The New York Times – Film:
“When you get on this roller coaster, you don’t know how long you’re going to be allowed to play while you’re here,” the “New Girl” actor said about his filmmaking debut, “Self Reliance.”
Category: Comedy and Humor
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George Carlin’s Estate Sues Podcasters Over A.I. Episode
The New York Times – Film:
The lawsuit claims that an hourlong comedy special on YouTube violated Carlin’s copyright.
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Peter Schickele, Composer and Gleeful Sire of P.D.Q. Bach, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Music:
He wrote more than 100 symphonic, choral, solo instrumental and chamber works. But he was better known, and celebrated, as a musical parodist. Who can forget “The Concerto for Horn and Hardart?”
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‘Mean Girls’ Review: ‘Get in, Loser,’ Regina George Is Back
The New York Times – Film:
Still puffily padded but no longer particularly tart, this shape-shifting classic about the girls you love to hate retains its ingratiating charms.
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Clown Cardio Doesn’t Take Exercise Too Seriously
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Fitness and improv unite to form one wacky workout in — where else? — Los Angeles.
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Jo Koy Responds to Golden Globes Criticism: ‘It’s a Tough Room’
The New York Times – Film:
In an interview on the ABC program “GMA3” the morning after the awards show, Koy said he would “be lying” if he said the criticism “doesn’t hurt.”
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Tom Smothers and the John Lennon Connection
The New York Times – Film:
He was close with John Lennon, and had a sophisticated understanding of wine, politics and literature. He only played the bumpkin onstage.
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Sandra Bernhard Still Has Plenty to Say
The New York Times – Music:
The comedian, actress and singer’s year-end shows at Joe’s Pub, which started 18 years ago, have been going strong, giving one of New York’s unique voices a chance to sound off.