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COURTESY LUKE FONTANA

‘Comedy Legends’ Kroll, Mulaney Return to Georgetown

By Lindsay Lee February 15, 2016

Feb. 16 marks the arrival of two alumni whom the Lecture Fund, and most of campus, are calling “comedy legends of Georgetown.” Nationally acclaimed comedians Nick Kroll (COL ’01) and John Mulaney...

Tomorrow: Comedy Hour with Steve Rannazzisi

Tomorrow: Comedy Hour with Steve Rannazzisi

By Catherine McNally and Catherine McNally April 14, 2015

Here at 4E, the midweek crunch has usually got us feeling a certain way.  You know, completely over the whole school thing and ready for the weekend?  Kind of like this: However, this particular...

COURTESY MARGOT SCHULMAN

Laughs Abound in Theatrical Murder Mystery

By Nicole Ong February 27, 2015

With its candy-colored set and rapid-fire dialogue, the nation’s second-longest running play “Shear Madness” proves why it has enjoyed such continued success. The show combines comedy hijinks,...

Improv Hosts 19th Festival

By Emma Rizk February 24, 2015

Georgetown’s Improv Association hosted the 19th annual Improv Fest in Bulldog Alley this weekend. Both nights were sold out and featured teams from George Washington, George Mason, University of...

A Farewell to Legends of Comedy

By Duy Mai February 19, 2015

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, Jon Stewart announced his departure from the hit Comedy Central segment “The Daily Show.” As expected, the Internet erupted as Comedy Central President Michele Ganeless bid him...

SNL Hits Your Smartphones

SNL Hits Your Smartphones

By Emily Min and Emily Min February 15, 2015

As many of you may know, the 40th Anniversary Special of Saturday Night Live was last night. 40 years of such comedy legends as Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy and so many others. We here...

Television Review: ‘Fresh Off the Boat’

By Bryan Yuen February 13, 2015

★★★☆☆  The last time Asian-Americans were the focus of a sitcom, Nelson Mandela’s election ended the South African apartheid and “Pulp Fiction” had just been released. While ABC’s...

The Colbert Report Is Coming to GW

The Colbert Report Is Coming to GW

By Sara Carioscia and Sara Carioscia December 7, 2014

Stephen Colbert will be interviewing President Barack Obama at George Washington University on Monday, Dec. 8 as part of a special episode of one of 4E's favorite shows, the late-night satirical television...

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In the new sequel "Horrible Bosses 2," Jason Bateman), Dale (Charlie Day) and Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) involve themselves in a scheme that spins out of control.

Movie Review: ‘Horrible Bosses 2’

By Elsa Givan November 26, 2014

★★☆☆☆ In their return, Nick (Jason Bateman), Dale (Charlie Day) and Kurt (Jason Sudeikis) are all very funny and charming. However, “Horrible Bosses 2” is not. The time-honored trope...

COURTESY JASON COOK
Amy Poehler’s humor shines through in her new book “Yes Please.” The memoir explores her rise to fame and the problems that she faced along the way, revealing a more relatable side of the “Saturday Night Live” star.

Book Review: ‘Yes Please’

By Emma Gross November 14, 2014

“‘Yes Please’ is an attempt to present an open scrapbook that includes a sense of what I am thinking and feeling right now. But mostly, let’s call this book what it really is: an obvious money...

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New comedy sitcom “Mulaney” seemed to be poised for success but ended up disappointing with poor timing and forced humor.

Television Review: ‘Mulaney’

By Bryan Yuen October 10, 2014

★★☆☆☆ Even though at first glance “Mulaney” seems to be a new comedy with a lot of potential, it falls flat. “Mulaney” is not like other sitcoms stylistically  and while the attempt...

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Sarah Silverman presents straightforward, unexpected comedy that manages to incite laughter in her new album "We Are Miracles."

Album Review: ‘We Are Miracles’

By Alex Mitchell October 10, 2014

★★★☆☆ Never before have I seen so many lewd words scribbled across my notepad as when I finished reviewing Sarah Silverman’s recently released comedy album, “We Are Miracles.” In this...

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