The 16 best comedic presidential performances in film and television
Many actors and actresses over the years have played, in both film and television, just about every President this country has ever had. And there have been plenty who have also portrayed fictional ones as well. Some more memorable than others. We’ve put together a list of the 16 best comedic presidential performances in film […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with sketches and stand-up from Will Ferrell, Wyatt Cenac, Adam Sandler, Reggie Watts and more
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and you know what that means: you have an excuse to avoid work and watch these classic St. Patrick’s Day sketches, instead! Of course, Conan – late night’s resident Irishman – has covered the holiday exceptionally well over the years (Splitsider’s got a round-up of his most memorable sketches). But lots […]
Watch all of Sam Bee’s “Not the White House Correspondents’ Dinner” with guests Will Ferrell, Peaches and more
This past weekend, as comedian Hasan Minhaj was hosting the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington D.C., Sam Bee and the Full Frontal team were hosting their own historic event right down the street: the first ever “Not the White House Correspondents’ Dinner,” a counter-event promising a bigger, funnier, no-holds-barred party than the official […]
Will Ferrell delivered a very loving commencement speech to USC students
Seniors graduating as part of the University of Southern California’s 134th annual commencement got a very special treat last week: a speech from the one and only Will Ferrell, who dispensed some vital life advice before closing on a heartfelt note. The actor and businessman – who’s the co-founder of comedy network Funny or Die […]
Will Ferrell is a terrible gambler, but he can tell a great gambling story
In his latest movie, The House, Will Ferrell plays a parent who goes to extremes to pay for his daughter’s college education, setting up an illegal casino in his home with the help of his wife (played by ex-SNL co-star Amy Poehler). In The House, Ferrell’s character quickly takes to his role as a self-appointed pit boss, […]
Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler are opening an illegal casino in new film, “The House”
This June, Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler are opening an illegal casino – onscreen, at least (sorry, all you comedy-loving gamblers out there). In The House, Ferrell and Poehler play parents who panic when their daughter gets into her dream college; in a mad effort to afford the ridiculous tuition, they let their neighbor (Jason […]
This Week In Comedy: Celebrities do classic Norman Lear live
This week we’re seeing the resurrection of some iconic Norman Lear sitcoms for a new generation. For those unfamiliar with Lear, he’s the man responsible for the creation of legendary sitcoms like All In The Family, The Jeffersons, Sandford & Son, and Good Times. Lear is a huge advocate for First Amendment rights and progressive […]
T.J. Miller improvises with a live grizzy bear to audition for the Yogi Bear movie
Did you know Warner Bros. is developing a live-action/animated movie version of beloved Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Yogi Bear? That’s the word on the street, as well as on the Internets. So comedian/actor T.J. Miller ventured over to Hollywood Animal Ranch for a screen test with Bam Bam, the grizzly bear. When I first clicked, I […]
15 Of The Best Holiday Comedy Movies Ranked
Courtesy of Netflix, Warner Bros. Pictures & Paramount Pictures. Depending on who you ask, the holidays are now well upon us (especially with Thanksgiving arriving in less than a week come Thursday). So matter if you began celebrating the holidays November 1st after Halloween or are waiting to begin on Black Friday, one thing we […]
Five Comedy Films To Watch On Election Day
Courtesy of Paramount & Warner Bros. Pictures. It’s hard to escape what today is: Election Day. This day comes at the end of what has been a rather intense political season – though to be fair, most have been in recent years. We understand how tense this can make all of us, and perhaps you’ll […]