Tag: Wet Hot American Summer
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Why the Time Is Right for ‘Clone High’ to Come Back
One genre of TV shows that always manages to thrive is teen dramas. In just about every generation the genre has not only survived on television, but often thrived, whether it’s classics like Dawson’s Creek, Degrassi, or more modern fare like 13 Reasons Why and Euphoria. While the risqué nature of the shows has changed…
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‘Bottoms’ Review: The ‘Shiva Baby’ Team Returns with Idiosyncratic Queer Teen Comedy
The easiest way to describe Emma Seligman’s sophomore feature, “Bottoms”? It’s hilariously weird. Director Seligman and star Rachel Sennott reunite in their follow-up to “Shiva Baby,” taking as hard a pivot from their 2020 breakout (and a script they co-wrote) as they come.This is a queer teen sex comedy that wears its influences on its…
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‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Cast Will Crank Virtual Reunions Up to 11
If the upcoming virtual reunions featuring the casts of Wet Hot American Summer and HBO’s Veep weren’t enough of an October surprise, we’ve got another exciting assembly of comedy talent that will rock your socks off. The cast and writers of This Is Spinal Tap will […]The post ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Cast Will Crank…
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‘Today’s Special’ Comedy Series from David Wain and A.D. Miles Will Be Shot and Aired Daily
David Wain (pictured right) is one of the oddball comedy minds behind Wet Hot American Summer and the romantic comedy parody They Came Together. Along with his frequent collaborators, Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black, he’s been responsible for some genius and weird comedy that often plays with the format of stand-up comedy, film and…
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‘Mute’ Proves Paul Rudd Is Still Somehow Underrated
Minor spoilers for Mute follow below. Everybody loves Paul Rudd. He’s one of the most affable actors working today, and his everyman demeanor allows his weirder comedic instincts (see: Wet Hot American Summer) to sneak up on audiences undetected. Even then, when Rudd goes on a goofy riff like “Slappa da bass” in I Love…