Comedy from the Borscht Belt!
I don’t want to beet around the bush — but Russians do have a sense of humor. And here for comedy night, one of those jokesters just climbed up on stage… “And now, straight from … Read more
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Movie Review: “The Big Sick”
“The Big Sick” – a film review by Gary Chew A word like “big” in a title can become a big deal. The Big Sleep, 1946; The Big Hurt, 1959; The Big Valley, 1965; The … Read more
President Trump Stress Disorder
A new strain of stress disorder is wreaking havoc on Americans. An epidemic is sweeping the nation, causing sufferers to experience feelings of hopeless doom, certain annihilation and cataclysmic collapse. It’s an existential plague manifesting … Read more
Top Ten Comedic News Stories of 2016
Best comedic news stories of the year unveiled! It’s the first week of December and all over the nation children dance while grandparents twitch with anticipation. Which, admittedly, isn’t that out of the ordinary. During … Read more
Paula Poundstone Returns to Sacramento
Paula Poundstone is a brilliant humorist ‘whose talents extend beyond standup comedy, but stop short of yodeling.’ Paula Poundstone brings her special brand of quick-thinking, unscripted humor back to Sacramento Saturday, Sept. 17 in concert … Read more
We, Who Are About to be Beaten with the Ugly Stick, Salute You
How ugly will the presidential race get? Think randomly-shaved rat-terrier with a fourth premolar infection, mange and a lazy eye… ugly. Oh dear. Not pretty. Yes. Already. The upcoming presidential campaign is ugly now and … Read more
Will Durst’s 21st Annual Political Animal Awards
These political animal types just don’t get the recognition they deserve. Until now. A major silver lining in this cruelest month of April is a lull between show business awards galas. The lack of gold-plated … Read more
Insight on Cartoonists: Michael Capozzola
An interview with Michael Capozzola The old line, “They laughed when I sat down to play the piano,” doesn’t quite fit the work of Michael Capozzola, who wants people to laugh, not when he’s seated, … Read more
Koch Brothers’ Big Move: Attempting to Buy Way into Heaven
By pulling their considerable campaign donation sums, and putting it into orphanages, the Koch brothers hope to restart their own, heavenly, campaigns. Charles and David Koch made an astounding 360 today when they announced that … Read more
Anchor Baby Battle
Republicans will pull out all the stops to defeat the anchor baby horde. Prepare for earth-shattering news — immigration has become a key issue in the race for the Republican nomination. Yes. Again. It’s what … Read more