Today, we're diving into the wild and wacky world of sketch comedy, with a special focus on the granddaddy of them all: Saturday Night Live (SNL). Now, I know what you might be thinking, "SNL? That show's been around since the dawn of time!" And you're not entirely wrong. SNL has been a cultural touchstone … Continue reading The Influence of SNL
Comedy
The Worst 94 – Joe Somebody
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Each week, we’ll dive into a list of my 100 least favorite movies, exploring what makes them fall short and discussing the lessons we can learn from their missteps. Remember that these low-ranking films are only … Continue reading The Worst 94 – Joe Somebody
Comedic Literature
Hey there, book lovers and comedy enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the world of comedic literature – a realm where humor goes beyond the simple setup and punchline. We're talking about books that tickle your funny bone in ways you never expected, leaving you in stitches and pondering the absurdity of life all at once. … Continue reading Comedic Literature
The Worst 97 – Jungle 2 Jungle
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Each week, we’ll dive into a list of my 100 least favorite movies, exploring what makes them fall short and discussing the lessons we can learn from their missteps. Remember that these low-ranking films are only … Continue reading The Worst 97 – Jungle 2 Jungle
The Worst 98 – Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Each week, we’ll dive into a list of my 100 least favorite movies, exploring what makes them fall short and discussing the lessons we can learn from their missteps. Remember that these low-ranking films are only … Continue reading The Worst 98 – Killer Klowns from Outer Space
The Worst 99 – Critters
Welcome to Movie Mondays, a weekly blog series that takes you on a cinematic odyssey through the world of film! Each week, we’ll dive into a list of my 100 least favorite movies, exploring what makes them fall short and discussing the lessons we can learn from their missteps. Remember that these low-ranking films are only … Continue reading The Worst 99 – Critters
The Dark Side of Comedy
Hey there, faithful readers! Today, we're venturing into the shadowy realm of comedy, where laughter dances with darkness – the world of gallows humor. Buckle up, because this ride might get a little bumpy! Gallows humor, for those unfamiliar, is the kind of comedy that finds levity in the face of grim, morbid, or downright … Continue reading The Dark Side of Comedy
The Art of Improv
Let's be real, we've all been there... stuck in an awkward situation where a bad joke falls flatter than a pancake dropped from the top of the Empire State Building. Cringeworthy, I know. But cringe is currency in the hilarious world of improvisational comedy. Improv, for those unfamiliar, is the art of making it up … Continue reading The Art of Improv
3 – Life Is Beautiful
Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 3 – Life Is Beautiful
The Art of Playful Imitation
Let's just get this out of the way up front - I'm not a huge fan of parodies or spoofs. Maybe I'm just too high-brow for that low-brow humor (I kid, I kid...sort of). All snarkiness aside, I can appreciate that parody has carved out a solid niche in the entertainment world over the decades. … Continue reading The Art of Playful Imitation
The Confusing Middle 