I believe Shane Gillis is a good comedian and I’m glad he’ll be hosting Saturday Night Live (SNL) later this month. Having said that, I equally believe there’s a lot to be discussed about the ethics of comedy and when offensive jokes should be accepted. Gillis was initially chosen as […]
Tag: Comedy
Comedy’s top talking teddy gets a series reboot
When I first heard that “Ted” would be rebooted with a prequel series, I was less than excited. My initial thought was that Seth MacFarlane was just going to make a PG-13 version of the movie, and it would be another one of his failed television attempts, along with the […]
New animated film ‘Leo’ is a family-friendly heartwarming story
Happy Madison Productions recently released a new family-oriented film, “Leo,” the company’s second animated movie ever following “Eight Crazy Nights” from 2003. The plot follows a class pet, a tuatara named Leonardo (Adam Sandler), who discovers he may only have a year left to live. Through this revelation, he decides […]
MTV and VH1’s “Wild ‘N Out” star headlines CPB comedy show
Nearly 300 students gathered in Friends Hall for a free comedy show to kick off the spring semester. Hosted by the College Programming Board (CPB), the show was the first big event since last spring’s concert starring Aly and AJ. Set to headline was comedian and “Breaking Bad” and “Better […]
“Human Resources” diversifies “Big Mouth’s” representation
Photo courtesy of MingleMediaTVNetwork, Wikipedia. If you are a fan of the Netflix original series “Big Mouth,” you absolutely have to watch the spin-off sitcom “Human Resources.” “Human Resources” is full of laughs, sexual innuendos and of course “Big Mouth’s” Hormone Monsters. Maury and Connie, the beloved Hormone Monsters, are presented […]
“Always Sunny” reflect on show’s growth in new podcast
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia. “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is the longest running American live-action comedy series, premiering in 2005, and running for record-breaking 15 seasons and 162 episodes as of right now. It has been renewed for at least three more seasons after that, bringing it up to […]
Mystery student brings positivity to Ramapo with Instagram affirmations
Photo courtesy of Ramapo Affirmations. One of the latest internet memes is creating illuminating affirmation posts and sharing them on Instagram and other social media platforms. These posts are positively ironic, as they suggest an odd, empowering statement that one can claim for their day. The posts are paired with […]
New “Big Mouth” season covers more serious and taboo topics
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons After its initial success in September 2017, Netflix original animated series “Big Mouth” returned for its well anticipated fourth season on Dec. 4, 2020. Created by Nick Kroll, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg and Mark Levin, the show focuses on pre-teens going through puberty. This […]
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” celebrates Berrie Center’s 20th anniversary
Photo by Kim Bongard The cast and crew of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will present their last round of performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Sharp Theater of the Berrie Center. The production commemorates the 20th anniversary of the arts building on Ramapo’s campus since it was the […]
John Mulaney/Pete Davidson tour has hits and misses
Photo courtesy of Dominick D, Wikipedia Comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson came together to perform in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey, producing shows that were both entertaining and hilarious. Their tour, “Sundays with Pete & John,” started on Feb. 10 and ends on March 31. On Sunday, March […]