First impressions, New Faces Unrepped at Montreal’s Just For Laughs 2014
by For all of the artificial and natural word-of-mouth buzz that happens each July in Montreal, perhaps the most likely to produce buzz event of Just …
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First impressions, New Faces Characters at Montreal’s Just For Laughs 2014
I’ve been writing so much about members of The Reckoning, that I should have reckoned that another of the iO West’s improv collective would be …
Andy Kindler’s State of the Industry at Montreal’s Just For Laughs 2014
Andy Kindler once again had a full house in the fourth-floor banquet/conference room of the Hyatt Regency Montreal at his full attention on Friday for …
Comedy Central renews “Nathan For You,” “Drunk History” for third seasons
Comedy Central President Kent Alterman heaped hyperboles of praise upon Nathan Fielder an hour ago as the “Breakout Comedy Performer of the Year” at Montreal’s …
Jim Norton’s Keynote Address at Montreal’s Just For Laughs 2014: “I Insincerely Apologize”
Always outspoken but perhaps never quite as sincerely forthright without needing a hard laugh until now, Jim Norton provided the timeliest keynote address yet at …
First impressions of Montreal’s New Faces, 2014: Group 2
Before welcoming Group 2 of New Faces in Montreal upon their Wednesday night debut, host Pete Holmes asked the audience: “Be gracious. Be present. Be active.” …
First impressions of Montreal’s New Faces, 2014: Group 1
Each crop of New Faces at Montreal’s Just For Laughs is special and unique. John Heffron, who hosted New Faces Group 1 on Wednesday night, …
Jimmy Carr: Gagging Order, at #JFLMTL 2014
All of the shows at Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival begin first with a pre-recorded announcement for audience members to check in using social media, …
Jerrod Carmichael at Theatre Ste. Catherine #JFLMTL 2014
The hype surrounding stand-up comedian Jerrod Carmichael is justifiable and warranted. At 26, Carmichael is having a breakout year. A shining supporting role in Neighbors, …
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Just For Laughs Awards for 2014 will honor Andy Samberg, Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg, Bill Burr, Nathan Fielder and Michael Schur
The Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal has named Andy Samberg, Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg, Michael Schur, Nathan Fielder and Bill Burr as its …