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On Revisiting Funny People

Great article about a very under-rated movie. Would've been interesting if you'd touched on the final act, though. A lot of commenters have written that the movie felt "too long", which is possible, but I think it has more to do with just how squirmy and uncomfortable George's and Ira's visit to George's ex's home is. Ira racing to the airport while George hangs out with his ex's kids and tells them that their parents might be divorcing is... I'm searching for the right word here... very raw.

Posted on February 15, 2012 at 2:20 pm 0

On Curb Your Enthusiasm Recap, "Palestinian Chicken"

This was a great episode! Though I'd say Sammi has had a mean streak in her ever since she decided she loved the family dog more than her own father.

Posted on July 25, 2011 at 11:53 am 0

On A Seriously Comprehensive Guide to Comedy Podcasts

I'll second this. The Comedy Nerds rock.

Posted on January 19, 2011 at 12:38 am 0

On Come Back, Mike Myers. We Love You

I feel like the Party is also a must-see for anybody interested in comedy. Yes, the notion of Sellers playing an Indian is offensive by today's standards, but the way he manages to be both hilarious and touchingly human is revelatory. Also, seeing Captain Stuebing from the Love Boat as the villain gets me every time.

Posted on October 30, 2010 at 11:40 am 0

On Vanessa Bayer's Dating On Demand Video a Good Reminder That the Internet Never Forgets

Actually, my heart goes out to her. She really, really looks like she doesn't want to be there. I kept picturing her mothering standing off camera, after having forced her daughter to do it so she can "get out there and meet somebody nice!"

Posted on October 28, 2010 at 11:30 pm 0

On Democrats: 'If We're Gonna Lose, Let's Go Down Running Away From Every Legislative Accomplishment We've Made'

Guess there's nothing to do but laugh at the situation. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I hope once a horse is elected to the Senate that every American gets a free pony ride.

Posted on October 27, 2010 at 8:34 pm 0

On The Larry Sanders Show Was Pretty Much the Best Comedy Ever, and Garry Shandling Knows It

Glad this is on DVD. Some cable channel used to show reruns that were heavily edited, and it sucked.

Posted on October 26, 2010 at 11:00 pm 0

On A Fairly Comprehensive Guide to Comedy Podcasts: Jordan, Jesse, GO!

Nice. Glad this is going to become a regular feature.

Posted on October 12, 2010 at 6:26 pm 0

On A Fairly Comprehensive Guide to Comedy Podcasts

How to Do Nothing without Really Trying is probably the most important comedy podcast since the dawn of civilization. They're playing it at the Middle East peace talks to calm people down when they run out of ice. http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=353088294

Posted on October 3, 2010 at 6:06 pm 0