The Final Edition

Comedy legend Tony Hendra (National Lampoon, This Is Spinal Tap) just launched a new online comedy destination, The Final Edition. Check out what The New York Times‘ final front page might look like…

 

Bridesmaids Cast Takes on Discrimination Against Males in Comedy

In this video, Matt Zaller talks to the director (Paul Feig) and cast members (Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper) of the new comedy Bridesmaids about the comedy industry’s long standing discrimination against male comedians.

Bridesmaids opens nationwide today. Produced by Judd Apatow and starring/co-written by SNL‘s Kristen Wiig, the film is already being touted as a female-centric answer to The Hangover. Or maybe it should just stand on its own? Comparison free? After all, early feedback on the film has been stellar…

 

Tig Notaro: “No Moleste”

The hilarious Tig Notaro has a new comedy album. Here’s video of one of her best bits and a link to listen to a track on the album.