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Chris Rock performing on stage at the Orpheum Theatre in 2017. When Chris Rock took the stage for his most recent special, "Selective Outrage," he turned to punching down and stoking the flames of drama rather than actually telling jokes.

Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’ rocks and tips the boat

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer | March 21, 2023

Chris Rock’s new comedy special “Selective Outrage” gives followers of the comedian’s stand off with Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars the bombastic side of his story at the cost of shallow jokes.  Netflix recently released a new comedy special...

Iconic comedic duo loses their touch

By Haley Galvin | May 3, 2018

“The Week Of,” a Netflix original starring Adam Sandler, is a disappointing film with weak jokes and a boring plot line, making the film hard to watch for the duration of its two-hour run time.Sandler was once a great actor, appearing in successful...