Colin Hanks’ documentary captures the warmth, humor, and heartbreak of a larger-than-life Canadian The post ‘I Like Me’ Reminds Us Why John Candy Still Matters appeared first on Book and Film Globe.| Book and Film Globe
Low-budget, high-chaos, and proudly queer, an Australian animated comedy with glitter The post ‘Lesbian Space Princess’ Revives the Weird, Wild Spirit of Old-School Adult Animation appeared first on Book and Film Globe.| Book and Film Globe
People partaking in the Concrete Ghost Walk Oct. 25 brave the cold and rain as they leave the Concrete Theatre and embark on their ghostly adventure. (Santiago Ochoa/Cascadia Daily News)Spooky ‘street theater’ tours are made possible by dozens of local volunteers| Cascadia Daily News
1991 action comedy, dir. Jim Abrahams, Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes; IMDb / allmovie. "Do good men like Dead Meat Thompson just blink out one day like a bad bulb? I mean, one minute you're in bed with a knockout gal… or guy, and the next, you're a compost heap. Doesn't that bother any of you? Because it scares the living piss outta me!"| RogerBW's Blog: Latest posts
Comedian Theo Von admitted that the hate he received for being in a Department of Homeland Security video was “scary” and caused him to be “paranoid.” Von, whose real name is Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski, discussed the video aftermath in an episode of his podcast, This Past Weekend, that aired on Wednesday. He explained to […]| Washington Examiner
Rabbi David Rotenberg revived his comedy career across Ottawa after Oct. 7. The post ‘Edgy for a rabbi, clean for a comedian’: Meet the Orthodox rabbi comic mocking antisemites onstage appeared first on The Canadian Jewish News.| The Canadian Jewish News
"Pledges" blends cringe-worthy comedy with horror as college students face bizarre hazing and a lurking menace. Perfect for fans of silly, campy fun!| Ramblings of a Coffee-Addicted Writer
by Rob Reiner with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer Sadly, I’ll have to wait until January when the sequel to the best mockumentary ever, Spinal Tap: The End Continues, is available for streaming, it was only on locally during one week and then at odd times. But I was able to console myself Read More| AnnaBookBel
George Wallace's observational humor, and masterful storytelling have earned him a place among comedy's most iconic figures. Wallace joined the The Metro to discuss all the things he appreciates most in his life. The post The Metro: Legendary Comic George Wallace on tour in Detroit appeared first on WDET 101.9 FM.| WDET 101.9 FM
In the clip from I Love You, America (2017–2018), comic Sarah Silverman talks to a conservative family about their beliefs regarding gun control, Donald Trump, and climate change over dinner. The comic exchange prompts reflection on María Lugones’s ideas about “world-traveling” and the role of playfulness in speaking across differences. In her article “Playfulness, ‘World’-Travelling,| Blog of the APA
Originally released October 14, 2005: Cameron Crowe is a filmmaker I generally admire. He makes highly enjoyable fables about love conquering all, grand romantic gestures, and finding your voice. His track record speaks for itself: Say Anything, Singles, Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous (I forgive him the slipshod remake of Vanilla Sky, though it did have … … Continue reading →| nathanzoebl
Relaunching a seminal spoof series in today’s environment is going to be a risk. I’ve discussed how comedy seems to have been relegated to TV and streaming in a post-COVID theatrical era, but there is still an immense appeal of watching something funny with a jovial audience. The Naked Gun series was a spoof on … … Continue reading →| nathanzoebl
The film is a solid New York movie, filled with interesting characters that surround Burgess in a tale of Gen X uncertainty. The post Free Time DVD Review: Hilarious and Unexpectedly Insightful appeared first on Cinema Sentries.| Cinema Sentries
The Belchers of Bob's Burgers get Halloween like no other sitcom on the air today, with numerous classic holiday episodes.| Paste Magazine
Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst channel a real criminal and his girlfriend in a pleasantly surprising, authentic and tender way In an era where studios seem to be prioritizing…| Fourteen East
Small wins for art are worth savouring, especially in an age when it is seemingly under attack from all sides. In the first cinematically released, all-animated Looney Tunes feature film that was thankfully sold to Ketchup Entertainment rather than being … Continue reading →| SSP Thinks Film
