Jason Zinoman, a former theater critic who became The New York Times' comedy columnist, reflects on his unexpected journey into comedy. Initially focusing on modern horror, Zinoman’s role expanded in 2022 to cover a wide spectrum of cultural criticism. His writing explores diverse topics, including politics and the comedic genre's evolution. He emphasizes the theatricality of comedy and its gray areas with horror, mentioning the satisfaction he finds in weaving various cultural threads together through his critiques.
Zinoman notes, "There are a lot of theatrical elements to comedy. And there's a really fine line between horror and comedy," highlighting the interconnectedness between different genres.
Reflecting on his role evolution, Zinoman states, "When I can find a theme that can tie together all these different cultural threads, that's really satisfying".
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