comedy

Humor and comedy from all geeky fandoms.

Louis C.K.'s Upcoming Stand-Up Specials Will Stream Exclusively on Netflix
#LouisCK is set to join the likes of #ChrisRock and #DaveChappelle as another comedian who will be debuting their highly-anticipated standups on #Netflix. The actor/comedian has officially inked a deal to debut two new comedy stand-up specials exclusively with the streaming outlet.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Being a Professional Screwball: Getting the Gig, Keeping the Gig, and the Best Advice I Ever Got
If you are reading this you probably relate to all 3: I had a great set, I'm feeling great, I'm want this again. Comedy all day every day. I had a bad set, I should probably quit, I'm never good at anything, hey at least the telephone poles are on my side of the street, I could just end it with one turn of this car. I don't really want to die, and definitely not on stage. How do I get better and get more gigs?
By Sarah Martin8 years ago in Geeks
Poor Fairy Tales With Valid Messages
A lot of fairy tales are obscure for a reason, and in the cases of these mentioned below, the obscurity is probably something to do with how poorly they executed otherwise genuine messages.
By Conor Hufton8 years ago in Geeks
Why 'Grace and Frankie' Is the Best Comedy Show Out There at the Moment
As someone from Britain with a very British sense of humour (and yes that's humour with a U) I have always preferred British comedy to American comedy. Whilst I have enjoyed American comedies, I've found over the years that they are severely lacking something fresh and distinctly funny. Shows like The Big Bang Theory just aren't cutting it anymore. Enter Grace and Frankie, the Netflix comedy. Discovered through complete boredom, it may be the best TV decision I ever made. Starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie is the story of two women in their '70s whose husbands come out as gay and have fallen in love with each other. We follow Grace and Frankie, who move in together, and see their personalities clash but also get a glimpse into the lives of the two ex-husbands Robert and Sol and all their children.
By Grace Lynch8 years ago in Geeks
'She's Gotta Have It' (*Spoiler Alert*)
Talk about turning the tables! Nola Darling, the main character in Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It, gives us self-determined feministic "I make my own rules" vibes. This Netflix addition is based on the movie version Lee had directed in 1986 (which I didn't watch). Fast forward 31 years later, this storyline has resurfaced with a modern twist. There is so much to talk about, but I'm going to focus on Nola in relation to her three lovers, Brooklyn as a person, and the culture of art.
By Dorcas Marfo8 years ago in Geeks
Best Stand-Up Comedy Specials Streaming on Netflix
Stand-up is the purest of art forms, as there is absolutely nothing between audience and artist—it's all pure reaction. You laugh, or you don't. You get the joke, or you're offended—it's that simple. If you're a real stand-up nerd, than you should really be taking advantage of the hidden gems on Netflix.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Geeks
Spider-Man and Deadpool Just Trolled the MCU, the DCEU, and Fox - IN A SINGLE ISSUE!
Superhero movies are now mainstream - and Deadpool has always mocked the mainstream! With the Marvel Cinematic Universe still the biggest game in town, and the fledgling DC Extended Universe struggling to course-correct after Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the time was ripe for the Merc With A Mouth to chip in. After all, hasn't this year also seen the phenomenally successful Deadpool film? So fans were waiting expectantly for Deadpool to make his voice heard, but we never expected him to team up with Spider-Man to do it!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Dave Chappelle Pays Tribute to Charlie Murphy with Song at John Mayer's Concert
As the unfortunate reality of comedy legend Charlie Murphy's passing away due to leukemia continues to reverberate throughout the industry, more friends of Murphy are memorializing the great comedian in their own way. We've already seen many of them sending shout-outs via tweets or paying tribute in other ways. But the most touching tribute may have come from Murphy's long time friend #DaveChappelle with the help of John Mayer.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
Is Dave Chappelle Filming a New Comedy Special In 2017?
Out of all the comedians to announce a comedy tour this year, it was quite a surprise to hear Dave Chappelle is preparing to go on tour once again. Chappelle has made appearances in small venue comedy clubs in the past few years but he hasn't made any featured appearances since his exit from Chappelle's Show back in 2003.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
Dave Chappelle Revives Chappelle's Show in SNL Spoof of the Walking Dead
Last weekend's airing of #SaturdayNightLive is probably going to be one of the most talked about episodes of the year. The installment was already expected to be a smash hit, considering that #DaveChappelle was hosting. After 10 years away from television, Chappelle's SNL appearance marked an auspicious return.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
What's the Best Movie or TV Parody of the year So Far?
Originally, parodies were solely meant to mock poor examples of entertainment, not good shows and movies. However, between Saturday Night Live, Funny or Die and original YouTube sketches, fans can now laugh at films and television series that carry a very serious tone. We're all watching some pretty somber entertainment, and we all love sharing funny clips with our friends, so parodies can gain massive notoriety in a very small span of time.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks
MadTV Parodies Game of Thrones and It's Everything We Want
MadTV recently returned to television with a new installment on The CW network. The series has been off the air for over 10 years, but looks to be taking off successfully with the new season's premiere. New cast have been recruited for the series, along with veteran cast members set to guest star on separate episodes, evidently providing a callback to the funnier skits produced on MadTV. More on the series' adaptation later. For now, we can take a look at some of the hilarious skits to already air on MadTV this past week.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Geeks