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James Comey indicted: Ex-FBI director charged, says "I'm innocent"
New ReviewFormer FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two charges — making false statements and obstruction of justice — related to the alleged disclosure of sensitive information. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the charges,...
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#TheMoment a comedy show audience saved a man's life
New ReviewStand-up comedian Drew Lynch recounts the moment he witnessed his audience spring into action to help save a man who was having a heart attack at a Spokane, Wash., comedy club.
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Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration to get her job back
New ReviewFormer federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sued the U.S. government Monday to get her job back, saying her firing was for political reasons and was unconstitutional. (Scripps News)
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Breaking into the world of standup comedy
New ReviewStandup comics Boggun Kim, also known as the Kimchi Daddy, and Kansei Yasuda, are currently on a comedy tour in Western Canada. They discuss the pressures that come with being a comedian, achieving success, and Yasuda’s breakthrough as a...
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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Sentimental Value' - Healing family burns through art
New ReviewJoachim Trier and Renate Reinsve reunite after 'The Worst Person in the World' to explore dysfunctional family dynamics. Once again, it’s a winning combination.
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Actor Graham Greene remembered by Windsor filmmaker
New ReviewWindsor filmmaker Ted Bezaire shares his memories of working with Graham Greene on the Windsor-made film The Birder." The Oscar-nominated actor from Six Nations of the Grand River died on Monday.
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Edinburgh Fringe spotlights Palestinian art in bold showcase
Edinburgh Fringe hosts a four-day Palestinian mini-festival, spotlighting uncensored theatre, comedy, and art to challenge stereotypes.
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Vancouver filmmaker's tragicomic documentary about Filipino typhoon survivors gains buzz
Twelve years ago, Typhoon Haiyan claimed thousands of lives in the Philippines, and filmmaker Sean Devlin went to the country a year later to work on a film. In the process, he created a semi-fictional movie featuring Filipino people who...
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Saskatoon singer and comedian Farideh has a new album
Songs for Women on the Verge is the new album by Saskatoon singer and content creator Farideh. She joined Saskatoon Morning to talk about the process of putting it together.
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U.S Officials Open Investigation Into Former Special Counsel Jack Smith
US federal officials say they have opened an investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith, who led two federal criminal cases against President Donald Trump before resigning from his post earlier this year.
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Vancouver city council considers use of empty spaces for arts and culture
Vancouver city council is weighing a motion that supports arts and culture in the city by making it easier to open up spaces for art and artists. Owner of Chill Pill Comedy, Talie Perry, who has been trying to get her art space in Mount...
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"How do you cut through the clutter?"--Letterkenny producer on the challenge of keeping audiences in between seasons
Mark Montefiore, executive producer of Letterkenny, says his show relies on customizable merchandise and other unconventional marketing to remind the audience of the show in between seasons.
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Canadian comedy is seeing a boom south of the border
Schitt’s Creek has ushered in a new era of appreciation for Canadian comedy. While Canadian comedians have long had success in the U.S., Canadian comedy shows are now booming. Deana Sumanac-Johnson looks at why this is happening now.
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Kathy Griffin Tells 'A Hell of a Story' about Infamous Trump Photo in New Concert Movie
Almost two years after the photo that changed her life "irrevocably," comedian Kathy Griffin is back with her self-funded comedy concert movie, "Kathy Griffin: A Hell of A Story." She talked to Cheddar's Kristen Scholer at SXSW about how...
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Comedian Dane Cook Says His Comeback Tour Isn't a Comeback Tour
Dane Cook may be returning to the comedy stage on Thursday for his first real tour since 2013, but don't call it a comeback. "I didn't stop doing stand up comedy, you know. If I had become like a carpenter and put the mic down five years...
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Netflix's Latest Canadian Import 'Workin' Moms' Isn't Afraid to Tackle Difficult Topics
"Workin' Moms," the award-winning Canadian sitcom that follows four Toronto mothers juggling to balance jobs and families, debuts on Netflix Friday, and its star and creator, Catherine Reitman, knows the stakes are high. "Netflix is this...
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The controversy behind awards season campaigns
The Oscars may be a few days away, but the race to capture a Best Picture award has been going for months. Two films in particular — Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody — are facing trying circumstances as they attempt to separate...
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'Vice' and 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace' Lead Golden Globe Nominations
"Vice," the upcoming Dick Cheney biopic, and "The Assassination of Gianni Versace," the true-crime series, led the Golden Globe nominations with six and four, respectively. The nominations were announced in Los Angeles Thursday morning....
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How stand-up helped a Muslim comedian find her voice
Shelina Merani grew up in a strict immigrant household and says she never really felt like she had a voice. She became a bit of a rebel because of it. Fast forward to 2013 and she decided to speak her truth on stage and make people laugh...
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'Crazy Rich Asians' Star Hopes Film's Success Will Bring More Diversity to Hollywood
Constance Wu, star of blockbuster hit "Crazy Rich Asians," told Cheddar that she hopes the huge success of the film will lead to more inclusiveness in Hollywood.
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Constance Wu Hopes 'Crazy Rich Asians' Success Means More Diversity in Hollywood
It's no secret that the romantic comedy "Crazy Rich Asians" has kicked off conversations about inclusiveness in Hollywood ー but it's also proven those conversations can be lucrative. "Crazy Rich Asians" star Constance Wu, who now has a...
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CollegeHumor Bets on the Profane With New Subscription Service
CollegeHumor, the online comedy network, announced the launch of "DROPOUT," a subscription service for uncensored comedy. Richard Cusick, CEO of parent company CH Media, said the platform allows it to provide the kind of content it's...
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Comedian's Tips for Fighting Patriarchy With the Pocketbook
Comedian Erin Gibson said that she now only buys makeup from brands run by women. It's one of the small strategies outlined in her new book "Feminasty," meant to help women close the gender gap.
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Comedian's Tips for Fighting Patriarchy With the Pocket Book
Comedian Erin Gibson said that she now only buys makeup from brands run by women. It's one of the small ways, outlined in her new boom "Feminasty," that she says women can fight the patriarchy with their pocket books.