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How the O.J. Simpson Trial Changed What Comics Could Roast

Norm Macdonald and Jay Leno made the double homicides such a constant topic that refraining from jokes the way David Letterman did was noticeable.

How did Jimmy Kimmel do? Our critic has thoughts.

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Wanted: Writers for Awards Show Jokes. Must Be Skilled at Diplomacy

Hosts who have to entertain insiders at the ceremony and outsiders watching at home. Presenters who change their minds. No wonder the bits are awkward.

In ‘Ready to Sell Out,’ Mike Epps Moves Past the Beefs

His new special nods at his past resentment of Kevin Hart and others. It’s part of a stand-up tradition of feuds like the ones fueled...

‘Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only’ Review: Sold-Out Laughs

This Netflix movie is aimed at comedy fans, even if they already know many of its stories.

The Creepiest Moment Onscreen This Year Occurred in a Comedy

“The Curse” has been described as cringe, but look closely and you’ll see it plays with the classic tropes of horror like jump scares.

The Creepiest Moment Onscreen This Year Occurred in a Comedy

“The Curse” has been described as cringe, but look closely and you’ll see it plays with the classic tropes of horror like jump scares.

‘A Haunting in Venice’ Review: A Whodunit With a Splash of Horror

Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this adaptation of a ghostly mystery from Agatha Christie, with assists from Michelle Yeoh and Tina Fey.

In Pee-wee Herman, Joy and Fun Got Flat-Out Weird

Paul Reubens committed to profound silliness without ever going mean or dark — though some peers were disappointed that he focused on one character.

‘Insidious: The Red Door’ Review: The Ghost of Jump Scares Past

Patrick Wilson makes his directorial debut with this fifth installment of the horror franchise haunted by a red-faced demon.