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Still cancelled? How Armie Hammer, Kevin Spacey and Louis C. K. are attempting their comebacks
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (529+ words) Armie Hammer, whose career nosedived when he faced abuse allegations, is currently starring in "Citizen Vigilante," a film by German provocateur Uwe Boll. Louis C. K. s new Netflix special, "Ridiculous," is his first for the streamer in nearly 10 years. The three…...
Former associates want to turn old Second City building into laugh landmark
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (1130+ words) The Old Fire Hall on Lombard Street, former home of the Second City troupe, is for sale for $10 million. Elizabeth Summers has circulated a letter addressed to Mike Myers, Eugene Levy, Dan Aykroyd and others, asking them to help preserve…...
David Sedaris is witty about everything, including mortality: "I would like to have three weeks" notice before I die"
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (691+ words) David Sedaris will sign copies of "The Land and Its People" at Indigo Bay and Bloor on June 2 at 7 p. m." The New Yorker contributor's new essay collection, "The Land and Its People,' features stories about friendship and travelling. "The Land and…...
Shaw Festival's "Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense" is packed with physical comedy golore
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (16+ words) Toronto Star...
Funny Girl" at the Shaw Festival is polished and well-acted, if lacking vocal firepower
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (752+ words) Sara Farb as Fanny Brice and Qasim Khan as Nick Arnstein in "Funny Girl" at the Shaw Festival." Sara Farb lends her immense acting abilities to the role of Fanny Brice, making up for the somewhat dated material." Music by…...
Robert Lepage's double bill at the COC drips with blood and drama
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (577+ words) Christian Van Horn as Bluebeard and Karen Cargill as Judith in the Canadian Opera Company's production of "Bluebeard's Castle." This pair of one-act operas pack a punch, toying with the idea of light and darkness." By B'la Bart'k ("Bluebeard's Castle…...
Zach Galifianakis brings humor to gardening in a Netflix series premiering on Earth Day
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (432+ words) This image released by Netflix shows Zach Galifianakis, right, interviewing a child about root vegetables in a scene from his gardening series "This Is a Gardening Show." (Netflix via AP) You might not realize it, but watching Zach Galifianakis poke…...
Oral history of Avenue Road house that spawned comedy greats, featuring Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, others
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1675+ words) Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dave Thomas, Andrea Martin and John Candy get to work in the "SCTV" writers' room in 1978. Over the years, 1063 Avenue Rd. would become the home and social hub of various people associated with "Godspell,…...
Lynn Nottage's "Clyde's" at Canadian Stage features an incendiary performance from Sophia Walker
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (781+ words) Lynn Nottage's play is receiving a solid if not entirely satisfying Canadian premiere, with a cast that needs more time to settle into their roles." From left to right: Sterling Jarvis, Johnathan Sousa, Sophia Walker, Augusto Bitter and Jasmine Case…...
5 things we learned about the elusive Lorne Michaels from a new documentary " and what's left out
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (320+ words) Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville's "Lorne,' about the enigmatic "Saturday Night Live' creator, opens in theatres on Friday. "SNL" writers Erik Kenward and Steve Higgins meet with Lorne Michaels in Morgan Neville's documentary "Lorne." Lorne Michaels remains an enigma, even in…...