Students pack O’Connell House for a night of improv comedy, hosted by My Mother’s Fleabag.
Arts, Movies
Jon Stewart Turns To Dark Comedy In Directorial Debut ‘Rosewater’
‘The Daily Show’ host Jon Stewart takes his turn behind the camera for ‘Rosewater,’ a film about the 2009 Iranian elections.
Arts, Movies
There’s Nothing Smart About ‘Dumb and Dumber To’
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels make a disappointing return in ‘Dumb and Dumber To,’ a crude comedy that trades substance for vulgar jokes.
Metro, Boston
The Boston Comedy Festival Brings Another Year Of Laughs
When Jim McCue founded the Boston Comedy Festival 15 years ago, he never would have predicted it would grow to be one of the largest comedy festivals in the country.
Arts, Featured Column, Television, Column
How Soon Is Too Soon? ‘SNL’ Pushing The Limits of Comedy
Chris Rock jokes about the Boston Marathon Bombing on SNL, which makes us wonder: will it always be “too soon”?
Arts, Movies
Bill Murray Stars In Humorously Heartwarming ‘St. Vincent’
With Bill Murray as the babysitter and Melissa McCarthy as the mom, ‘St. Vincent’ is all about the delightfully unexpected.
Arts, Movies
Kevin Smith Takes A Stab At Horror Satire With ‘Tusk’
Kevin Smith’s ‘Tusk’ parodies the horror genre and offers social commentary through its absurdity.
Arts, Movies
Kristen Wiig And Bill Hader Play It Serious In ‘Skeleton Twins’
Director Craig Johnson treads the line between grotesque and light comedy in ‘The Skeleton Twins.’
Arts, Movies
‘This Is Where I Leave You’ Is A Comedy Better Left Alone
Jason Bateman and Tina Fey fail to transcend the cliche plot of ‘This Is Where I Leave You.’
Arts, Movies
Winterbottom’s ‘Trip To Italy’ Is A Dull, Two-Hour Ride
With only a few comedic moments, ‘The Trip to Italy’ overall lacks an entertaining storyline.
