Voices
Jake Martin, S.J. is an assistant professor of film studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He received his PhD in Film Studies from Trinity College, Dublin in 2023. His book 'What’s So Funny About Faith: A Memoir from the Intersection of the Hilarious and Holy' was published by Loyola Press in 2012.
Television
Like few other art forms, the sitcom insists on an intimacy between artist, medium and audience.
Film
“Bridesmaids” succeeds where other summer films fail because of heart, or a lack of one.
Television
The women of Showtime's 'Nurse Jackie,' 'Weeds' and 'The United States of Tara'
Television
Four sitcoms meet the gold standard for comedy and offer a respite from TV's barrage of criminal drama.
Television
"Parks and Recreation" and other truly must-see television shows
Television
Can five new comedies survive the fall rush?
Film
'Breathless' is not a museum piece; it is not to be talked about in hushed, reverent tones.
Television
NBC’s “Community” is one example of the complicated situation that is situation comedy.
Television
Chronciling the last days of King Henry XIII has had a liberating effect on 'The Tudors."