Comedian Ryan Long On The Woke, Cancel Culture Take Over Of Comedy
The left, specifically woke white women, has taken an issue that began with a specific need for change and escalated it to involve many unrelated, larger issues.
‘The King Of Staten Island’ Is Unworthy Of Its Crown
Too many long stretches of unfunny scenes and meandering subplots take away from the genuinely funny jokes populated throughout the film.
Dave Chappelle’s New ‘Unrefined’ Special Is A Showcase Of His Greatness
Dave Chappelle’s new special, taped and released in the middle of a pandemic, solidifies his status as the premier comedian of our time.
6 Movies To Watch Based On How You’re Handling Quarantine
Classic Hollywood is full of people who can relate to you, especially when we all feel a little stir-crazy.
Hannah Gadsby Doesn’t Even Believe Her Own Argument
Gadsby’s work is a testament to how eagerly the arbiters of our culture will devour and elevate work that convincingly purports to be progressive.
‘Reno 911’ Makes A Seamless Transition To Quibi, Harkening Back To Funnier Times
They don’t make television comedies like they used to, and few were ever made as brilliantly as “Reno 911.”
What The Delightful ‘Parks And Rec’ Reunion Tells Us About Pandemic-Era TV
NBC aired a new episode of ‘Parks and Recreation’ on Thursday, so low budget it looked pretty much like any half-hour Zoom call. And why not?
Russell Brand And Ricky Gervais Are The Antidote To Your Quarantine Brain Drain
Listening to British comedy legends Russell Brand and Ricky Gervais discuss everything from ‘The Office’ to God and atheism is exactly what your stay-at-home self needs right now.
In Autobiography, Woody Allen’s Shrillness And Misogyny Cancel Out The Humor
Woody Allen tries and fails to present himself as worlds away from his screen persona of a hopelessly neurotic, oversexed failure with women and an all-around coward.
‘SNL At Home’ Bombs While ‘Tiger King And I’ Soars
All it takes is good writing, good ideas, and good comedians. None of that should be out of reach over at 30 Rock.
What I Saw At The Last Live Tour For ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Creator Joel Hodgson
Will its fans be able to revive MST3K once again? Based on the excellent live show I saw, I expect it will find another home. It deserves to.
A Power Ranking Of The Craziest People In ‘Tiger King’
Clearing the bar to make a top-seven list requires a truly special level of crazy. So if you are ready, let’s take the plunge.
‘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.
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