‘Truth to Power’ Colbert Fawns Over Biden, Karine Jean-Pierre
That didn’t last long. Just days ago “The Late Show’s” Stephen Colbert joined his late-night competitor Jimmy Fallon in mocking President Joe Biden. The comic […]
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Bill Maher Defends Acting (Because Actors Are Afraid to Do So)
Bill Maher’s acting resume is thin, and he’d be the first to admit it. Maher’s professional credits include hosting two politically-charged talk shows and performing […]
‘Day Shift’ Desperately Seeks New Vampire Franchise
World building isn’t as easy as the MCU made it look. Marvel used 2008’s “Iron Man” as the starting point for the most successful film […]
‘Canceled’ Star Clifton Duncan: No Regrets for Refusing Vaccination
It’s every actor’s worst fear. The phone, be it a rotary model in years gone by or a smart phone today, stops ringing. It happened […]
Biden’s Biggest Failure Getting HBO Closeup with ‘Escape from Kabul’
President Joe Biden’s many miscues would make a long, and dispiriting, listicle. Where to start? The 79-year-old vowed to unite a fractured nation, and he’s […]
‘Emily the Criminal’ Plays Victimhood Violin
“Emily the Criminal” works best as time capsule fodder. Aubrey Plaza plays a down-on-her-luck soul saddled with college debt and one terrible mistake. Her plan? […]
National Lampoon Squeezes IP for NFTs (After Woke Podcast Bust)
National Lampoon’s revival happened at the best possible time. The legendary brand got a second lease on life in 2019. The new owners hoped to […]
We Need ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ Now More Than Ever (Here’s Why)
Bringing “Beavis and Butt-Head” back to the small screen isn’t the worst idea in recent memory. Making a live-action “Pac-Man” movie takes that crown. Still, […]
Woke USA Today Gives Unfunny Lecture on Modern Comedy
When historians reflect on the current state of free speech in America they’ll come away with two distinct impressions. It was a terrible stain on […]
Rafelson’s ‘Black Widow’ – An ’80s Thriller for Grown-Ups
Bob Rafelson’s “Black Widow” (1987) is modern film noir and an undervalued gem about being a tourist in one’s own life. Fittingly, it mostly takes […]