The Australian film “Sissy” is funny and frightening, a perfect horror comedy combo writes film and television columnist Rorye Jones PO `23.
Tag: Comedy
Being reel: Jerrod Carmichael’s new special captures cultural confusion with brutal honesty
Film columnist Adam Osman-Krinsky PO ’25 dissects Jerrod Carmichael’s new special “Rothaniel,” explaining how it speaks to the confusion of a post-pandemic society.
Sontag Shakespeare Festival presents an ode to Shakespeare fests of yore
Sun and fun with Shakespeare? This student-run production of “Twelfth Night” was the hottest theatrical event since the golden era of the Globe.
Literary wanderings: Humor holds David Sedaris accountable in ‘The Best of Me’
How do writers tell their story without changing personal relationships? Book columnist Ryan Lillestrand PZ ’23 tackles this by analyzing “The Best of Me.”
Frame rating: ‘Smiling Friends’ is comedy over quantity
“Smiling Friends,” a new adult animation TV show, reveals how passion is the key to creativity and quality, says TV columnist Gerrit Punt PO ’24.
Scene it: The bestial plot of ‘Lamb’ — so bad ewe can’t look away
Searching for a horror movie? Take “Lamb” (2021) off your list. Due to its absurd plot and visuals, “Lamb” lands closer to comedy than horror, TV and film columnist Rorye Jones PO ’23 claims.
Comedy, callouts and conversation: A look into Claremont Twitter
Are you on Claremont Twitter? In this insular community, members have gone viral, been endorsed by Jaboukie and sparked political discourse.
Couch potato: Billy Eichner and Tig Notaro reckon with the cult of celebrity
TV columnist Gabriella Del Greco SC ’21 examines the critique of celebrity culture in “Billy on the Street” and “Under a Rock with Tig Notaro.” “Both “Billy on the Street” and “Under a Rock” reckon with the cult of celebrity. Watching famous actors … go unrecognized is a balm to the soul,” she writes.
Regularly scheduled programming: ‘Barry’ and ‘Killing Eve’ assassins will hold your heart hostage
In this week’s TV column, Claire DuMont SC ’23 contemplates the effortless charm and humor that assassins Barry (“Barry”) and Villanelle (“Killing Eve”) exude.
OPINION: What can we learn from Aziz Ansari, ‘Master of None’ and canceled culture?
Aziz Ansari’s “Master of None” was a groundbreaking show highlighting Indian actors in television. Now, it’s been tainted by allegation of sexual assault against Ansari and his reaction to them.