Tag: comedy
Mother’s Day Weekend!
HOLLYWOOD—This weekend we will be honoring, Mother's Day. A celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood and the influence of...
A Bit Of Respect For Animals
UNITED STATES—By now, I’m certain many of you have heard or witnessed that video of that kangaroo that appeared on a comedy stage in...
Speak Easy: Epic Rap Battles Of History
UNITED STATES—This hilarity provides a small break from reality that doesn't require drugs or alcohol. It also features satirical humor and all-around rude lyrics...
“Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates” Falls Flat
HOLLYWOOD—Ever since “Bridesmaids” arrived in theaters, there has been this trend of comedies attempting to match that magic that was captured by Kristin Wiig,...
Really Briefly Noted
UNITED STATES—The second half of Otis Quigley Keefauver’s ambitious new Freud-inspired fictional spree begins promisingly enough. After defeating Great Britain, Germany annexes it to...
“Keanu” Is Comedy Heaven
HOLLYWOOD—Ok, who would ever expect a movie about a kidnapped cat to deliver bellyaches, and I mean bellyaches of laughs? I never did, but...
“Mother’s Day” Is No Treat
HOLLYWOOD—Doing an ensemble movie is no easy task. Why? It requires a bit of magic to juggle big time stars and intersecting storylines. Director...
“The Boss” Is Hilarity At Its Best!
HOLLYWOOD—Melissa McCarthy is sure proving that she is the current queen of comedy. The actress who exploded in the cinema arena in the 2011...
“Meet The Blacks” Is So Not Funny!
HOLLYWOOD—I walked into the theater to see “Meet the Blacks” with the lowest expectations and gosh was I ever right. The parody stars comedian...
“Deadpool” Is A Genuinely Funny Action-Comedy
HOLLYWOOD—Just when you think Marvel is running out of steam with its formulaic storytelling and lackluster villains, “Deadpool” brings this snarky, ultra-violent, foul mouth...
“Dirty Grandpa” Too Crude To Be Funny
HOLLYWOOD—It has been said time and time again that doing comedy is no easy task. People point out the importance of simplicity, while others...
“Seinfeld” Apartment Installation Coming To West Hollywood
WEST HOLLYWOOD—The hit 90s sitcom, "Seinfeld" is giving it's nostalgic fans a glimpse into the lives of the famous set, courtesy of Hulu.
The pop-up...
“Ladies Night” Puts Funny Women In The Spotlight
LOS FELIZ—If you're at all familiar with comedy in Los Angeles, you're probably aware of the big name clubs that line Sunset Boulevard, like...
“Spy” Is Full Of Hilarity
HOLLYWOOD—It’s safe to say that “Bridesmaids” made Melissa McCarthy a comedic superstar. The actress grew to fame when director Paul Feig cast her in...
“Hot Pursuit” Is Full Of Laughs
HOLLYWOOD—Can you recall the last time you saw a female buddy comedy that was actually good? Yeah, that is a rarity in the cinema...
“Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” Laughs Galore
HOLLYWOOD—I recall when the film “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” arrived in 2009, my nephew seriously thought it was one of the funniest movies of...
“Get Hard” Not As Funny As You Think
HOLLYWOOD—When you think of funny, the names Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell do come to fruition, but not in a million years did I...
“Unfinished Business” Is No Fun
HOLLYWOOD—When it comes to raunchy, comedies nowadays are pushing the envelope in a way that would have never been seen 15 years ago. But...
A One-Man Coney Island
HOLLYWOOD—There’s never been a Hollywood career quite like his. Preston Sturges (1898-1959) was generously supported for the first half of his adult life by...
“Parks And Recreation” Producer Dies
LOS ANGELES—"Parks and Recreation" writer and co-executive producer Harris Wittels has died of a possible drug overdose.
Wittels, 30, was discovered in his Los Angeles...
