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ABC's 'Abbott Elementary' continues to shine in an era of streaming | Streamed & Screened
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (104+ words) If you're working at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center on the Fourth of July, what could go wrong? The revolutionary saga "One Battle After Another" won best picture, musical or comedy at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. "Hamnet" won best pictu…...
ABC's 'Abbott Elementary' continues to shine in an era of streaming
9+ hour, 50+ min ago (380+ words) The Golden Globes honor both film and television, but network TV shows have largely been excluded from major awards in recent years. "Abbott Elementary" remains a rare network contender versus streaming giants like HBO, Netflix and Apple TV. Although ultimately…...
Alan Pergament: 'Happy Gilmore,' 'South Park' and the subjective nature of humor
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1192+ words) Happy Gilmore 2" has reached number one on Netflix, drawing in 46.7 million views in the three days after its launch." This release marks Netflix"s biggest US opening weekend to date and Adam Sandler"s most successful streaming release so far....
Alan Pergament: Peacock's mock documentary 'The Paper' is thin on laughs
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (767+ words) I didn't expect it to be "Lou Grant." I realize the time for romanticizing the newspaper business is long gone.I also wasn't expecting a realistic look at the industry in a comedy, either. Ned (Domhnall Gleeson) gets on top…...
Behind 'Splitsville,' the year’s funniest relationship comedy
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1180+ words) Michael Angelo Covino, left, director/co-screenwriter of the comedy film "Splitsville," and co-screenwriter/cast member Kyle Marvin pose for a portrait on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. This image released by Neon shows, from left, Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin,…...
Movie Review: Kristin Scott Thomas directs Scarlett Johansson in comedic drama 'My Mother’s Wedding"
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (438+ words) This image released by Vertical Entertainment shows Kristin Scott Thomas in a scene from "My Mother's Wedding." This image released by Vertical Entertainment shows Scarlett Johansson, from left, Emily Beecham and Sienna Miller in a scene from "My Mother's Wedding....
35th annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival returns to Jamestown with laughs, concerts
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (773+ words) Comedian Pete Dominick reacts to Stephen Colbert's message to Pres. Trump in his first show since CBS announced it was canceling "The Late Show." He tells CNN's Brianna Keilar that the comedy community is "not going to stop" speaking truth…...
‘Happy Gilmore’ became a cult comedy. 29 years later, Adam Sandler is swinging again
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1281+ words) This image released by Netflix shows Benito Antonio Mart'nez Ocasio, left, and Adam Sandler in a scene from "Happy Gilmore 2." Bad Bunny, left, and Adam Sandler attend the premiere of Netflix's "Happy Gilmore 2" at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Monday,…...
Alan Pergament: Upcoming cancellation has made Stephen Colbert must-see TV again
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (941+ words) Questions are swirling over whether the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Late Show was politically motivated or purely financial. Colbert alluded to a 'bribe' tied to a Trump lawsuit and a corporate deal. Well, at least Stephen Colbert has 10 more months…...
Movie Review: In 'Heads of State,' a buddy comedy with statesmen
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (533+ words) This image released by Prime shows John Cena, left, and Idris Elba in a scene from "Heads of State." This image released by Prime shows John Cena, right, and Idris Elba in a scene from "Heads of State." This image…...