Whether you’re smirking at Puck’s schemes in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” or cringing at Michael Scott’s antics on “The Office,” the power of comedy is undeniable. But what makes something funny? Let’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about women in comedy. What makes a great movie? Iconic actors? Great directors? Or is it something harder to define? The ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Comedy is one of the most universal film genres with dozens of subgenres, such as screwball, romantic comedies, and dark comedies. Since the Silent Era, comedies have been popular among audiences and ...

An HR advisor with a background in recruitment and HRIS functions, with a passion for video games and writing. Oliver grew up playing Call of Duty with his siblings and has garnered 1000s of hours ...

“Making others laugh is said to be very difficult. While there are those with outstanding talent, comedy is an area where 'technique' plays a much larger role. It means that you can learn to make ...