Anna Roisman

Anna Roisman is a comedian, host, writer and actor in NYC. Anna is known for hosting HQ Trivia and HQ Words on the Emmy-Nominated app. She is a regular comedian on the Buzzfeed series, “Did You See This?” Anna’s work has been featured in the Tribeca Film Festival, New York TV Festival, Just For Laughs in Montreal, People magazine, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Vulture, Huffington Post, Funny Or Die, Elite Daily, and more. She is the creator and host of the podcast Unemployed With Anna Roisman, and co-producer and host of Quickie Fest: The One Minute Movie Festival in NYC. She writes a bad movie column called “Am I The Only One Who Loves…” for Talkhouse. She also likes good movies too! Anna performs standup comedy and sings all over. For comedy videos, reels, and press, check out AnnaRoisman.com.

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30 Years Later, It’s Still A League of Their Own For Me

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By Anna Roisman | August 2, 2022
By Anna Roisman | August 2, 2022

30 Years Later, It’s Still A League of Their Own For Me

Three decades after it first hit theaters, Anna Roisman pays tribute to Penny Marshall's classic female-centric baseball movie.

“Old People Sex Movies” Are My Vibe

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By Anna Roisman | July 6, 2022
By Anna Roisman | July 6, 2022

“Old People Sex Movies” Are My Vibe

Anna Roisman on her favorite new cinematic subgenre, which is actually a lot more sweet and wholesome than it sounds!

Time After Time: Romy and Michele’s (25th Anniversary) High School Reunion

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By Anna Roisman | April 22, 2022
By Anna Roisman | April 22, 2022

Time After Time: Romy and Michele’s (25th Anniversary) High School Reunion

Anna Roisman pays tribute to the Lisa Kudrow-Mira Sorvino comedy classic, which came out a quarter century ago this week.

25 Memories From Selena In Honor of Its 25th Anniversary

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By Anna Roisman | March 22, 2022
By Anna Roisman | March 22, 2022

25 Memories From Selena In Honor of Its 25th Anniversary

A quarter century after Selena's release, Anna Roisman celebrates just some of the many things she loves about this classic biopic.

666 Lessons I Learned from The Devil Wears Prada

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By Anna Roisman | July 12, 2021
By Anna Roisman | July 12, 2021

666 Lessons I Learned from The Devil Wears Prada

In honor of the film’s 15th anniversary, Anna Roisman looks at the wisdom that can be gleaned from this Anne Hathaway classic.

Am I The Only One Who Loves … Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo?

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By Anna Roisman | June 2, 2021
By Anna Roisman | June 2, 2021

Am I The Only One Who Loves … Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo?

Anna Roisman revisits Rob Schneider's signature movie, a childhood favorite which also happens to be her mom's favorite film!

Anna Roisman Caps Off 2020 with Her Best Pandemic Parody So Far

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By Anna Roisman | December 21, 2020
By Anna Roisman | December 21, 2020

Anna Roisman Caps Off 2020 with Her Best Pandemic Parody So Far

Talkhouse's queen of the shot-for-shot parody gives David Fincher a run for his money with her riff on the classic final scene in Se7en.

Home Alone is the Greatest Christmas Movie of All, Especially During a Pandemic

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By Anna Roisman | December 15, 2020
By Anna Roisman | December 15, 2020

Home Alone is the Greatest Christmas Movie of All, Especially During a Pandemic

Anna Roisman digs into a large pizza as she pays tribute to the Macaulay Culkin classic, which oddly feels even more relevant on its 30th anniversary.

Am I The Only One Who Loves … The Stepford Wives?

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By Anna Roisman | October 28, 2020
By Anna Roisman | October 28, 2020

Am I The Only One Who Loves … The Stepford Wives?

Is it possible that Anna Roisman stands alone in her adoration of the 2004 take on Ira Levin's satire of American middle-class married life?

Anna Roisman’s Heart Goes On in Another Epic Lockdown Movie Parody

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By Anna Roisman | July 16, 2020
By Anna Roisman | July 16, 2020

Anna Roisman’s Heart Goes On in Another Epic Lockdown Movie Parody

Anna Roisman and her boyfriend/collaborator Jared Hacker outdo themselves with Tubtanic, their quarantine remake of the James Cameron classic.

