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From quarreling couples to toilet paper hoarding, life under coronavirus lockdown across much of the United States has provided comedy material for those seeking light-hearted relief in these difficult times.
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‘Onward’ is a coming-of-age animation about a teenage boy who believes meeting his father will make him a better person, but discovers that person already exists.
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‘The Jesus Rolls’ is a spin-off of ‘The Big Lebowski,’ centring on the outspoken bowler, Jesus Quintana’s, return to crime immediately after being paroled.
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‘Downhill’ is unfortunately not the comedy fans are likely hoping for, while also falling short of its subtitled predecessor.
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Levittown -
On March 19, actor and radio host Dan Romano of the "Dan Romano Show" will be hosting "The Best Women in Comedy" at Governor's Comedy Club.
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‘The Gentlemen’ is Guy Ritchie’s long-awaited return to the gangster genre, putting an all-star cast at the centre of one of his interconnected capers.
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On February 1, award-winning comedian Patton Oswalt headlined The Paramount in Huntington on Long Island, for a great turnout of fans.
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On January 24, comedian Carie Karavas' new comedy special "Men, Flaws, and Menopause," premiered on the streaming service Crackle, and she was fabulous in it.
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Acclaimed comedian Carie Karavas will be starring in her own TV stand-up special on Crackle, which premieres on Thursday, January 23.
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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite for ‘Bad Boys for Life,’ in which the duo’s commitment to the badge and each other is tested.
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‘Dolittle’ is a change of pace for Robert Downey, Jr. as he plays a doctor who can speak to animals and must emerge from seclusion to complete a vital mission.
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Cynthiana -
World-renowned juggler Niels Duinker has a major reason to be proud. He was honored with his very own "Niels Duinker" Day.
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‘Spies in Disguise’ is a humorous take on the super spy story that transfers Will Smith’s smooth persona to a slick pigeon.
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Acclaimed stand-up comedian Vic DiBitetto put on the greatest comedy shows of 2019 in New Y ork. Digital Journal has the scoop.
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Toronto -
Sports fans don’t often like show tunes, and musical fans aren’t usually jock types. But “Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical”, which made its North American debut in Toronto on Tuesday, takes a stab at bringing the two camps together.
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‘Knives Out’ is a murder mystery with an all-star cast of suspects who all had reason to kill their family’s patriarch… but did he have reason to kill himself?
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Levittown -
On December 7, acclaimed comedian Vic DiBitetto performed two shows at Governor's Comedy Club in Levittown for a great turnout.
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‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ keeps the fun and its beloved characters alive with this follow-up to the highly entertaining zombie comedy.
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Toronto -
Nostalgia is a recurring theme in “If I Could #Throwback Time”, Second City’s new revue in Toronto. And while some scenes hit the mark, others may make you yearn for the glory days of Catherine O’Hara or Mike Myers, or even Marty Adams.
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Executive Producer Jenny Paul chatted with Digital Journal about "Adulting With Jane," the new shoppable DIY comedy series.
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Stand-up comedian Michael Harrison chatted with Digital Journal about his debut comedy album and about being an entertainer in this digital age.
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Babylon -
On September 22, acclaimed Greek-American comedian Carie Karavas chatted with Digital Journal about her upcoming stand-up comedy shows at the Argyle Theatre and opened up about the digital age of comedy and entertainment.
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Acclaimed comedian Red Green is embarking on his farewell "This Could Be It" Tour in Canada, which kicks off on September 19 in Grand Prairie, Alberta.
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‘How to Build a Girl’ is an amusing coming-of-age story in which a teenage girl finds her voice via scathing music reviews.
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Babylon -
On September 25, acclaimed Greek-American comedian Carie Karavas will be performing two shows at the Argyle Theatre in Babylon on Long Island.
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‘Ready or Not’ demonstrates why playing games with weapons is dangerous, while amusing audiences with its unexpected sense of humour.
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‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ features a standout performance by Cate Blanchett as she plays a woman with a unique and sometimes contrary view of the world, answering what turns out to be a metaphorical question.
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Toronto -
It’s easy to satirize modern art, especially if you don’t get it. It’s harder to turn a disagreement on art into a funny, biting examination of male fragility. The latter achievement is why Yasmina Reza’s 1994 play “‘Art’” holds up well.
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‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ is Quentin Tarantino’s ninth film, though it is also the most unlike his previous pictures.
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Patchogue -
Acclaimed comedian Margaret Cho chatted with Digital Journal about her new podcast, upcoming shows on Long Island, New York, as well as being an artist in this digital age.
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The cast of Second City's "Everything Is Great Again" needs a group hug. From left: Paloma Nuñez, Colin Munch, Ann Pornel, Devon Hyland, Lindsay Mullan, Brandon Hackett. Paul Aihoshi
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Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson star in 'The Hitman's Bodyguard' VVS Films
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Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling star in 'The Nice Guys' Warner Bros. Pictures
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Adam Devine and Zac Efron star in 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates' Twentieth Century Fox
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