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Mindy Kaling, Rachel Dratch in print: Funny in a good sense
We pop-culture watchers have an annoying habit of letting ourselves believe women have it better in the entertainment biz than they actually do. Lilith Fair? Great! Now all the doors are open for women!
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Book Review: Michael Showalter, “Mr. Funny Pants”
Is there something inherently amusing about trousers? They seem to be the go-to item of clothing for comedians in search of a title for their memoirs. Tina Fey’s Bossypants, for instance, spent weeks atop
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Book Review: “Marty Feldman: The Biography of a Comedy Legend”
There was more to the comic than meets the eyes
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Book Review: David J. Hogan, “The Three Stooges FAQ”
In Hollywood, where everything from the latest Scorsese to Piranha 3-D is marketed as “a major motion picture,” you might think that there’s no such thing as a minor one. But the two-reel comedies
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Book Review: “Trust Me, I’m Dr. Ozzy”
If the idea of Ozzy Osbourne writing a health-and-wellness column seems ludicrous — I mean, this is Ozzy we’re talking about, the inchoate wet-brain that you’ve seen shambling across your teevee screen — well,
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Book Review: Phill Brown, “Are We Still Rolling?”
Engineer and producer Phill Brown reflects on more than four decades in the music business with "Are We Still Rolling?" Chris Holmes weighs in with his review
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Book Review: Josh Ritter, “Bright’s Passage”
I must admit a few things before I begin: First, this is the only book review I have ever written. I’ve written reviews of concerts and albums, but it’s been said that writing about
Read More »Popdose at Kirkus Reviews: Bob Mould’s “See a Little Light: The Trail of Rage and Melody”
Kirkus Reviews, founded in 1933, is a venerable institution in the media world, serving as the industry bible for bookstore buyers, librarians, and ordinary readers alike for more than 75 years. As part of
Read More »Popdose at Kirkus Reviews: Rob Lowe’s ‘Stories I Only Tell My Friends’
Yes, he talks about the Brat Pack. Yes, he talks about who he slept with. Strangely, however, he never mentions "The Lyon's Den" or "Dr. Vegas."
Read More »Book Review: Serenity: The Shepherd’s Tale
Popdose reviews the latest from the Firefly Universe, Serenity: The Shepherd's Tale
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