Ben Stiller: Don't Dream It's Over, by Crowded House "One of my favorite songs."

On July 31, 2023, Stephen King tweeted: 

"Listening to 'Don't Dream It's Over,' by Crowded House. Such a pretty song.'"  

Ben Stiller replied: 

"One of my favorite songs."

Ben Stiller: "Respect to Jonas Vingegaard"

On July 24, 2023, Jonas Creteur tweeted:  

"Jonas Vingegaard will be celebrated in Copenhagen on Wednesday at the city hall, and will appear on the balcony of the Rådhuspladsen, like last year. On Thursday he will be celebrated in his hometown Glyngore (👇), where he will visit a carehome for the elderly. 'It's his highest priority to pay a visit there, because he knows that it means something to the elderly, and it means something to him.'"  

Ben Stiller replied:  

"I think this is just so cool that a visit to the elderly is what the #TDF2023 champion makes his priority. I've never seen that in any other sport. Respect to Jonas Vingegaard." 

Jonas Creteur replied to Ben: 

"Hi mister Stiller, if you want to enjoy the fabulous cycling scene in Flanders during the Spring Classics, feel free to come to Dwars door Vlaanderen in Waregem. We will be very happy to welcome you as a VIP and let you follow the race. If interested: send me an email, and I will take care of that (jonas.creteur@roularta.be)."  

Ben replied:  

"Thanks for this invite!"

Ben Stiller: "Thanks for this Richard and yes. Yes."

On July 28, 2023, Richard E. Grant tweeted: 

"Accepting that loss and death are beyond my comprehension, has been at once, simple and profound. Acceptance rather than trying to do battle with the Invisible."  

Ben Stiller replied: 

"Thanks for this Richard and yes. Yes."

The taking of Pelham one two three

On July 28, 2023, Jen Johans tweeted: 

"Live shot of me being over monsoon season messing with my back this week. In related news, I'm watching THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE, which not only remains one of the most gripping NY thrillers ever made but its last shot is an all-timer. Oh, & David Shire's score rocks.'" 

Ben Stiller replied: 

"The best."

Ben Stiller: Great books about or set in Alaska

On July 26, 2023, Isaac Butler tweeted:  

"Recommendation question: Great books about or set in Alaska? Fiction or non. I have already read Yiddish Policeman's Union!" 

Ben Stiller replied:  

"To the White Sea by James Dickey."

Ben Stiller invites you to his channel on Threads

Ben Stiller invites you to his channel on Threads.net/@benstiller 

 

Ben Stiller: "Yes. Attend the tale. So good. Can't wait to attend again."

On July 22, 2023, Josh Gad tweeted: 

"Do yourself a favor & attend the the Tale of Sweeney Todd immediately! What a remarkable night of theater led by 2 tour de force performances by my astonishing college classmate Josh Groban & the transcendent Annaleigh Ashford along w/ one of the best companies you will ever see."  

Ben Stiller replied:  

"Yes. Attend the tale. So good. Can't wait to attend again."

Paul Sherwen Project

On July 16, 2023, the Paul Sherwen Project tweeted: 

"Paul's friend Ben Stiller gave us a shout-out day! Thanks for your support Ben and for recognizing our work in Paul's name."

Ben Stiller about "THE FLYING NUN" (1967-70)

On July 15, 2023, Michael Warburton tweeted:

"The sheer amount of drugs that must’ve been ingested by the producers of this must’ve been off the charts.

THE FLYING NUN (1967-70)

It’s testament to Sally Field her career recovered at all let alone brought her not one but two Oscars."

Ben Stiller replied:

"I watched this show. As a child it didn’t seem weird at all."

User asked:

"Did you make a habit of it"

Ben Stiller replied:

"No but my sister did." 

and: 

"Also check out “Nasty Habits” which both my parents had smallish roles in… obscure comedy by Michael Lindsay- Hogg… Anne Jackson, Glenda Jackson and more…"

Ben Stiller about Bill Forsyth's film "Local Hero" (1983)

On July 15, 2023, Michael Warburton tweeted:  

"A lovely original Poster for Bill Forsyth's wonderful, little Film LOCAL HERO (1983)."  

Ben Stiller replied: 

"Also I'd say an incredibly influential film for film makers of my generation who saw it and were so inspired by the beauty, tone, and score."

Ben Stiller about about the Living Color single "Cult of Personality"

On July 15, 2023, on Twitter, a user wrote about the Living Color single "Cult of Personality": 

"Living Color released their hit single "Cult of Personality" on this date in 1988. The single won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1990." 

Ben Stiller replied: 

"I remember how into this I was, and how new and impactful the band and song were." 

