Sentences with phrase «from stand up comedy»

Hosting a variety of events ranging from stand up comedy to musical performances and an ever changing array of art exhibitions, this venue offers the perfect combination of Irish and international talent alike.

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Called «Seeso,» the service will launch widely in January, at which point members can pay $ 3.99 per month for ad - free access to a full library NBC comedy programming — from new episodes of Saturday Night Live and Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show to all past episodes of classic shows like The Office and 30 Rock — along with a slate of new original series and stand - up comedy specials.

In Chappelle's recent stand - up special «The Bird Revelation,» which premiered on Netflix New Year's Eve, the comedian did an extended bit on the women who accused Louis C.K. of unwanted masturbation, calling them «weak» for letting C.K.'s behavior affect them — or in one woman's case, stopping her from pursuing a career in comedy.

While they did not study this research question, [63] found that people smiled and laughed more and rated an audiotaped stand - up comedy routine more positively when they listened to canned laughter that they thought came from members of their in - group rather than their out - group.

With nationally - renowned stand - up acts at The Comedy Club, dancing at The Cabaret, and performances from rock and roll legends at the Pechanga Theatre, the Pechanga Casino offers something for everyone.

A wide variety of entertainment options range from the comedy - magic of Mac King, to stand - up performances at The Improv, to the longest - running tribute show in the world, Legends in Concert.

And for those comedians and comediennes in training, introduce them to everything from dinosaur jokes to ghost jokes for their own stand - up comedy performance right in your living room.

Jackknife Comedy is a rad monthly stand up show the first Saturday of every month at The Creek and The Cave in Queens, hosted by two dummies from Iowa named Gideon Hambright and Patrick Hastie!

Born from the brain of illustrator and Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal comic creator Zach Weinersmith, the comedy night is part stand - up, part TED talk, and 100 % untrue.

I'm trying Fenty Beauty by Rhianna and giving my first impression and reviews of a (mostly) full face of makeup... and I've got some stand - up comedy show clips from and very interesting comedy show...

Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Hannah Gadsby on why she's giving up stand - up This year, Netflix has asserted complete stand - up comedy dominance, from Jerry Seinfeld to Dave ChapComedy Award winner Hannah Gadsby on why she's giving up stand - up This year, Netflix has asserted complete stand - up comedy dominance, from Jerry Seinfeld to Dave Chapcomedy dominance, from Jerry Seinfeld to Dave Chappelle.

Way back when, Edmonton started a long standing tradition of a fringe festival not too dissimilar from Edinburgh's world famous comedy knees - up, and there are other long standing cultural treats such as the Ukrainian Cultural Village.

This year, Netflix has asserted complete stand - up comedy dominance, from Jerry Seinfeld to Dave Chappelle.

The concept is wide open for the production to head anywhere it can possibly imagine, and through spirited performances from Cooper, Helms, and Galifianakis (perhaps playing uncomfortably close to his vacant stand - up comedy persona), «Hangover» profits from a fearless attitude that straddles the line between crude and nightmarish.

A New York stand - up comedian (Pete Holmes) ends up couch surfing at other comedians apartments after discovering his wife cheating on him in this comedy from Holmes and Judd Apatow.

Presented over two nights, but easy to digest in a single sitting, Zen Diaries is a worthwhile account of Shandling's career and evolving philosophy, an insightful exploration of stand - up comedy and the comedic voice, and a sad contemplation and reckoning from those Shandling left behind and those grappling with his legacy.

But the vibe doesn't feel quite as authentic, coming from someone who maybe doesn't really understand the world of stand - up comedy.

Thankfully, the source of the comedy isn't the aspiring drivers (who hail mostly from India, Pakistan, and Nepal), but the class» magnificent teacher, A.J. Gogia, who treats his course as if it were a first - rate stand - up routine even as he gets the necessary information across.

October 16, 2012 • A new oral history of women working in comedy includes stories from the world of stand - up, the world of late - night, and the world of comedy.

The series, from «Gilmore Girls» creator Amy Sherman - Palladino, is about a young housewife in the 1960s who gets divorced and launches a stand - up comedy career.

Netflix also has a brand new stand - up special from funnyman Patton Oswalt available today, plus the streaming service is airing the Paul Rudd — Jason Segel comedy I Love You, Man all month long.

If there's one aspect of Larry Sanders creator and legendary stand - up Garry Shandling that set him apart from his comedy peers, it was his spirituality.

The home entertainment release of The Big Sick features all - new bonus content including two behind - the - scenes featurettes, audio commentary with cowriters Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, producer Barry Mendel, and director Michael Showalter, the 2017 SXSW panel, deleted scenes, jokes that didn't quite make the big screen, and bonus footage from The Big Sick Comedy Tour featuring hilarious stand - up performances, Q&A s, and backstage moments.

As someone who is fascinated and obsessed with the comedy world, from feature films to improv to stand - up, this was exactly the kind of documentary I was hoping for.

