Netflix is a joke — at least that’s what they want you to think. From their cryptic billboards to their comedy-only Instagram account, Netflix has been engaged in an aggressive push to become the go-to place for comedy. Last month it kind of paid off, as Netflix was the only streaming service or channel to […]
Continue ReadingAugust was a politically charged, incredibly diverse month for standup specials. By the numbers we had: a special about immigration from an immigrant, a special about border politics from a Latino, a special about finally making it from a formerly homeless woman of color, a special about “the change” from a middle-aged woman, and a […]
Continue ReadingIt’s actually nice that only three specials came out last month. We needed some room to breathe, take a break from our screens, get outside, and enjoy summer. Or just stay in our air conditioned apartments and binge on Ozark. In case you missed it, here’s a rundown of what dropped in July. Erik Griffin […]
Continue ReadingWith only four comedy specials released last month it would be easy to say that we’re in a bit of a summer drought compared to previous months. But instead of complaining about the metaphorical weather, let’s just spend some time reviewing what fell from the skies in June. In case you missed it, here’s a rundown […]
Continue ReadingWe’re in the middle of a comedy special deluge, and May brought nine new hours of standup to the spate. In case you missed it, here’s a rundown of what dropped last month. Maria Bamford – Old Baby (Netflix) Continuing her run as the most inventive comedy special creator working today, Maria Bamford’s Old Baby […]
Continue ReadingAfter a jam-packed March, April eased up a bit in terms of standup special quantity, but delivered some serious quality offerings. In case you missed it, here’s a rundown of what dropped last month. Louis C.K. – 2017 (Netflix) 2017 is Louis’ seventh special and the first in which he wears a suit. Through longer-than-usual […]
Continue ReadingMarch was a big month for standup specials, specials that ran the gamut from “everybody’s talking about it” to “why isn’t everyone talking about it?” In case you missed it, here’s a rundown of what dropped last month: Kurt Braunohler – Trust Me (Comedy Central) Braunohler’s first full-length Comedy Central special combines his usual absurd […]
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