Why Popstar Should Have Been The Anchorman of the 2010s

Every now and again, a film comes along that ticks every box on your comedic checklist. For me, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping does just that. From the minds of Andy Sandberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone of The Lonely Island fame, Popstar is stuffed to the brim with jokes that skewer every aspect of the music and entertainment industry, and countless cameos that continue to escalate in their absurdity. Add in a soundtrack that’s as shockingly good as it is hilarious and you have a sure-fire hit... right?
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00:00 Introduction
02:22 The Justin Bieber Problem
05:38 Popstar's Other Marketing Struggles
09:20 Walk Hard and Spinal Tap
11:06 Hot Rod and The Lonely Island
14:21 Why It Deserved Better
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Soundtrack:
------- No Copyright Worldwide Sounds: / @worldwidebeats
------- Niwel - Morning Lights
Niwel: / tracksbusiness-free-do...
------- Jay Someday - Moody
Jay Someday: / family-business-free-d...
------- MBB, Jonas Schmidt - Moving On
Jay Someday: / movingon_instrumental
------- BraveLion - Leverage
BraveLion: / bravelion-leverage
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#Popstar #TheLonelyIsland #VideoEssay

[@Johnny_B_Goodfornothing]

Beyond underrated, this is one of my favorite comedies and doesn't get enough praise

[@mrschimmel]

I can't believe you only have 1k subs. Your style looks very professional!

[@RossTalksAbout]

Thank you very much! Much appreciated, I do try, haha.

[@devinup3981]

I agree. It was a great movie. Not sure why it wasn't more popular, but your analysis is probably pretty spot on.

[@nistaria7970]

Amazing video, I really hope your channel grows and it will if you make more like this! Great job!

[@RossTalksAbout]

I appreciate the kind words! Thanks, and fingers crossed I suppose.

[@steel12fire8]

Absolute fucking yes

[@RossTalksAbout]

Always nice to see a fellow person of taste.

[@mikequinlivan8842]

Agree with basically everything said in the video. Favorite moment? When the cameras turn away and Conor kill the gigantic queen bee, but they don’t have footage because the cameras were asked to turn away. 🤷‍♂️

[@comedygeek]

This one needs more views! Your "Taskmaster" and "SHIELD" videos justifiably have lots, but this one deserves to be right up there.

[@kblixt]

You should have TONS more followers! Love your style

[@RossTalksAbout]

Thank you, glad to hear it!

[@ItWisnaeMe]

Great work

[@RossTalksAbout]

Thank you.

[@xxShadowOfTheWolfxx]

This is amazing, love the video! It should have 2nd realese honestly, I'm still sad it bombed

[@holbrooke7]

I was not expecting this movie to be as funny as it was. I love The Lonely Island but didn't think they could carry a full movie. Was I wrong!

[@beemo6757]

this video and your taskmaster video shows that you have perfect taste

[@RossTalksAbout]

As much as taste is subjective... I'll take it.

[@businessincorpoated]

i love this movie

[@matthieuboudreau5099]

It's a great movie 😁

[@jucaboeso]

Heresy. Cool video, though