French Filmmaker Bertrand Blier Dies at 85
French film director Bertrand Blier, celebrated for his provocative comedies like "Les Valseuses" and "Preparez vos mouchoirs," died peacefully at home in Paris at age 85, leaving behind a legacy marked by both critical acclaim and controversy.
French Filmmaker Bertrand Blier Dies at 85
French film director Bertrand Blier, celebrated for his provocative comedies like "Les Valseuses" and "Preparez vos mouchoirs," died peacefully at home in Paris at age 85, leaving behind a legacy marked by both critical acclaim and controversy.
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Amsterdam Comedy Club Cancels Israeli Comedian's Show Amidst Boycott Campaign
Boom Chicago canceled Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder's Amsterdam shows on January 25th after facing an online boycott campaign accusing him of glorifying the Gaza genocide and using Israeli propaganda, prompting concerns about freedom of speech and the influence of social media.
Amsterdam Comedy Club Cancels Israeli Comedian's Show Amidst Boycott Campaign
Boom Chicago canceled Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder's Amsterdam shows on January 25th after facing an online boycott campaign accusing him of glorifying the Gaza genocide and using Israeli propaganda, prompting concerns about freedom of speech and the influence of social media.
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Internet's Unexpected Comedic Treasures
A writer unfamiliar with the internet explores ten comedic online finds, ranging from a historical figure's story to modern stand-up routines, showcasing the internet's capacity for diverse and unexpected content.
Internet's Unexpected Comedic Treasures
A writer unfamiliar with the internet explores ten comedic online finds, ranging from a historical figure's story to modern stand-up routines, showcasing the internet's capacity for diverse and unexpected content.
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Dutch Comedian David Linszen Wins Leids Cabaret Festival
David Linszen, a 33-year-old comedian and former clinical psychologist, won all awards at the 2024 Leids Cabaret Festival; his unique comedic style, characterized by sincerity and absurd humor, prioritizes genuine connection with the audience over easily relatable experiences.
Dutch Comedian David Linszen Wins Leids Cabaret Festival
David Linszen, a 33-year-old comedian and former clinical psychologist, won all awards at the 2024 Leids Cabaret Festival; his unique comedic style, characterized by sincerity and absurd humor, prioritizes genuine connection with the audience over easily relatable experiences.
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Laid" and "Going Dutch": Two New Comedies with Contrasting Premises
Peacock's "Laid" and Fox's "Going Dutch" are new comedy series; "Laid," starring Stephanie Hsu, is an American adaptation of an Australian show about a woman whose ex-boyfriends die, while "Going Dutch" stars Denis Leary and Taylor Misiak as a father and daughter navigating a military base in the Ne...
Laid" and "Going Dutch": Two New Comedies with Contrasting Premises
Peacock's "Laid" and Fox's "Going Dutch" are new comedy series; "Laid," starring Stephanie Hsu, is an American adaptation of an Australian show about a woman whose ex-boyfriends die, while "Going Dutch" stars Denis Leary and Taylor Misiak as a father and daughter navigating a military base in the Ne...
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Death of Novelist David Lodge
British novelist David Lodge, famed for his "campus trilogy" and insightful comedic works, died on January 1st, 2025, at age 89, leaving behind a rich literary legacy that includes novels, essays, and a three-volume autobiography.
Death of Novelist David Lodge
British novelist David Lodge, famed for his "campus trilogy" and insightful comedic works, died on January 1st, 2025, at age 89, leaving behind a rich literary legacy that includes novels, essays, and a three-volume autobiography.
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Amsterdam Comedy Club Cancels Israeli Comedian's Show Amidst Boycott
Two performances by Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder at Amsterdam's Boom Chicago were canceled on January 20th after online campaigns accused him of glorifying the Gaza genocide and using Israeli propaganda in his jokes, prompting the club to cite concerns about public safety and Amsterdam's social cl...
Amsterdam Comedy Club Cancels Israeli Comedian's Show Amidst Boycott
Two performances by Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder at Amsterdam's Boom Chicago were canceled on January 20th after online campaigns accused him of glorifying the Gaza genocide and using Israeli propaganda in his jokes, prompting the club to cite concerns about public safety and Amsterdam's social cl...
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Diverse TV Lineup Explores Crime, History, and Social Issues
ITV1's "Out There" dramatizes county lines drug dealing in rural Britain; Channel 4's "Mysteries of Stonehenge" explores the monument's origins; BBC One continues "Call the Midwife"; and Channel 4 airs "Celebrity Hunted.
Diverse TV Lineup Explores Crime, History, and Social Issues
ITV1's "Out There" dramatizes county lines drug dealing in rural Britain; Channel 4's "Mysteries of Stonehenge" explores the monument's origins; BBC One continues "Call the Midwife"; and Channel 4 airs "Celebrity Hunted.
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Roy Wood Jr. on Leaving The Daily Show and His Rise in Comedy
Following his departure from The Daily Show in 2023, comedian Roy Wood Jr. quickly launched a successful new career, selling multiple TV scripts, a book, and an hour-long special, culminating in a CNN comedy show and a Hulu special, "Lonely Flowers," showcasing his distinctive comedic style.
Roy Wood Jr. on Leaving The Daily Show and His Rise in Comedy
Following his departure from The Daily Show in 2023, comedian Roy Wood Jr. quickly launched a successful new career, selling multiple TV scripts, a book, and an hour-long special, culminating in a CNN comedy show and a Hulu special, "Lonely Flowers," showcasing his distinctive comedic style.
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Dutch Cabaret School Forges Unique Path for Aspiring Comedians
The Koningstheateracademie in Den Bosch offers the Netherlands' only dedicated Bachelor of Cabaret program, providing four years of intensive training in performance, humor analysis, and business skills, preparing students for a challenging but potentially rewarding career.
Dutch Cabaret School Forges Unique Path for Aspiring Comedians
The Koningstheateracademie in Den Bosch offers the Netherlands' only dedicated Bachelor of Cabaret program, providing four years of intensive training in performance, humor analysis, and business skills, preparing students for a challenging but potentially rewarding career.
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Laid" and "Going Dutch": Two New Comedies Offer Contrasting Takes on Television
Peacock's "Laid" stars Stephanie Hsu as a woman whose ex-boyfriends mysteriously die, while Fox's "Going Dutch" features Denis Leary as a colonel clashing with his daughter at a Dutch military base; both are new comedies for 2025.
Laid" and "Going Dutch": Two New Comedies Offer Contrasting Takes on Television
Peacock's "Laid" stars Stephanie Hsu as a woman whose ex-boyfriends mysteriously die, while Fox's "Going Dutch" features Denis Leary as a colonel clashing with his daughter at a Dutch military base; both are new comedies for 2025.
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Gavin & Stacey Documentary Reveals Footage of Infamous Fishing Trip
A new BBC iPlayer documentary, "Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell," features a previously unseen 2009 clip of Uncle Bryn and Jason's fishing trip, a long-running gag from the show, finally giving fans a glimpse of this infamous event.
Gavin & Stacey Documentary Reveals Footage of Infamous Fishing Trip
A new BBC iPlayer documentary, "Gavin & Stacey: A Fond Farewell," features a previously unseen 2009 clip of Uncle Bryn and Jason's fishing trip, a long-running gag from the show, finally giving fans a glimpse of this infamous event.
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