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fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.
Independent films
fromLaughing Squid
22 hours ago

A 'Smile' Horror Movie Parody Poking Fun at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Famous Grin

The Mayor's Office poked gentle fun at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's famous grin with a parody of the horror movie franchise for the annual Inner Circle fundraiser gala.
NYC politics
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Aisling Bea review glamourpuss meets accidental mum in a scatty show that revels in immaturity

Aisling Bea's standup show, Older Than Jesus, humorously reflects on her life experiences, including accidental pregnancy and motherhood, with self-deprecating wit.
#comedy
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

Oakland's Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

TownBiz Comedy Night features a showcase of comedians at Mesa Maguey, an upscale Oaxacan restaurant in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood.
Humor
fromFuncheap
11 hours ago

"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)

Mortified is a live comedy show where adults share embarrassing teen diaries, showcasing humor and storytelling.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

Oakland's Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

TownBiz Comedy Night features a showcase of comedians at Mesa Maguey, an upscale Oaxacan restaurant in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
13 hours ago

Free Sneak Preview Movie Pass Giveaway + SF Comedy Show (First 50 People)

Free movie passes and top Bay Area comedians featured at SF's Golden Gate Comedy Night.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

Oakland's Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

TownBiz Comedy Night features a showcase of comedians at Mesa Maguey, an upscale Oaxacan restaurant in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Tix: HellaSecret "Desi Comedy Night" Live in SF (7p + 9p)

HellaDesi Comedy Night showcases top South Asian and Asian comedians in San Francisco every Friday and Saturday with free tickets for the first 100 RSVPs.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

Oakland's Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

TownBiz Comedy Night features a showcase of comedians at Mesa Maguey, an upscale Oaxacan restaurant in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood.
Humor
fromFuncheap
11 hours ago

"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (SF)

Mortified is a live comedy show where adults share embarrassing teen diaries, showcasing humor and storytelling.
Arts
fromPsychology Today
20 hours ago

Your Therapy Homework: Get to the Theater

Engaging with the arts can enhance psychological and social well-being, supporting mental and physical health.
fromLGBTQ Nation
19 hours ago

Trump demands Erika Kirk sue drag comedian for brutally mocking her: "Sue their a** off!" - LGBTQ Nation

Druski's video skit, 'How Conservative Women in America Act,' went viral, showcasing a parody of Erika Kirk with over 7.8 million views on Instagram and 28 million on Facebook.
Right-wing politics
#theater
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago
Humor

Susan Sontag, meet Carol Triffle's 'Nice People' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Carol Triffle's recent works blend camp sensibility with sociological insight, defying easy classification and leaving audiences both amused and contemplative.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US politics

The Most American Form of Theater

Kramer/Fauci juxtaposes verbatim 1993 C-SPAN debate with surreal theatrical intrusions to contrast earnest civic argument and contemporary spectacle.
Cancer
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Getting Older with Clare Barron and Anne Kauffman

Clare Barron's play 'You Got Older' reflects her personal experiences with mortality and family crises following her father's cancer diagnosis.
Television
fromVulture
1 day ago

Jack O'Brien Has Stories About Everyone on Broadway

Jack O'Brien, an acclaimed theater director, embraces acting in his late 80s after being cast in a television role following a friend's death.
NYC music
fromGothamist
5 days ago

How 'American Psycho' inspired a new theater opening in Bushwick

A new cultural venue, The Empyrean Club, is set to open in Bushwick, inspired by the musical 'American Psycho'.
Humor
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

Susan Sontag, meet Carol Triffle's 'Nice People' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Carol Triffle's recent works blend camp sensibility with sociological insight, defying easy classification and leaving audiences both amused and contemplative.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

One of the stars of smash hit comedy The Studio launches a quizshow: Best podcasts of the week

Mindy Kaling participates in Ike Barinholtz's trivia podcast, blending light-hearted chat with various topics.
Portland food
fromBrooklynVegan
1 day ago

Comedy Bang! Bang! tour announced with Scott Aukerman, Paul F Tompkins, and more

Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast will tour in spring and summer 2026, featuring Paul F Tompkins and various CBB all-stars.
fromVulture
1 day ago

Jack White Puts Domingo Out of His Misery

Jack White took a humorous approach to stop Domingo from singing, bonking him on the head with a frying pan to enforce the no singing rule.
NYC music
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

The Twist in The Drama Is Not the Problem

The film features a controversial plot twist involving a character's past plan for a school shooting, sparking significant online speculation and backlash.
#club-cumming
NYC LGBT
fromAol
1 day ago

