Stand-up comic Andy Wood talks about the success of the comedy festival he helped found. Plus, Wood sheds light on how engineering instructs his joke construction and reveals why alpha males aren?t funny.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The Humor Code: Why Bridgetown Comedy Fest Is 'Summer Camp for Comedians'
The Humor Code: Why Bridgetown Comedy Fest Is 'Summer Camp for Comedians'
Stand-up comic Andy Wood talks about the success of the comedy festival he helped found. Plus, Wood sheds light on how engineering instructs his joke construction and reveals why alpha males aren?t funny.
Stand-up comic Andy Wood talks about the success of the comedy festival he helped found. Plus, Wood sheds light on how engineering instructs his joke construction and reveals why alpha males aren?t funny.
Today's MPAA Ratings Hold Little Value for Parents
Today's MPAA Ratings Hold Little Value for Parents
Before letting their kids see a movie, there's one thing that almost every parent does: check the rating - that ubiquitous box on nearly every movie poster that gives parents at-a-glance data that generally categorizes films. The ratings, which are assigned by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), have been the de facto classification and guidance for nearly half a century. Yet, when PG-13 films contain half a dictionary's worth of profanity, nudity, and more violence than R rated movies of the past, can you actually make an informed decision from a simple MPAA rating about which films are acceptable for your child to see?
Before letting their kids see a movie, there's one thing that almost every parent does: check the rating - that ubiquitous box on nearly every movie poster that gives parents at-a-glance data that generally categorizes films. The ratings, which are assigned by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), have been the de facto classification and guidance for nearly half a century. Yet, when PG-13 films contain half a dictionary's worth of profanity, nudity, and more violence than R rated movies of the past, can you actually make an informed decision from a simple MPAA rating about which films are acceptable for your child to see?
Monday, April 9, 2012
'The Lion King' Crowned Broadway's Top Earner of All Time
'The Lion King' Crowned Broadway's Top Earner of All Time
Rebecca Ford
The musical, which has been on Broadway since 1997, has officially surpassed "The Phantom of the Opera" for the top spot.
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Rebecca Ford
The musical, which has been on Broadway since 1997, has officially surpassed "The Phantom of the Opera" for the top spot.
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Atari Hobbits, Other Priceless Gaming Treasures at 'Retrogame Roadshow'
Video: Atari Hobbits, Other Priceless Gaming Treasures at 'Retrogame Roadshow'
BOSTON, Mass. -- This year's Retrogame Roadshow panel from the PAX East gaming convention played host to a parade of amazing one-of-a-kind treasures from the history of videogames.
BOSTON, Mass. -- This year's Retrogame Roadshow panel from the PAX East gaming convention played host to a parade of amazing one-of-a-kind treasures from the history of videogames.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Netflix's Ted Sarandos Explains Original Content Strategy
Netflix's Ted Sarandos Explains Original Content Strategy
Alex Ben Block
With a growing library of viewer options, the company's chief content officer explains why they will never rival cable television.
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Alex Ben Block
With a growing library of viewer options, the company's chief content officer explains why they will never rival cable television.
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Electronic Arts Named Worst Company in America
Electronic Arts Named Worst Company in America
John Gaudiosi
Video game publisher beats out Bank of America, AT&T, Comcast and Best Buy in annual bracket-style contest hosted by Consumerist.com.
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John Gaudiosi
Video game publisher beats out Bank of America, AT&T, Comcast and Best Buy in annual bracket-style contest hosted by Consumerist.com.
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CBS News Legend Mike Wallace Dead at 93
CBS News Legend Mike Wallace Dead at 93
Duane Byrge , Mike Barnes
UPDATED: The veteran reporter was the first correspondent hired for "60 Minutes."
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Duane Byrge , Mike Barnes
UPDATED: The veteran reporter was the first correspondent hired for "60 Minutes."
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