Larry Charles made his name as a writer and director on some of TV’s most memorable shows, including Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. In his memoir Comedy Samurai, he also recalls directing Sacha ...

Given Larry Charles’ career, a memoir titled “Comedy Genius” wouldn’t have been too self-aggrandizing or off the mark. Charles was a writer on Seinfeld, directed Borat and Bruno, produced and directed ...

Seinfeld was still working its way up from cult status when the show began Season 2. The first season (if you rewatch now) is a clear case of ‘finding the formula,’ with formats and staples that were ...

TITLE BALLS I follow Larry Charles works since the 80s. I like him but his latest documentary on comedy in other countries is a real piece of art. he has proved so many qualities that I was really ...

"Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter" by Larry Charles is a sharp, irreverent memoir that captures the chaotic spirit of a writer who helped shape some of the boldest comedy of ...

Writer and director Larry Charles has been an influential voice in American comedy for decades. But his lifelong dedication to laughter comes with a life-and-death seriousness, which he explores in ...

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