Meredith Blake

Meredith Blake is a freelance writer based in Brooklyn. She is  a contributor to The L.A. Times and The Book Bench, The New Yorker's literary blog

Hijabis and Martinis: A Night at the Arab-American Comedy Festival

Hijabis and Martinis: A Night at the Arab-American Comedy Festival

As these young comedians poke fun at their own culture, everything from domineering husbands to the occupation of Palestine is fair game More »

The Bible Bee: Where the Word Becomes Sport

The Bible Bee: Where the Word Becomes Sport

With enormous cash prizes and endorsements from celebrities like Kirk Cameron, scripture contests are moving out of the church basement and into the limelight More »

'Date Night': Tina Fey and Steve Carell's Lost Chance

'Date Night': Tina Fey and Steve Carell's Lost Chance

The two NBC stars finally break out of the roles they play on TV. Too bad the movie itself is so disappointing. More »

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