‘Swim for your life!’ Creature from the Haunted Sea is a 1961 American comedy horror film directed by Roger Corman from a screenplay by Charles B. Griffith (The Little Shop … The post CREATURE FROM THE HAUNTED SEA Free online on YouTube in 4K appeared first on MOVIES & MANIA.| MOVIES & MANIA
‘Your favorite pain in the neck is about to bite your funny bone!’ Love at First Bite is a 1979 American horror comedy film directed by Stan Dragoti from a screenplay by Robert Kaufman, … The post LOVE AT FIRST BITE Fun yet flawed vampire comedy – free on YouTube appeared first on MOVIES & MANIA.| MOVIES & MANIA
In a future where basic science is ignored, corporations control the government, and…wait. When I tell you that I have been avoiding this movie like the plague in recent years, I mean it. Mike Judge has this weird ability to have his finger directly on the pulse of what is going on and, just because Idiocracy came out nearly twenty years ago, that doesn’t mean …| That Old Picture Show
Baseball fans are in for a bizarro version of the sport when the Savannah Bananas make their debut at Globe Life Field in Arlington on September 25-27, 2026. The Bananas are a professional baseball team that has become a worldwide sensation for their entertaining style of play that's far removed from what can be found in Major League Baseball. The team plays a fan-involved and fast-paced style of baseball called “Banana Ball,” which features unique rules such as no bunting or walks, fans ...| CultureMap Fort Worth
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Mixing with mayors, the hideous ghost of Cyril Smith and drinks in The Lucky Duck. It's all in a day's work The post I took a risk with a punchline at a gig in Rochdale – but it paid off appeared first on Big Issue.| Big Issue
On Cinema comes to the Carolina Theatre on March 30 with The Certified “Five Bags of Popcorn” Tour. Tickets on sale now.| Carolina Theatre of Durham
This, actually, was not the film review I was intending to post this week. But then, over the weekend gone by, I met Moon Moon Sen, and I was reminded (of course I would be!) of her mother, Suchitra Sen. … Continue reading →| Dustedoff
Free epub ebook download of the Standard Ebooks edition of The Seagull: A has-been actress, her ambitious playwright son, a male writer, and an aspiring young actress struggle to realize their romantic and artistic aims.| standardebooks.org
Football media people are really getting on my nerves.| Five O'Clock Shadow
Seriously, who’s your DNA daddy? Continue reading →| Σ Frame
For those who missed Bassem Youssef episode on Egyptian TV this week, here's a rundown of the highlights of the interview before his return| ELMENS
“I remember John Candy’s presence much more clearly than that of John Hughes,” Gaby Hoffmann told me during our interview in 2012, after I asked her about her memories of filming 1989’s “Uncle Buck” at the mere age of 7. “That movie was playing video games with Mac[auley Culkin] and rejoicing in the extraordinary loveliness […]| Cinema Femme
It’s banned book week, kids, and I’ve picked more banned books you should read immediately. But why are books banned in the first place? Is it because they’re bad? No. Books are banned because they either contain truths adults don’t want children to face (now and ever), or they challenge the status quo, and/or they […]| Mindy Carlson
About the Book: Winner of the Miles Franklin Award and recognised as one of the greatest works of Australian literature, Cloudstreet is Tim Winton’s sprawling, comic epic about luck and love, fortitude and forgiveness, and the magic of the everyday. After two separate catastrophes, two very different families leave the country for the bright lights of Perth. … Continue reading Cloudstreet by Tim Winton| Theresa Smith Writes
Can a national joke survive when it’s also trying to become a national treasure?| New Statesman
The Rogansphere – consisting of Joe Rogan and like-minded comedians orbiting around him – faces steady and consistent criticism from YouTubers (whose focus and most popular content is criticising the Rogansphere). Popular critiques of the Rogansphere began with Mike David/Redbar (at redbarradio.net), and he (and fans) uploaded clips of these to YouTube. Today, the most impressive…| Sam Woolfe
Welcome to the weekend! After last week's controversial and over-sized post, I decided to dial it back a bit with this one. Let's take it a ...| wastelandandsky.blogspot.com
