http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/02/Entourage--Malibooty.aspx What makes for compelling drama, even if it’s in a sitcom, is conflict. What makes for an interesting ENTOURAGE is Ari Gold. Last week, the writers of ENTOURAGE gave us both. This week it continues.   Vince (Adrian Grenier) loves director Billy Walsh’s cut of “MEDELLIN;” first-time producer Eric (Kevin Connolly) doesn’t. Billy sends the film to the Cannes Film Festival selection committee all on his own, so Eric makes a move to get Billy fired from the film. Vince spends the afternoon with Dennis Hopper and Drama and Turtle go on a double date. It may seem limiting, but double-dating is all Drama and Turtle should do on this show. They excel at the screwball buffoonery —  especially Kevin Dillon, who will never be able to be taken seriously in a dramatic role again and may have even the same effect on his brother Matt’s career, because their affects are so similar. It’s a perfect combination of goofball role and goofball actor if you can mess up not just your own future, but a family member’s as well.   But, the central issue between Eric and Vince over MEDELLIN is complicated, layered and probably too dangerous to really dig into and muck around with, because, ultimately, the show is about being cool, getting with the hottest chick and making a ton of money while getting buzzed with your friends. Does “artistic differences” further any of those ends? Probably not, but we get just a hint of what could be with Vince going below the belt and referencing Eric’s previous career as a pizza parlor manager in the heat of a tiff. This offense is mendable because, at the end of the day, Vince and Eric can look each other in the eye and be honest. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/07/02/Entourage--Malibooty.aspx 77 60