Comedy fans who grew up on blurry VHS copies of the stand-up classic will be awed by a new release that showcases the nuances of Pryor's delivery as well as Wexler's dynamic camerawork. The problem is ...

Epps has already portrayed Pryor in the film 'Dolemite Is My Name,' which showcased his ability to embody the spirit of the late comedian. Conversely, supporters of Wayans argue that his emotional ...

Marlon Wayans may be known as one of Hollywood's funniest actors, but his serious acting chops are being looked at in a whole ...

"We did a movie [together] ... and I never said anything. But he owes me," Murphy joked of his bet with the late comedian, who died in 2005 Eddie Murphy still has a matter to settle with Richard Pryor ...

The post Richard Pryor’s Warner Albums to Be Reissued as 7xLP Box Set appeared first on Consequence. Six of Richard Pryor’s comedy albums from 1974 to 1983 have been compiled into a 7xLP box set ...

There are a lot of landmark anniversaries this year. “Jaws” turns 50. As does Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” “Saturday Night Live” will formally mark a half-century next month. The New Yorker will reach ...

“There are two names in comedy that stand out for the second half of the 20th century: Lenny Bruce and Richard Pryor. Period.” That’s a Joan Rivers quote, and she’s dead on. Challenging convention, ...

Richard Linklater and Ellar Coltrane talk to Jesse about the unique process of filming Boyhood over the course of 12 years. The movie just won Best Director and Best Motion Picture - Drama at the 2015 ...

Stand-up comedy is largely a solo act, but as Netflix‘s fantastic new documentary Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution proves, there’s long been a community of LGBTQ+ comics at the forefront of our social ...

OPINION: Part two of our series on the history of Black comedy examines how Richard Pryor became the greatest comedian of all time by bringing Black comedy to the masses. Editor’s note: The following ...

FBI identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crook of Pennsylvania as the shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. by KOMO Staff & News Services LOS ANGELES - Richard Pryor, ...

. That’s a tough task, but the film does a decent job of presenting a “Pryor 101.” For today’s younger comedy fans, it’s sad to acknowledge that Richard Pryor may be nothing more than a name they’ve ...