Comedy and Humor

March 11, 2023

Mel Brooks Isn’t Done Punching Up the History of the World

Mel Brooks is a sophisticated guy. He collected fancy French wines and did a tasting on Johnny Carson’s show. He drops references to Nikolai Gogol’s “Dead […]
March 11, 2023

Mel Brooks Isn’t Done Punching Up the History of the World

Mel Brooks is a sophisticated guy. He collected fancy French wines and did a tasting on Johnny Carson’s show. He drops references to Nikolai Gogol’s “Dead […]
March 9, 2023

When Quitting Videos Go Viral

On TikTok and YouTube, workers are sharing their stories of leaving their jobs, giving them a sense of power over often untenable situations. The Bright Side is […]
January 19, 2023

A Doll That Wears Sunglasses With Attitude? Oh, ‘M3gan’ Is a Gay Movie.

The title robot — reminiscent of the loyal but messy straight women that gay men are protective of — is progress for a genre with a […]
September 10, 2022

The Joke’s on Fashion Week

Chloe Fineman, Sarah Sherman and other comedians host an unusual fashion show at the Comedy Cellar. Is it appropriate to tell a joke about body fluids […]
September 8, 2022

When Weird Al Yankovic Met Daniel Radcliffe, Things Got … Well, You Know

For their decidedly nonfactual rock biopic, the pop-music parodist and the “Harry Potter” star found themselves on the same wavelength. The real Weird Al Yankovic, left, […]
August 16, 2022

Why 70 Is the New 30

The film “Mack & Rita,” coastal grandmother style and cottage-core all address a “spirit age,” where younger people honor their older souls. In the new film […]
August 16, 2022

‘Mack & Rita’ Celebrates Aging and ‘Coastal Grandma’ Style

The film “Mack & Rita,” coastal grandmother style and cottage-core all address a “spirit age,” where younger people honor their older souls. In the new film […]
July 14, 2022

Janeane Garofalo Never Sold Out. What a Relief.

That concept might be the reason her trailblazing stand-up career has been overshadowed; it may also be the reason she’s still so sharp, our critic argues. […]
May 12, 2022

After Attacks, Comedians Wonder: Can People Still Take a Joke?

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars. Dave Chappelle was tackled at the Hollywood Bowl. Now some venues are increasing security to protect comedians. […]