Tickets On Sale Now DURHAM, NC — September 25, 2025 — Ms. Pat, of the critically acclaimed multi-cam series “The Ms. Pat Show” comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on January 30, 2026. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org. Declared by The Huffington Post as “the […] The post Ms. Pat Comes to the Carolina Theatre on January 30, 2026 appeared first on Carolina Theatre of Durham.| Carolina Theatre of Durham
Tickets On Sale Now DURHAM, NC — September 24, 2025 — Actor, comedian, writer, producer, and podcaster, Pete Holmes, comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on January 23, 2026. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org. Pete Holmes is the creator and star of HBO’s “Crashing” (produced […] The post Pete Holmes comes to the Carolina Theatre on January 23, 2026 appeared first on Carolina Theatre of Durham.| Carolina Theatre of Durham
Tickets On Sale Now DURHAM, NC — September 23, 2025 — Stand-up comedian Tom Papa brings his “Grateful Bread Tour” to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on January 29, 2026. Tickets are now on sale at the venue’s box office and online at www.tickets.carolinatheatre.org. With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa […] The post Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour comes to the Carolina Theatre on January 29, 2026 appeared first on Carolina Theatre of Durham.| Carolina Theatre of Durham
On Sept. 12, laughter rang out from the basement of the 140 West 62nd Street Building as a group of students pretended to fight like kindergarteners on a playground, take a lie detector test and hunt for jellyfish during Stove’s Comedy Club’s first show of the year, titled “Hide and Go Stove’s.” The performance aimed... The post Stove’s Comedy Club: an Intersection of Comedy and Community appeared first on The Observer.| The Observer
When I was a kid I electrocuted myself…in a way that would’ve been completely avoidable were I not an idiot child. But it wasn’t my fault. See, some id...| Enbies are from Earth
Rigorously clean-cut, competent on the acoustic guitar and double bass, and seldom dressed in anything more daring than cherry-red blazers, Tom and Dick Smothers looked like the antithesis of nineteen-sixties rebellion.| Open Culture
*/****starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Riley Keough, Laura Dernwritten by Noah Baumbach & Emily Mortimerdirected by Noah Baumbach by Walter Chaw Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly wants to be two things. It wants to be Cinema Paradiso, and it wants to be George Clooney’s All That Jazz–a hagiography for the temple of film on the one hand, a self-lacerating reflection on the cost of stardom on the other. A tightrope, in other words, requiring an abiding, all-consuming, some might even say sl...| FILM FREAK CENTRAL
They’re selling Materialists as some plush New York dating comedy for the crowd that would have followed Sex and the City back in its day (as opposed to its current sequel). I’m here to tell you that it’s not that. No, underneath this movie’s posh interiors and Hollywood star power is a story that’s hard-headed…| Fort Worth Weekly
The Climb begins with a deliciously funny nine-minute single take, as best friends Mikey (Michael Angelo Covino) and Kyle (Kyle Marvin) cycle up a steep hill in France. As Kyle waxes poetic about the wonderful woman he’s about to marry, Mikey cuts him off and confesses that he has been sleeping with that same woman…| Fort Worth Weekly
I interviewed 23-year-old comedian Michael McCreary about media portrayals, comedy & so much more! Listen to the audio link below or on Stitcher here or on iTunes here. Read the transcript, below the audio file. Transcript by Julie Ann Lee: Transcript_McCreary_Noncompliant Bio Michael began stand-up comedy at the age of 13. He has performed … Continue reading Episode 9. “Why don’t we work autistic people into inherently fantastic scenarios like a space opera or a globetrotting adve...| Noncompliant – the podcast
dir. Iain Morris American student Anna arrives in Oxford to study Victorian poetry for a year. The very premise is already unconvincing due to the inconsistent picture of Anna. She’s a supposed literary genius, although her bookshelf seems to only consist of famous, obvious classics like Jane Eyre and Emma. When she goes to aContinue reading "My Oxford Year (2025)"| BMDb
I was standing behind her in the autographs line at a comedy show for a lesbian comedian. She was asking the opener “do you tour outside of [city]” and he was like “lol, say that again, slowly.” I was laughing, and maybe it was a little mean (but tour literally means more than one city?) and she turned around and was like “girl shut up.”| Enbies are from Earth
