comedy Archives

Last Podcast Country Jamboree: Horny Pikachu Variety Show [Review]
There was a lot of fun and the evening was both a comedy joy and informative set performances From Nigerian Prince scams in the form of Kenny Chesney on LinkedIn to questionable old PSA videos about how to not get kidnapped, the entirety of the network's personality showed up in full force and I loved[...]
boo
That's the premise behind Erin Ehrlich (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, King of the Hill) and Lauren Iungerich's (On My Block, Awkward) eight-episode supernatural comedy series Boo, Bitch Premiering on July 8, the series also stars Zoe Colletti, Mason Versaw, Aparna Brielle, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, and Jason Genao And now we have a better look at what viewers can[...]
The Baby Episode 8 Shifts Into A Bag Of Mixed Emotions: Review
A lot of important moments mixed in with some truly scary silence made for a fantastic horror experience, but I would have loved a little bit of comedy thrown in there at times outside of the last few scenes when Natasha and Bobbi join friends in the park after everything I found those scenes incredibly[...]
The Baby Episodes 6 & 7 Locate Origins Of Vicious Cycle [Review]
Eaves starts the seventh episode of The Baby with some funny physical comedy and denial of having a heart attack after we witness an old Jack (the baby's father) in the hospital An important part of this episode comes from the power of emotions and curses Bobbi dives into how she goes towards people-pleasing in[...]
Ten Percent is a British Remake that is Bad Because it is British
It's a remake of the French comedy Call My Agent!, which became a runaway hit on Netflix years ago The premise is simple and apparently universal, about talent agents and their complex relationships with their A-list actor clients in the glamourous world of show business So how could the British remake be so terrible? It's[...]
'Smosh: Under The Influence Live' Boozy Livestream Event June 30th
Smosh, one of the most storied and leading comedy brands on the internet that produces hilarious sketches and unscripted videos across multiple platforms, is debuting Smosh: Under the Influence Live, their first live sketch variety show since 2016, with a twist. Source: Twitter/Smosh On June 30th at 6 pm PT, the entire Smosh team will perform live[...]
lyonne
The Hospital, an adult animated Science Fiction comedy from Maya Rudolph and Natasha Lyonne's company Animal Pictures, has been given a 2-season order from Amazon Studios Rudolph and Lyonne will also star in the series, which was created by Cirocco Dunlap, a writer on Russian Doll) The rest of the voice cast includes Kieran Culkin (Succession), Keke Palmer (Alice),[...]
The Baby Episode 3 Recap/Review: Motherhood In A Myriad Of Ways
Eaves silently shrieking out towards Natasha when the baby finally fell asleep was similar to an absurd buddy comedy What was really interesting to witness was good and bad that can come from within circles like the ones Mags is a part of with the other mothers There's a community and connection there that understands[...]
The Baby's Michelle De Swarte & Amber Grappy Chat HBO Series
HBO's limited series The Baby stars Michelle de Swarte and Amber Grappy spoke with me recently about the horror-comedy series, including playing sisters, Natasha & Bobbi, and the themes of motherhood tackled in each episode This is the second part of the interview, check out part one for anything you might have missed. Image Sources: HBO, Ross Ferguson/HBO, and[...]
The Baby's Michelle De Swarte & Amber Grappy Chat HBO Series
Michelle De Swarte and Amber Grappy from HBO'S limited series, The Baby, spoke with me recently about the horror-comedy series, including playing sisters and the themes of motherhood tackled in each episode This is part one of the interview, with the second part up shortly after this with more about how the series' timing might be incredibly relevant. Image[...]
Lightning Wolves' Bobby Moynihan On His Animated Series: Interview
Lightning Wolves creator and voice of Dingo, Bobby Moynihan, talked with me about the Comedy Central Animated series and the inspiration for the characters and hilarious villains Moynihan is best known for his time on Saturday Night Live and recent role in NBC's Mr Mayor as Jayden Kwapis What some may not realize is how much Moynihan has done in animation[...]
Shining Vale Season 1 E07 Review:
The fluid motion between moments of absurdity and light-hearted comedy and then moments of intense tension are fantastic in this episode of Shining Vale The purposeful and relaxing chemistry between Terry and Kathryn is so important in comparison to other connections The struggle between Pat and Terry trying to make things work out is the horror[...]
Stop The Stigma, Farts Are Comedic Gold In TV & Media [Opinion]
I think of shows that have used these jokes such as Portlandia, Key & Peele, Rick And Morty, and even Parks And Recreation with the famous fart attack Jerry had. The mix of seriousness and utter bewilderment at the noises and smells that can occur is what makes it comedy gold meant to be put in shows and media more often[...]
The Baby: HBO Limited Series Trailer Ahead Of April 24th Premiere
In a world of expectations of women joining motherhood, comes a new HBO limited series, The Baby, taking on the topic with a horror-comedy twist For a trailer full of twists & turns, we eagerly await the April 24th due date… Photograph by Courtesy of HBO The HBO original eight-episode limited series The Baby, from creators Siân[...]
Shrinking: Harrison Ford to Play Shrink in TV Comedy About a Shrink
Harrison Ford will be playing a shrink, co-starring with lead Jason Segel in Shrinking, Apple TV+'s 10-episode comedy series written and executive produced by Segel and Ted Lasso's co-creator/executive producer/showrunner Bill Lawrence and star/writer/producer Brett Goldstein, who also stars in Ted Lasso as everyone's favourite foul-mouthed footballer Roy Kent[...]
Shining Vale Season 1 Episode 6 Review: Deals & Greg Kinnear's Butt
Sadly, there's some truth to dealing with ageism mixed with sexism in many industries, as it's particularly shown in Shining Vale with publishing, prioritizing certain genres over others (ex: YA novels over erotic women-centered novels). #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Source:[...]
Shining Vale: Mira Sorvino On Starz Series & Rosemary [Interview]
More focus and clarity on what direction (whether comedy or horror) to go in in a specific episode would've made this better The comedy and personality of the series continue to be great in certain parts, but the style of horror almost reaches but then finds itself slipping away before you can appreciate it fully[...]
Shining Vale Star Judith Light On Starz Series & More [Interview]
In a recent roundtable interview, Judith Light answered some questions from us about her character in the upcoming STARZ horror-comedy, Shining Vale Check out below what she had to say on the topic of her character, Joan Krueger, as a mother and the depiction of mental illness as well as aging But first? Let's get[...]
Shining Vale's Merrin Dungey & Co-Creator Jeff Astrof [Interview]
Shining Vale, the upcoming Starz horror-comedy series, brings in both a unique co-creator, Jeff Astrof, to the scene and a character navigating the trials of friendship & business with Merrin Dungey who plays Kam I got to ask a few questions from these two fascinating individuals about the upcoming series and getting into character. (l-r) Merrin[...]
Shining Vale: Gus Birney & Dylan Gage Talk Starz Series [Interview]
STARZ's upcoming horror-comedy series Shining Vale stars Gus Birney and Dylan Gage as the two Phelps siblings, Gaynor and Jake The characters move along with their parents, Pat and Terry, played by Courteney Cox and Greg Kinnear, to a large and old house outside of the comforts of their former home in Brooklyn, NY[...]