Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Netflix is a Joke, Oscar Nominations, + Playing the Role of Poop???
Jan 26, 2026
They react to this year’s Oscar nominations and debate surprise nods and snubs. They dive into Netflix Is a Joke festival details and plans for their own Netflix shows. They reminisce about early comedy careers, casting stories, and how test screenings reshape movies. They also unpack timing and editing for big laughs and laugh about unexpected career choices in Hollywood.
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Awards Embrace Obscure And Big Tentpole Films
- David Spade and Dana Carvey note many nominated films are unfamiliar to mainstream audiences, reflecting award shows' widening scope.
- They observe big tentpole hits like F1 can still sneak into nominations when categories expanded.
Screener Habit Before Final Verdicts
- Dana Carvey says he watched a screener of Marty and found it great, while admitting he hasn't seen many nominees.
- He shares casual movie-going habits like lazy Sunday viewings before final judgments.
Chaos As A Negotiation Strategy
- David Spade outlines Trump's negotiation pattern: huge initial claims to grab attention then retreat to 'reasonable' terms.
- They note this chaos tactic reliably shifts discourse and markets even when later softened.