Cummings takes comedy world by storm
Cummings takes comedy world by stormCherry Hill Courier PostBut then she discovered the founding fathers of the contemporary shock-comedy movement: Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor and George Carlin. “Oh, man, the trifecta,” she said with a sigh during a phone call from her New York office. Cummings said she didn't ...and more »
'Saturday Night Live' recap: Jagger rocks out, and Kristen Wiig bids farewell
'Saturday Night Live' recap: Jagger rocks out, and Kristen Wiig bids farewellEntertainment WeeklyAs the New York Post once wrote, “The only way it could be called a hit is if you put an 's' before the 'h.'” The night's biggest surprise: Jimmy Fallon didn't make a cameo during the following sketch, a goofy bit in which Fred Armisen and Bobby ...and more »
Arts and entertainment calendar for May 24
Arts and entertainment calendar for May 24The Doings Western Springs“Route 66,” a jukebox comedy about a gang of rowdy Chicago service station attendants who take an imaginary Chicago to LA road trip, through June 10 at the Paramount Theater, 8 E. Galena Blvd, in downtown Aurora. Performances are at 1:30 pm Wednesdays; ...and more »
Film: Coming to a theater near you this summer
Film: Coming to a theater near you this summerScrippsNewsThat's a lot of burr. June 22. "The Amazing Spider-Man": Andrew Garfield ("The Social Network") suits up as Spidey, with Emma Stone as Gwen, Peter Parker's primary love interest here. A reboot of the Tobey Maguire "Spider-Man" films seems premature.and more »
Doings calendar for May 10
Doings calendar for May 10The Doings La GrangeThe festival will include short films and animations from students in animation, comedy, drama, experimental and music videos. Admission is free. Question-and-answer sessions with student filmmakers will follow the festival screenings.and more »