Los Angeles Times

In ‘Is This Thing On?’ a dumped dad finds a new chapter in stand-up. His wife’s a fan

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Therapy often gets mined for comedy but we don’t often see comedy treated as sincere therapy. “Is This Thing On?” ...
Dread Central

John Carpenter Teases ‘The Thing’ Sequel: “We’re working on it now”

There was a time when director John Carpenter believed a sequel to his cult sci-fi horror film The Thing would never see the light of day. That opinion has wavered a bit in the last few years, though, ...
The New York Times

‘Is This Thing On?’ Review: When a Punchline Becomes a Lifeline

Will Arnett and Laura Dern add emotional heft to Bradley Cooper’s intimate comedy about a separated spouse who finds solace in stand-up. By Jeannette Catsoulis When you purchase a ticket for an ...
Decider

Is the ‘Is This Thing On?’ Movie Streaming on Netflix or Amazon Prime?

If you’re looking for some laughs, along with a few tears, this holiday season, then you should take your family to go see Is This Thing On?, when it opens in movie theaters this weekend. Directed by ...
Variety

‘Is This Thing On?’ Review: In Bradley Cooper’s Feel-Good Divorce Comedy, Will Arnett Is an Estranged Husband Who Does Stand-Up…as Therapy

Arnett and Laura Dern play New York suburban parents who've decided to split up. Then he starts turning their separation into a comedy-club routine. Alex and Tess Novak (Will Arnett and Laura Dern) ...
Deadline.com

‘Is This Thing On?’ Review: Bradley Cooper’s Comedic Dissection Of A Marriage On The Rocks Is Indeed Right On – New York Film Festival

Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett in 'Is This Thing On?' Searchlight Pictures Movies have forever explored the mysteries of marriage in all aspects from classics like Ingmar Bergman’s Scenes From A ...
Variety

‘Is This Thing On’ Submits in Drama Categories at Golden Globes as Will Arnett and Laura Dern Seek Lead Acting Consideration (EXCLUSIVE)

“Is This Thing On” may be about a stand-up comic, but it’s no laughing matter when it comes to awards. A tender, funny and emotional story, “Is This Thing On” follows Alex and Tess (Arnett and Dern), ...