July 31, 2015

David Wain Talks About Wet Hot American Summer

David Wain, director of Wet Hot American Summer, and its brand new prequel Netflix series Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp stopped by SiriusXM's Bennington show to talk with hosts Ron Bennington and Gail Bennington about the big Netflix release.
July 31, 2015

I Am Chris Farley Doc Premieres at Second City, Reminds Us We’re All Human

The Second City held the Chicago premiere for Spike TV’s upcoming documentary I Am Chris Farley this past Monday. Older brother Kevin Farley and the filmmakers hosted the event, welcoming a house packed full of friends, family, and super-Farley fans at the comedian’s improv stomping ground. It was here that Farley moved up the ranks to become a standout talent on the main stage, eventually impressing Lorne Michaels and finding himself on Saturday Night Live in the 1990 season.
July 22, 2015

Colin Jost’s Staten Island Summer. Did They Get it Right?

Thank you, Colin Jost! With Staten Island Summer, America can finally see that "Gym-Tan-Laundry" is not, in fact, the motto of the place I was born and raised. What a thrill to watch a film that depicts the Island in a realistic way. And what better setting than the summer, by the pool? The place where some of my favorite memories of childhood reside. I imagine this is also true for Colin, which would explain the valentine to our hometown he has created.
July 22, 2015

Ten Things I Learned on the Red Carpet for “Staten Island Summer”

Last night I got to go to my first red carpet event as a correspondent for The IBang, and it was a great time. The movie, Staten Island Summer is really funny, and it's the kind of movie you need to have at least one of every summer. The entire movie takes place in Staten Island, most of it at a pool club and it's one of those great summer party movies in the tradition of Caddyshack and Wet Hot American Summer.
July 7, 2015

Jay Pharoah Comedy Special Set For Showtime

Saturday Night Live star Jay Pharoah recently announced plans for his first one-hour stand-up special. Jay Pharoah: Can I Be Me? will premiere on Saturday, August 1 at 10pm EST on Showtime. Pharoah filmed the special at The Cutting Room in New York City.
June 29, 2015

Amy Poehler, Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh, Ellie Kemper, Nick Kroll and More Honor Del Close Plus! News From Rick Glassman, Dustin Ybarra, Zach Woods and More

Jeffrey Gurian is a writer and comedian in New York who loves to Jump Around. Follow his regular column, right here, to find out what’s happening in comedy, and who Jeffrey Gurian ran into this week in and around New York. This week, Jeffrey visited The Stand, UCB Chelsea, the theater at FIT and more!