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Cupcakes and 40-Year-Olds

Julia Moser  —  Jan 3, 2013

Judd Apatow's This Is 40 finds laughs in toilet humor and marital hardships alike. Julia Moser '15 reviews this tender and genuine romantic comedy.

My 2012 in Television

Julia Moser  —  Nov 26, 2012

It was a weird year in television. Julia Moser '15 shares the top five television shows that defined her 2012. 

An Interview With Jay Pharoah (and Other Voices)

Zachary Zahos  —  Nov 13, 2012

Following his packed Sunday night show at Statler Hall, The Sun sat down with Jay Pharoah to talk Obama’s reelection, celebrity crushes and the glory days of Nickelodeon.

SNL Star Jay Pharoah to Perform in Statler Auditorium

Rebecca Harris  —  Oct 18, 2012

Cornell will welcome yet another Saturday Night Live comedian to campus Nov. 4, when actor Jay Pharoah performs in Statler Auditorium, the Cornell University Program Board announced Wednesday.

Here Come the Playaaas

Natalia Fallas  —  Oct 15, 2012

The Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson and his sidekick, Josh Thompson, regaled The State on Thursday. Natalia Fallas '14 found Ferguson's candid, energetic stand up segment a surprising but welcome departure from his tame monologue on T.V.

Craig Ferguson to Regale the State Theatre

Natalia Fallas  —  Oct 4, 2012

Natalia Fallas '14 previews Craig Ferguson's State Theatre stand-up show for next Thursday.

Sleepjog With Me

Julia Moser  —  Oct 1, 2012

Julia Moser '15 loves comedian Mike Birbiglia's new movie Sleepwalk With Me and hopes its unique, fan-based marketing strategy is here to stay. 

The Laugh Always Wins

Mary Jarvis  —  Sep 18, 2012

Whose Line Is It Anyway? alumnus Brad Sherwood and Colin Mochrie took to the State Theatre stage with their friendly and unpretentious humor. But was the show funny? Mary Jarvis '15 wonders. 

Why the French Do it Better

Natalia Fallas  —  Sep 15, 2012

Franco-American love is in the air again for Julie Delpy. She adeptly treads the fine line between absurdist satire and complete farce in 2 Days in New York. Natalia Fallas '14 is won over by this racously funny and fiercely charming sequel. 

John Oliver's Comedic Call to Arms

Zachary Zahos  —  Sep 10, 2012

John Oliver, The Daily Show's unmistakably British correspondent, won over the Bailey crowd with his kinetic, literary and utterly shameless brand of comedy on Saturday evening. Arts and Entertainment Editor Zachary Zahos '15 appreciates Oliver's irresistible blend of politics and culture. 

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