comedy

The Show Must Go On — P.I.T. Brings Much-Needed Laughter

October 7, 2021 by Holly Fouche

After a year and a half of isolation and hardships, the Pepperdine Improv Troupe returned with a bang, giving Waves — both students and faculty alike — an escape from the stresses of the pandemic.

‘Yes And’: LA Improv Groups Continue Performing During COVID-19

April 12, 2021 by Addison Whiten

Improv theaters and troupes adapted to performing and learning digitally during the pandemic. Improv-LA and the Pepperdine Improv Troupe discuss how they made the transition to virtual comedy and why it’s important for improv to continue being performed.

Film Review: ‘Tom & Jerry’ Fails to Capture What Made A Classic Cartoon Great

March 30, 2021 by Addison Whiten

Tim Story’s “Tom & Jerry” (2021) is a reboot of the iconic cartoon series by the same name. The film tries to deliver comedy, even employing famed comedy actors, but ultimately fails due to how it loses sight of the heart of its source material.

Film Review: ‘Before We Go’ Tells More Than Just a Love Story

February 21, 2021 by Stella Zhang

Chris Evans’ directorial debut “Before We Go” is a heartfelt rom-com that tells the story of two people who meet because of conflicts in their lives but ultimately go through an adventure that proves to be life-changing. Go see the chemistry between Chris Evans and Alice Eve in this beautiful film.

Film Review: ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ Draws the Audience in With a Time Loop Romance

February 13, 2021 by Xinyun Jessie Wang

Kathryn Newton from “Big Little Lies” and Kyle Allen from “The Path” star in a teen romance, “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things,” which will release Feb. 12, on Amazon Prime Video. The film shows the audience a different take on the popular “time loop” storyline.