There are two types of people in the world: People who watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and people who don’t know who Gina Linetti is. If you watch the show, you probably love Gina (don’t talk to us if you don’t). Chelsea Peretti’s role as a self-absorbed assistant has made her a fan favourite over the years.… Continue reading The actor who plays Gina Linetti in Brooklyn Nine-Nine is literally her IRL. Here’s proof
Do you – Make your way to comedy open mics at intimate neighbourhood venues every week or at least every other week? – Save up for large-scale auditorium shows headlined by an all-star? – Eagerly wait for and watch Amazon specials? – Bookmark 10-minute YouTube videos for a well-deserved laugh after a hard day at… Continue reading A serious chat about stand-up comedy in India
While equality is still a far cry, Mahima Kukreja is the reason there is an acknowledgement and awareness about sexism in a new industry like comedy. She says, “My own anger and resentment fuelled me and made me speak out. Every woman gives courage to another, who gives courage to another. The sisterhood and solidarity… Continue reading Mahima Kukreja turned the spotlight on sexism in India’s comedy industry
Australian stand-up comedian Hannah Gadsby has been on the scene in her home country for over a decade, but her recent special has turned her into an overnight global sensation. It’s caught the attention of celebs who’ve tweeted in praise (Ellen Page, Ben Platt), and is rapidly taking over our Facebook timelines as well. The… Continue reading 5 must-watch performances by female comedians to get you through a bad day
If it seems like all your idols have recently been revealed to have deep, disgusting skeletons in their closets, perhaps its time to get new idols! After a New York Times story brought widespread attention to a pattern of behaviour by Louis C.K. that had been a very public, shameful secret in the stand-up comedy world,… Continue reading 11 female stand-up comedians to stream right now
“I feel like I’ve had the world fall into my lap this year,” says Aditi Mittal, as she adds her name to the likes of Aziz Ansari, Louis CK, Vir Das and Amy Schumer by getting her own Netflix comedy special, “I am literally stopping everyone on the road and telling them my news,” she… Continue reading Comedian Aditi Mittal has more to offer than being the “best tits in the business”
If your favourite part of Hum Aapke Hain Koun was the dog who was clearly above all the nonsense going on around him, then you have a kindred spirit in comedian Aditi Mittal. In a short video, she and writer Jugal Mody create a mockumentary-style biography of the Pomeranian we only knew as Tuffy. Starring… Continue reading Tuffy: True Bollywood Story
Rinse Cycle is a two-woman sketch show by Kaneez Surka and Anu Menon (Lola Kutty to some) about life as a young woman in India today. The duo use their sarcasm (and timely delivery) to look at the “trials and tribulations of dating, marriage, motherhood and everything in between”. And by everything we mean that time Menon… Continue reading 3 reasons you need to catch Rinse Cycle
You can barely complete a thumb scroll on Twitter without reading about a SCREAMING BRILLIANT new Amy Schumer sketch. The 33-year-old comedian is blazing across timelines with every new parody on Inside Amy Schumer’s third season (there’s already been a vigorous head nod from Comedy Central for a fourth leg). This year, Schumer even made it… Continue reading Why women love Amy Schumer
You can always count on John Oliver to deliver the goods with a side of smack-you-in-the-face humour. And with this latest segment on fast fashion, on Last Week Tonight, the stand-up comedian and television host doesn’t disappoint. You may want to read: Traceable is a response to fast fashion
“In every actress’s life, the media decides when you finally reach a point where you’re not believably f*ckable anymore.” This sketch from a recent episode of Inside Amy Schumer (binge watch alert) is an elegant evisceration of the entertainment industry’s attitude to women who dare to age on screen. On her morning walk, Schumer comes across… Continue reading Amy Schumer’s hilarious take on ageism
