Tom Jolliffe looks back the emergence of Jim Carrey, who ruled comedy from the mid-late 90’s… It was 1993/94. I was at the cinema to see a film with a friend. For the life of me, I cannot remember what film it was. It was something comedic, but by the time we came out of […]
Showtime cancels Jim Carrey series Kidding after two seasons
Showtime has announced that it has pulled the plug on its Jim Carrey-led half-hour comedy series Kidding, cancelling the show after two seasons. “After two seasons, Kidding has concluded its run on Showtime,” reads the official statement We are very proud to have aired this imaginative, critically acclaimed and rewarding series, and we would like […]
Kidding Season 2 Episode 2 Review – ‘Up, Down and Everything in Between’
Martin Carr reviews the second episode of Kidding season 2… No one thought Frank Langella did comedy and yet his delivery in Kidding is both silly, sarcastic and simultaneously savage. Like the polished gems from Airplane II nothing hits harder than a respected actor delivering pitch perfect punchlines. Off kilter, obviously enjoying himself and sparking […]
Kidding Season 2 Episode 1 Review – ‘The Cleanest Liver in Columbus, Ohio’
Martin Carr reviews the first episode of Kidding season 2… After two years and a Golden Globe nomination Kidding returns with an emotionally unbalanced, socially isolated leading man who hides behind his public persona. Jim Carrey, Michel Gondry and series writer Dave Holstein carry on where the predecessor left off before throwing numerous curve balls. […]
Jim Carrey returns in trailer for season 2 of Showtime’s Kidding
The first trailer has debuted for the second season of Showtime’s acclaimed comedy drama series Kidding which sees Jim Carrey return as Jeff, who after finding his TV show off the air for the first time in 30 years, discovers a new side to himself as he tries to find a way to communicate with […]
Kidding Season 1 Episode 1 Review – ‘Green Means Go’
Martin Carr reviews the first episode of Kidding… Meta moments of darkly awkward surrealism mix with uncomfortable character revelations, making Jim Carrey’s return to television difficult viewing. Headlined by an oddly aloof yet benign children’s television presenter, Kidding reveals itself slowly never allowing the audience too close. Screen time is split evenly between Frank Langella, […]
Kidding Season 1 Episode 2 Review – ‘Pusillanimous’
Martin Carr reviews the second episode of Kidding… Although the title of episode two implies a lack of backbone intrinsically linked to our central protagonist Jeff Pickles, his actions and apparent emotional stasis reveal something considerably stronger. By turning a moment of mental instability on its head Pickles shows a level of manipulation, which both […]
Kidding Season 1 Episode 3 Review – ‘Every Pain Needs a Name’
Martin Carr reviews the third episode of Kidding… Something is being done with Kidding which few if any would be brave enough to attempt. Moments of acting subtlety combine with tonal shifts, characteristic emotional transference and underlying debates over publicly private personas to make for uniquely engaging television. Public perceptions, individual identities and personal relationships […]
Kidding Season 1 Episode 4 Review – ‘Bye, Mom’
Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of Kidding… There is a depth of exploration and intellectual curiosity which frames Showtime’s Kidding which underpins, asks questions and challenges what audiences should expect from their dramatic television. Manipulation of identity for personal and corporate gain exist alongside heartfelt deviations into notions of gender identity, sexual attraction and […]
Kidding Season 1 Episode 5 Review – ‘The New You’
Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of Kidding… There is pushing the envelope, breaking the fourth wall, challenging conventions and redefining expectations. In just five episodes Kidding has achieved all bar one of these serial milestones whilst managing to go meta with Conan. Aside from that this additional half hour of off kilter social commentary […]
