Comedy and Humor

September 10, 2022
Published by JOHN ORTVED at September 10, 2022
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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 […]
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September 8, 2022
Published by Dave Itzkoff at September 8, 2022
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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, […]
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August 16, 2022
Published by Jenni Avins at August 16, 2022
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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 […]
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August 16, 2022
Published by Jenni Avins at August 16, 2022
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‘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 […]
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July 14, 2022
Published by JASON ZINOMAN at July 14, 2022
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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. […]
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May 12, 2022
Published by Matt Stevens at May 12, 2022
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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. […]
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May 11, 2022
Published by Dave Itzkoff at May 11, 2022
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The Strange Afterlife of George Carlin

In the closing monologue from a recent episode of his HBO talk show, Bill Maher cataloged a series of social conditions that he suggested were hampering […]
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April 22, 2022
Published by Judith Newman at April 22, 2022
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Randy Rainbow on His Memoir of Love, Turmoil and Trump

When your name — your actual name — is Randy Rainbow, your career choices are limited. Bank president? Mafia don? Nope. Neurosurgeon? Probably not. If Tom […]
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March 30, 2022
Published by Amanda Hess at March 30, 2022
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The Brilliance of Charo

The guitarist, singer, actress and comedian has long wrapped her prodigious talents in a glossy, over-the-top persona. Decades later, and still going strong, it’s time to […]
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March 28, 2022
Published by Julia Jacobs Matt Stevens and Nicole Sperling at March 28, 2022
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The Oscars Slap Divides Hollywood and Raises Questions

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards for telling a joke about his wife, it divided Hollywood, sparking denunciations, defenses and debates. The […]
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