Films have a point of view and a theme. Sometimes, the best way to convey a viewpoint is with humor. Really, no joke.
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Theater Review: Tonya Pinkins in ‘The School for Wives’ – Livestream from Molière in the Park
Molière in the Park presents a well-performed, cleverly directed livestream production of the French satirist's 17th-century #MeToo moment.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Red Birds’ by Mohammed Hanif
'Red Birds' by Mohammed Hanif is a wonderful, human look at the absurdity and true sadness of modern war. That it also happens to be a great read just makes it even better.
Read More »Movie Review: Guto Parente’s Satirical ‘The Cannibal Club’
Director/screenwriter Guto Parente's dark satire paints a bloody portrait of upper-crust elites who take the concept of "eating the poor" to its extreme.
Read More »Trump Tweetstorm: A Daily Conversation – June 12, 2018
Welcome back to the Daily Trump Tweetstorm on Blogcritics. Mark Sanford has been very unhelpful to me in my campaign to MAGA. He is MIA and nothing but trouble. He is better off in Argentina. I fully endorse Katie Arrington for Congress in SC, a state I love. She is …
Read More »Hollywood Fringe 2017 Reviews: World Premiere Comedies ‘Uncle Henry’ and ‘Zombie Clown Trump’
A hit-or-miss political satire and a freewheeling improv comedy are among the shows making their world premieres at this year's Hollywood Fringe.
Read More »Voices from Hollywood Fringe 2017: Exclusive Interview with ‘Zombie Clown Trump’ Creator
'We’re basically conducting our comic sermon for others who, like us, are truly frightened of what’s going on not only in our country, but across the world. We want to provide a safe and enjoyable space for people to come together right now and relieve some tension, aided by the magic of music and laughter.'
Read More »SXSW Film Review: Dominic Bridges’ ‘Two Pigeons’
A real estate agent unwittingly shares his flat with an unseen guest in this dark comedy making its world premiere at SXSW.
Read More »SXSW World Premiere: Giancarlo Esposito’s ‘This Is Your Death’
The stars and director of "This Is Your Death" talk about the dark satire making its world premiere at SXSW.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Life According to Saki’ by Katherine Rundell
Hitting home with twisted humor and the eerie heat of childhood, this snappy adaptation of some of the great British satirist's stories alights in NYC after winning last year's Best of Edinburgh Award.
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