comedy
Humor and comedy from all geeky fandoms.
Lenny Henry in Conversation
Now an elder statesmen of the British comedy establishment, Sir Lenny Henry held court, ably assisted, cajoled and questioned by Romesh Ranganathan, on a wet and rainy Monday evening at the Royal Festival Hall In Southbank, speaking about his career, the entertainment industry and his book, Who Am I?, that chronicles his early showbiz years.
By Q-ell Betton6 years ago in Geeks
Dave Chappelle Divides Opinion with His New Netflix Special, 'Sticks and Stones'
With this review, I'm a bit late to the party. There has already been a whole lot said about the new Netflix Dave Chappelle special Sticks and Stones, and my opinion probably isn't needed. But, I'm going to throw it out there anyway.
By Chris Hearn6 years ago in Geeks
'Dave Chappelle: Sticks and Stones' - Review (Netflix)
Being funny is a particular skill. There are different types of funny, and different people find different things amusing, but to pursue the profession of making people laugh takes a certain amount of bravery, especially in this day and age.
By Q-ell Betton6 years ago in Geeks
Popular Comedians Who Have Lived a Long Life
Bob Hope and George Burns were popular comedians, and they both lived to be exactly 100 years old. Bob Hope, whose real name was Leslie Townes Hope, lived from May 29, 1903 to July 27, 2003. He died of pneumonia at the age of 100 at his home in Toluca Lake, California. His widow, Dolores Hope, lived to be 102 years old. She died on September 19, 2011.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Geeks
My Top Ten Favourite Comedies
Everybody likes to laugh. Whether it is with friends or alone, at something you have seen on social media, television, or read, laughing is something that is enjoyed universally. There are few things in life that bring more unfettered joy, a total disconnect from any worries or stress, than a good hearty, unrestrained laugh.
By Q-ell Betton7 years ago in Geeks
The Trap–a Review (Netflix)
It must seem like I try to find awful films to review. Honestly, I really do not. Unfortunately, I decided to watch "The Trap." Where to start, where to start. I am writing this as I watch the film, because there is no other way I could finish watching it otherwise.
By Q-ell Betton7 years ago in Geeks
Why Are Comedians Not Funny Anymore?
Back in the 1970s and 80s, comedians like George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, and so many others that I could spend days naming ruled the comedy stage. Standup comedy has been a highly lucrative industry for decades, yet is seems to have hit a wall in recent years.
By Jacob Craig7 years ago in Geeks
Is Political Correctness Killing Comedy?
Roseanne, Tim Allen, Amy Schumer, Tracy Morgan, & Dave Chapelle have all seen the blow of Political Correctness scandals in comedy. Like Chris Rock and Larry the Cable Guy, Jerry Seinfeld once told Entertainment Weekly in an article affectionately titled “Jerry Seinfeld: College students don't know what the hell they're talking about” that he will no longer play college campuses because the audiences are too PC. “They just want to use these words: "That’s racist;" "That’s sexist;" "That’s prejudiced," he said. “They don’t know what the hell they’re talking about.” Louis CK also received backlash for controversial jokes he used on a Saturday Night Live appearance—and this was before any #metoo scandal. Since then, some in the comedy sector feel that audiences around the globe have become more unable to handle a joke. They wonder if, as a culture, have we become over-serious and hypersensitive to “political incorrectness?”
By Andy Bhatt7 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'Adam Sandler 100% Fresh'
I know Adam Sandler has been getting a bad reputation from so many of his so called "fans" over the years. A few of his latest movies I admit weren't that great so a lot of his fans have forgotten how funny this guy can be. We also forget how diverse this guy is. The medium of his entertainment has changed in so many ways over the years. He did stand-up, songs, skits, and movies. I've always also had a great appreciation of how he kept his Saturday Night Live alumni as close friends and continued to work with them throughout his career. All of his work has a special family feel to them especially since I've grown up watching all of his stuff.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Geeks
