Jason Zinoman
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If A.I. Is Coming for Comedy Writers, Simon Rich Is Ready
The author of humorous short stories finds emotional connections in tales that engage with tech. But he’s more interested in the ties between humans.
Conan O’Brien Doesn’t Matter
*That’s his opinion. And yet he’s setting a new standard for what life after late-night can look like. (Hint: It’s a lot like what he...
How the O.J. Simpson Trial Changed What Comics Could Roast
Norm Macdonald and Jay Leno made the double homicides such a constant topic that refraining from jokes the way David Letterman did was noticeable.
Wanted: Writers for Awards Show Jokes. Must Be Skilled at Diplomacy
Hosts who have to entertain insiders at the ceremony and outsiders watching at home. Presenters who change their minds. No wonder the bits are awkward.
In ‘Ready to Sell Out,’ Mike Epps Moves Past the Beefs
His new special nods at his past resentment of Kevin Hart and others. It’s part of a stand-up tradition of feuds like the ones fueled...
‘Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only’ Review: Sold-Out Laughs
This Netflix movie is aimed at comedy fans, even if they already know many of its stories.
The Creepiest Moment Onscreen This Year Occurred in a Comedy
“The Curse” has been described as cringe, but look closely and you’ll see it plays with the classic tropes of horror like jump scares.
The Creepiest Moment Onscreen This Year Occurred in a Comedy
“The Curse” has been described as cringe, but look closely and you’ll see it plays with the classic tropes of horror like jump scares.
‘A Haunting in Venice’ Review: A Whodunit With a Splash of Horror
Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in this adaptation of a ghostly mystery from Agatha Christie, with assists from Michelle Yeoh and Tina Fey.