Black American novelists, filmmakers and other writers are using comedy to reveal — and combat — our era’s disturbing political realities.
Category: Comedy and Humor
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Kieran Culkin Asked for More Kids at the Oscars. When Is an In-Joke Worth the Risk?
Some personal stories can make the jump to crowd-pleasing anecdote without a hitch. But taking a private joke to prime time has its risks.
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Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Monologue: Little Roasting, No Politics, Very Silly
The host evoked some of his delightfully experimental bits from his old late-night show.
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Conan O’Brien Pokes Fun at Top Movies and Stars in Oscars Monologue
The comedian joked about the length of “The Brutalist” and the “Emilia Pérez” actress Karla Sofia Gascón’s offensive social media posts.
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Conan O’Brien on his Oscars Hosting Gig
It can be a thankless gig, but that’s part of the appeal. “I am drawn to the things that scare me,” O’Brien said as he made final preparations.
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Bill Burr Is About to Hit Broadway. Broadway Better Duck.
The acerbic comic sounds like a Mamet character, and thanks to Nathan Lane, he’s making his Broadway debut as one in “Glengarry Glen Ross.”
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The Singular Charm of Parker Posey
For years, the “indie queen” has had trouble finding satisfying work in Hollywood’s shifting landscape. Then, along came “The White Lotus.”
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In Troy Hawke’s Comedy, Compliments Are His Punchline
Milo McCabe, a comedian known for complimenting strangers through his character Troy Hawke, is proof that kindness never goes out of style.
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Wallace and Gromit Creator Discusses the Characters, Technology and the Queen
Nick Park’s latest film in the stop-motion series is up for multiple awards at the BAFTAs and the Oscars.
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Tony Roberts, Nonchalant Fixture in Woody Allen Films, Dies at 85
He had an acclaimed Broadway career in musicals and comedies, but moviegoers knew him mostly as the tall, self-assured, easygoing pal to Mr. Allen’s insecure heroes.
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Fun Things to Do in NYC in February 2025
Looking for something to do in New York? Enjoy laughs with Liza Treyger, learn about Clara Schumann, or see the Urban Bush Women in a Great Migration love story.
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‘Kinda Pregnant’ Review: The Belly of the Beast
Amy Schumer plays a jealous best friend who fakes her own pregnancy in this Netflix comedy filled with dopey men and miserable women.