day. I binge-watched the eight episodes almost as quickly as Hulu sent the screeners. Listen, I know the series is premiering on a Jewish holiday but try and fit in some time to watch the two episodes as soon as possible. Believe…
"History of the World, Part II is Worth The Wait"