Stand-Up as A Branch of the Comedy Genre
Stand-up comedy is a comedy style where the performer speaks directly to the audience. Depending on the popularity of the artist, the size of the live audience can range from tens to several thousand people. However, the best, carefully crafted performances are filmed, and later recordings of the performances can be accessed globally. The style […]
Four of the Best Comedy Clubs in London
Comedy flows through London’s heart just like the rushing crowds of Oxford Circus or the murky waters of the Thames – ever-present, fascinating and, yes, sometimes mildly annoying. With literally hundreds of venues to choose from, this list was never going to be exhaustive. From floating venues to old churches and legendary spaces, these are […]
Three of the Best Comedy Movies of 2019
It’s always difficult to do best of lists, especially in comedy – because humour is even more subjective than almost any other aspect of making a movie. So, in this case, we had to carefully select a mix of movies that were loved by both critics and the general public. Using review aggregators such as […]
Everybody loves to laugh, and the art of being a comedian is one of the greatest skills that you can ever possess. Making other people laugh is a true gift be it through film, theater, TV or standup. The ability to get a whole group of people that you have never met to enter your […]
Comedy as a film genre is the oldest in existence, long before horror, action, musical, and all the other forms of film that now exist, comedy paved the way. Comedy was ideal for the first films, slapstick did not need commentary as it was a pure visual form of entertainment. Slapstick was particularly popular as […]
Comedy Actors Turn into Dramatic Characters
There are a lot of Hollywood actors who try themselves into a bit of different scenarios – acting in a serious drama movie. For some movie lovers, it is weird to watch their funny actor go in to a dramatic character just with ease. Will Ferrell in “Everything Must Go” In one of the best […]
Famous Hollywood Comedy Actors
Robin Williams Chicago native Robin Williams enlisted into his school’s drama department to overcome the shyness and stress being around people. He was known for voice acting, performing on stages, in TV shows and especially in movies. His breakout show was called “Mork and Mindy” in the late 20th century. With the respectful acting, he […]
You have no doubt heard about the hilarious Jerry Seinfeld, an American actor and comedian born in 1954, in Brooklyn, New York City. His father was a huge lover of comedy himself and although he never pursued it a formal way it was most likely his comedic sense that influence Jerry to become a comedian […]
Johnny Carson is an American television personality. He was born on the 13th of October in 1925 in Corning Iowa. His parents were Homer R. Carson, a manager in a power company, and Ruth Carson. Johnny Carson developed a love for magic at the young age of 12. He purchased a magician’s kit via mail […]
Jokes are s very beautiful element of our daily lives that manage to make us laugh and brighten up our day. Comedy has been one of the main entertainment methods ever since Ancient times. The diversity of comedy styles grew as time passed but jokes are something that remained unchanged. They manage to take basic […]
How to Improve your Comedic Skills
Comedy can be considered both an art and an entertainment method. It has been one of the most popular theater genres and has evolved tremendously in the past years. Comedy clubs popped up everywhere in the world thanks to our desire to laugh. There are many people that made a whole career from their talent […]
Great Places to See New Comedians in Los Angeles
Comedy is one of the most interesting entertainment methods that we know of. Most of the successful movies that manage to get prizes are comedies. We enjoy laughing and we always search for new ways to be entertained. Comedians are people that manage to make us laugh with their talent and creativity. There are countless […]
Best Stand-up Comedy Spots in New York
Stand-up comedy has been considered one of the easiest ways to access comedy and have a good laugh from the comfort of your couch. The purpose of these shows is to mix the art of the comedy with the environment of a TV show. And the mixture is simply amazing. Their popularity started to grow […]
Comedy movies are probably the most popular in the world. They have taken over our TVs and hearts thanks to the good laughs they give us every time. They are fun, creative and guarantee a relaxing evening with the friends or even alone. The movie industry produced thousands of these movies in order to fulfill […]
Comedy clubs gained a lot of popularity ever since their invention. Going to a comedy club is a very good way to relax and have a good laugh with your friends. Many of the comedians have shown that are recorded in order to allow you to enjoy your favorite show at any time. But choosing […]
Best Comedy Clubs in Las Vegas
When you think of visiting Vegas, you think of booking tickets to the best shows, eating at the best buffets, and experiencing the best Vegas casinos. However, not many people realize the fun that’s in visiting a Las Vegas comedy club. There truly is nothing better than having a bucket of booze and laughing with […]
Famous Comedians Through History
It has never been an easy undertaking attempting to make hundreds of strangers laugh for one hour. A few great comedians in history have successfully achieved this feat. Here is a round-up of famous comedians through history that has made large audiences laugh so hard they could have cracked their ribs. Richard Pryor Famous for […]
Laurel and Hardy Clubs around the world
Laurel and Hardy are still popular today even though their movies were made many years ago. It is due to this popularity that there are many Laurel and Hardy clubs found throughout the world. The International Laurel and Hardy Society is called Sons of the Desert, in tribute to the movie of the same name. […]
A brief history of Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy were a pair of comedians who became famous during what was known as the Golden Age of American cinema from the 1920s to 1940s time period. The team consisted of two men who played off each other. One of the men was named Oliver Hardy, while the other was was named Stan […]
Laurel and Hardy are considered by many people to be the best comedy team that ever lived. During their time together they made several short films and feature length films, aside from performing on stage. Some of the very best of their movies are discussed here. One of the most famous and popular movies that […]