I remember how into this I was, and how new and impactful the band and song were.

— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) July 15, 2023

Ben Stiller about Erwin Benedict Valencia

On July 14, 2023, Ben Stiller tweeted about Erwin Benedict Valencia: 

"Wishing all the best to our friend Erwin who is a truly positive and uplifting person. He's all about gratitude and I have so much gratitude for him and the generosity of spirit he has shown to our family over the years.  

Going to miss seeing him at the Garden, but so happy he is following his instincts and moving on to his next chapter."

Wishing all the best to our friend Erwin who is a truly positive and uplifting person. He’s all about gratitude and I have so much gratitude for him and the generosity of spirit he has shown to our family over the years.

Going to miss seeing him at the Garden, but so happy he… https://t.co/FvFoYOKOnl

— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) July 14, 2023

The actors and writers' strike

On July 14, 2023, Ben Stiller quoted on Twitter:

“You cannot change the business model as much as it has changed and not expect the contract to change.”

“You cannot change the business model as much as it has changed and not expect the contract to change.” #SAG #AFTRA #WGA #UnionStrong https://t.co/Q6rYJuPLPu

— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) July 14, 2023

Ben Stiller about the actors and writers' strike

On July 13, 2023, a user tweeted about the actors and writers' strike: 

"You know, there are a lot of us working in the industry that don't have the benefit of a union. I want the actors and writers to get fairly compensated, but I also want to keep my job. I hope that the actors going on strike will force a resolution." 

Ben Stiller replied: 

"Agreed. The awful reality is the crews and craftspeople who are not on strike bearing the brunt of this action."

Agreed. The awful reality is the crews and craftspeople who are not on strike bearing the brunt of this action.

— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) July 13, 2023

Ben Stiller about Jake Tapper's book "All The Demons Are Here"

On July 10, 2023, Ben Stiller tweeted about Jake Tapper's book "All The Demons Are Here": 

"So Jake Tapper's 'All The Demons Are Here' was so good I read it in one 'standing' on this New York balcony." 

 

On July 10, 2023 on Threads, Ben Stiller wrote:  

"Loved Jake Tapper's new book 'All The Demons Are Here'. This is a totally candid shot by a random person who saw me reading it on a balcony in New York." 

Adam Perlow: 

"Looks like you’re only a few pages in."

Ben Stiller:

"This candid was taken early into my second read."

So @jaketapper’s #AllTheDemonsAreHere was so good I read it in one “standing” on this New York balcony. pic.twitter.com/rhai8mS688

— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) July 10, 2023

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Ben Stiller: Happy Birthday to Lawrence Pressman

On July 10, 2023, on Threads, Ben Stiller wrote a birthday greeting to actor Lawrence Pressman:  

"Happy Birthday to the great Lawrence Pressman, who's been entertaining us for years. He's an iconic character actor who continues to work and brings warmth, humor and intelligence To all his work. He's been in so many movies, tv shows and plays, I feel he's part of my consciousness. In a good way." 

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Ben Stiller about Budd Schulberg's novel "What Makes Sammy Run?"

On July 9, 2023, on Threads, Ben Stiller wrote about Budd Schulberg's novel "What Makes Sammy Run?":

"Yes. A great novel and pretty much always relevant it seems. Has never been made into a movie which is an interesting thing. And Schulberg was pretty much ostracized from Hollywood when he wrote it…"

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Ben Stiller: "It's extremely muggy today in NYC but all the museums have AC"

On July 9, 2023, Ben Stiller wrote on Threads:  

"It's extremely muggy today in #NYC but all the museums have AC!"  

 

 

The user replied:  

"Cool (literally). When's Severance done? I'm gettin' that itch back real bad, Ben." 

Ben Stiller: 

"We have a writers strike to get through. And possible SAG strike too. So not for a bit unfortunately... #WGA"  

User: 

"Ahhh yes, job action. Well, all the best to you and the writing team - creativity deserves to be recognized with fair wages for all parties."  

Ben Stiller:  

"Agree with that and thanks"

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Ben Stiller is officially on Threads.net

Since July 6, 2023, Ben Stiller is officially on Threads.net/@benstiller 

 

 

His first words were:

"What do I need to know"

Here are some user responses:

"That you can be yourself. Have fun. No blue steel required."

"However, Blue Steel is appreciated!"

"You're still a great Human being and we all miss your dad's smile."

"That I'm thankful for you, making the films Tropic Thunder and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."

"That Walter Mitty is THE film I repeatedly watch with my daughter. Love the cinematography, music, story, script, jokes and meaning. Thanks for making it 👏👏👏"

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