A Y2K-era phenomenon most famous for his MTV prank show and surreal brand of comedy, Green pioneered ideas that thrive today.
Category: Comedy and Humor
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Satirical Singer Kinky Friedman’s Posthumous Surprise: A Sincere Album
On “Poet of Motel 6,” due March 21, the country musician known for shocking audiences grapples with death and his own legacy.
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Laughing in the Dark
Are the most intense scenes in “Nosferatu,” “Anora” and “Babygirl” supposed to be funny? If not, why are people cracking up?
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Fun Things to Do in NYC in January 2025
Looking for something to do in New York? Groove to the textured folktronica of Pahua, or make the rounds during the Winter Jazzfest marathon.
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Nikki Glaser Kept Things Light (Mostly) at the Golden Globes
Taking on a hosting role with a strained past, the comedian won plaudits from critics and her comedy peers for her lightly bawdy jokes and Hollywood ribbing.
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Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes Monologue Had Hard Punchlines and Impressions
The host had been working on the jokes as well as the flow in multiple test runs in clubs. On the telecast, she introduced some new bits.
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‘Babygirl’ Raises the Question: Is Menopause Sexy Now?
In “Babygirl” and other recent movies, popular culture is finally getting comfortable with the sexual lives of 50-something women.
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Charles Shyer, Filmmaker Who Focused on Women, Dies at 83
His long collaboration with Nancy Meyers produced a string of hit movies, including “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride,” that spoke to the moment.
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Nikki Glaser Wants to Kill as Host of the Globes. Is She Overthinking It?
To refine her monologue for Sunday’s show, she relied on two writers’ rooms and 91 test runs. Then came the fickle audiences and a crisis of confidence.
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Tom Hanks and Jon Stewart Give Advice at Early Show of ‘All In: Comedy About Love By Simon Rich’
Actors and comedians offered relationship advice at a performance of the new Broadway play, “All In: Comedy About Love,” by Simon Rich.