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Tag: Comedy
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.
Reel Talk: ‘Eighth Grade’ is the coming-of-age story for the age of the internet
By far the best aspect of Bo Burnham’s vision is how compassionate and judgment-free his reflection of adolescence is.
A bear rug, a moonwalk, and a set of country squires: “The Government Inspector” presents comedic take on corruption
Nikolai Gogol’s satirical play “The Government Inspector” is being showcased at Pomona College’s Seaver Theatre from Nov. 15-18. Directed by Giovanni Ortega, Pomona assistant professor of theater and dance, the play focuses on the corrupt government of a small Russian town. The characters quickly become rattled by news of an