The New York Times – Film:
Planned long before the streamer hit a rough patch, the expansive event had the feel of the end of an era. Still, there were plenty of stellar shows.
Author: Jason Zinoman
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‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ Has the Most Exciting Comics (and the Silliest)
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Robin Thede and her castmates bring a light, joyful touch and a comedy-nerd sensibility to this HBO series that often, delightfully, descends into the absurd.
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Jerrod Carmichael Comes Out in ‘Rothaniel,’ but It’s About More
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In “Rothaniel” on HBO, the stand-up grapples with secrets that defined his upbringing, the toll silence has taken and the price he’s paying to break it.
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‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ and the Lessons Few Horror Films Get Right
The New York Times – Film:
Ti West is the rare genre director to understand the original and honor it with a movie, “X,” that also works on its own terms.
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Taylor Tomlinson: A Comic With the Confidence of a Star
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On her new Netflix special, “Look at You,” she demonstrates tight joke writing, carefully honed act-outs and a ruthless appetite for laughs.
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Akaash Singh and His Case for Bringing Back Apu
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The stand-up comic, whose special has gone viral, takes issue with how some South Asians like Hari Kondabolu portray their experience in the United States.
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Joe Pera and the Surprising Pleasures of Gentle Humor
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Don’t expect twists in these bits. The standup, who will be at the New York Comedy Festival, has devised a calming aesthetic with rewards of its own.
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Why the Vampire Myth Won’t Die
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Bloodsucking monsters are avatars for our cultural anxieties. Especially now.
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Four Stand-Up Specials That Showcase Hard-Working Comics
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Theo Von, Roy Wood Jr., Ricky Velez and Jo Firestone each turn in solid hours filled with smart, funny observations.