The New York Times – Film:
A Y2K-era phenomenon most famous for his MTV prank show and surreal brand of comedy, Green pioneered ideas that thrive today.
Category: Comedy and Humor
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Satirical Singer Kinky Friedman’s Posthumous Surprise: A Sincere Album
The New York Times – Music:
On “Poet of Motel 6,” due March 21, the country musician known for shocking audiences grapples with death and his own legacy.
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Are the Intense Scenes in ‘Nosferatu’ and ‘Babygirl’ Supposed to Be Funny?
The New York Times – Film:
Are the most intense scenes in “Nosferatu,” “Anora” and “Babygirl” supposed to be funny? If not, why are people cracking up?
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Fun Things to Do in NYC in January 2025
The New York Times – Music:
Looking for something to do in New York? Groove to the textured folktronica of Pahua, or make the rounds during the Winter Jazzfest marathon.
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Black Satire Is Having Its Hollywood Moment, but Something Is Missing
The New York Times – Film:
Recent releases like “American Fiction” and “The American Society of Magical Negroes” have used absurdist humor to examine race. But they have also depicted narrow views of Blackness.
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Five Places to Visit in Toronto, With Eugene Levy
The New York Times – Travel:
The Canadian comedian, known for “American Pie,” “Schitt’s Creek” and now, “The Reluctant Traveler,” isn’t at all reluctant to share what he loves about his hometown.
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Jerry Seinfeld Can No Longer Be About Nothing
The New York Times – Film:
The comedian, long beloved for his apolitical riffs, has been wrestling with what it means to be Jewish amid the Israel-Hamas war. Not everyone is pleased.
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‘The Feeling’ Review: Fifty Shades of Apathy
The New York Times – Film:
In the sex comedy “The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed,” Joanna Arnow keeps her scenes short and her expressions flat.