Folie à Deux is no laughing matter as the musical sequel comes off like a bad joke on PVOD

Joker: Folie à Deux will go down as one of the biggest failures at the 2024 box office after its dismal earnings and speedy debut on PVOD. Todd Phillips’ musical sequel earned $204M worldwide, paling compared to the original’s staggering $1B+ blockbuster performance. Opinions differ significantly about the film’s quality (depending on who you talk … Read more

What Did Donald Trump Say About Golfer Arnold Palmer? Joke Explained

As Donald Trump’s rally comments about Arnold Palmer spark controversy, his off-script remarks have grabbed widespread attention. Trump’s decision to share an unusual anecdote about the late golfer, combined with Palmer’s legacy as a conservative figure, has fueled debate on how public figures are remembered in political contexts. Here’s a closer look at Trump’s comments … Read more

Eddie Murphy reflects on David Spade’s “falling star” joke

Eddie Murphy found the joke David Spade made on SNL about his failing career to be “personal” and “racist.” Look, children, it’s a falling star! And he’s pretty pissed off, too! By the time 1995 rolled around, Eddie Murphy had undoubtedly taken a tumble: Another 48 Hrs. captured none of the magic of the original, … Read more

Ricky Gervais defends joke people want cut from Netflix special

Ricky Gervais is further discouraging anyone who might be easily offended to skip his upcoming Netflix special, Armageddon. It seems like it’s at least once a year that Ricky Gervais makes waves for a joke made at the expense of others. And with that normally comes a defense or casual brushing off. Ahead of the … Read more

Zack Snyder reacts to Snyder-Cut joke in Barbie

Zack Snyder reacts to the Snyder-Cut joke in Barbie, says that Warner Bros.’ Michael DeLuca gave them the heads-up. You might not have expected the biggest movie of the year to include a reference to Zack Snyder’s Justice League, but Barbie did exactly that. After the Barbie’s wake up from the patriarchy brought to Barbie-land, … Read more

Comedy is No Joke: An Interview with Comedy Book Author Jesse David Fox | Interviews

If the comedy doesn’t connect with me for whatever reason, I don’t find it actively sinister or bad. I’m able to join in with the audience if the size and energy are correct. Mostly I’m happy to be around people laughing. I think, Okay, cool, this is great, the audience is doing a good job … Read more