Debbie Downer, Tina and Amy, Domingo, Close Encounters, Black Jeopardy, New York Musical — these were just some of the notable sketches featured in the 50th Anniversary Show Special of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) on Sunday night. The three-hour long live show consisted of an endless string of callbacks to […]
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‘One of Them Days’ spotlights message of black female friendship
“One of Them Days,” a film directed by Lawrence Lamont, was released on Jan. 17 for a limited time in theaters. The movie stars singer-songwriter SZA and singer-actress Keke Palmer in a comedic female friendship story. Dreux Jones (Keke Palmer) and roommate Alyssa (SZA) live together in a rundown apartment […]
Netflix’s thriller ‘It’s what’s inside’ shakes audiences
Netflix released another movie on Oct. 4 that shortly became the seventh-ranked movie on the platform. “It’s What’s Inside,” directed by Greg Jardin, is a psychological thriller-comedy following a group of friends who switch bodies. When this group of friends come together for a pre-wedding reunion, a now-distant friend named […]
Shane Gillis hosting SNL sparks conversations about offensive comedy
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 […]
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 […]