The New York Times – Film:
The comedian needed time to process the poor turnout for his gay rom-com, “Bros.” His vulnerable new memoir may surprise “Billy on the Street” fans.
Author: Jason Zinoman
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Mel Brooks Donates His Archives to the National Comedy Center
The New York Times – Film:
The comedian is contributing some 20,000 documents and photos covering his career, including his time in the Army and the lyrics for “Springtime for Hitler.”
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At Netflix Is a Joke, the Attention Economy Rules the Festival
The New York Times – Film:
Though stand-up by stars like John Mulaney and Dave Chappelle were on the program, roasts, podcasts and other shows that incorporated comedy were hot.
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Review: Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara Seduce in ‘Fallen Angels’
The New York Times – Film:
Lust is the comic engine driving the action of a riotous revival of one of Noël Coward’s early plays, with Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara, at Todd Haimes Theater.
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‘Dog Day Afternoon’ on Broadway, With Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Is Underbaked
The New York Times – Film:
A raucous adaptation of a gritty portrait of New York stifles tension with comedy, leaving its stars, Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, adrift.
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‘Dog Day Afternoon’ on Broadway, With Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Is Underbaked
The New York Times – Film:
A raucous adaptation of a gritty portrait of New York stifles tension with comedy, leaving its stars, Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, adrift.
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Comedy’s Most Manipulative Shot … and Its Greatest Weapon
The New York Times – Film:
Audience reactions are a staple of standup specials. But they’re a strange device when you take a closer look.
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Conan O’Brien Delivers Punchy Oscars Monologue With ‘Weapons’ Parody
The New York Times – Film:
In his second turn as Oscars host, his monologue wasn’t as loopy as last year’s, but he displayed a range of jokes — nerdy, topical and physical.
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Ricky Gervais’s Golden Globe Win for His Stand-Up Special Sends a Bad Message
The New York Times – Film:
That “Ricky Gervais: Mortality” won for best comedy sends a message about the lack of respect given to stand-up.