‘Pretty Woman’ At 30: Why The Ultimate Capitalist Rom-Com Wouldn’t Fly In Today’s Hollywood
‘Pretty Woman’ is celebrating its 30th anniversary this week, but there’s even more reason to watch the classic film again (and again) during self-isolation. It’s the ultimate capitalist rom-com.
While Stephen Colbert Argues ‘Chinese Virus’ Is Racist, Let’s Revisit His Jokes About Asians
While Colbert lectures the country on the racism of a factual descriptor, he’s the one who spent years cracking fortune cookie jokes and doing bad Asian accents on television.
How Late-Night Hosts Reacted To 9/11, Compared To How They Reacted To Coronavirus
The country was in mourning, and late-night comics reacted accordingly. We were all Americans back then, red state or blue. The situation today, in many ways, is dramatically different.
Taylor Tomlinson’s Netflix Quarter-Life Crisis Is Funny And Refreshing
Through an uncanny ability to see her flaws clearly, 26-year-old Tomlinson provides subtle social commentary on her generation by mocking herself most and making the rest of us laugh while doing it.
‘The Hunt’ Is Not About Liberals Killing Conservatives, It’s Funny Bipartisan Satire
As we enter a year in which the madness on all sides will rise to a fever pitch, ‘The Hunt’ may be the cold shower we all desperately need.
On Elizabeth Warren And Hillary Clinton, Kate McKinnon Is 0-2
Neither campaign could have asked for better treatment. If they wrote and directed the sketches themselves, the best they could do is what Kate McKinnon actually did.
Will Intersectional Politics Kill ‘The Kids In The Hall’ Sketch Comedy Reboot?
Amazon Prime is reviving the edgy sketch comedy show, but 30 years later, the parody has become reality.
The Oscars Is No Fun Without A Host Because It Takes Itself Too Seriously
The Oscars’ second year with no host proves the awards show just isn’t that interesting without a comedian to guide us through it.
Sorry Critics: Dave Chappelle Wins Grammy For Best Comedy Album
It’s funny, it’s smart, and the Grammys were right to recognize Dave Chappelle for his work.
‘The Gentlemen’ Takes On Oversensitive Pajama Boys With Humor
Through a strange series of comic circumstances, Guy Ritchie’s new heroes band together against mysterious enemies in the first marijuana heroism movie.
Derek Fowlds Anchored The Greatest Political TV Show On Earth
The recently deceased actor’s work as Bernard Woolley in ‘Yes, Minister’ and its successor ‘Yes, Prime Minister’ was indispensable to the greatest political show on earth.
Why The 2010s Were Absolutely The Worst ‘Saturday Night Live’ Era Ever
Allegiance to the show has ebbed and flowed throughout its continuous 45-year run, and depth of talent among the cast and writers’ room has never been static.
Dave Chappelle Endorses Andrew Yang For President
“I’m Yang Gang!” Dave Chappelle announced in a press release issued by Andrew Yang’s campaign on Tuesday.
The Best Comedies Of The 2010s
In 2019, we’re forced to suffer through comedies like ‘Long Shot’ and ‘Late Night,’ when ten years ago, the yearly options were plentiful.
John Mulaney X Erika Jayne, The Most Ambitious Crossover Of All Time
Comedian John Mulaney embraces a Real Housewives deep cut for his new children’s variety show on Netflix.
Comedy Writer Stages Comeback For VeggieTales’ Animated Produce
Two years before the release of ‘Toy Story,’ Phil Vischer released the first computer-animated VeggieTales film. Now he’s reviving the Bible-based children’s series for a new generation.
‘Office Ladies’ Podcast Honors The Era Of Politically Incorrect Comedy
15 years after “The Office,” the show’s stars, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey kickstarted a re-watch podcast called “Office Ladies.”
Go Ahead, Make A Martyr Out Of Michael Che
By all means, harp on ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Michael Che for telling jokes. It’s going to end much better for him than for you.
NBC Redefined The Sitcom, So What Went Wrong This Fall?
When NBC announced new fall shows ‘Sunnyside’ and ‘Perfect Harmony,’ it seemed inevitable one or both would falter. That just happened to ‘Sunnyside.’
Give Women What They Want: Revive The Rom-Com
Rom-coms aren’t about celebrating single life in perpetuity. It’s okay if they draw from fantasy — in fact, that’s the whole point.
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