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‘St. Denis Medical’ Panel Brings Big Laughs to Big Apple

by ElizaBeth Taylor November 17, 2025
written by ElizaBeth Taylor

The cast and co-creators of NBC’s acclaimed comedy series “St. Denis Medical” participated in an engaging panel discussion following a special screening of the season two premiere episode at the New York Comedy Festival.

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Review: Kill Tony’s New York Comedy Festival Show Was An Absolute Riot

by Nick Baron November 16, 2019
written by Nick Baron

Last Thursday at the Gramercy Theatre during the New York Comedy Festival, Kill Tony hosts Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban bent over New York City’s bottom-notch comedians into pillories for the love of roasting. 

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Two Podcasts Become One With ‘Seek Culture’ At New York Comedy Festival

by Vinesh Vora November 15, 2019
written by Vinesh Vora

It’s like a crossover episode but with podcasts

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HBO Latino Presents Entre Nos in NYC

by Kyle Mattone November 14, 2019
written by Kyle Mattone

The New York Comedy Festival was in full swing last week across New York City. Created in 2004, the festival is a 7-day affair featuring over 200 comedians, performing across the five boroughs.

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New York Comedy Festival Presents Limor Garfinkle’s Photo Series ‘The Comedians’

by Naomi Pandolfi November 14, 2017
written by Naomi Pandolfi

This past Wednesday night on NYC’s Lower East Side a group of industry professionals and humanitarians crowded into the exhibition space on the 17th floor of the trendy Public Hotel. While drinking cocktails and enjoying hor d’oeuvres, the stylish crowd bid on an exclusive portrait series depicting some of New York’s most iconic comedians.

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NYCF: Guys We Fu@#ked Podcast Talks Bestiality, Fetishes, and Anti Slut-Shaming

by Riyad Mammadyarov November 9, 2017
written by Riyad Mammadyarov

The whip-smart comedy duo Sorry About Last Night featuring comedians Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson of the infamous Guys We Fu@#ked: the Anti Slut-Shaming Podcast discuss changing paradigms, bestiality, and not being ashamed at the size of your nipples.

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New York Comedy Festival: The Second City Teaches Us Improv

by Riyad Mammadyarov November 2, 2017
written by Riyad Mammadyarov

The New York Comedy Festival gave fans the opportunity to hone their comedic skills with a famed The Second City’s improv class.

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On The Scene: The Big Terrific At New York Comedy Festival

by Staff November 6, 2016
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On November 5th, The Knockturnal attended the stand up showcase Big Terrific at the BRIC Ballroom in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

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On The Scene: 10th Annual Stand Up for Heroes At MSG

by Jinny Choi November 5, 2016
written by Jinny Choi

The 10th Annual Stand Up for Heroes—presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival—took the city by storm on November 1st at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Featured comedians included: Louis C.K., Jim Gaffigan, Jerry Seinfeld, Bruce Springsteen, and Jon Stewart.

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New York Comedy Festival Panel Features Women Writers

by Staff November 11, 2015
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The 12th annual New York Comedy Festival kicked off on Tuesday, November 10. Among the many events held around the city was the Women in Comedy Panel, “Comedy Makers: Tales from the Dark Side,” at Caroline’s on Broadway.

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Drawing on journal entries and memories from her l Drawing on journal entries and memories from her late twenties, IS THIS THE END? documents a period of change that Cutler was still trying to make sense of as she lived through it. 

The Knockturnal caught up with Chelsea to talk about writing her way through her twenties, coming to terms with getting older and figuring out what comes next.

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Grab your finest hat and call the horse and carria Grab your finest hat and call the horse and carriage! The women of #TheGildedAge are back for more.

Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, and Sonja Warfield stopped by PaleyFest to share behind-the-scenes stories and tease what’s ahead in Season 4.

The cult favorite HBO series returns November 1.

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Who says LA doesn’t do theater?  Marisa Tomei, Ro Who says LA doesn’t do theater? 

Marisa Tomei, Rosanna Arquette, Lois Smith, Natasha Rothwell, Rob Morrow and a roster of film, television and theater performers gathered Tuesday night at The Wallis in Beverly Hills for THIS IS CRAZY!, a one-night-only benefit performance. 

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Movement, mindfulness, and making space for what m Movement, mindfulness, and making space for what matters. ✨

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cody Rigsby opened up about his personal mental health journey, the role of therapy, and how building a relationship with movement, maintaining a routine, and making time for loved ones can support overall well-being.

The evening brought together voices and advocates to spark meaningful conversations and remind us that we’re never alone.

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Mental health, meaningful conversations, and a lit Mental health, meaningful conversations, and a little ’90s R&B. 🎶

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Justin Sylvester opened up about the importance of prioritizing mental health and his personal relationship with therapy. He also brought a little nostalgia to the conversation, dishing on his favorite ’90s R&B hits.

Because taking care of yourself is always in style, and sometimes, the right soundtrack makes all the difference.

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A night of impact, driven by a shared commitment t A night of impact, driven by a shared commitment to youth mental health.

@selenagomez hosted the 4th Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles, continuing the mission to expand access to mental health resources for young people worldwide.

Through its commitment to donate 1% of sales to the Rare Impact Fund, the organization supports the Fund’s work alongside 30 nonprofit partners across five continents, reaching more than 3.5 million young people each year.