Cunning Stunt Takes Manhattan: Introducing Club Cumming's Breakout Drag King

Club Cumming is a unique, inclusive space for drag kings, fostering a family-like environment and visibility for the art form in Manhattan.
NYC LGBT
fromAol
1 day ago

Cunning Stunt Takes Manhattan: Introducing Club Cumming's Breakout Drag King

Club Cumming is a unique, inclusive space for drag kings, fostering a family environment and visibility in Manhattan's nightlife.
NYC LGBT
fromAol
1 day ago

Cunning Stunt Takes Manhattan: Introducing Club Cumming's Breakout Drag King

Club Cumming is a unique, inclusive space for drag kings, fostering a family-like environment and visibility for the art form in Manhattan.
NYC LGBT
fromAol
1 day ago

Cunning Stunt Takes Manhattan: Introducing Club Cumming's Breakout Drag King

Club Cumming is a unique, inclusive space for drag kings, fostering a family environment and visibility in Manhattan's nightlife.
Graphic design
from48 hills
3 days ago

Brian McDonald's waggish works key into an overstimulated world - 48 hills

Brian McDonald is a San Francisco collage artist known for his layered typography and themes of consumerism and absurdity.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

WATCH: SNL Cold Open Roasts Pam Bondi After Her Ouster as AG

They threw my headshot in the trash like it was the Epstein files!
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

A Marriage, Turned Into Epic Theater

Lily Allen's 'West End Girl' is an excoriating concept album about the failure of her second marriage, filled with vivid details of betrayal and personal turmoil.
London music
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Unconventional Novels About Conventional People

Aging revolutionaries and conformists share parallel narratives of disillusionment and the loss of youthful dreams in recent literature.
#queer-cinema
Film
fromQueerty
2 days ago

This Easter weekend, watch sexuality & spirituality collide in this campy melodrama about naughty nuns - Queerty

Outside The Walls explores the intersection of faith and queerness through a lesbian love story set in a convent during the Spanish Inquisition.
Film
fromQueerty
2 days ago

This Easter weekend, watch sexuality & spirituality collide in this campy melodrama about naughty nuns - Queerty

Outside The Walls explores the intersection of faith and queerness through a lesbian love story set in a convent during the Spanish Inquisition.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 days ago

Late-night laughs: Stand-up comedy returns to Williamsburg's Kellogg's Diner after yearlong hiatus * Brooklyn Paper

Kellogg's Diner in Williamsburg offers late-night stand-up comedy, combining food and entertainment in a unique after-hours setting.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Taskmaster renewed for six more series as show reaches huge global audience

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting.
fromDefector
1 week ago

For Now, ABS Makes Good Theater | Defector

Under the ABS challenge system, a team begins each game with two challenges. If a player gets an umpire's call overturned, their team retains the challenge. In effect, this means a team has unlimited challenges until they get two wrong.
Boston Red Sox
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
6 days ago

History is no joke ... or is it?

On this site birthed in 1963 lays lain layed lies the location original whereabouts around here of the Berkeley Copywriter's Guild, A place where word geeks were often found with their smug understanding of grammar and their tiny worn-down blue pencils marking up all the fun words for boring ones.
East Bay food
Arts
fromHyperallergic
18 hours ago

The Museum Breathing Life Into New York's Downtown Performance Scene

The Leslie-Lohman Museum connects art with the needs of the queer community amidst political challenges.
#romantic-comedy
fromVulture
3 days ago
Film

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago
Film

"The Drama" Struggles to Justify Its Combustible Premise

Charlie and Emma navigate their relationship's challenges through humor and the concept of starting over.
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

"The Drama" Struggles to Justify Its Combustible Premise

Charlie and Emma navigate their relationship's challenges through humor and the concept of starting over.
#performance-art
Berlin music
fromAnOther
1 day ago

This Performance Artwork Wants Us to "Feel Things Differently"

Performance reveals and conceals aspects of ourselves, exploring control and longing through song and dance.
fromArtnet News
4 days ago
Arts

Performance Artist Crackhead Barney Moves From the Streets to the Stage: 'Art Should Be Going Insane'

Berlin music
fromAnOther
1 day ago

This Performance Artwork Wants Us to "Feel Things Differently"

Performance reveals and conceals aspects of ourselves, exploring control and longing through song and dance.
fromArtnet News
4 days ago
Arts

Performance Artist Crackhead Barney Moves From the Streets to the Stage: 'Art Should Be Going Insane'

NYC music
fromQueerty
3 days ago

Claybourne Elder gets personal, playful & a little creepy with a package of reimagined standards - Queerty

