Close Encounters with Comedian Ali Sultan

If you sit in the first few rows of a stand-up comedy show, you might end up the butt of a joke. Or you might have a funny and profound interaction with the comic. All photos by Kat Valdez unless otherwise noted. by Kat Valdez/The Defiant Curtsy My friend Basil and I attended a show at The Comedy Fort, and since we arrived at 6:30 … Continue reading Close Encounters with Comedian Ali Sultan

Top 10 Most Depressing Movies I Wish I’d Never Seen

Some of these films are brilliant, but…they will depress the hell out of you.

They will break your heart. Haunt you for days. Weeks. Months.

Make sure you’re in the right frame of mind before proceeding with a viewing. You may need a walk at the park and a rom-com to cheer you up afterward.
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