Comedy

The Hangout Film, the American Dream, and the Pursuit of Straight Chilling

By  Meg Shields 

Why the joy of comfortable stasis is our national quest.

Rhys Thomas is Quietly Becoming TV’s Most Interesting Director

By  Cooper Peltz 

All hail the king of high-concept comedy, whose upcoming ‘Comrade Detectives’ is one of our most anticipated new shows.

‘Adventures in Babysitting’ is a Simple Story About a Complex World

By  William Dass 

“But, Thor is my hero.”

Snapchat and Comedy Central Innovate with James Davis

By  Cooper Peltz 

It’s the new style.

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon Talk About Adapting Their Own Story for ‘The Big Sick’

By  Tomris Laffly 

“We knew the story could be emotional, but we didn’t know how it could be funny.”

The Blockbuster Cast of ‘Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later’

By  Cooper Peltz 

Seriously, this ensemble is stacked.

‘Oh, Hello’ and the Netflix Comedy Bubble

By  Jacob Oller 

The Cynics’ Guide to Wedding Season: A Film Syllabus

By  Meg Shields 

A cinematic guide to surviving wedding season. Here are 10 wedding films to satisfy (and prepare) the most cynical of viewers.

‘Once Upon a Time In Venice’ Review: Once Upon a Time Bruce Willis Made Good Movies

By  Rob Hunter 

Bruce Willis re-teams with the writers of Cop Out. What could go wrong?