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For decades, conservatism has been hindered by a major personality flaw: its sense of humor. Or rather its lack thereof. Humor is a powerful weapon for telling stories and mocking one’s enemies, something the American…
Late-night TV changed forever on April 5, 2021. Greg Gutfeld brought the free spirit he summoned on Fox News’ “Red Eye” to the format, shaking up the game in the process. It didn’t take long…
No one has faced a more relentless Cancel Culture assault than J.K. Rowling. The mind behind the “Harry Potter” franchise went from a literary icon to Public Enemy No. 1 to the Left when she…
The original Not Ready for Prime-Time Players would kill to be making comedy in 2023. So much material. So many options. So many ways to skewer western culture in the 21st century. Instead, that group’s…
Tom Hanks’ show biz beginning couldn’t be more humbling. The two-time Oscar winner broke out via an ABC sitcom where he spent much of his time wearing women’s clothing. “Bosom Buddies” wasn’t sexual in nature.…
The zombie film “Follow the Dead” has more on its mind than just brains. The Irish comedy marks the latest addition to the over-stuffed genre, but those hungry for clever kills and gore will come…
Hollywood loves nothing more than McCarthy-era cosplay, and they have a good excuse. The 1950s-era attempt to expunge Communism from the government reached into Hollywood’s inner sanctum. Screenwriters saw their careers crushed by allegations of…
Jon Stewart isn’t getting a taste of his own medicine. He’s gargling a nectar of his own creation. And, without a whiff of irony, he’s none too pleased about it. Stewart supported the pandemic lab…
Corbin Bernsen sounds grateful that time has opened up a world of acting gigs for him. He became a star thanks to his work as Arnie Becker on “L.A. Law,” the iconic drama co-created by…
Smartphones make horror films so much harder to write. Being chased by a faceless monster? Call for help and wait for the police to arrive. “Yes, please follow my GPS signal before Freddy/Jason/Michael arrives … thank…