Iranian Filmmaker Ali Asgari on Satire, Censorship and Absurdities Behind ‘Divine Comedy’: ‘You Show How Silly and Stupid the Rules Are’

Iranian filmmaker Ali Asgari has long explored the quiet tensions and bureaucratic pressures of everyday life in Iran, from ...

‘No Comment’ Skewers “Pathetic” Politicians and Their Spin Doctors, With One Role Inspired by Kellyanne Conway

Laila Goody and Pia Tjelta star in the Norwegian film with 'Wag the Dog' vibes that made its international debut at Tallinn: ...

Law & Order SVU Season 27 Episode 8 Offered a Strange Case That Led to An Epic Cliffhanger For The Midseason Hiatus

Law & Order: SVU Season 27 Episode 8 didn’t answer that question, but it did offer one of the season’s stranger cases. The ...
Atlanta Black Star

‘Finally Said Something Funny’: Bill Maher’s Gripe About Quitting Stand-Up Years After Ice Cube Pressed Him Over the N-Word Joke He Thought Would Land

"Bill Maher's controversial decision to quit stand-up comedy sparks backlash and speculation. Find out why fans are divided. #BillMaher ...

Jim Gaffigan on Why ‘All Comedians Are Delusional’ and Why He Rarely Gets Political: ‘No One Is Going to Listen to Me’

Jim Gaffigan accepted the Variety Comedy Vanguard Award and discussed why he generally avoids politics: 'No one is going to ...
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‘Veep’ Actors Discuss How Real-World Politics Came To Mirror Political Satire at IOP Event

Three cast members of “Veep,” the acclaimed sitcom that captivated audiences with its merciless satire of American politics, ...

Fired 'SNL' comic jokes about the Warriors and Nancy Pelosi at San Francisco set

A s tens of thousands descended on the Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday, blowing vape smoke and chugging last-minute Bud Lights, it's easy to forget what an odd route headliner Shane Gillis has ...