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Sean Penn Takes Sabbatical, Possibly Dropping Stooges
In a sudden and largely unexplained move, actor Sean Penn has announced that he is taking time off, a decision that alters the plans of his latest projects Cartel and The Three Stooges.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsKill Your Television: Six Great Things to Watch on Hulu.com
I recently got Internet hooked up in my apartment after about a year-and-a-half of self-imposed technological paucity, and it's basically amazing. I can do all sorts of fun things that I never could before, not the least of which includes destroying hours of my life on Wikipedia (I mean, did you know that Oscar I, King of Norway, had a such a killer 'stache?) and writing blog posts at 8 PM on Valentine's Day from the comfort of my own bed. But definitely the best part about having Internet at home is being able to take advantage of the riches... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Farrelly brothers to revive the Three Stooges
Undeterred by the chilly reception of their last attempt... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSlapstick's Greatest Hits
A slapstick, in 16th-century commedia dell’arte, was comprised of two wooden slats that made a loud noise when struck against a player’s rear end, sounding much more painful than it actually was. Thus, a formula for the ages: A shot to the buttocks + startling noise = comic genius. From Shakespeare through Itchy and Scratchy, slapstick has delighted audiences. Why is it funny? Mel Brooks put it best: “Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you walk into an open sewer and die.” In other words, as long as it’s happening to someone else, bring on the... read more
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