Review: Kevin Hart, “Irresponsible” on Netflix
by Kevin Hart’s new Netflix hour delves into his insecurities more than his irresponsibilities. Which is OK. Even if the intro and show description might mislead …
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Review: Nate Bargatze, “The Tennessee Kid,” on Netflix
Nate, short for Nathan, which itself is short for Nathaniel, as we learn in this hour, also informs audiences who aren’t caught up with Bargatze’s …
Review: Amy Schumer, “Growing” on Netflix
From the time since Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer debuted in 2013 to her star turn two years later in the film she also wrote, Trainwreck, Schumer’s early …
Review: Jimmy Carr, “The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits” on Netflix
Jimmy Carr has crafted a career for himself as the savviest wordsmith. Self-aware of his offensiveness, he uses wordplay and timing more to demonstrate how …
Review: Emily Heller, “Ice Thickeners” on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel
Comedy Central decided to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day by releasing the cable network’s first free streaming stand-up comedy special, Emily Heller: Ice Thickeners. Heller …
Review: Tone Bell, “Can’t Cancel This” on Showtime
In real life, Tone Bell’s not engaged nor married yet, but just like in Fam, he’s the product of a happily-married couple. Being an adult only …
Review: Roy Wood Jr., “No One Loves You” on Comedy Central
Roy Wood Jr. made what I still believe was the best stand-up comedy special of 2017. For his second hour on Comedy Central, No One …
Review: Chris Distefano, “Size 38 Waist” on Comedy Central
Chris Distefano comes out of old-school New York City. How old school? The Bronx-born actor Chazz Palminteri introduces him onstage for his first hour special, …
Review: James Davis, “Live From The Town,” on Comedy Central
James Davis landed on Comedy Central with his own TV series two years ago thanks to Snapchat. His success on that social media video platform …
Review: Ron Funches, “Giggle Fit” on Comedy Central
Ron Funches kicked off Comedy Central’s month of stand-up specials in January, and he’s a great choice to do so. Start your morning, your week, …