The New York Times – Film:
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.
Category: Comedy and Humor
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Oscars Producer Did Not Want Will Smith Physically Removed After Slap
The New York Times – Film:
Will Packer, the producer of the telecast, said that Smith had been asked to leave after slapping Chris Rock, and then there were discussions of having him physically removed.
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The Brilliance of Charo
The New York Times – Music:
The guitarist, singer, actress and comedian has long wrapped her prodigious talents in a glossy, over-the-top persona. Decades later, and still going strong, it’s time to take her seriously.
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The Oscars Slap Divides Hollywood and Raises Questions
The New York Times – Film:
When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards for telling a joke about his wife, it divided Hollywood, sparking denunciations, defenses and debates.
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5 Things to Do This Weekend
The New York Times – Music:
Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually and in person in New York City.
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‘All My Friends Hate Me’ Explores British Social Anxiety
The New York Times – Film:
The film “All My Friends Hate Me” satirizes anxiety and paranoia among upper-class British millennials. Its writers say they are laughing at themselves most of all.
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Taylor Tomlinson: A Comic With the Confidence of a Star
The New York Times – Film:
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
The New York Times – Film:
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.