With comedy, timing can often be everything—but it isn’t the only thing that makes a joke land. Slapstick, camp, and satire all have their place in the comedic landscape and require different skills ...

Dry humor can be a useful tool for a filmmaker, but there are several directors who stand out by pushing it to its limits.

“The Politician” is a soapy comedy-drama that surrounds Payton Hobart (portrayed by Ben Platt), an upper-class kid with dreams of becoming President of the United States. Season one focused on ...

Actor, comedian, and raconteur Charles Grodin passed away at 86. Here’s an example of his rare wit from an appearance on ‘Late Night with David Letterman.’ Comedy duos ordinarily have a straight man, ...