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Etan Cohen talks 'Tropic Thunder' and comedy

 

Published 8/14/2008 at L.A. Times - Movie News

'Tropic Thunder' co-writer Etan Cohen's humor has social satire under the crudeness. > When Etan Cohen was working on the character of Kirk Lazarus, an actor played by Robert Downey Jr. in the upcoming comedy “ Tropic Thunder,” he asked himself: What is the most offensive thing an actor can do to get a part? (link)

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