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“I have failed careers. But I do not have 'hobbies.' That’s for amateurs.”—John Waters
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Tag: comedy

Three Great Things: Bobcat Goldthwait

Film
By Bobcat Goldthwait | May 10, 2023
By Bobcat Goldthwait | May 10, 2023

Three Great Things: Bobcat Goldthwait

The actor, comedian and director, whose new album Soldier for Christ is out now, chooses some personal favorites.

Who Am I, in Real Life, Trying to Get Revenge On?

Film
By Rachel Wolther | April 26, 2023
By Rachel Wolther | April 26, 2023

Who Am I, in Real Life, Trying to Get Revenge On?

Filmmaker Rachel Wolther tries to answer some vital questions, including why she directed the new play Eelpout, which runs this week in NYC.

How Kid Rock and a Cancer Scare Created My New Film, Chop & Steele

Film
By Ben Steinbauer | April 18, 2023
By Ben Steinbauer | April 18, 2023

How Kid Rock and a Cancer Scare Created My New Film, Chop & Steele

Winnebago Man director Ben Steinbauer on the dramatic and unusual circumstances that led to him making his sophomore feature.

Three Great Things: Bobby Farrelly

Film
By Bobby Farrelly | March 3, 2023
By Bobby Farrelly | March 3, 2023

Three Great Things: Bobby Farrelly

The legendary comedy director, whose new sports dramedy Champions is out now, shares what gives his life meaning.

Three Great Things: Whitmer Thomas

Film
By Whitmer Thomas | February 8, 2023
By Whitmer Thomas | February 8, 2023

Three Great Things: Whitmer Thomas

The comedian, actor and musician, who's currently starring in The Civil Dead, on hometown Alabama, deep dives and casinos.

My Love Affair with Attention Deficit Disorder

Film
By Dylan Playfair | February 3, 2023
By Dylan Playfair | February 3, 2023

My Love Affair with Attention Deficit Disorder

Letterkenny's Dylan Playfair on his complicated relationship with ADD, and how it made him the person he is today.

Three Great Things: Cheech Marin

Film
By Cheech Marin | January 27, 2023
By Cheech Marin | January 27, 2023

Three Great Things: Cheech Marin

The legendary actor-comedian, who’s currently playing Jennifer Lopez’s dad in the romcom Shotgun Wedding, on the best that life has to offer.

Getting the Link Out

Film
By Shannon Plumb | August 22, 2022
By Shannon Plumb | August 22, 2022

Getting the Link Out

Shannon Plumb shares her experiences trying to find an audience for her new sketch comedy show, Chopped Liver.

Three Great Things: Patton Oswalt

Film
By Patton Oswalt | August 8, 2022
By Patton Oswalt | August 8, 2022

Three Great Things: Patton Oswalt

The prolific comedian, actor and writer, currently starring in I Love My Dad, on what gets his juices flowing.

Intelligent Stupidity: On Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace

Film
By Jim Archer | July 19, 2022
By Jim Archer | July 19, 2022

Intelligent Stupidity: On Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace

Brian and Charles writer-director Jim Archer on the short-lived cult TV series, one of his defining influences in comedy.

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