[> LY Actors who hated their shows » Despite major success, here are some actors who wish they'd have never accepted the role Sonam Kaloti Arts Editor Robert Pattinson Well you know what they say: Nobody hates Twilight more than Robert Pattinson does. Pattinson is a staple “actor who hated their work.” His role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight franchise is undeniably huge. The franchise, to this day, has a passionate and dedicated fanbase from all around the globe. Ina USA Today interview, Pattinson reflected that there’s a second wave of appreciation for the Twilight films, and that they're sometimes considered hip. He continued, “I think when anything becomes a massive phenomenon, there’s always people who get annoyed because it’s just everywhere. But now it seems like a retro thing: The soundtrack, the fashion. It’s like, ‘Oh, that’s so late 2000s.” Chevy Chase Chevy Chase hated the show Community. Celebuzz posted an audio tape of Chevy actively shredding the show to bits, saying, “Tt’s just a fucking mediocre sitcom! I want people to laugh and this isn’t funny.” The recorded message was directed to the creator of Community, Dan Harmon. OrCaking eri Also, in the message Chase expressed that he didn’t like how his humour was being cut out of the show and instead that his character, Pierce, was progressively being written and edited into someone unlikeable. Have an idea for a story? M arts@theotherpress.ca ee Photo by Eva Rinaldi on Flickr Billy Ray Cyrus Hannah Montana hasn't always been pleasantly regarded by Miley or Billy Ray Cyrus. In an interview with GQ, Billy Ray Cyrus said, “T’ll tell you right now—the damn show destroyed my family ... it’s all sad.” Best true crime podcasts » Who needs sleep when you got murder on the mind? Jessica Berget Editor-in-Chief here is nothing more terrifying than true crime. Scary movies are great, but nothing is more unsettling than the true accounts of the horrifying things real people have done. To make yourself thoroughly paranoid this Halloween season, check out these true crime podcasts. Editor’s note: Don’t listen to any of these while home alone. My Favourite Murder Probably the most popular podcast of this list, My Favourite Murder hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark have been named the killer queens of true crime podcasting. I’ve listened to nearly every episode and though they always deliver great content, in my opinion the two hosts can get annoying. Don’t get me wrong, they are both great storytellers (especially Karen) and they always find a way to make each case horrifying and engaging even if I've heard it before. They also have an adorable ending for each episode when Georgia’s cat meows into the microphone (a sweet note to end on, considering you just listened to murder for an hour and a half). That said, they can get distracted and trail away from talking about the cases, which can be frustrating considering that’s the whole reason you’e listening to them. They may be comedians, but I also don’t find them particularly funny—they should just stick to talking about murder. Favourite episodes: Any that Karen tells an “I Survived” story, Murderous TENdencies, Nice Office, Twenty Six Six Six. Last Podcast on the Left Comedy and murder always go well together. Three comedian hosts (Ben Kissel, Marcus Parks, and Henry Zebrowski) make true crime and horrible histories as funny as they do interesting. Not only do they focus on crime cases but they also present fascinating historical events. They cover everything from the trek that led to people cannibalizing each other, to historical figures like Rasputin and serial killers and their backgrounds. They really delve deep into their subjects—sometimes making five-part episodes—going into their personal and family lives. This podcast may cover some creepy stuff, but it’s fun to listen to. They’re all great friends so you get a good sense of their chemistry in each episode, and they’re hilarious. Zebrowski often does voice impressions of the subjects which gives some of the darkest stories some comedic relief. Favourite episodes: The Donner Party, Charles Manson, Robert Pickton, L. Ron. Hubbard. Photo of 'My Favorite Murder' hosts via Ticketmaster e International TheatreSports Festival ¢ Best true crime podcasts ¢ Behind Guns N’ Roses’ ‘November Rain’ ..and more At the time Cyrus had been going through a divorce, and Miley, 18, was beginning to rebel (very publicly). “The business was driving a wedge between us,” Cyrus continued. The Jonas Brothers Family working together always has large potential to go awry. Similarly to the Cyrus family, the Jonas Brothers fell apart as a trio, and as brothers, due to their business involvement together. In the JoBros documentary, Chasing Happiness, the boys talk through some of their problems, and otherwise reflect on their careers and their familial relationships. “[Nick said,] ‘The band is over, I want to go do stuff without you guys and I’ve made up my mind,” says Joe in the doc, “I felt betrayed. I felt lied to. I felt angry— numb.’ The brothers recall feeling stunted in their TV show, and in their growth together as a group. Nick, of course, wanted to move forward alone, whereas Joe was upset that Kevin prioritized his wife, Danielle Deleasa, over their group business. After taking a long hiatus, the Jonas’ have come back for another round, prioritizing communication and each other this time because family is of upmost importance. Serial (Season 1) Sarah Koenig meticulously covers the case of Adnan Syed, a teenager who was convicted for the murder of his girlfriend, Hae Min Lee in 1999 but maintains his innocence. Koenig does a deep dive of the murder, getting interviews from key figures in the case (even Adnan himself) and his family, and going to key scenes of the crime. Koenig does a great job of presenting such a complicated case, but I find it drags on. It’s a long podcast series, and it feels like a long podcast series. It’s hard to focus sometimes because the way it is presented doesn't hold the listeners’ attention, but it is a fascinating story. Dr. Death This episodic series about a fraudulent spinal surgeon, Christopher Duntsch, is literally spine-tingling. Do not listen to this if you need surgery in the future or it will haunt you. The storytelling in this podcast is fantastic. It can get emotional from the first-hand experiences of people whose lives have been ruined because of Duntsch, and the doctors who have had to fix his mistakes. It’s incredibly uncomfortable to listen to at some points because of the botched surgery descriptions. It’s well- formatted, engaging, has a great pace, and isa truly terrifying story. True crime podcasting at its finest.