Tagged - comedy

Falling in love as the village falls apart in ‘Wicker’

Based on the short story “The Wicker Husband” by Ursula Wills, the movie follows a Fisherwoman in her village, and the aftermath of her commissioning a “Wicker Husband” from the resident magical basket maker.  Read More

Nick Offerman on his creative process and remaining authentic

Comedian and actor Nick Offerman was the headliner for this year’s Meliora Weekend. WRUR and CT had the opportunity to sit down and talk with him before his show, where we learned more about Offerman’s creative process and inspirations that help him in front of the camera and in the woodshop.  Read More

Fringe Fest’s DRAGMASTER Features Wigs, Riddles and More 

As someone who has grown increasingly obsessed with “Taskmaster” since an episode first appeared in my YouTube recommendations about a year ago, I was expecting a lot when I sat down to witness Fringe Fest’s take on the show: “DRAGMASTER.” Read More

“Saturday Night Live” Season 51 preview: the hires, the hosts, and the heartbreaks

If these new cast members can bring in fresh energy, new identities, unique senses of humor, and continue to hook younger audiences from TikTok and Instagram, we should be in store for a smooth transition into the next generation of “SNL.” Read More

UR Pet Rock is growing

Pet Rock is young, scrappy, and hungry. As the club is entering its fourth semester since its launch, they’re looking for new members. Read More

Michael Che’s Winterfest set welcomes lackluster comedy and announces his exit from SNL

Perhaps the most notable takeaway from this is Michael Che’s statement that he may be leaving SNL. What he intends to do afterward is unknown, but I’d urge him to reconsider if he’s looking to pivot back to stand-up. Read More

“Thelma” is a hoot and a holler for the ages

Most importantly, though, “Thelma” is a movie for the ages. Read More

Winterfest Weekend with Rachel Sennott and Ziwe: serving comedy and class

Good comedy is hard to find, and notoriously even harder to find at Winterfest Weekend. Yet Rachel Sennott, Ziwe, and all-talented moderator Cat Crawford quickly disproved this, bringing sass, class, and show-stopping red tights to the Kodak Hall stage.  While both comedians have risen to main-stage fame through their recent projects, Sennott and Ziwe aren’t […]

Bottoms, an ode to “ugly, untalented gays”

I am sick of girlbosses. I want more girlfailures. For years, I have wanted a movie made for women like me. And finally, “Bottoms” has granted that wish. Read More

It’s snow joke: Winterfest comedy night was a success

Audience members were laughing during every set, and each comedian offered an entirely different style that kept the show interesting. Read More