Tag: comedy

Image of a desk covered in various paraphernalia. On the left, a stack of VHS tapes sit behind miniature game figurines. On the right is a clapboard, a vintage camera, and a pair of tickets.

cult 

[NOUN] 

  1. a relatively small group of people having beliefs or practices, especially relating to religion, that are regarded by others as strange or sinister or as imposing excessive control over members.
  2. a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular thing.
  3. a person or thing that is popular or fashionable among a particular group or section of society. 

Cult classic. This term has always made me laugh.

May 21, 2019 - 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

This high energy workshop will introduce young performers to the basics of improv and lead them in several short performance games.  Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This program is intended for school-aged kids. Space is limited; registration required.

Age: 
Children, Tween
BoJack's house, much like his life, is in a precarious position.

If you are anything like me, you rejoiced at hearing the news that Netflix original series BoJack Horseman will be returning for a fourth season on Sept. 8. If you are not like me, what’s the hold-up? This is only one of the richest, most nuanced shows you could be watching right now.

February 25, 2017 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

We'll learn basic coding skills to program our own cartoon stand-up comedians and then put them together to make a hilarious coded comedy show to enjoy! Appropriate for tweens ages 9-12. No registration required.

Age: 
Tween
"Raging Bull" movie poster

Sports movies offer many different avenues to express emotion. Movies that make you feel like floating on clouds as the heroes overcome giant obstacles or movies that delve deeper into the psyche of flawed and interesting individuals can have markedly different personalities. Here is a list of a few my favorite sports movies:

The Fugitive Movie Poster

Best Television-Inspired Movies:

Television shows often end too early or not early enough. Movies based on television shows can be retreads of old materials or new spins on old classic themes. When thinking about movies based on television shows, there are many more groan-inducing experiences and a lesser amount of engrossing experiments. There are a few movies that extend or breathe new air in their universe and here is a list of some of my favorites.