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'How to make a killing movie review: A comedic misfire
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (126+ words) Glen Powell as Becket Redfellow in "How to Make a Killing."" Credit: A24 Film PLOT The poor heir to a vast fortune decides to kill the family members in line before him. CAST Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Ed Harris RATED R…...
Jessica Kirson's crowd work and Hulu comedy special
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (1060+ words) Comedian Jessica Kirson attends Hulu's Hularious stand-up comedy celebration at The Stand on Dec. 3, 2024, in New York." Credit: Invision/AP/Andy Kropa Comedian Jessica Kirson can look at"an audience, pick people out and spin it into material right on…...
Adam Wade: TV's first black game show host
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (1547+ words) Adam Wade on the set of his 1975 game show"Musical Chairs." Credit: YouTube By early summer of 1975, that most ubiquitous, most addictive form of television was ascendant once again. Or put another way, you couldn't avoid a game show for…...
Sam Raimi's 'Send Help': Workplace comedy with a twist
3+ week, 1+ day ago (121+ words) Dylan O'Brien as Bradley Preston and Rachel McAdams as Linda Liddle as office colleagues stranded after a plane crash'in "Send Help." Credit: 20th Century Studios/Brook Rushton PLOT A mistreated employee and her domineering boss switch roles when they're stranded on…...
'Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!' documentary review
3+ week, 5+ day ago (327+ words) DOCUMENTARY "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" WHAT IT'S ABOUT This documentary portrait of the life and times of Mel Brooks, a man who needs no introduction, arrives on HBO Max courtesy of Judd Apatow, one of the many comedic…...
Bill O'Reilly steps away from activities due to illness
3+ week, 6+ day ago (211+ words) Bill O'Reilly said he hopes "to be back in the saddle shortly." Credit: Invision/AP/Scott Roth Media personality'Bill O'Reilly said he was stepping away from his various activities due to an undisclosed medical condition, but "hopefully [will be] back…...
Movie Review: 'Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!' is a sweeping tribute to a comic genius
4+ week, 1+ day ago (673+ words) This image released by HBO Max shows Mel Brooks from the film "Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man!" Credit: AP/Uncredited It's not often we get to pay tribute, in full, to our giants while they're still with us. But in…...
Long Island-raised comedian Pete Correale returns home for Paramount show
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (541+ words) Oakdale-raised comedian Pete Correale: "I like being a version of myself on stage."" Credit: Getty Images/Bobby Bank Comedian Pete Correale describes himself as "a beer and peanut guy." The 55-year-old stand-up, who grew up in Oakdale, delivers his relatable…...
'Is This Thing On?' review: Bradley Cooper's small-scale story about love and family
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (162+ words) Will Arnett" tries his hand at stand-up comedy in "Is This Thing On?" Credit: Searchlight Pictures/Jason McDonald PLOT A man in midlife crisis turns to stand-up comedy as therapy. CAST Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Bradley Cooper RATED R (language,…...
Cartoons of the week - Newsday
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (145+ words) Cartoonists from around the world draw on the week's news. Credit: 'Arial Narrow', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; text-align: center;">LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT WAY IN THE NEW YEAR Credit: 'Arial Narrow', Tahoma, sans-serif; text-decoration: none; text-align: center;">A PARTIER MAKES…...