Claybourne Elder's debut album reimagines iconic songs, blending storytelling with humor and emotional depth for a fresh perspective on timeless classics.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Jimmy Fallon Reveals the Cabinet Member With Immunity' to Trump's Firing Spree'

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the only cabinet member with immunity from President Trump's firing spree.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Jimmy Fallon Reveals the Cabinet Member With Immunity' to Trump's Firing Spree'

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the only cabinet member with immunity from President Trump's firing spree.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
fromConsequence
21 hours ago

Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen Moved Up to Replace The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

"I created and launched Comics Unleashed 20 years ago so my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love - make people laugh. I truly appreciate CBS' confidence in me by picking up our two-hour comedy block of Comics Unleashed and Funny You Should Ask, because the world can never have enough laughter."
Television
#zendaya
Film
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Drama Surrounding "The Drama"

Fans gathered for the New York premiere of 'The Drama' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, showcasing excitement and anticipation despite the cold weather.
Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

Critics Aren't Sure Whether to Marry The Drama

Zendaya's performance in the controversial film is widely praised, while critics are divided on the film's originality and execution.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Drama Surrounding "The Drama"

Fans gathered for the New York premiere of 'The Drama' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, showcasing excitement and anticipation despite the cold weather.
Film
fromVulture
6 days ago

Critics Aren't Sure Whether to Marry The Drama

Zendaya's performance in the controversial film is widely praised, while critics are divided on the film's originality and execution.
fromQueerty
4 days ago

The next Shane & Ilya? Meet the stars bringing a Heated Rivalry musical to the stage - Queerty

MarcAurele knew he had to strike while the iron was red-hot, so he got to writing, and in just three short weeks he was bringing the show to life, complete with a number that explored the inherent musicality of that bike scene and another that featured a chorus lauding 'gay hockey players with big butts' as if they were singing a church hymn.
NYC LGBT
Women
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago

Touche! 'Athena' at 21ten is a winning comedy * Oregon ArtsWatch

Two teenage fencers navigate competition, friendship, and identity through a dynamic comedy that balances humor with profound questions about fighting and being female.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on new musicals: sex, drugs and song n' dance | Editorial

Trainspotting the Musical adapts Irvine Welsh's novel, showcasing the evolution of stories from books to stage with contemporary themes.
fromVulture
1 day ago

I Forgot Lisa Kudrow Was on Friends

Look at all these legendary movies, and now How's That?! can be the big TV hit for Stage 24. The documentary camera zooms in on the shows listed on the plaque under 'television,' including Mike & Molly, Full and Fuller House, and, most conspicuously, Friends.
Television
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Monica Barbaro: Yesterday I went home thinking I'm a terrible actor and they're finding out'

Monica Barbaro reflects on her transition to theatre acting while preparing for her role in Les Liaisons Dangereuses.
from48 hills
4 days ago

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see - 48 hills

The final show I review below got me looks that made me feel like a fish in a bowl. First, the private security at the door had two Valiant rent-a-cops who scowling at me-and only me-with that same 'Give me an excuse!' glare I've gotten from real cops all my life.
Arts
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From Hamlet at the Globe to Keir Starmer on SNL UK: the anarchic rise of George Fouracres

George Fouracres, a breakout star of Saturday Night Live UK, has been recognized for his comedic talent and performances for over a decade.
Television
fromConsequence
3 days ago

Stream On This Week: A Brain-Melting College Comedy and the Most Metal Movie of the Year (So Far)

New streaming recommendations include the comedy 'Pizza Movie' on Hulu and the sequel '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' on Netflix.
fromVulture
3 days ago

Personal Chekhov: Seagull: True Story and Uncle Vanya, Scenes From Country Life

Molochnikov, who is 33, tall, and good-looking in the Jonathan Groff vein, greeted the audience the night I saw Seagull, personally thanking us for coming to see what he called 'my story.'
Arts
Film
fromJezebel
6 days ago

'The Drama' Is Worth the Secrecy

Kristoffer Borgli's film explores dark human impulses through a pre-wedding gathering that reveals unsettling secrets among friends.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

The Best April Fools' Jokes in the Art World This Year

April Fools' Day inspires creative and humorous pranks across arts and humanities, showcasing institutions' ability to engage in lighthearted satire.
Film
fromQueerty
5 days ago

WATCH: This shocking camboy drama pushes queer cinema into provocative new territory - Queerty

Blue Film is a provocative camboy drama exploring taboo subjects and complex human relationships between a sex worker and his former teacher.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 week ago

A Drama of Two Masters

A documentary dramatizes the rivalry between British landscape painters Turner and Constable while exploring survival strategies in the age of AI.
Film
fromKqed
5 days ago

Riz Ahmed's 'Hamlet' Is a Frenetic Take on the Tragedy

Riz Ahmed's portrayal of Hamlet emphasizes fighting injustice rather than merely questioning life in a modern adaptation of the classic play.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

SNL Seemingly Cracks a Joke About the Idea of Trump Getting Assassinated Audience Cheers Wildly

Che's joke during Weekend Update suggested that President Trump's theater visit could end badly, drawing a parallel to Lincoln's assassination. The audience reacted with loud cheers and applause.
Humor
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guide #236: Is celebrity casting a cynical marketing stunt or does it help to democratise theatre?