A familiar face in the comedy world, Eisenberg moved to New York in 2001 from Canada and performs stand - up regularly at comedy clubs in the city as well as headlines across the United States, Canada and Europe.

The Kids Are All Right, an adorably high - spirited romp from Laurel Canyon director Lisa Cholodenko, is an indie film (with glossy studio production values) about a suburban family standing up to a threat from without; plundering from Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, The Odd Couple and Meet the Parents, it's a classic Hollywood domestic comedy with a mischievous twist.

The variety show will include stand - up, sketch comedy and music with appearances from John Mulaney, Kumail Nanjiani, Sacha Baron Cohen, Michelle Wolf, Michael Che and the Muppets.

He, Watts, and their writers create an appealing atmosphere of comedy that guests from seasoned stand - ups (Jim Gaffigan, Aziz Ansari, Sarah Silverman) to actors not too versed in comedy (Zoe Saldana, Jessica Alba, Clark Gregg) can easily get on board with and enjoy contributing to.

Mogul had lots of competition from other documentary gems such as the «Latin Legends of Comedy» by director and stand up comedian Ray Ellin.

Following the trailer for the Showtime series I'm Dying Up Here, we have a look at another fascinating glimpse into the world of stand - up comedy, this time one from the real worlUp Here, we have a look at another fascinating glimpse into the world of stand - up comedy, this time one from the real worlup comedy, this time one from the real world.

Previously announced honorees include Gary Oldman for «Hollywood Career Achievement Award» highlighting his work in Darkest Hour; Adam Sandler for «Hollywood Comedy Award» for The Meyerowitz Stories; Joe Wright for «Hollywood Director Award» for Darkest Hour; Kate Winslet for «Hollywood Actress Award» for the film Wonder Wheel; Jake Gyllenhaal for «Hollywood Actor Award» for the film Stonger; the cast of The Big Sick including Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano for «Hollywood Comedy Ensemble Award»; Jamie Bell for «New Hollywood Actor Award» for Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool; musicians Diane Warren, Common and Andra Day for the original song, «Stand Up For Something» with music by Diane Warren, lyrics by Diane Warren and Common and performed by Andra Day featuring Common from the film Marshall for «Hollywood Song Award»; Blade Runner 2049 producers Andrew S. Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin for «Hollywood Producer Award»; The Disaster Artist screenwriters Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber for «Hollywood Screenwriter Award»; Coco for «Hollywood Animation Award»; the cast of Mudbound including Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, Mary J. Blige, Jason Mitchell, Jason Clarke, Rob Morgan and Jonathan Banks for the «Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award»; Sam Rockwell for «Hollywood Supporting Actor Award» for his role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; Allison Janney for «Hollywood Supporting Actress Award» for her role in I, Tonya; Mary J. Blige for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award» for her work in the film Mudbound; Timothée Chalamet for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award» for his role in the film Call Me By Your Name; and the cast of I, Tonya, including Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Sebastian Stan, Paul Walter Hauser, Julianne Nicholson and Caitlin Carver for the «Hollywood Ensemble Award.»

2; Gary Oldman for «Hollywood Career Achievement Award» highlighting his work in Darkest Hour; Adam Sandler for «Hollywood Comedy Award» for The Meyerowitz Stories; Joe Wright for «Hollywood Director Award» for Darkest Hour; Kate Winslet for «Hollywood Actress Award» for the film Wonder Wheel; Jake Gyllenhaal for «Hollywood Actor Award» for the film Stonger; the cast of The Big Sick including Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano for «Hollywood Comedy Ensemble Award»; Jamie Bell for «New Hollywood Actor Award» for Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool; musicians Diane Warren, Common and Andra Day for the original song, «Stand Up For Something» with music by Diane Warren, lyrics by Diane Warren and Common and performed by Andra Day featuring Common from the film Marshall for «Hollywood Song Award»; Blade Runner 2049 producers Andrew S. Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin for «Hollywood Producer Award»; The Disaster Artist screenwriters Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber for «Hollywood Screenwriter Award»; Coco for «Hollywood Animation Award»; the cast of Mudbound including Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, Mary J. Blige, Jason Mitchell, Jason Clarke, Rob Morgan and Jonathan Banks for the «Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award»; Sam Rockwell for «Hollywood Supporting Actor Award» for his role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; Allison Janney for «Hollywood Supporting Actress Award» for her role in I, Tonya; Mary J. Blige for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award» for her work in the film Mudbound; Timothée Chalamet for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award» for his role in the film Call Me By Your Name; and the cast of I, Tonya, including Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Sebastian Stan, Paul Walter Hauser, Julianne Nicholson and Caitlin Carver for the «Hollywood Ensemble Award.»

Hollywood, CA (October 23, 2017)-- dick clark productions announced today that the cast of the film The Big Sick, including Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano, will receive the «Hollywood Comedy Ensemble Award»; actor Jamie Bell will receive the «New Hollywood Actor Award» for his recent work in «Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool»; and musicians Diane Warren, Common and Andra Day will receive the «Hollywood Song Award» for the original song, «Stand Up For Something» with music by Diane Warren, lyrics by Diane Warren and Common and is performed by Andra Day featuring Common from the film Marshall, at the 21st Annual «Hollywood Film Awards.»

