The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Auditioning for romance, friendship and acting roles has a lot in common — especially when it comes to hearing ‘No.’
Category: Comedy and Humor
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For Asian American Actors, Playing a Hot Mess Is Liberating
The New York Times – Film:
Forget the pious immigrant family drama. Films and shows like “Joy Ride,” “Beef” and “Shortcomings” are finally exploring all dimensions of the experience.
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Alan Arkin, Comic Actor With a Serious Side, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Film:
He got laughs (and won awards) on Broadway in “Enter Laughing” and in movies like “Little Miss Sunshine.” But he also had a flair for drama.
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Paxton Whitehead, Actor Who Found Humor in the Stodgy, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Film:
An Englishman with a deep, cultured voice, he played uptight snobs in films like “Back to School” and on shows like “Friends” and “Mad About You.”
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Bowen Yang and Matt Young’s Las Culturistas Culture Awards Celebrated and Made Fun of Awards Shows
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
At the second annual “Las Culturistas” Culture Awards, comedians Bowen Yang and Matt Young put on an affectionate and over-the-top parody of an award show.
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Comedian’s Malaysia Joke Prompts Threats and a Diplomatic Incident
The New York Times – Film:
Jocelyn Chia’s line about the 2014 missing airliner was part of a Comedy Cellar set in April. But when video was posted this week, outrage poured in.