The New York Times – Film:
He built his act on making fun of his Italian American heritage. He later publicly insulted stars he had worked with, including Frank Sinatra and Howard Stern.
Category: Comedy and Humor
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James Acaster’s ‘Party Gator Purgatory’ Was Decades in the Making
The New York Times – Music:
As a child, music was the British comedian’s first obsession. Decades later, his first record tells the story of a toy alligator.
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Annabel and Sabina Meschke, Comedy Partners Who Share a Sensibility and a Birthday
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Annabel and Sabina Meschke, twin sister comedians, haul around a truck full of pennies in a new short film. Once a month, they audition potential triplets.
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Jim Gaffigan Values Fear, Longs for Naps and Dreams of Deep-Dish
The New York Times – Film:
The stand-up comedian, who plays Mr. Smee in “Peter Pan & Wendy,” gets material from his kids and finds common ground in writing and gardening.
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‘The End of Sex’ Review: When Domesticity Kills the Mood
The New York Times – Film:
This comedy follows the misadventures of a bored 40-something married couple who are attempting to spice up their sex life.
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Richard Lewis, Diagnosed With Parkinson’s, Will Retire From Stand-Up Comedy
The New York Times – Film:
Mr. Lewis, whose roles include a long-running appearance on the HBO hit “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” said that he was diagnosed two years ago, and that he would continue to write and act.
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‘Baby J’ Review: John Mulaney Punctures His Persona
The New York Times – Film:
In his highly anticipated new Netflix special, the comic changes his pace to deliver bristlingly funny material about addiction, rehab and what it means to be likable.