We are living in golden era of comedy. Comedians are taking advantage of the numerous platforms from which they can deliver laughs. What I find most refreshing about this is the large numbers of women of color who are emerging. We all know that despite being just as funny, women, both past and present, are […]
For the last few years, Netflix has been a dominating force in streaming, viewership, and developing creative content. The streaming service has been especially productive within the area of stand-up comedy. Comedy is in right now. It makes sense because when s*** hits the fan, that is when people turn to comedy as a way […]
In his new FX sitcom, comedy veteran Tracy Morgan shares the screen with rising star Tiffany Haddish in a sitcom about a formerly-incarcerated man and his reacquaintance with the newly gentrified Brooklyn. As Morgan deals with the shock of seeing that both his hometown and his former relationship has been colonized by the whites, he […]
Founded on a simple yet innovative concept, Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks’ blending of stand-up and sketch is refreshing and fun to watch. Amateur comedians have engaged in similar practices, reenacting jokes of famous comics, and they are quite humorous (Take a look at Woody the Great’s rendition of Kevin Hart Cussing Out His Teacher). Because […]
In his latest special Equanimity, Dave Chappelle takes on what feels like an arrogant tone to defend and explore the evolution of his relationship to fame, fortune, and Hollywood. He cites class struggles and divisions, the 2016 election and the resulting president, and transgender issues to assert what he feels is the biggest problem plaguing […]
I want to preface this review with the declaration that I always enjoy seeing Black women shine. But if I am being honest, which is something I always aspire to be, I am not a fan of the podcast turned HBO special 2 Dope Queens. The show is the creation of writers and funny-women Jessica Williams and […]
More money, same problems. In this week’s episode of Atlanta, Earn and Van are at the forefront. We’re given the true extent of just how incompetent Earn is with money, while watching Van continue to be one of the most enigmatic characters on-screen. Furthermore, we begin to see a shift in Paper Boi’s career – […]
Full disclosure. Over the last few years, I have become quite the stand-up snob. In my humble opinion, not everyone does it well. To be fair, it is probably the most difficult form of comedy to master. On the other hand, as a little girl I had a crush on Marlon Wayans. I remember watching […]
In this week’s episode of Atlanta, Paper Boi is in the spotlight, but it’s causing problems. He’s having major trust issues, since people around him appear to have an ulterior motive due to his newfound fame. Similar to last week’s episode, the opening scene begins with another robbery. Yet, this one is personal–and Paper Boi […]
On a stage designed to emulate the oval office, complete with flags, stone lions, and two portraits of the comedian, Katt comes out wearing a black suit covered in intricate gold designs with the sneakers to match. I appreciate his use of props and music, as it is not something you see too often. Despite […]