Hi, I'm (not) Johnny Knoxville, and welcome to (an article about) "Jackass"!
Somehow, over 20 years after the boundary-pushing reality stunt comedy series that launched Knoxville's career debuted on that dusty relic known as MTV, "Jackass" is still going. And not just the franchise; Knoxville and much of his original crew have continued to actively throw themselves into harm's way to entertain the masses. In fact, "Jackass Forever" emerged as one of the saviors of the 2022 box office, keeping the art of the R-rated guffawfest alive in typical topsy-turvy "Jackass" fashion. It's not just creaky Gen-Xers and Millennials like myself; even today's youths agree, the dudes rock.
With Knoxville and his boys now in their 40s and 50s, though, it begs the question: Exactly how much longer can they keep poking death and severe physical injury in the eye, and walk away laughing? At this stage, the "Jackass" crew seems to...
Somehow, over 20 years after the boundary-pushing reality stunt comedy series that launched Knoxville's career debuted on that dusty relic known as MTV, "Jackass" is still going. And not just the franchise; Knoxville and much of his original crew have continued to actively throw themselves into harm's way to entertain the masses. In fact, "Jackass Forever" emerged as one of the saviors of the 2022 box office, keeping the art of the R-rated guffawfest alive in typical topsy-turvy "Jackass" fashion. It's not just creaky Gen-Xers and Millennials like myself; even today's youths agree, the dudes rock.
With Knoxville and his boys now in their 40s and 50s, though, it begs the question: Exactly how much longer can they keep poking death and severe physical injury in the eye, and walk away laughing? At this stage, the "Jackass" crew seems to...
- 11/30/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The "Jackass" franchise is a wild ride that started with a late-night MTV series but has become a full-fledged force of nature in its own right, and a crucial part of that magnificent maelstrom is Steve-o, born Steven Glover. It's almost impossible to define the charismatic performer — he's one part circus clown, one part stuntman, one part comedian, and his unique brand of entertaining helps make this franchise what it is. He has done some disgusting and terrifying things in the name of making all of us laugh, and in his new unrated multimedia comedy special, "Steve-o's Bucket List," he's allegedly going even wilder than he did on "Jackass," which should really be something. But what about the "Jackass" franchise? Is there a film that he feels is the pinnacle, or do they just continue to improve upon the previous incarnation?
In an interview with /Film's Jeremy Smith, Steve-o shared...
In an interview with /Film's Jeremy Smith, Steve-o shared...
- 11/30/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
It's hard to imagine that there's any stunt the "Jackass" guys won't try. This is a group of friends who have eaten the most disgusting things imaginable, tortured their bodies, committed psychological terrorism on one another, doused themselves in all numbers of bodily (both human and animal) fluids, and often end up hospitalized in the process, all in the name of committing to the bit. That isn't to say that there isn't some corporate red tape that gets in the way of their shenanigans. Ahead of the release of "Jackass Forever," it was revealed that a handful of stunts including getting hit by a car, taking a live bullet while wearing a bulletproof vest, and rolling down the stairs in a cardboard box set with pillows were all denied by Standards and Practices.
Given the scope and intensity of some of the stunts they have gotten away with, rolling down...
Given the scope and intensity of some of the stunts they have gotten away with, rolling down...
- 11/29/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Pranks. Pain. Penises.
These three words arguably encompass just about any of the stunts pulled by the "Jackass" crew, and when it comes to Steve-o, often all three at once. For the last two decades, Steve-o (real name Stephen Gilchrist Glover) has been putting his life and body on the line not just for all of our entertainment, but as a wild form of therapy.
On its face, the "Jackass" franchise seems like nothing more than grown men acting like immature fools, but as /Film's own Valerie Ettenhofer rightfully pointed out after watching the franchise for the very first time, "These movies are precisely designed to push the limits of cinema, of good taste, and of the human body." Ettenhofer also declared Steve-o the most fascinating of the bunch to watch, writing:
"He's wholly present, a funny and well-adjusted weirdo proving it's possible to grow up, take care of yourself,...