Anna Roisman Tackles Her Most Challenging Quarantine Reboot Yet with The Notebook

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By Anna Roisman | May 27, 2020
By Anna Roisman | May 27, 2020

Anna Roisman Tackles Her Most Challenging Quarantine Reboot Yet with The Notebook

The regular Talkhouse contributor and her boyfriend have been killing time during the lockdown making movie magic ... in their shower.

Am I the Only One Who Loves … It’s Complicated?

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By Anna Roisman | May 11, 2020
By Anna Roisman | May 11, 2020

Am I the Only One Who Loves … It’s Complicated?

Comedian Anna Roisman bravely makes her case for Nancy Meyers' 2009 rom-com. You know, the one that's not Something's Gotta Give?

Anna Roisman Got Bored and Made a Shot-for-Shot Remake of Home Alone

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By Anna Roisman | April 24, 2020
By Anna Roisman | April 24, 2020

Anna Roisman Got Bored and Made a Shot-for-Shot Remake of Home Alone

When you're stuck in your apartment with your boyfriend, the only sane decision is to really channel Kevin McCallister.

If It’s the End of the World, I Guess I’ll Finally Watch the Star Wars Trilogy (Part Two)

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By Anna Roisman | April 23, 2020
By Anna Roisman | April 23, 2020

If It’s the End of the World, I Guess I’ll Finally Watch the Star Wars Trilogy (Part Two)

After quarantine-watching Episode IV, comedian Anna Roisman braces herself for an even bigger step into the unknown: the sequels.

If It’s the End of the World, I Guess I’ll Finally Watch the Star Wars Trilogy (Part One)

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By Anna Roisman | March 31, 2020
By Anna Roisman | March 31, 2020

If It’s the End of the World, I Guess I’ll Finally Watch the Star Wars Trilogy (Part One)

Locked down in NYC, comedian Anna Roisman finally addresses a glaring omission in her cinematic viewing history.

Am I The Only One Who Loves … Grease 2?

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By Anna Roisman | March 10, 2020
By Anna Roisman | March 10, 2020

Am I The Only One Who Loves … Grease 2?

Anna Roisman has a deep personal connection to the criminally overlooked sequel, despite it's slightly questionable sexual politics ...

Eight Holiday Movies To Teach You About Christmas, If You’re A Jew Like Me

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By Anna Roisman | December 10, 2019
By Anna Roisman | December 10, 2019

Eight Holiday Movies To Teach You About Christmas, If You’re A Jew Like Me

Comedian Anna Roisman reveals the cinematic source of her knowledge about the gentile holiday extravaganza.

Am I The Only One Who Loves … the Sex and the City Movies?

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By Anna Roisman | November 20, 2019
By Anna Roisman | November 20, 2019

Am I The Only One Who Loves … the Sex and the City Movies?

Anna Roisman unashamedly speaks out for two movies that, unlike the TV show they spun off from, haven't been embraced by critics or fans.

Am I The Only One Who Loves … House of Wax?

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By Anna Roisman | October 31, 2019
By Anna Roisman | October 31, 2019

Am I The Only One Who Loves … House of Wax?

Anna Roisman goes out on a (Halloween-themed) limb for the much-maligned Paris Hilton horror, which actually has pretty great production values ...

Am I The Only One Who Loves … Book Club?

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By Anna Roisman | September 24, 2019
By Anna Roisman | September 24, 2019

Am I The Only One Who Loves … Book Club?

Comedian Anna Roisman speaks up in defense of a movie with a staggering all-star cast (about older women reading Fifty Shades of Grey).

Second Date Movies That Will Make Your Partner Fall for You

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By Anna Roisman | September 4, 2019
By Anna Roisman | September 4, 2019

Second Date Movies That Will Make Your Partner Fall for You

Comedian Anna Roisman offers up a list of fail-safe viewing options for when you're looking to take your relationship to the next level.

Am I The Only One Who Loves … Second Act?

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By Anna Roisman | August 19, 2019
By Anna Roisman | August 19, 2019

Am I The Only One Who Loves … Second Act?

In her new column for Talkhouse, Anna Roisman kicks off a passionate defense of unappreciated movies with this 2018 J.Lo gem.

Mamma Mia: Let Me Go Again – a Tribute to the Franchise

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By Anna Roisman | June 25, 2019
By Anna Roisman | June 25, 2019

Mamma Mia: Let Me Go Again – a Tribute to the Franchise

Comedian and Quickie Fest founder Anna Roisman on the all-time greatest cinematic franchise, even though it may not technically be a franchise.