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'Feel Good' Is a Must-Watch Account of Addiction
Published Mar 20, 2020
Watching new Netflix series Feel Good will not feel that good for anyone who's ever struggled with addiction in any form — which, according...
Articles By Audrey Carleton
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![JFL42 Review: Jim Norton Is Both Extremely Funny and a Challenge in a Modern Context Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto ON, September 28]()
ReviewsJFL42 Review: Jim Norton Is Both Extremely Funny and a Challenge in a Modern Context Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto ON, September 28 Published Sep 29, 2019Jim Norton arrived onstage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre last night around a minute after his name was called. After a brief, terrifying mo...
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![JFL42 Review: Dave Merheje Draws on Canadian Roots for an Energetic Set Royal Theatre, Toronto ON, September 27]()
ReviewsJFL42 Review: Dave Merheje Draws on Canadian Roots for an Energetic Set Royal Theatre, Toronto ON, September 27 Published Sep 28, 2019Now a New York City hotshot with a supporting role on Hulu's critically acclaimed Ramy, Canadian comic Dave Merheje hasn't forgotten his roo...
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![Adam Christie Wins SiriusXM Top Comic at JFL42 Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto ON, September 26]()
NewsAdam Christie Wins SiriusXM Top Comic at JFL42 Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto ON, September 26 Published Sep 27, 2019The energy in the room at the annual SiriusXM Top Comic competition was infectious, as some of Canada's best rising comics vied for a $25,00...
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![JFL42 Review: Andy Kindler's Alternative Show, Feat. Courtney Gilmour, Jon Dore and Seán Cullen Second City, Toronto ON, September 26]()
ReviewsJFL42 Review: Andy Kindler's Alternative Show, Feat. Courtney Gilmour, Jon Dore and Seán Cullen Second City, Toronto ON, September 26 Published Sep 27, 2019Andy Kindler's "Alternative Show" proved to be a heartwarming mess yet again Thursday night at Second City. After doing a few minutes of sca...
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![JFL42 Review: Andy Kindler's Alternative Show, Feat. Nate Bargatze, Michelle Wolf and Adam Christie Second City, Toronto ON, September 25]()
ReviewsJFL42 Review: Andy Kindler's Alternative Show, Feat. Nate Bargatze, Michelle Wolf and Adam Christie Second City, Toronto ON, September 25 Published Sep 26, 2019Andy Kindler is not happy to be hosting "The Alternative Show." That's what he says, at least — but who can blame him, when he puts together...
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![JFL42 Review: The El-Salomons Offer Heartwarming Shared Comedy Comedy Bar, Toronto ON, September 25]()
ReviewsJFL42 Review: The El-Salomons Offer Heartwarming Shared Comedy Comedy Bar, Toronto ON, September 25 Published Sep 26, 2019Married comedy duo Eman El-Husseini and Jess Salomon (better known as "The El-Salomons") found love in a comedy club and are dead set on hel...
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![JFL42 Review: Jon Dore Is a Master of Discomfort Royal Theatre, Toronto ON, September 25]()
ReviewsJFL42 Review: Jon Dore Is a Master of Discomfort Royal Theatre, Toronto ON, September 25 Published Sep 26, 2019"It's been a pleasure for me to open for me," Jon Dore said after the first five minutes of his set, as he literally opened for himself at t...
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![JFL42 Review: Jay Pharoah Has Great Impressions and Not Much Else Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto ON, September 24]()
ReviewsJFL42 Review: Jay Pharoah Has Great Impressions and Not Much Else Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto ON, September 24 Published Sep 25, 2019Jay Pharoah is best known for his impressions; during his six seasons on Saturday Night Live, he was applauded for his impersonations of cha...
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![JFL42 Review: Ron Funches Is Loveable First and Foremost The Garrison, Toronto ON, September 22]()
ReviewsJFL42 Review: Ron Funches Is Loveable First and Foremost The Garrison, Toronto ON, September 22 Published Sep 23, 2019Ron Funches' signature giggle and uniquely kind joke delivery are hard to miss. The comedian has made a career out of gentle observational c...
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![JFL42 Review: Kate Berlant Creates an Incredible Fantasy World The Garrison, Toronto ON, September 22]()
ReviewsJFL42 Review: Kate Berlant Creates an Incredible Fantasy World The Garrison, Toronto ON, September 22 Published Sep 23, 2019Kate Berlant likes to keep her audience members on their toes. The L.A.-based comedian is known for her character work (notably on Netfl...
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![JFL42 Review: Tom Henry Lets the Audience Run the Asylum Comedy Bar, Toronto ON, September 21]()
ReviewsJFL42 Review: Tom Henry Lets the Audience Run the Asylum Comedy Bar, Toronto ON, September 21 Published Sep 22, 2019For a comic who makes a living off if deadpan one-liners, Tom Henry maintained a surprisingly dynamic rapport with his audience at the Comed...
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![JFL42 Review: 'In Conversation With Broad City,' a Charming Evening With Friends You Don't Actually Know Meridian Hall, Toronto ON, September 20]()
ReviewsJFL42 Review: 'In Conversation With Broad City,' a Charming Evening With Friends You Don't Actually Know Meridian Hall, Toronto ON, September 20 Published Sep 21, 2019Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer are just now coming up to breathe after the whirlwind that was creating and starring in Broad City. The p...
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ReviewsLizzo Budweiser Stage, Toronto ON, September 19 Published Sep 20, 2019Going to a Lizzo concert is like going to a self-help retreat. The 31-year old singer punctuated each song during last night's (Septembe...
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![Anthony Anderson Finally Visits Just for Laughs to Attempt Comedy with 'No Do-Overs']()
FeaturesAnthony Anderson Finally Visits Just for Laughs to Attempt Comedy with "No Do-Overs" Published Jul 29, 2019Just for Laughs has been trying to land Anthony Anderson for five years. The Black-ish star says he's never had room in the shooting sch...
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ReviewsThe Alternative Show with Andy Kindler Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 26 Published Jul 27, 2019What Andy Kindler said over the course of the hour-long Alternative Show is incredibly unclear. The seasoned comedian and annual deliverer o...
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ReviewsTrevor Noah Gives Montreal What They Expect at Just for Laughs Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 26 Published Jul 27, 2019Trevor Noah greeted a packed Montreal stadium to flashing lights, after playing a self-indulgent video reel that included clips of his own s...
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ReviewsChanty Marostica Gives Hilarious Teachings at Just for Laughs Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 25 Published Jul 27, 2019Chanty Marostica's high energy is hard to forget. Despite fighting off food poisoning, the Toronto-based comedian kept the Montreal Improv i...
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ReviewsEsther Povitsky's Low-Key Charms Don't Overwhelm Just for Laughs Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 25 Published Jul 26, 2019"My standup is more just get to know me and not really laugh hard," L.A.-based comedian Esther Povistky told a relatively quiet room — a sel...
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![New Faces at Just for Laughs Is a Welcome Talent Showcase Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 24]()
ReviewsNew Faces at Just for Laughs Is a Welcome Talent Showcase Just for Laughs, Montreal QC, July 24 Published Jul 25, 2019New Faces is one of the most popular showcases at the Just For Laughs comedy festival every year, and for good reason — the artists are gree...
