Instant Video Spotlight: Black Comedy

Black comedy is a genre that’s tough to get right, which is why there are so few successful examples. In a successful black comedy, the humor comes from unexpected sources, sometimes from sources ordinarily assumed to create nothing but fear or violence (e.g., crime), but it’s still relatable and it’s never mean-spirited. Black comedy introduces … Read more

Instant Video Spotlight: Love American Horror Story? Try Carnivale.

It’s gonna be a long, slow wait until October, when the next season of American Horror Story premieres. But long before there was even a concept for American Horror Story: Freak Show, there was Carnivale: the terrific dustbowl-era supernatural thriller series from HBO set in a traveling carnival with a freak show of its own. … Read more

Kids on Fire: Family-Friendly Stand Up Comedy

Kids on Fire: Family-Friendly Stand Up Comedy

KF on KND Editor in Chief April L. Hamilton here. This month we’ve been sharing Amazon’s Stand Up Comedy deals, but let’s face it: most stand up comedy has a lot of profanity and adult situations. Here are some stand up specials I’ve personally watched more than once, and I can guarantee you can enjoy … Read more