Making a decent feature length film that also accurately showcases the difficulty of a real world job is tougher than it sounds. The marketing for Code 3| Book and Film Globe
*Spoilers are hidden/will be indicated towards the end* Synopsis: When Si Tou Gau’s father died, he took over his father’s mahjong parlour, to comply with his dying wish, destroying his own marriage in the process. Twenty years later, Si Tou Gau’s life is shaken up by a mysterious USB stick containing a video of a… Continue reading Review of Drama ‘Heavenly Hand’| On this I ponder
Don Fillyfill, the Polyfill Mafia boss, returns with a vengeance. He's holding the galaxy's last remaining legacy browser, "Internet Explorer 6," hostage and demanding a ransom, threatening to unleash a wave of compatibility bugs that would crash galactic commerce.| Seuros Blog - Navigation Logs from the Ruby Nebula
On Aug. 28, Devon Walker, Emil Wakim and Michael Longfellow announced on their respective Instagram accounts that they would be departing from Saturday Night Live (SNL) ahead of its 51st season. Soon after, major cast member Heidi Gardener also announced that she would not appear in season 51. The late-night sketch comedy show had barely... The post Gen Z Fans Left Shook Up After SNL Cast Changes appeared first on The Observer.| The Observer
This longstanding Baylor tradition premieres university talent across students and faculty alike. From solo performances to organized dances and comedic acts, this show invites talent of all kinds to take center stage.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
I took away from the book that Joe Piscopo likes his kids, Frank Sinatra, initially his wives including the one he first met when she was 11 and babysitting his first kid, Eddie Murphy, shopping fo…| Burypensions Blog
Every time you fall in fiery multiplayer de-motivator Chained Together, you are taking your pals with you. We played and tried to get as high as we could...| Rock Paper Shotgun
David Mitchell may have harboured political ambitions in his youth, but once comedy came calling, his head was turned.| Big Issue
Post-Labor Day events, including artist demos, home and garden shows, and help with house pets (and houseplants), will simplify your transition to fall. But first: Beyonce. Thursday, September 4, 2025 What the Dance presents House of Bey: A Beyonce Celebration at Tulips FTW (112 St. Louis Av, Fort Worth, 817-367-9798) at 10pm. The party will feature…| Fort Worth Weekly
Men talk about this a lot: The ultimate betrayal a man can make of his male friend is to have sex with that man’s wife or girlfriend. Some men undoubtedly would prefer to be murdered by their best friend than be cuckolded by them. Why is this so, and why does no one talk about…| Fort Worth Weekly
The Paper may be played for laughs, but it draws on a serious truth: there are still people fighting to keep local journalism| Big Issue
The text messages I get from my mom could be a comedy skit. I've considered emailing Netflix to see if they will allow me, an unknown in the stand-up world,| Jeffrey Pillow
You know you're middle aged or it's fast approaching when you go to kiss your significant other to see them off to work in the morning and your glasses tap| Jeffrey Pillow
Rory Scovel: Know Your Enemy Tour live at Carolina Theatre Durham on February 14. Don't miss a hilarious night of comedy.| Carolina Theatre of Durham
Hannah Berner. Photo courtesy the Student Activities Association Hannah Berner, a comedian known for her Netflix special “We Ride| The Daily Mississippian
The Oxford Revue return to the Edinburgh Fringe with their new sketch show ‘For Revue Dollars More’, offering classic student comedy.| The Oxford Student
This is one of the best Sandra Bullock movies you're ever going to see and it's on Netflix right now! Here's what you should know.| GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT
Anty Boisjoly takes on his twistiest test to date in a tale of curses and crows, crypts and conspiracies, concealed corridors and clever crimes, delivered with a generous overpour of locked room mu…| Swords & Spectres
With the resurgence of Y2K fashion, celebrities and downturned stock markets comes spin-offs and remakes of our beloved childhood movies.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Donald Trump’s gleeful response to the show’s cancellation, and his suggestion that others will be “next up,” shows just how seriously some political figures take comedic critique.| Vox Populi