Sharing a message of hope via Instagram, Gomez wrote, “I hope everyone who asks for help knows they’re never alone, and that there will always be someone there to listen, support them, and remind them they matter.”
Consider our expectations exceeded. Olivia Rodrig Consider our expectations exceeded.

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan have joined forces for a new remix of “Expectations,” from Rodrigo’s album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The release marks Roan’s first official collaboration and arrives alongside a music video, delivering the camp, spectacle, and pop magic we didn’t know we needed in one unforgettable visual moment.
Knock knock! It’s time for Cover to Cover: Revisit Knock knock! It’s time for Cover to Cover: Revisited.

We’re opening up The Knockturnal vault and stepping back onto the front page. We’re taking a look back at the icons, headliners, and tastemakers who have defined The Knockturnal cover history.

For the inaugural edition of this series, we just had to throw it back to the very beginning with our inaugural digital cover star from June 2017: Machine Gun Kelly.

Revisit the full cover story and iconic shoot at theknockturnal.com

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At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pic At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York stood out as a compelling exploration of New York City, changing times, and the lives of those society often overlooks. 

Through interviews with the director and cast, the film emerges as a heartfelt reminder of the importance of human connection, empathy, and understanding.

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If you were expecting a version of Eat, Pray, Love If you were expecting a version of Eat, Pray, Love, you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise with Love of Your Life.

The Knockturnal attended an exclusive screening with Amazon Prime in New York City for a closer look at the film, featuring some of the hottest talent in cinema today (hello, Margaret, Patrick, and Aaron!). Beyond its star-studded cast, the story invites audiences to reflect on their own experiences during COVID-19 and the lasting impact of the pandemic.

Love of Your Life is now playing in select theaters and will begin streaming globally on Prime Video October 14.

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The Man I Love’ made its New York premiere with th The Man I Love’ made its New York premiere with the cast and creative team in attendance, including actors Rami Malek, Luther Ford, and Tom Sturridge, as well as director and co-writer Ira Sachs.

The Knockturnal spoke with Sachs about bringing 1980s New York to the screen and telling a story shaped by the HIV/AIDS pandemic without losing sight of art, desire, and life.

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@verde_nyc New York celebrated its official openin @verde_nyc New York celebrated its official opening with a performance by @mojavegrey and a crowd ready to party. 

VERDE brings a full New York evening to one place with a modern Mediterranean menu to share beneath crystal chandeliers, curated cocktails at the bar and a DJ drawing a fashionable crowd onto the dance floor.

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In a city where time is one of our greatest luxuri In a city where time is one of our greatest luxuries, Quiet Lux founder and CEO Lizzy Livne invited us to slow down at The Quiet Reset, an intimate wellness event hosted at Moss New York, a new luxury wellness and social club.

The afternoon combined relaxation, self-care, and a fresh perspective on the value of our time. We love the energy of New York. However, living in a city that never sleeps often means constantly rushing from one commitment to another. As a result, finding time to slow down can feel like a luxury.

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The breakthrough performance that took Cannes and The breakthrough performance that took Cannes and NYFF by storm is nothing short of a revelation.

Cannes Grand Prix winner Minotaur recently made its US debut at the New York Film Festival. The Knockturnal sat down with breakout star, Iris Lebedeva after the premier to discuss this breakthrough role and her immersion in the work itself. 

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A Caribbean escape, redefined. The Knockturnal c A Caribbean escape, redefined. 

The Knockturnal checked in for a luxurious stay on the Caribbean coast at @donomalasterrenashotel
The world premiere of Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ at New The world premiere of Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ at New York Film Festival. Notable attendees included Gayle King, Katie Holmes, Fran Dresher, Robert Glasper, and three members of The Exonerated Five, along with documentary participants, Stacey Abrams, Ambassador Jeff Flake, Sherrilyn Ifill, Van Lathan, and Dr. David Blight.@thenyff @ava @netflix @liztaylorworld @dninh #14th #nyff #avaduvernay #netflix #constitution
Advertising Week New York 2026 once again took the Advertising Week New York 2026 once again took the spotlight and showcased innovative trends and inspirational moments.

Building a Bigger Canvas with John Legend was a highlight that played out before a full theater in Midtown.

In a conversation alongside A-Frame Brands executives, founder & CEO AriBloom and co-founder HillHarper, EGOT-winning artist Legend discussed balancing creative evolution, business, family, and purpose.

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This week, Jaguar introduced the Type 01 at STORIE This week, Jaguar introduced the Type 01 at STORIED NYC, unveiling the electric four-door grand tourer that will lead the brand’s new era.

Newly announced brand ambassador Florence Pugh joined the celebration for a star-studded evening featuring cocktails and an intimate performance by Sienna Spiro, all set inside Annie Leibovitz’s former home and studio in West Chelsea.

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Most premieres roll out a red carpet and this one Most premieres roll out a red carpet and this one was no different except for ‘The Beast.’

The Los Angeles premiere of the new Samuel L. Jackson action film had an armored presidential limousine sitting right out front. 

Aura Entertainment took over the Academy Museum to celebrate Renny Harlin’s new action-thriller. 

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People are full of contradictions… John Turturro People are full of contradictions…

John Turturro spoke with The Knockturnal about the complexities of human nature and how those contradictions shape his character in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.
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