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Aparna Nancherla Is at War with Her Brain

"It's a constant struggle for me between wanting to be seen and then maybe feeling overexposed if I am seen."
By Naomi Elias

‘Strays’ Review: Is This Talking Dog Movie Too Crass, Too Sweet, Or Both?

What we have here is a talking dog movie for adults in the vein of 'Ted,' which is probably enough information to determine whether or not it's for you.
By Emily Zemler

The Out-Laws Review: A Ludicrous Comedy Perfect For A Friday Night At Home

Adam DeVine stars as a bank manager whose safe is looted by his future in-laws (Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin). It's chaotic, ridiculous and just possibly the distraction you're looking for.
By Emily Zemler

Pride Spotlight: Comedian Ashley Ray on Roe v. Wade, Being Black, Polyamorous, and Breaking All The Rules

By Romaissaa Benzizoune

Thank You, Conan O’Brien, for Making Us Laugh Around the World

By Jenny Lee
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Jim Gaffigan Tried His Jokes Out Around the World to Make ‘The Pale Tourist’

By Nadja Sayej

Comedy Central’s ‘Corporate’ Was Made With Our Dying World in Mind

By Jordan Zakarin
Andy Samberg plays the carefree Nyles in Palm Springs

‘Palm Springs’ Review: Finding Purpose in an Endless String of Todays

By Oliver Jones
Chris Cooper as Jack Hastings and Steve Carell as Gary Zimmer in Irresistible, written and directed by Jon Stewart

‘Irresistible’ Is a Failure Built on Jon Stewart’s Prior Successes

By Oliver Jones
Pete Davidson as Scott Carlin in The King of Staten Island, directed by Judd Apatow

Pete Davidson’s Hometown Blues in ‘The King of Staten Island’

By Dan Ozzi
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The Best Lighthearted TV to Enjoy Over 7 Seasons or More

By Palash Volvoikar
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Netflix, Give Us the ‘Community’ Movie We Deserve

By Palash Volvoikar

Google Doodle Celebrates Mexican Humorist ‘Chespirito’ and His Beloved Sketch Show

By Helen Holmes
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell’s ‘Downhill’ Is Worse Than Stale Popcorn

By Rex Reed
Jim Carrey Stand-Up Comedy Netflix Salary

Here’s What Jim Carrey Could Make If He Said Yes to Stand-Up Again

By Brandon Katz
One of the few jobs safe from robots? Comedy writing.

Teaching AI to Be Funny: The Robot Uprising Won’t Be a Laughing Matter

By Harmon Leon
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Do We Fight Fascism by Shutting Down Free Speech in Comedy Clubs?

By Harmon Leon

‘Fleabag’ Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge Revealed Her Craziest Sex Scene to Tina Fey

By Helen Holmes

Is There Even a Boundary Between Comedy and Horror in 2019?

By Helen Holmes
Comedian Nick DiPaolo performs on stage at "The Nasty Show" during TBS presents A Very Funny Festival: Just For Laughs on June 19, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.

Right-Wing Comedy: Is It the Fine Art of Punching Down?

By Harmon Leon

Pop the Cork: Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler Have a New Movie Called ‘Wine Country’

By Helen Holmes

The 15 Shows and Miniseries You Should Be Watching This Spring

By Mike Berlin

Dating Sucks. Lane Moore’s Hilarious ‘Tinder Live!’ Show Makes It a Little More Bearable.

By Helen Holmes

What to Expect When Amy Schumer Premieres Her New Netflix Special About Being Pregnant

By Helen Holmes
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