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fromApaonline
2 days ago

When Jokes Won't Do: Affective Shifts in U.S. Late-Night Comedy

News avoidance is rising due to negativity, while late-night comedy provides catharsis through affective shifts during crises.
Podcast
fromDefector
2 days ago

A New Space In Which To Be Stupid, With Michael Schur | Defector

Baseball's emotional impact fluctuates, with teams' performance affecting fans' feelings throughout the season.
Television
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' Is the Rare Revival That Provides Something New

Hollywood's streaming revivals aim to hook subscribers rather than achieve long-term success.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Waging a Culture War With Comedic Mediocrity

Kanye West sold out Inglewood, California's SoFi Center and took in a reported $33 million less than a year since he released a song called 'Heil Hitler.' West's apology for his antisemitism was evidently enough for his LA fans, and no doubt some went because of the antisemitism.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair review the TV magic they've created here is absolutely miraculous

Bryan Cranston's performance in the Malcolm in the Middle revival, especially a scene where he experiences a drug-induced ego death, may be his greatest work.
Television
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Sitcom characters increasingly display hypersexuality, eliciting both sympathetic laughter and envy from audiences.
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Television
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' review: I haven't laughed at a TV comedy so much in a long, long time

The revival of Malcolm in the Middle brings back the chaotic humor of the original series after 20 years.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Taking my clothes off is my whole life!' Bryan Cranston on the glorious gross-out return of Malcolm in the Middle

The reboot of Malcolm in the Middle retains the original's humor and outrageousness, celebrating the family's chaotic dynamics.
Television
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' review: I haven't laughed at a TV comedy so much in a long, long time

The revival of Malcolm in the Middle brings back the chaotic humor of the original series after 20 years.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Taking my clothes off is my whole life!' Bryan Cranston on the glorious gross-out return of Malcolm in the Middle

The reboot of Malcolm in the Middle retains the original's humor and outrageousness, celebrating the family's chaotic dynamics.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Who Is Black Comedy For?

Dave Chappelle faced pressure to alter his sitcom to appeal to white audiences, highlighting systemic issues in the representation of Black artists.
Humor
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Dream-Casting an American Version of Last One Laughing

Importing U.K. television shows like Last One Laughing could succeed in the U.S. market, following its international adaptations and popularity.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

Bill Maher calls Trump administration the "gayest" ever - LGBTQ Nation

Bill Maher stated, 'The Pentagon banned photographers this week for the briefings because Pete Hegseth said some of the pictures of him looked unflattering. Pete wants you to know two things about our military: This is the new alpha male, very masculine, non-woke military. Also, don't get my bad side.'
LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Hulu's 'Deli Boys' sets season 2 premiere date, adds Kumail Nanjiani, Tan France, Lilly Singh

This season on 'Deli Boys,' the Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly's sketchiest crooks are circling. Enter Max Sugar: casino king, money launderer, and Lucky's new crush who turns laundering into a chaotic situationship.
Television
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Timothee Chalamet gets scolded by high school principal, Doja Cat and SNL'

being in movies is at least preferable to trying to work in ballet or opera where It's like, Hey, keep this thing alive.' Even though it's like, no one cares about this anymore, Chalamet said about ballet or opera. All respect to the ballet and opera people out there.
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Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Malcolm in the Middle Revival Trailer Shows That Hal's Kept It Tight

Malcolm in the Middle revival addresses Dewey's absence by having the character appear via Zoom while the main plot follows Malcolm's family disrupting his peaceful life away from them.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Malcolm in the Middle Revival Trailer Shows That Hal's Kept It Tight

Malcolm in the Middle revival addresses Dewey's absence by having the character appear via Zoom while the main plot follows Malcolm's family disrupting his peaceful life away from them.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

JUST REVEALED: 'Malcolm in the Middle' revival trailer drops, teasing wild family reunion

After shielding himself and his daughter from his family for over a decade, Malcolm is dragged back into their orbit when Hal and Lois demand his presence at their 40th anniversary party.
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fromVulture
1 month ago

Oh Right, Scrubs Is Pretty Good at This

Zach Braff and Donald Faison's characters J.D. and Turk are restored to their intended purpose in the Scrubs revival, channeling their chemistry back into the show's heartfelt comedy rather than external promotional ventures.
from6abc Philadelphia
2 months ago

'Abbott Elementary' star Lisa Ann Walter misses Philadelphia clue on 'Jeopardy!'

A familiar face joined the "Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions" on Monday night. "Abbott Elementary" star Lisa Ann Walter got her chance to play after winning "Celebrity Jeopardy!" in 2024. Walter couldn't participate in the tournament last year due to the writer's strike and scheduling conflicts. But it was an incorrect question that may get her into some trouble with her adopted city of Philadelphia. The answer was: "In the 18th century, it was America's biggest port, trading for linen and tea; Later it traded for Steve Carlton & Roy Halladay."
Television
Television
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

HBO and A24's Latest Is the Most Sobering Show I've Seen in a Long Time

Neighbors portrays escalating neighbor disputes that reveal a breakdown of communal norms and rising anti-communal ideology intensified by the pandemic.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

'Scrubs' revival: Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke are back in the first trailer

The Scrubs revival reunites original leads J.D., Turk and Elliot, adds new cast members, and premieres February 25 on ABC with next-day streaming on Hulu.
fromQueerty
1 month ago

WATCH: The Comeback's gayest season yet? Comedy returns with Zane Phillips, Trixie Mattel, Andrew Scott & more! - Queerty

Valerie's thirst for fame & acclaim hasn't changed, even if the fickle entertainment industry keeps on shifting right under her feet. Still riding high off her Emmy win for the meta dramedy Seeing Red and emboldened by the recent resurgence of the sitcom format, she lands a gig leading-and executive producing-the new multi-cam sitcom How's That?!.
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