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A funny thing about recessions

Local comedians are hoping the 2010 NZ International Comedy Festival will be like last year, when the bad times were good for ticket sales.

Laughing on the outside

You might think anyone wanting to stand up in front of a room of strangers and try to make them laugh is mad.

<i>Review:</i> Mind Over Patter at Classic

And what do you for a job? asked Chris Cox of one of the six whom he had dragged up on stage for the grand finale.

Westie playing for laughs on a political platform

Lawsuit looms over Billy T DVD

The widow and daughter of Billy T. James are considering legal action for what they claim is their share of royalties.

Boy, oh boy

After a bumper opening weekend, <i>Boy</i> is on track to become one of New Zealand's most successful films.

Conchords sell out British shows

<i>Flight of the Conchords</i> seem to be doing okay when it comes to "business time" (that's not a euphemism).

<i>Review:</i> Comedian Deb Filler at the Pumphouse

Waltons for weirdos

Modern Family's bittersweet laughs are worth staying home for.

Family guy

The man who gave us Al Bundy returns to our screens as an older but not necessarily wiser television father.

Tooth Fairy

Old Dogs

Calling middle-agers John Travolta and Robin Williams old dogs may seem a bit harsh, few Hollywood actresses would agree to be in a film with a similar title.

A show of enthusiasm

Crusty Larry David has found his movie niche as Woody Allen returns to his New York roots.

Comedian to fight sex charge

The prominent comedian facing a child sex charge denies the allegation and will fight to clear his name.

The Full Monty – with bells on

A British cult comedy hit – about Morris dancing – makes its way to cinemas this week.

Fears of a clown

Vanessa Thorpe reports on the extraordinary comeback of comedian Robin Williams, who endured a relapse into alcoholism, a divorce, and heart surgery.