Entourage
The Kobe and Shaq of Hollywood
Posted on 07.15.07 by Jason Zingale @ 10:41 pm

And the streak continues, not only with one of the best episodes of the season, but of the series thus far. Honestly, I don’t know how these guys do it, but they’ve managed to up the ante with each successive episode this season. The whole “Medellin” debacle was taken a step further this week when Snoop Dogg informs Vince and Eric that the “Medellin” trailer has been leaked on to YouTube. Walsh is quick to accuse Eric of sabotaging the film, and in return, Eric tackles Walsh right in the middle of the Barney’s café. What I want to know is why no one even thought to consider that Harvey was the one behind the leak. He certainly has his motives after being screwed over for the second time in as many years, but it was probably just one of the editors.

Nevertheless, the leak proves to be a rare positive moment in the film’s disastrous production, and now that every studio exec has had the chance to see footage from the film, everyone that’s anyone is ready to offer Vince a job. Of course, Ari is already on top of his client’s new passion project: “Lost in the Clouds,” some mountain climber memoir that already has Curtis Hanson (“L.A. Confidential”) signed on to direct. And that’s not even the good news. Dana Gordon – Ari’s ex-flame/blossoming movie exec – is in charge of the project, and so Ari swings by to schmooze her with Cristal and cupcakes. Unfortunately, Heath Ledger is already in final negotiations to nab the lead role, but when Ari convinces his agent (Josh Weinstein) that the character is gay (an obvious, but completely necessary, lie), the deal suddenly drops through.

Meanwhile, Eric and Walsh make amends (kinda) and join Vince for an interview with film critic Elvis Mitchell to discuss the making of “Medellin,” but it soon turns into a battle of egos, leading Mitchell to comment on how great of a rapport they have. Not quite the word I would have used, but Eric bites his tongue nonetheless, only speaking his mind afterwards on his feelings about Walsh. Of course, that’s when Ari calls to inform them of the good news: the studio wants to offer the “‘Medellin’ dream team” the chance to work together again on the new project. Vince will star, Eric will produce… and Walsh will direct. Eric’s response? “Fuck me.” I couldn’t have put it any better myself. It’ll be curious to see what happens from here, but methinks the two will kiss and make up once “Medellin” sweeps Cannes and award buzz begins to swell.

I’d be remiss (and probably ostracized by the “Entourage” viewership) if I didn’t mention the latest chapter in the Adventures of Drama and Turtle, but aside from offering some much needed comic relief, it didn’t serve much purpose to the story. Drama, desperate to embrace a younger image before the start of the new season of “Five Towns,” spots a black trucker hat (featuring the image of a marijuana leaf) while shopping around Barney’s, and suddenly, he’s obsessed with getting one himself. This leads the pair to a medical marijuana club and a visit to the doctor to fake the necessary symptoms needed for the all-important note, but when Drama arrives on set wearing his new hat, he soon discovers that all the cast really care about is getting their hands (or more specifically, their lungs) on some of that medical marijuana. This turns into a game of strip/smoke weed blackjack where Drama becomes the life of the party.

I’m glad to see Drama finally getting what he wants (work and fame), but how about giving the fans a little something as well; namely, actual footage of Drama working on the show. Oh yeah, and how about the return of that fine girl Turtle was dating?

One Response to “The Kobe and Shaq of Hollywood”

  • J Rose says:

    I have to agree & disagree with you, J.Z.

    While the episode was very good, now way was it the best of the season or series. Last week’s hilarious show was by far the best this season and one of the top five ever; this one felt like a comet trail of that one.

    Yes it was nice to see E. and Walsh’s simmering hatred for each other finally boil over, but I’m beginning to tire of the “Walsh is a dick, but a genius, so we need to put up with him” schtick.

    It’s puzzling to me why some storylines are dropped without notice, but other drag on for too long.

    So when they previewed next week and the boys will be forced to work with Billy again, all it got was a groan from me.

    Also, it was good to see Vince finally get pissed off at their antics and put his foot down for a change.

    Oh, and the return of Dana? Also a good move, although personally I was hoping for a reappearance of Amanda, Turtle’s hottie or Sloan.

    Baby steps.

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