Hi friends and happy Wednesday! I hope you’re all doing well. I’m still making my way through Shakespeare! In today’s post I’m giving all my thoughts on his plays King Henry…| Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews
As I mentioned last month, we’re all living that fairy tale life. As authors, we’re writing about life, but in encapsulated vignettes that feature our struggles and dark times before we…| Mindy Carlson
Free epub ebook download of the Standard Ebooks edition of Getting Married: On the morning of a young couple’s wedding, concerns about what is to come inspire discussions about the institution of marriage.| standardebooks.org
Thursday, August 21, 2025 From March thru September, the third Thursday of every month finds businesses in South Main Village offering a free walkable gallery night. From 5pm to 8pm, 18 locations will exhibit the work of various local artists, including Tatyana Alanis (@French75Studios) at Amphibian Stage (120 S Main St, Fort Worth, 817-923-3012). For information about all…| Fort Worth Weekly
Several culinary-oriented contests and events are afoot — including one of ours — with fun, seasonal themes. From the Weekly’s annual Best Of season to the State Fair and Halloween, there are many ways to celebrate with food and booze. Let’s start with yours truly. Best Of 2025: The Ballot Is Open Now thru Fri, Sep 12,…| Fort Worth Weekly
BY MIYA YONGER SHEN It’s been three years since Kate Hu left her job as a quantitative analyst in finance to pursue stand-up comedy, a monumental career change that her [ … ]|
Join Thane Riddle for another episode of Cloak & Dagger. He covers privacy/security news and tips in the first hour… And in the second hour, DeProgramming Coordinator Rayo2 joins to read and analyze the unpublished book of the gold medal winner in the libertarian special autism Olympics. [DONATE MONERO VIA… The post Cloak & Dagger with Thane Riddle, Episode 8: Health Privacy, Fake Monero 51% Attack, Hiding Things On You, & “Fun At School” with Coordinator Rayo2 appeared first on The V...| The Vonu Podcast
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tl;dr: Geoff Norcott is very good indeed. If you get a chance to see him, take it. One of my CounsellMedia clients is Edinburgh comedy agency Marlene Zwickler and Associates, representing, amongst others, Daniel Sloss and Jimeoin [also appearing at the same festival]. But, a couple of weeks back, I went to the Southport Comedy Festival to check […]| PooterGeek
It’s so nice to connect with a Wes Anderson movie again. I’ve been mostly a fan from the beginning but his career has as many ups as downs for me, often getting lost in his distinct dollhouse style…| nathanzoebl
In this week's installment of Search History, the Pittsburgh-born animator joined us in DMs to talk about his new film "Boys Go to Jupiter," featuring the voices of Cole Escola, Janeane Garofalo, and Julio Torres.| Interview Magazine
***/****starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Emma Stonewritten and directed by Ari Aster by Walter Chaw The problem I have with Ari Aster movies is that Ari Aster is contemptuous of his characters. He gives them anxieties he then maximalizes into catastrophes so extreme they’re funny. (How else does a cake allergy turn into a telephone-pole beheading?) And once he creates an unbearable situation, he scoffs. It’s tempting to draw a corollary between his work and that of pos...| FILM FREAK CENTRAL
Dave Barry, true to form, made fun of himself and almost everything else in his memoir. I’ve enjoyed Barry’s writing on and off over the years as I’ve come across it. This book, l…| Phil's Scribblings
Let’s not joke around: The Naked Gun (2025) is the most raucously funny movie of the year. It just might be the most hilarious movie of the last few years,| DiscussingFilm
‘A horror film that will stiffen you with laughter!’ Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla is a 1952 comedy horror sci-fi film directed by William Beaudine from a screenplay by …| MOVIES & MANIA
On September 16th, Criterion will be releasing a brand bloody new 4K UHD edition of the beloved cult classic 80s comedy THIS IS SPINAL TAP starring Michael McKean, Chris Guest and Harry Shearer. As longtime fans of this laugh a minute movie, we can’t wait to see it in all its high def glory. BUY […] The post THIS IS SPINAL TAP 4K-UHD appeared first on FuriousCinema.com.| FuriousCinema.com
Suddenly I realize I have a new favorite writer. It's not like I ever expect to suddenly have a new favorite anything.| Literary Kicks
An unassuming film, A Real Pain will stay with those who carry their family's trauma buried underneath their own weeping.| But Why Tho?