Previously announced honorees include Adam Sandler for «Hollywood Comedy Award» for the film The Meyerowitz Stories; Joe Wright for «Hollywood Director Award» for the film Darkest Hour; Kate Winslet for «Hollywood Actress Award» for the film Wonder Wheel; Jake Gyllenhaal for «Hollywood Actor Award» for the film Stonger; the cast of The Big Sick including Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano for «Hollywood Comedy Ensemble Award»; Jamie Bell for «New Hollywood Actor Award» for Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool; musicians Diane Warren, Common and Andra Day for the original song, «Stand Up For Something» with music by Diane Warren, lyrics by Diane Warren and Common and performed by Andra Day featuring Common from the film Marshall for «Hollywood Song Award»; Blade Runner 2049 producers Andrew S. Kosove, Broderick Johnson and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin for «Hollywood Producer Award»; The Disaster Artist screenwriters Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber for «Hollywood Screenwriter Award»; Coco for «Hollywood Animation Award»; the cast of Mudbound including Carey Mulligan, Garrett Hedlund, Mary J. Blige, Jason Mitchell, Jason Clarke, Rob Morgan and Jonathan Banks for the «Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award»; Sam Rockwell for «Hollywood Supporting Actor Award» for his role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; Allison Janney for «Hollywood Supporting Actress Award» for her role in I, Tonya; Mary J. Blige for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award» for her work in the film Mudbound; Timothée Chalamet for «Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award» for his role in the film Call Me By Your Name; and the cast of I, Tonya, including Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Sebastian Stan, Paul Walter Hauser, Julianne Nicholson and Caitlin Carver for the «Hollywood Ensemble Award.»

Netflix has positioned itself as a leading online force in comedy, picking up shows such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and ordering countless stand - up specials from comedians.

Chicago - based artist Winslow Dumaine (who you might remember from his excellent Dark Souls 3 jailer costume) channels his experiences with pain and suffering into his work, whether it's photography or a dark stand up comedy album.

She charts a course that takes her from her comfortable life on Riverside Drive, through the basket houses and nightclubs of Greenwich Village as she storms the world of stand - up comedy... a course that will ultimately lead her to a spot on Johnny Carson's couch.

Debut writer - director Gillian Robespierre springs an early surprise with Obvious Child, a screwball comedy that clears the decks for a breakout performance from Jenny Slate as Donna, an oversharing stand - up comic who will joke about everything from the stains on her pants to the abortion she has booked for the following day.

That nugget comes from his fellow stand - up veteran Jim Carrey in this first look at The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, HBO's 4 1/2 - hour, two - part documentary about the comedy icon who died in 2016.

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The two actors have signed on to bring two of the most enduring characters from their stand - up comedy days to the big screen: Sheneneh and Wanda!

Then, Willa Paskin joins the conversation to discuss the new Amazon series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, from Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman - Palladino, about a woman who pursues stand - up comedy after her husband leaves her.

After graduating from Bristol University, Simon moved to London to pursuer a career in stand - up comedy and it didn't take long before he was receiving offers to appear in popular television shows like «I'm Alan Partridge.»

Ok, generally I can't stand the fact that in the stand - up world, one comedian always has to be the hero of the month, garnering all the attention from fanboys and «comedy aficionados» who blast anything that isn't the current flavor.

In announcing the renewal, FX Network President of Programming Nick Grad said that the show «has solidified its standing as one of the best comedies on television,» a pronouncement bolstered by the Emmy Louie Anderson took home last year and the show's rising Metacritic rating, which currently sits at 83 (up 15 points from season one).

Lectures by the Southern Connecticut University special - education professor run the gamut from medical research to stand - up comedy.

After studying the Revolutionary War through the novel, Chains, by Laurie Halse Anderson, fifth grade students collaborated in groups and chose from a project «menu» of arts - integrated options, including drama, poetry, illustration, and even stand - up comedy, to convey their understanding of events.

After several rejections by literary agents from 1994 - 1996, I left the writing field for stand - up comedy.

The best known titles that are available at launch are: The Hunger Games, Think and Grow Rich, and The Power of Now; revealing interviews with celebrities like John Lennon, Jack Nicholson and Lady Gaga; stand - up comedy performances by comedians like Aziz Ansari, Jon Stewart and George Carlin; guided meditation and hypnosis sessions to help people relax, become inspired and lose weight; children's story classics like Where the Wild Things Are, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Goodnight Moon; business training from leaders like Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy, and John Assaraf; and author theater performances starring award - winning actors like Neil Patrick Harris, Hilary Swank and Laurence Fishburne.

Expect a roundtable discussion from our Guests Of Honor, stand - up comedy, slideshows, a pun - off between Brandon Graham and Danger Room's own Casey Bruce, and more!