What Was the Last Great Moment of Movie Slapstick Comedy?

What Was the Last Great Moment of Movie Slapstick Comedy?

Hollywood: give Melissa McCarthy a chance to be the next Chris Farley.

Sarah Silverman: 'I've been punched in the face three times' - The Guardian

The GuardianSarah Silverman: 'I've been punched in the face three times'The GuardianAfter that, stand-up comedy is not daunting. What's the worst experience you've had on stage? Casino gigs can be tough. They pay well so sometimes I need to take them. I did one recently where I had this woman front-row centre who just heckled me from ...

Ditch the death wish - Timaru Herald

Ditch the death wishTimaru HeraldAsk Billy Connolly, who in one of his standup comedy gigs here relayed how irate New Zealand motorists get when passed on the highway. "Honestly, it's not personal," he quipped. Yet that's how we seem to behave, and there's no better example than the ...

Hypable Movie Review: 'Identity Thief' - Hypable

HypableHypable Movie Review: 'Identity Thief'HypableWith Bateman's Arrested Development cred and McCarthy's recent string of comedy gigs (whether on live TV, film, etc), it's a wonder the two even agreed to such a lackluster script. As a fan of both of these stars and with Universal's recent line of ...and more »

Comedy Q+A: Marc Maron Recalls His Beginnings in Boston - Boston magazine's Boston Daily (blog)

Comedy Q+A: Marc Maron Recalls His Beginnings in BostonBoston magazine's Boston Daily (blog)This Friday, Maron returns to the Wilbur Theatre with his anything-but-traditional style of stand-up comedy followed by a late live recording of WTFpod with a set of local panelists including Gary Gulman, Joe Wong, Rick Jenkins, DJ Hazard, Dan Crohn ...

Sorority Girls Suck! ...in the Horror Comedy 'VAMP U' - L.A. Premiere on Thursday, February 7th

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Los Angeles (CA) February 6, 2013: Level 33 Entertainment hosts the red carpet premiere of the award winning horror/comedy VAMP U, Thursday, February 7 ...

Comedy night: laughs were good, and so was the cause

This past weekend my husband and I enjoyed a rare night out together when we went to the 6th annual Edmonds Comedy Night down at Edmonds Center for the Arts. It's now five days later and I'm still laughing.

Four years in, and what have I learned? - Chortle

ChortleFour years in, and what have I learned?ChortleI've been entering them ever since starting comedy and every time I promise myself I won't care if a decision doesn't go my way or I have a bad gig (yes, it can happen!) and every time I end up caring. In competitions how 'well' you've done is often ...

Bonnie McFarlane talks comedy

McFarlane's new documentary “Women Aren’t Funny" will screen at the Athena Film Festival this weekend.

Live Theatre comedy course offers stepping stone to the stage - Journal Live

Live Theatre comedy course offers stepping stone to the stageJournal LiveStudents can also hope to be schooled in the areas of character comedy, improvisation and stagecraft as well as shaping their material into a workable routine which is polished up and performed at the end of the course during a showcase gig upstairs in ...

Funny Side Up Comedy Club in Plymouth brings the laughs

A few more chuckles can be heard in Plymouth since the arrival of Funny Side Up Comedy Club. The club opened in October above main-floor restaurant Panache 447. "From 8 to 10 p.m., we weren't really utilizing the room," says Blake Kolo, who owns both establishments. "We have a lot of private parties up there, and then after 10 p.m., it becomes like a lounge."

Standup comedy is finding its feet in India - IBNLive

IBNLiveStandup comedy is finding its feet in IndiaIBNLiveA quarter of his evenings are spent trying new material at open mic nights, another quarter are comedy nights at bars, a quarter on corporate gigs that pay the rent, and the rest are self-planned events at clubs and auditoriums. Despite the frequency ...and more »

The Sunday Assembly, an atheist church in London, is a runaway success that is ... - New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsThe Sunday Assembly, an atheist church in London, is a runaway success that is ...New York Daily News... Jones and Evans say on the site. Judging from the response so far, The Sunday Assembly seems all but certain to continue growing. Evans and Jones welcome that possibility, even if it means missing a few more comedy gigs. DKnowles@nydailynews.com ...and more »

Kino Lorber Acquires Marcia Gay Harden Comedy 'if i were you'

NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Kino Lorber has acquired domestic distribution rights to "if i were you," Joan Carr-Wiggin's comedy starring Marcia Gay Harden, Leonor Watling and Aidan Quinn. Kino Lorber will release the film in select cities March 15, but Gravitas Ventures and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution will make it available February 11 for on-demand and other digital outlets like iTunes. Kino ...

CBS Films Moves Up Robert De Niro-Michael Douglas Comedy 'Last Vegas'

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - CBS Films on Wednesday has moved up the release date for "Last Vegas," its comedy starring Michael Douglas and Robert De Niro, from December 20 to Nov 1. The move positions the film - about four old friends who decide to throw a Las Vegas bachelor party for the only one of them who has remained single - as counter-programming to Summit's young adult sci-fi film "Ender ...

Sex comedy skit angers Thais

A U.S. comedy skit that makes fun of Thailand's booming sex industry has angered the government and it is trying to block videos of the sketch on the Internet, the Thai culture minister said on Monday.

Bandwidth: Club, bar and restaurant gigs: Feb. 6-17 - Door County Advocate

Bandwidth: Club, bar and restaurant gigs: Feb. 6-17Door County AdvocateCOMEDY, 8 p.m. with with national touring comics Ryan Dalton and Andrew Sleighter; preceded by 6:30 p.m. buffet dinner. Carrington Pub, The Landmark Resort, 4929 Landmark Drive, Egg Harbor. $22 includes buffet, $15 for show only. (920) 868-3205 or ...and more »

Adam’s comedy nights come home

Comedy writer and performer Adam Underwood has organised comedy events before but his latest, Laughing Stock, will be just across the road from his workplace at Greene King.

COMEDY CENTRAL® Keeps It Real With New Series "Nathan For You" Premiering On Thursday, February 28 At 10:30 p.m. ET/PT

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- What makes Nathan Fielder one of the most unconventional minds in the world of business?  Tune in to COMEDY CENTRAL's new series " Nathan For You " to find ...

Comedy gigs with touch of magic on the cards - This is Lincolnshire

This is LincolnshireComedy gigs with touch of magic on the cardsThis is LincolnshireWith Blue Monday firmly behind us, news of comedy gigs to look forward to should be the perfect excuse for smiles all round. First up, after a break during January, Red Herring Comedy Club at Lincoln Drill Hall delivers Martin Mor, Adam Staunton and ...and more »