If you don't believe that the short film has increased in popularity in recent years, consider Exhibit A: Lazy Sunday. Debuting on Saturday Night Live Dec. 17, 2005, the "SNL Digital Short" starred ...

I’ve been writing for The Simpsons for 19 years now. Throughout its run, the show has had a pretty good reputation. Ministers mangle our jokes in their sermons each week. And several colleges teach ...