These three words arguably encompass just about any of the stunts pulled by the "Jackass" crew, and when it comes to Steve-o, often all three at once. For the last two decades, Steve-o (real name Stephen Gilchrist Glover) has been putting his life and body on the line not just for all of our entertainment, but as a wild form of therapy.
On its face, the "Jackass" franchise seems like nothing more than grown men acting like immature fools, but as /Film's own Valerie Ettenhofer rightfully pointed out after watching the franchise for the very first time, "These movies are precisely designed to push the limits of cinema, of good taste, and of the human body." Ettenhofer also declared Steve-o the most fascinating of the bunch to watch, writing:
"He's wholly present, a funny and well-adjusted weirdo proving it's possible to grow up, take care of yourself,...
- 11/29/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
The Jackass brand has been all over the place since the late 90s, with the fourth entry even coming to theaters last year. And one of the standouts is always Steve O. The terrible things he’s willing to put his body through are often the stuff of legend. And he’s managed to create himself a nice little place on the internet where he interviews various celebrities. Yet his desire to do these insane stunts has never stopped and so he’s taken things into his own hands. And because this isn’t a big Hollywood production, he’s able to get away with a lot. In fact, one of my most common phrases uttered during this special was: “I can’t believe he’s doing this to himself.”
The special itself is something that only the biggest Jackass/Steve O fans will be able to endure. While Steve...
The special itself is something that only the biggest Jackass/Steve O fans will be able to endure. While Steve...
- 11/28/2023
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
Warning: This interview is not for the squeamish.
If you've ever watched a "Jackass" movie or episode, Steve-o explodes off the screen as a man who enjoys his life. Why, then, does he seem so hellbent on jeopardizing it?
With the possible exception of Johnny Knoxville, no member of the daredevil troupe has performed gnarlier stunts than Steve-o. Over the years, we've seen him shimmy across a tightrope over an alligator pool with a raw chicken dangling from his underwear, wear a Peruvian jellyfish as a sombrero, and sustain repeated genital trauma via all kinds of inventively stupid methods. On the serious side, he battled drug addiction for over a decade before getting completely sober in 2008.
You might think clear-headedness would instill a strong sense of self-preservation in Steve-o, but subjecting his body to all manner of punishment and indignity is what he lives for. Indeed, when the Jackass boys are on a break,...
If you've ever watched a "Jackass" movie or episode, Steve-o explodes off the screen as a man who enjoys his life. Why, then, does he seem so hellbent on jeopardizing it?
With the possible exception of Johnny Knoxville, no member of the daredevil troupe has performed gnarlier stunts than Steve-o. Over the years, we've seen him shimmy across a tightrope over an alligator pool with a raw chicken dangling from his underwear, wear a Peruvian jellyfish as a sombrero, and sustain repeated genital trauma via all kinds of inventively stupid methods. On the serious side, he battled drug addiction for over a decade before getting completely sober in 2008.
You might think clear-headedness would instill a strong sense of self-preservation in Steve-o, but subjecting his body to all manner of punishment and indignity is what he lives for. Indeed, when the Jackass boys are on a break,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Steve-o is getting older. However, he’s also never been happier or healthier. And in his new comedy special, “Steve-o’s Bucket List,” viewers get to see all sides of the comedian. ‘Bucket List’ is a comedy experience like no other, as Steve-o tells his own personal love story with a series of insane stunts serving as a backdrop. And in this episode of The Playlist Podcast, the “Jackass” star talks about his life, his recovery, and why now is the time to check all the things off of his own personal bucket list.
Continue reading Steve-o Talks Going “Crazier Than Ever” For His ‘Bucket List’ Comedy Special, The Future Of ‘Jackass’ & More [The Playlist Podcast] at The Playlist.
Continue reading Steve-o Talks Going “Crazier Than Ever” For His ‘Bucket List’ Comedy Special, The Future Of ‘Jackass’ & More [The Playlist Podcast] at The Playlist.
- 11/22/2023
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
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