As dawn rises on Aldersgate Street, small creatures rampage in the trash, and frosty tendrils of winter reach into the London fall. Various occupants of Slough House arrive swearing, as one tends to do if one is seconded to MI-5’s… Continue reading →| Strong Language
A couple of years ago, people I know were talking about the Apple TV series Slow Horses, the television version of Mick Herron’s Slough House novels. I love espionage novels, and I like espionage t…| Strong Language
More than just a comedy, 'We Are Lady Parts', celebrates women owning their space and redefining the rules on their terms.| Content Matters
Have you ever been to the gym? If so, then you probably know Gymy Jackass. (Pronounced: Jimee Jack-ass). And if you’re like me, Gymy Jackass has pissed you off many times.| Five O'Clock Shadow
Sharkula is a 2021 American comedy horror film about a Great White vampire shark and its undead assistants. Free online| MOVIES & MANIA
Ouija Shark 2 is a 2021 comedy horror film written, directed by and starring John Migliore. It is obviously a sequel to Ouija Shark (2020).| MOVIES & MANIA
dir. Brian Robbins The premise of this reboot movie, The Shaggy Dog, sounds completely insane. Because it is. Tim Allen plays a man who is bitten by a sacred immortal dog. This means he is now able to transform into a dog, although only sometimes, and it’s never quite clear what exactly provokes the transformation.Continue reading "The Shaggy Dog (2006)"| BMDb
dir. William Byron Hillman “Sarah, the dog’s cute, but this is ridiculous.” This line of dialogue pretty much sums up the entirety of Quigley, in which Gary Busey’s generic …| BMDb
Let me continue with our highlighting of Shout’s new Hong Kong cinema home video line (for which we receive no benefits, just to make that transparent, this is purely out of interesting and service, we’re so far also not getting review samples or anything). So on September 23, the label follows with the next title […] The post Hong Kong Cinema Classics: Peking Opera Blues appeared first on FuriousCinema.com.| FuriousCinema.com
Lucas leads live shows and workshops that use humor to address trauma, build confidence, and foster social support—especially within the Black community.| San Francisco Bay View
Hi friends and happy Friday! I hope you’re all doing well. I’m still making my way through Shakespeare! In today’s post I’m giving all my thoughts on his plays King Richard …| Meghan's Whimsical Explorations & Reviews
“Why can’t my life be a fairy tale?” It’s the refrain of every heroine in every romance novel and movie. Or—why limit ourselves?—it’s in every novel on the shelf and movie streaming through the int…| Mindy Carlson
‘You’ll laugh all the way to the blood bank!’ Transylvania Twist is a 1989 American comedy horror film directed by Jim Wynorski (CobraGator; The Wasp Woman; Chopping Mall; et al) from …| MOVIES & MANIA
Las Vegas Frankenstein is a 2023 comedic horror film about a hypnotist who brings the dead back to life on stage. Trailer, free online| MOVIES & MANIA
Hot Spring Shark Attack is a 2024 Japanese comedy horror film about visitors to Atsumi city being killed by a shark. Trailer.| MOVIES & MANIA
