For their decidedly nonfactual rock biopic, the pop-music parodist and the “Harry Potter” star found themselves on the same wavelength.
Tag: Comedy and Humor
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Ukraine Pokes the Russian Bear With Attacks and Mockery
Driven by deep anger at Russia and the need to rally support at home and abroad, Ukraine is regularly goading its much more powerful antagonist.
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Kate Berlant Can’t Hide Any Longer
The experimental comic is known for freewheeling sets. Then Bo Burnham asked, “What if you actually tried to make something?” The transition has been hard.
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Mohammed Amer Is a Salad Bowl
Melting pot? The Houston comedian prefers a different analogy for himself. His new Netflix series, “Mo,” cocreated by Ramy Youssef, should help clarify.
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‘Mack & Rita’ Celebrates Aging and ‘Coastal Grandma’ Style
The film “Mack & Rita,” coastal grandmother style and cottage-core all address a “spirit age,” where younger people honor their older souls.