Category Archives: Women Who Joke

Downbacks

Posted on 17/05/2013 by

[Contains pop-star slapping SPOILERS!] As the American TV networks announce all their shiny new shows at the industry upfronts, three of my regular lunchtime amusements ground to a halt this week: Bob’s Burgers went from strength to strength in its … Continue reading →

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Parlez Vous Farts?

Posted on 05/05/2013 by

The first YouTube video Sarah Silverman posted under the Jash umbrella was a short, one scene skit set in a clothing store, co-starring her sister Laura… but her latest release is a far more lavish and ambitious affair! Fête des Pets … Continue reading →

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More Tea, Victoria?

Posted on 13/04/2013 by

This week, BBC1 aired a two-part documentary in which Victoria Wood explored the origin and extent of the British love affair with a hot brown beverage we call “Tea”. Despite its innocuous name and the cosy, comforting role that it … Continue reading →

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Chloë: Cameo Queen

Posted on 10/04/2013 by

I’ve enjoyed Chloë Sevigny’s contributions to a lot of great films over the years (Trees Lounge and American Psycho being two personal faves), but now I’m a little scared that she’s started stalking me through my TV screen, by taking … Continue reading →

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The “Fun” In Funicello

Posted on 09/04/2013 by

My first exposure to American Beach Comedies came via a two-part episode of 90s sitcom Blossom (eps 4.19-20), in which the heroine fell asleep while watching a movie on TV, and dreamed her family and friends into a spoof of … Continue reading →

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Happy Bunny Day!

Posted on 31/03/2013 by

In honour of Easter Sunday, I was going to post a harrowing picture of an emaciated, thorny-crowned Christ upon the cross… then I decided that it would be funner to post this adorable photo of Kristen Schaal wearing bunny ears … Continue reading →

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Dream Of The Nineties

Posted on 13/03/2013 by

I’ve been listening to Sleater-Kinney’s albums for well over a decade, but I can’t say I ever imagined that the band’s singer/guitarist, Carrie Brownstein, would transition into sketch comedy… not that S-K were all super-serious and downbeat or anything… but … Continue reading →

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Joshin’ With Jash

Posted on 11/03/2013 by

What’s almost-but-not-really as good as seeing Sarah Silverman cuddling Ellen Page, or handing an award to Juno Temple? Why, seeing her launch a new YouTube “comedy channel” with Michael Cera, of course! This weekend at Austin’s South by Southwest festival, … Continue reading →

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Putting The “EE” In Squeee!

Posted on 11/02/2013 by

I can’t afford to go to the cinema as often as I’d like these days, so I didn’t have much invested in the main awards at the BAFTAs last night. That said, I thought Paloma Faith got things off to … Continue reading →

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The SS Silverman Hits A Walberg

Posted on 10/02/2013 by

I don’t normally watch Graham Norton, but yesterday I read about Mark Wahlberg’s drunken shenanigans on the show, and had to check it out to see how Big S handled the situation. “With aplomb”, would be my assessment… although that’s … Continue reading →

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