Now Showing: Gangster Squad - Providence Eyewitness News

Now Showing: Gangster SquadProvidence Eyewitness NewsMarlon Wayans stars in the comedy "A Haunted House," a parody of "found footage" films like "Paranormal Activity." Malcolm and his girlfriend have just moved into their dream home when she becomes possessed by a demon. He turns to an eclectic cast of ...and more »

The anti-Americanism of Jackie Chan - Washington Post (blog)

The anti-Americanism of Jackie ChanWashington Post (blog)Americans know Jackie Chan best for his cheery, acrobatic performances in action movies such as “Rumble in the Bronx” and “Rush Hour,” made successful by his amazing martial artistry and self-effacing comedy. .... Look at it this way: Christian Bale ...and more »

Colbert Defends NRA's Gun Control Backlash (VIDEO) - Huffington Post (satire)

Colbert Defends NRA's Gun Control Backlash (VIDEO)Huffington Post (satire)Only months after "The Colbert Report" went on the air, Stephen Colbert was booked to be the keynote act at the 2006 White House Correspondents Dinner. Instead of harmless jokes typical for that ... Colbert and fellow Comedy Central host Jon Stewart ...and more »

"1600 Penn" and the Tedium of the Goofball White House Comedy - New Republic

New Republic"1600 Penn" and the Tedium of the Goofball White House ComedyNew RepublicFormer Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett may be a co-creator of the show, but “1600 Penn,” which premieres tonight on NBC, stays far away from actual politics. The mechanics of government get clownishly redrawn: the Oval Office is a revolving door of ...'1600 Penn's' Josh Gad dishes White House living with real life first daughterNBCNews.com (blog)Q&A: Jon Lovett, Former Obama Speechwriter, on His NBC Comedy 1600 PennTIME1600 Penn's Josh Gad Recalls Meeting President Obama on Morning JoeBroadway.comBuddyTV -Red Alert Politics -New York Daily Newsall 153 news articles »

14 Awesome Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend, January 10 to 13 - Dallas Observer (blog)

14 Awesome Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend, January 10 to 13Dallas Observer (blog)We get him for one, solitary night when David fills the tiny Deep Ellum joke den, the Dallas Comedy House. See him tonight or hate yourself forever. Captain Phantasm and the Countdown to Doom! -- So, it's Thursday and you want to take a friend out for ...and more »

On Netflix, 'Arrested Development' blazes new trails - USA TODAY

The Guardian (blog)On Netflix, 'Arrested Development' blazes new trailsUSA TODAYDid Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz really think Fox's cult-favorite comedy, canceled after three low-rated seasons, would ever come back? "I certainly didn't think of it in terms of TV," ... House of Cards (Feb. 1), a darkly cynical ...Arrested Development returns in May ahead of planned filmThe Guardian (blog)Netflix to Offer 'Arrested Development' Reboot, Ricky Gervais Comedy 'Derek'Wall Street Journal (blog)Netflix will show Arrested Development from MayInquirerBloomberg -A.V. Club -Washington Examinerall 272 news articles »

Golden Globes 2013 Predictions: TV Comedy - MTV.com

Golden Globes 2013 Predictions: TV ComedyMTV.comWith just days until the big night, we're offering up a closer look at the Television - Musical or Comedy category (no doubt close to the hearts of Fey and Poehler). Here's our take on who will take home Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy, Best ...and more »

S. Michael Shivers: Johnson will go down in history as second-worst senator, after McCarthy

Dear Editor: It is ironic that a Republican would use so-called national rankings to rate Tammy Baldwin as near last in effectiveness as a congresswoman while in a mostly Republican controlled…

Win: House of Lies: The First Season DVD - WhatCulture!

Win: House of Lies: The First Season DVDWhatCulture!Starring Emmy nominated Don Cheadle and American comedy beauty Kristen Bell, HOUSE OF LIES, based on the best-selling book, “House of Lies” by Martin Kihn, takes viewers into the world of management consultancy where corruption is business as ...and more »

A long struggle for the victory of democracy

The 101st anniversary of the ANC once again profiled its ironic evolution in South Africa, writes Z Pallo Jordan

Marlon Wayans' A Haunted House Shows Found Footage Flaws - Huffington Post (blog)

Daily BeastMarlon Wayans' A Haunted House Shows Found Footage FlawsHuffington Post (blog)And it shows up once again in Marlon Wayans' A Haunted House, a comedic take on the found footage genre. Malcolm Johnson (Wayans) and Kisha Johnson (Essence Atkins from Dance Flick) move into a ritzy new house, the first time the couple has lived ...Today in unmitigated gall: Professor Marlon Wayans rants against Scary Movie 5 ...A.V. ClubMarlon Wayans On His Romantic 'Haunted House'Daily BeastQuestions and Answers With Marlon WayansNextMovie (blog)HitFix -New York Times -Crave Onlineall 58 news articles »

Funny or Die Locks Multi-Year Deal for Future Slate of Comedy Features - First Showing

Hollywood.comFunny or Die Locks Multi-Year Deal for Future Slate of Comedy FeaturesFirst ShowingWith National Lampoon being nothing more than a remnant of itself despite having films like Animal House and the Vacation franchise in the past, it's time for a new comedy group to hit the big screen. Funny or Die (created by collaborators and comedy ...Funny or Die is Going All Hollywood on Us in New Movie DealHollywood.comComedy Website Funny Or Die Plans Push Into MoviesBig Gay Picture Show (blog)all 15 news articles »

Grey shades in gender perspectives

India, Jan. 9 -- An ironic sideshow in the anti-rape protests in the aftermath of the gang rape incident of December 16 is the optical illusion of a common cause between two extremes: the political conservatives making their point to defend the honour of women on the one hand, and the radical women's groups and feminists keen to further the rights of women towards equality. ...

Lena Dunham is a Taylor Swift fangirl - Who knew?

Lena Dunham admits something to V Magazine that comes as a surprise to many "Girls" fans: she is obsessed with Taylor Swift. And she's not just being ironic, as one might suppose.

Kurt Cobain biopic will 'embody' the late musician

Brett Morgan's film about Kurt Cobain will be an ''embodiment of his character''.The director has been making a feature based on the late Nirvana...

Guns N' Roses Guitarist Offers Ironic Advise To Rock Hopefuls Recap

Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal has some simple advice for players trying to break into the music business: be on time

The Horribly Ironic Reason Why 338 Fisker Karmas Were Destroyed

# fiskerkarma When we exclusively reported on dozens of Fisker Karmas being destroyed by water and flames during Superstorm Sandy, we didn't yet have a full picture of just how bad the damage to the luxury hybrid brand was. More »

Guns N' Roses Guitarist Offers Ironic Advise To Rock Hopefuls

Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal has some simple advice for players trying to break into the music business: be on time

Fiscal Bickering Means Businesses Can't Plan

It's ironic that at a time of year when people are traditionally focused on compassion and doing good for one another, our leaders in Washington remain far apart on addressing something that hurts every American business and their employees. Today, while President Obama and Congress once again engage in a game of chicken on the fiscal cliff, private companies are unable to make crucial ...

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