Gleefully vulgar, the genre known as “Cinepanettone” once dominated Italy over the holidays. Italian revelers recently flocked to the alpine town where many of the films were set.
Tag: Comedy and Humor
How Africans Are Changing French — One Joke, Rap and Book at a Time
More than 60 percent of French speakers now live in Africa. Despite growing resentment at France, Africans are contributing to the evolution and spread of the French language.
Dave Chappelle Laments ‘Nightmare’ Facing Israelis and Palestinians
The comedian, whose remarks about the Israel-Hamas war last week made headlines, returned to the subject at a show in North Carolina.
China Ramps Up Culture Crackdown, Canceling Music and Comedy Shows
Performances across the country were canceled last week after Beijing began investigating a stand-up comedian.
Chinese Comedy Firm Fined $2 Million For Joke ‘Insulting’ Military
The penalty came after a popular comedian joked about a military slogan often used by China’s leader, Xi Jinping, who has strictly curbed expression.
Day 25: That Time an Orthodox Jew Celebrated Christmas
Alex Edelman, a comedian, recalls his family’s one-night fling with Christmas — undertaken as a mitzvah for a non-Jewish friend.
Ukraine Pokes the Russian Bear With Attacks and Mockery
Driven by deep anger at Russia and the need to rally support at home and abroad, Ukraine is regularly goading its much more powerful antagonist.
Your Friday Briefing
A potential U.S. climate bill.
At Comedy Shows in Lviv, Crowds Look for Humor Amid a Deadly War
At the Cultural Defense shows in Lviv, comedians and audiences look for humor amid a deadly conflict. Don’t mind the air raid alarms.
Summer Vacation Movies
They offer a double dose of escape.