How ‘Kimmy Schmidt’ Did Trump-Era Politics Right
Tina Fey, who created ‘Kimmy Schmidt,’ enjoys mining partisan politics for laughs, and she’s capable of doing it without using comedy as a thin pretense for DNC propaganda. Hers is a rare approach.
Why Comedians Would Attract More Political Converts By Being Funny Instead Of Woke
Because laughter is an easy and enjoyable reaction, it usually provides ideas told in a funny way more accessibility and acceptability.
The New ‘Conan’ Isn’t Revolutionary, And That’s Just Fine
In practice, the much-hyped changes Conan made to his show actually feel more like tweaks than disruptions. But they work well enough for him.
What Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Should Do Instead Of Running For Office
This country needs someone like him, not in a political office or to hang our hopes on, but to relax with, share a laugh with, and be reminded of the common humanity and strength of our culture.
Ellen DeGeneres’s ‘Relatable’ Is A Gentle But Necessary Counterpoint To ‘Nanette’
The most important answer to Hannah Gadsby’s groundbreaking ‘Nanette’ came quietly from Ellen DeGeneres in ‘Relatable,’ the comedian’s new stand-up special.
The Rock Says Interview Claiming He Slammed ‘Generation Snowflake’ Was Fabricated
‘If you are not agreeing with them, then they are offended — and that is not what so many great men and women fought for.’
It’s No Shock That Hulu Canceled Sarah Silverman’s ‘I Love You America’
On Wednesday, streaming service Hulu announced that they were cancelling their only political talk show, ‘I Love You America with Sarah Silverman,’ after one season.
Podcast: The Year 2018 Blended Politics And Culture
Andrew Heaton joins the Federalist Radio Hour to recap 2018, and make predictions for what this year’s political and cultural conversations will hold.
20 Jokes That Didn’t Stop Netflix From Giving Jimmy Carr A Show
Netflix’s new ‘The Fix’ is an utterly pointless waste of a comedian as funny as Jimmy Carr, who doesn’t give a hoot about political correctness or solving world problems.
Louis C.K.’s Comeback Is About Good Comedy, Not Kowtowing To The Right
Perhaps at the realization he’ll never ingratiate himself with everyone, the comedian is now fully back to his previous form, exploring jokes about material considered ‘off-limits.’
It’s Official: Louis C.K. Must Be Stopped
While I’d never heard of Louis C.K. before yesterday and am still unclear as to who he might be, there’s no doubt that his so-called humor inflames me to the point of angina.
‘Mrs. Maisel’s’ Excellent Second Season Dooms The Third
In season two, ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ improves markedly on its first ten-episode run. But the show’s future still looks bleak.
18 Top Comedians Who Can Never Host The Oscars Now
Following Kevin Hart’s departure, many names have surfaced as possible replacements, but let me save the Academy time and show why they are disqualified as not politically correct enough.
Kevin Hart Missed A Big Opportunity To Stare Down The Outrage Mob
Kevin Hart should be hosting the Oscars. But now he won’t, because of homosexuality-related jokes he made a decade ago.
I Used To Be A Conservative, But Not Anymore
Sometimes you reach a point—usually when you have something to promote—when what you once thought no longer is what you think now.
Why ‘SNL’ Still Can’t Find Its Footing In The Trump Era
In comedy, self-deprecation is a key byproduct of self-awareness. But there is virtually no serious self-deprecation in partisan politics, because self-deprecation cedes points to your opponent.
What We’ve Learned From 30 Years Of ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’
Three decades after its debut, MST3k has legions of fans around the world, has spawned innumerable imitators and successors, and its legacy is showing no sign of slowing down.
‘Instant Family’ Shines A Spotlight On Everyday Foster Care Heroes
It’s rare that a Hollywood comedy brings on subject matter consultants to get details right— and then still manages to be funny.
Dan Crenshaw’s Smart Strategy: Engage, Don’t Rage
Raging at culture is the best way for conservatives to get shut out of it. Dan Crenshaw gets it.
SNL’s ‘Booty Kings’ Video Mocks Sexist Rappers—And Their Woke Critics
The segment draws laughs partly because sexism, misogyny, and objectifying women generally have a long, undignified tradition in hip-hop.
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