comedy
Humor and comedy from all geeky fandoms.
10 Spy Comedies That Are Sure to Make You Want to Be a Secret Agent
This past weekend I was finally able to sit down and watch 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.', and I have to say I couldn't have been happier with my movie selection. As I was watching, I started thinking about all the other spy films that I've seen over the years, specifically all the comedic films in the spy/secret agent genre, and I thought I'd put together a little list of some of the best, because maybe you're looking for a good spy comedy to fill your evening.
By Matthew Bailey7 years ago in Geeks
Aren't We All Just a Little Minion at Heart?
In 1937, Walt Disney pioneered a path for animation to join the ever-growing collection of feature films to showcase in cinemas across the world. Since then there have been critical and commercial successes as well as those that have fallen flat and failed to meet expectations. Animation studios have come and gone, but if we limit our frame of reference to just the last 15 years we've seen some great films come from the titan studios like:
By Matthew Bailey7 years ago in Geeks
Recommendation Challenge Day 1: Flying High with Air America
I wouldn't be surprised if you've never heard of Air America, but after reading this article I truly hope that you seek it out. Air America stars Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr. - How can you go wrong with these guys?
By Matthew Bailey7 years ago in Geeks
'The Big Bang Theory' Vs. 'The IT Crowd': Which Nerd Sitcom Is Better?
Here in the US, people are now embracing nerd culture all thanks to shows like The Big Bang Theory. In the UK, one can argue The IT Crowd (starring Chris O'Dowd and Richard Ayoade) did the same for them. Both comedy series have nerds and geeks at center stage, and both have become immensely popular. The It Crowd has even reached a loyal following in the US. The question is: Which geeky show is better? This can be analyzed by looking at the plots, characters, and humor of both shows.
By Sarah Loyd7 years ago in Geeks
Life Isn't So Bad Compared To Those On 'Shameless'
First of all let me state that I really didn't think I was going to like this show based off what I knew, which was that it was about a deadbeat, alcoholic father with a bunch of kids and that was it. I finally gave it a chance and it took watching the first two episodes and one shocking scene that got me hooked. I have now spent the past two weeks watching Shameless every day after I get home from work.
By Christina B7 years ago in Geeks
Silent Cinema: A Night of Laurel & Hardy
Growing up Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy were always staples in our home. When my mother was little she had spent hour after hour at her Aunty Jessie's watching old Laurel and Hardy films and developed a love for them, so naturally they were a huge part of me and my brother's life. There has always been something I have found oddly comforting about the two men on screen; whether it is Ollie's black bowler hat or the goofy look on Stan's face as he begins to sob, whenever I sit back and watch them the world instantly seems like a better place. Sadly their's is a kind of humour that you just don't see anymore so when I heard that The Festival Theatre was screening "A Night of Laurel & Hardy" with a live pianist accompaniment I jumped at the chance to buy tickets and organised a mother-daughter date.
By Alix Spinks7 years ago in Geeks
The Best ‘Stewart Lee: Content Provider’ Review of All Time
When I first saw Stewart Lee's Content Provider at De Montfort Hall, Leicester in February, I had the ill-conceived and frankly deranged idea in my head that I could review it. In fact, I was so confident in my abilities that I spoke to the artist himself after the show and proclaimed my over-ambitious intentions to his face. "You'll definitely be getting a five star review from me on my university-paper-website-thing called The Demon Online," I burbled like a blithering buffoon, signing the imaginary contract in blood which meant that I actually had to write something and preferably a gut-bustingly hilarious, self-referential masterpiece of a review that was fit for publication in a student magazine. However, when I was drafting my ideas for the piece, I began to doubt my abilities. "What if Stewart Lee actually reads it?" I thought, "What if I try to be funny... and it's just not funny?" So, to accommodate for these anxieties, my first attempt came across as if it was written by a pathetic, sycophantic fan (the reasons why still elude me). The embarrassing evidence is exhibited below:
By Marco Cardoni7 years ago in Geeks
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017: Four Comedy Picks
As you may already know, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the event of the year for comedians from the UK and further afield, many of whom use it at a chance to test out and previews jokes, sets, and full hour-long stand-up shows. If you missed out this year on 3 weeks of late night, overpriced food vans, lots of prosecco (sometimes too much prosecco, if there is such a thing) and "work in progress" shows, then you will have missed the chance to preview shows that will be taken on tour later in the year, or may form the basis for future shows and tours. Here’s what you need to know.
By Lottie Ryan7 years ago in Geeks