Category: Sketch Shows
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A Closer Look At Papyrus
Sometimes a sketch has a life after broadcast. Sometimes it transcends its intent. And sometimes, a sketch just sticks with you in spite of everything. I often think about this one, written by Julio Torres for Saturday Night Live. It’s beautifully shot (in one single night by Dave McCary), well written (it holds off on…
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Board Games Rule
Well, actually, board game rules. I like that they have tiles from Catan, Monopoly money, and Uno cards on the table. What else can you spot?
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Until Proven
Time was, such a stupid attitude and demeanour in courts was the subject of ridicule and comedy. And no, I have no idea why this Kids In The Hall sketch ends like this either. Ah well, it’s good up until that moment.
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Writing Lessons To Be Learned From The Wrong Guy
Last night I watched the Dave Foley film The Wrong Guy, which is well worth your time. I want to talk in particular about this scene though. This made me piss giggles, and it’s a great lesson for writers, and writers of comedy. First, it’s always more interesting when minor characters provide an obstacle, and…
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Smack The Pony In Russian
Women’s League, or to give it its proper Russian title Женская Лига, is a remake of the Channel Four series Smack The Pony. While you may recognise the look, I have no idea what’s being said. So there.
