Wednesday, September 28 2011
‘Diana Rigg at the BBC’: A Worthy, Albeit Partial, Tribute to a Worthy Actor
Beyond Emma Peel: A new BBC collection highlights Diana Rigg's performances in everything from sketch comedy to the plays of Henrik Ibsen.
Wednesday, August 31 2011
BBC Radio: Tune in for a Grin
The BBC has recognised that its mission statement "to inform, educate and entertain" must, simply must, include radio comedy.
Thursday, July 15 2010
‘Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tracy Morgan’ Does Nothing to Alleviate Some Fears About Morgan
This collection showcases an outdated show's attempts to effectively utilize a "crazy black guy" to produce laughs, and proves that 30 Rock is far more suitable for the task.
Wednesday, July 7 2010
Three Mel Brooks Films Now on Blu-ray—Alas, They’re Not the Best of Brooks
Great casts, inferior scripts and indifferent production values: Blu-Ray versions of three of Mel Brooks' less successful films will appeal primarily to diehard fans and nostalgia buffs.
Wednesday, June 9 2010
Derrick Comedy Shows Off Its Juvenile Skills in ‘Mystery Team’
Though everyone in the cast is well matched to his or her role, it's clear that they were chosen for the movie for their abilities to be naturally funny, not because they can disappear into their characters.
Thursday, June 14 2007
How America’s Most Renowned Improv Club Stays Second to None
Recently, Second City unveiled "Between Barack and a Hard Place" and then sat back stunned by what the gods of sketch comedy had wrought: rave reviews; talk about how the troupe is rediscovering its political edge; and box-office business like nothing the club had seen in some time.
Monday, April 16 2007
Thank God Youre Here
Thank God You're Here virtually resurrects US televised improvisational comedy, drawing from its improvisational predecessors while conjuring original elements as well.
