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Everything from US states to the classics to British TV is now routinely criticised for being ‘too white’. How has this happened when describing something as ‘too black’ would be considered unacceptable?

Exclusive Interview: Jay Baruchel on Realistic Gore In RANDOM ACTS OF VIOLENCE In our exclusive interview with filmmaker Jay Baruchel, we discuss the realistic gore in RANDOM ACTS OF VIOLENCE! By Drew Tinnin When Jay Baruchel’s second directorial effort Random Acts of Violence first came out, it hit us over the head with intense, realistic violence that didn’t exactly sit well with a lot of people. Based on the one shot graphi...

The Untold Truth Of Good Eats By Sarah Crocker/Feb. 17, 2021 2:57 pm EDT Its safe to say that practically anyone with a passing knowledge of cooking television has heard of Good Eats. In fact, its also likely that youve watched an episode or two, or even become a fan of the series. Good Eats was one of the first shows on Food Network or any other similar channel to both dive into the science of cooking and to do so in a way that was, simply, a lot of fun. Any one episode usually boasts skit...

Snyder says he's been thinking about a "faithful retelling" of King Arthur, but it may never happen.

Contestants on American Idol don’t necessarily need to win the reality competition to achieve fame. Over the course of 18 seasons, a number of hopefuls have gone on to build careers that outshined the success of the series’ victors. Some have had hit albums, others parlayed their fame into acting gigs, and one even pivoted to a career in politics. As we gear up for the premiere of Season 19, slated for February 14, 2021 on ABC, let’s take a look at the losers who still ultimately proved ...

Why comics and cartoonists love, love, love N.L. politics An election held in the dead of winter — and in the middle of a pandemic — may not be great fodder for comedy. But as Andie Bulman writes, people who make you laugh for a living are rolling with it. Social Sharing

As part of its new Festival Of Funny The BBC is to air a mix of old and new comedy specials as part of its Festival Of Funny from later this month. Last week,  it was announced that Rose Matafeo’s critically acclaimed Horndog, originally made for HBO Max, would stream on BBC Three iPlayer from Sunday, then air on BBC One on Friday February 24 at 10:45pm. However it has now been revealed that this is just one of a string of stand-up shows to be boadcast across various BBC channels. Also air...

Advertisement Carnival floats mocking Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Angela Merkel feature in this years German parade which has been scaled back this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The former US President is depicted naked as a suckling pig above a fire, while Putin is kicked in the groin by his jailed critic Alexei Navalny.  The Rose Monday parade in Dusseldorf normally attracts thousands of spectators who came to see the hotly-anticipated floats designed each year by Jacques Tilly, Ge...

Everyday we use expressions or sayings to emphasize a point or issue, to dispel a theory, to help cope with awkward situations or merely to have a bit of fun.  We have probably learned these from family and friends, through common public use, and possibly from the world of entertainment. So this week’s theme focuses on songs whose titles illustrate common expressions. Over and Over – Bobby Day We May Never Pass This Way Again – Seals and Croft That’s Life – Shirley Bassey Silence ...

OPINION: Rib-tickling, envelope-pushing, zeitgeisty appointment viewing, what other show boasted guests ranging from Brooke Shields to Alice Cooper?