Some say “the future is female.” Wait, before I get into this, I have to apologize for the title of this piece. Apology accepted? Cool. Okay, let me start over. Some say “the future is female.” After watching this week’s featured videos, I’d have to agree. Not because I like the t-shirts (they’re fine, I just […]
Continue ReadingDan Harmon is working on a new TV project. According to Variety, Harmon has teamed up with Evan Katz (Small Crimes) to develop a TV adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s 1959 novel The Sirens of Titan. Here’s the logline for the project: UCP is also working on Sirens of Titan, with Dan Harmon (Rick & Morty) […]
Continue ReadingIn addition to showing some more footage from his recent trip to Russia, during last night’s Late Show Stephen Colbert sat down for a chat with Keegan-Michael Key, who was kind enough to bring Obama’s anger translator Luther out of retirement to give us a feel for what the former president really thinks of how […]
Continue ReadingComedian Rick Gutierrez grew up in a full house, the fifth of six children. Fittingly, his comedy is largely focused on marriage, kids, and aging in an era of changing family values. The 54-year-old comic has been performing for nearly half of his life, but is just now getting the attention he deserves. This attention […]
Continue ReadingComedian Rick Gutierrez grew up in a full house, the fifth of six children. Fittingly, his comedy is largely focused on marriage, kids, and aging in an era of changing family values. The 54-year-old comic has been performing for nearly half of his life, but is just now getting the attention he deserves. This attention […]
Continue ReadingHere’s a clip from last night’s installment of Late Show’s “Russia Week,” where Colbert hits the streets of St. Peterburg during the White Nights Festival to talk with some everyday Russians about Trump, Putin, US-Russia relations, and their thoughts on all the allegations surrounding Russia’s interference in the US election. He also meets a Russian […]
Continue ReadingChris Hardwick’s @midnight is nearing its end on Comedy Central. According to Deadline, the show will air its final week of episodes from Monday, July 31st through Friday, August 4th, which will mark the 600th and final episode. Here’s what Comedy Central president Kent Alterman said on the decision: We took a big macro look […]
Continue ReadingIt’s been over ten years since Saturday Night Live originally aired the commercial parody “Taco Town,” in which an enthusiastic Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis, and Bill Hader learn about one fast food chain’s brand new multi-layered, 15-flavor food product/monstrosity called the “Pizza Crepe Taco Pancake Chili Bag.” Today, the sketch is getting some more well-deserved […]
Continue ReadingNetflix released the first full trailer for one of its new comedy series today. Ordered to series last year, Atypical centers on Keir Gilchrist as Sam, “an 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum and his search for love and independence. His funny yet painful journey of self-discovery upends his entire family and forces them all to grapple […]
Continue ReadingAri Shaffir’s new two-part special Double Negative hit Netflix today. Presented in two episodes, Children and Adulthood, the special is a sprawling look at where the comedian is at in life right now. He’s getting older, exploring his sexuality, and dealing with pressure from family and friends, all in front of the backdrop of a […]
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