Wisecracks

"...on the current proliferation of female stand-up comics in Wisecracks. Intercut with performances and interviews of notable American and..."

Oct. 2, 1992 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

At Age 69, Veteran Barkeep Wisecracks His Place Into Local Legend

Happy birthday to Derven Rodgers, Crown & Anchor Pub's bar star

Aug. 13, 2021 Food Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Juno

This indie comedy is funny, smart, cool, and heartfelt, and features breakout showcases for star Ellen Page and screenwriter Diablo Cody.

"...pink for positive – still in hand, the cashier wisecracks, “This is one diddle that can’t be undid, home..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Barnyard: The Original Party Animals

Yet another computer-animated film about talking animals offers a fine message for the kids, but little originality.

"...Kevin James (King of Queens), Otis the teenage cow wisecracks and parties his way through life on a farm..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Movie Review by Brian Clark

Scream 2

"...film engendered in its audience. No longer are these wisecracks as fresh as they once were; once again, there's..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Exit to Eden

"...would be ashamed to use it. O'Donnell fires off wisecracks like an Uzi, but eventually even she sounds bored...."

Oct. 21, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Bugsy

"...the 1940s, an era perfect for screenwriter James Toback's wisecracks -- unfortunately, many of them are groaners. Perhaps it's..."

Dec. 27, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Bright Angel

"...is, otherwise, a pain in the ass with constant wisecracks delivered as if she's imitating Christian Slater imitating Jack..."

July 26, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

The Autobots get wild as their animal counterparts join the fight

"...fact. Much of the dialogue resorts to your standard wisecracks that are only half funny and mostly annoying, and..."

June 9, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

The Interview

See how a goofy comedy can spark an international incident.

"...besides Kim Jong-un who might take offense at certain wisecracks others consider funny). Still, the jokes rain down in..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Proposal

The Proposal doesn't reinvent the romantic-comedy wheel, but Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds ensure that it's a likable cut above the usual fare.

"...grateful that Chiarelli didn't waste his time on cougar wisecracks, but still – there was risky, fertile ground there..."

June 19, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Waiting Game

"...the leggy Andi (Matthews), Lenny's partner in crime and wisecracks, as well as Dan (Riordan), a guy who's clearly..."

April 21, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Full Tilt Boogie

"...cuts from conversations with Rodriguez to Clooney's barrage of wisecracks and practical jokes, and from on-set crew interviews to..."

July 31, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The X-Files

"...and Dana Scully (Anderson) -- he of the credulous wisecracks and she of the pragmatic, slightly chilly disdain --..."

June 19, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...Space provided my group of friends ample fodder for wisecracks for the rest of the summer, particularly the command..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Diggstown

"...in which a generic detective story is obscured with wisecracks and a cute premise. Here we have a wisecracking..."

Aug. 14, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

With Sharply Different Approaches, Willie Nelson and George Strait Christen the Moody Center

Strait leads crowd in singing “Happy Birthday” to his fellow Texas icon

"...Resumé wisecracks aside (but seriously, how?), the enduring songwriter’s most endearing..."

April 30, 2022 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Moontower Review: Nikki Glaser

Headliner takes down pickup artists as she tests new material

"...Do” by Sandra Harmon. (Yes, Glaser made all the wisecracks about that second title.) While The Game targets both..."

April 19, 2022 Arts Post by Dina Barrish

Case/Lang/Veirs Live – Really/Dang/Prime

“The hungry fools who rule the world can’t catch us”

"...Edmonton native appeared particularly upbeat, goofily boogying and dropping wisecracks...."

Aug. 4, 2016 Music Post by Neph Basedow

SXSW Comedy Review: SXSW Comedy Showcase

"Completely Official Showcase of Comedy" fun for the weirdos

"...a laughing stupor with a combination of heckler-heckling and wisecracks about taking various drugs. Serving up brio and condescension..."

March 16, 2016 Arts Post by Sean L. Malin

Merrily We Roll Along

You wouldn't know this Sondheim musical was a legendary flop from the impressive staging at St. Ed's

"...alcoholic theatre critic and erstwhile novelist. She delivers Mary's wisecracks with gusto, while fully capturing the character's emotional depth...."

April 11, 2014 Arts Review by Russell M. Dembin

Cuento Navideño: Bah Humbug in the Barrio

A Latina Scrooge has a change of heart in this sweet adaptation of A Christmas Carol

"...Marley proxy, Teodora, a ghost with a taste for wisecracks and tequila, played with relish by Yvonne Flores, and..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Arts Review by Robert Faires

City of Angels

"...a pretty savvy grasp of the period, slinging deadpan wisecracks and Forties jive like latter-day Bogarts and Bacalls. You..."

April 16, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Long Day's Journey Into Night

Ar Rud's production is how O'Neill's study of family and fragility is supposed to be

"...the ideal. "You can't change a leopard's spots," Jamie wisecracks to his father. No one's changing. No one's forgetting...."

June 5, 2009 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Frankenstein: A Trouble Puppet Show

In this puppet retelling, the monster is a hybrid of human and plant tissue

"...political humor? Hopkins gives a sly smile: "We've got wisecracks about the economic bailout plan." But for the most..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Arts Feature by Hannah Kenah

Chewing Up the Scenery

Last thoughts on Planet Earth

"...notions of stewardship and conservation. Not counting Attenborough's occasional wisecracks and the follow-up miniseries Planet Earth: The Future, it's..."

May 25, 2007 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Day Trips

The Babe Zaharias Museum is a tribute to one of the greatest female athletes of all time, Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias

"...at any tournament, Didrikson played to the gallery with wisecracks and displays of athleticism. When asked how she hit..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Kinky Proved Disappointing

"...be asked questions for which he had only lame wisecracks, all hope was lost; this guy was obviously wildly..."

Nov. 12, 2006 Postmarks

Ribbon on the Highway

Here comes Jimmy LaFave

"...family relocated. LaFave's still got a long-hauler's instinct for wisecracks, though since getting married, the flirting's toned way down...."

May 6, 2005 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

Letters at 3AM

In the world of Charlie Chaplin chaos reigns … and is celebrated: The Little Tramp turns 90

"...We've lost the distinction because we've lost our clowns. Wisecracks and embarrassment, put-downs and irony and satire are the..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Column by Michael Ventura

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