Celebrity casting in UK theatre is increasingly common but faces criticism for overshadowing smaller productions and new talent.
Humor
fromVulture
1 day ago

Saturday Night Live Recap: Jack Black Brings The Energy

Jack Black's return to SNL showcased strong writing and memorable characters, reaffirming his status as a reliable host in the five-timers club.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It's official: scientists aren't funny. But it doesn't have to be this way | Helen Pilcher

The findings confirm research that I conducted more than 20 years ago. Under the guise of the Comedy Research Project, Timandra Harkness and I performed a randomised clinical trial to assess whether or not science can be funny.
Humor
Humor
fromVulture
4 days ago

It's Nice to See Donald Glover Be Silly Again

Donald Glover embraces whimsy as he promotes The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, showcasing his charm and humor while voicing Yoshi.
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

From playwright to stage manager

Self-generating AI interfaces require structured constraints like A2UI to prevent chaotic, unusable experiences and shift designers from deterministic blueprints to probabilistic protocols.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Why do this spring's blockbusters feel so smug?

Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice combines multiple genres but relies on repetitive comedic elements that feel familiar and uninspired.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

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

9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)

Netflix's early stand-up special for Zach Galifianakis initiated a revolution in comedy specials, leading to a vast increase in monthly releases.
Humor
fromVulture
1 week 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.
UX design
fromMedium
2 months ago

From playwright to stage manager

AI-generated, probabilistic interfaces break traditional deterministic UI design; designers must adopt structured protocols (like A2UI) to ensure stability, continuity, and predictable user workflows.
fromVulture
1 week ago

Fact-Checking Chris Fleming Won Late Night This Week

ARMY Twitter was aflutter with accusations that the warm-up comic for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon made a racist joke. He said, 'Anybody here from the North? No? Nobody?' Fans interpreted that as being directed at the band, implying that one of them was from North Korea.
Humor
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

People feel like they're in on the joke': the new wave of pseudo-biopics

Filmmakers increasingly create pseudo-biopics that borrow recognizable elements from real people and events while changing names and details to avoid legal liability and maintain creative freedom.
Arts
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Curtain Calls: Unfinished stories come to life in light-hearted comedy Improbable Fiction'

Masquers Playhouse presents Alan Ayckbourn's Improbable Fiction with strong direction, versatile performances, and outstanding costumes that bring imagined stories vividly to life.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Chris Fleming Prances, Scuttles, and Undulates Onto HBO

A woman's relationship with Trader Joe's is abstract. It's like the way women see Trader Joe's, it's the way the aliens from 'Arrival' view time. Unlike most men—who make a beeline straight for the same blue-corn tortilla chips that have been there since pre-Obama—women swan dreamily through the store, guided by their foremothers toward the strangest possible products.
Humor
Arts
fromArtforum
2 months ago

Blame Game

Molière's comedies are being revived in contemporary theater to critique cultural elites and prompt self-reflection within arts philanthropy and performance.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Theater Review: Profile Theatre's Tiger Style Delivers Great Comedy and Sharp Bite

Profile Theatre's Tiger Style is the best bargain to be found right now in Portland theater. You buy a ticket to a comedy and get-as a free bonus-a dazzling array of vignettes dissecting Asian American education, life, relationships, and myths. It's giving a side eye to corporate life, showing how families break up and make up, and offering biting examples of Communist Party of China (CPC) politics. Such a deal!
Arts
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Anatoly: An In-depth Look at His Heavyweight Humor

Anyone who spends untold hours surfing the Web for humorous content will eventually find the work of one Vladimir Shmondenko, a prankster who goes by the name Anatoly. He's developed a faithful following, and, as far as I can tell, makes a comfortable living entirely from his TikTok and YouTube videos.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The "Ins" and "Outs" of Comedy: Dealing With the Outflow

Readers who saw my previous post will recall its focus on a recurring pattern of laughter and humor found during my deep dive into the humor of the Seinfeld series. I wondered why we tend to laugh at various things going into our bodies and tried to explain why we might be so inclined using the Mutual Vulnerability Theory of Laughter.
Humor
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