John Oliver Christens the John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. And now more than ever, theres something inspirational in that. Mr. Mayor, I could not be more proud to have my name on your shit sorter. Danbury, he said at the time, was a forgettable town that can eat my whole ass. (The truest Connecticut abode, Stars Hollow, was mentionedin another episode.) So kindly think of Oliver fondly next time youre on the toilet....

October 19, 2020 · 1 min · 81 words · Victoria Butler

Martin EdenMight Be the Best Film of the Year

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. The world is stronger than me. Against its power I have nothing but myself, which, in any case, is quite something. When we first meet him, Martin is an erstwhile laborer with little education and plenty of charm. He doesnt wilt, however, or retreat. Instead, Martin vows to read as much as he can. He rejects opportunities for a middle-class life, his sights set on something greater....

October 19, 2020 · 1 min · 179 words · Christina Garcia

Mary Beth Barone Is Looking Forward to (Metaphorically) Showering Again

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. (it’s possible for you to read more about the methodology at the link above.) First up isMary Beth Barone. Im still not sure if it was blind confidence or delusion I just knew. He replied simply: Pursuing a life of comedy IS a crazy idea! and then I did it anyway. Describe your comedy in five words....

October 19, 2020 · 2 min · 238 words · Kyle Diaz

Noah Hawley Walks Us Through Some ofFargo’s Favorite Themes

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Its inevitable that a TV show derived from a popular movie would include references to its source material. So we asked Hawley about some of them. Season three had feuding twins Emmit and Ray Stussy (both playedby Ewan McGregor). I wont do it anymore. I promise, Hawley (maybe) jokes about this recurring topic. And what of the fact that Hawley, himself, is a twin?...

October 19, 2020 · 2 min · 285 words · Lisa Robbins

SNLOffers You a Swig of 5-Hour Empathy to Help You Understand Systemic Oppression

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. If youre tired, drink a 5-Hour Energy. If youre tired of misunderstanding racism, try 5-Hour Empathy. Now, imagine the water also reveals to the horse its complacency in a binding web of societal subjugation. Yeah, unfortunately, its not something everyone is going to pick up from the 7/11 and voluntarily drink. At least Beck Bennetts character doesnt, opting instead to bail, and bail hard....

October 19, 2020 · 1 min · 81 words · Steven Fox

Sunita Mani Shares LetterGLOWCast Sent to Producers Seeking Better Representation

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Unfortunately, we feel that the promise of this show has not been fulfilled. Manis Arthie, while Indian American, is cast as Beirut the Mad Bomber. you might read her full post, as well as the cast letter, below. A post shared by @sunitamani Related Tags:

October 19, 2020 · 1 min · 60 words · Joshua Martinez

The Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2020

These are the 20 comics who industry insiders expect will break out soon. Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. The show, as always, goes on. It wont take long for some of these comics, either. Mary Beth Barone All hail the undisputed queen of Hot Girl Comedy! All penises are weird, and they make people uncomfortable. Thats why women are so quick to cover them with our hands and mouths whenever theres one present....

October 19, 2020 · 3 min · 583 words · Heather Woods

The NotebookStarring George Clooney and Paul Newman Was Almost a Reality

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. The 59-year-old recalled his plans with the late Paul Newman to star in Nicholas SparkssThe Notebook. We were going to doThe Notebooktogether, Clooney said, according toDeadline. Basically, I was going to play him as a young man, and it was funny. We met and said, This is it. Its going to be great. But then Clooney went home, watched a few of Newmans classics, and chickened out....

October 19, 2020 · 1 min · 119 words · Scott Phillips

The Real Housewives of PotomacRecap: Sip and See You in Court

The Real Housewives of Potomac Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. Allow me to (re)introduce myself. Mama, we made it. And what a season of television to recap! This season ofTheReal Housewives of Potomacis, simply put, a work of art. One of the best weve ever had, in my (expert) opinion. Also,RHOPis absolutely firing on all cylinders. Kris Jenner would like a word....

October 19, 2020 · 2 min · 251 words · Amanda Parker

Chris Evans, Paul Rudd,The AvengersGang Join Forces to Raise Funds for Joe Biden

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October 18, 2020 · 1 min · 18 words · Christopher Ferrell

Hello, Adele IsSNL’s Next Host

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. (Shes actually a wonderful,Grammy-nominatedperformer who likely doesnt eat mayoneggs.) Her second visit, in 2015, pretty muchsaved Thanksgivingwith her vocals andpassion for family unity. A post shared by Adele (@adele) Bloooooody hellllll Im so excited about this! And also absolutely terrified! My first ever hosting gig and forSNLof all things, Adele wrote on Instagram after the news broke....

October 18, 2020 · 1 min · 96 words · Michael Church

It’s a Tale of Two Town Halls inSNL’s Cold Open

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October 18, 2020 · 1 min · 31 words · Richard Smith

John Fogerty to Donald Trump: This Cease and Desist Order Ain’t Fortunate, Son

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection. He is using my words and my voice to portray a message that I do not endorse. Therefore, I am issuing a cease and desist order, Fogerty wrote. I also wrote about wealthy people not paying their fair share of taxes. Mr. Trump is a prime example of both of these issues. Related Tags:

October 18, 2020 · 1 min · 69 words · Tom Martinez