Leslie Jones: Time Machine (2020)

Leslie Jones: Time Machine (2020) is a stand-up comedy special by Leslie Jones. It was filmed at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City and released on Netflix on January 14, 2020.

Leslie Jones is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is best known for her work on the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) and the film Ghostbusters (2016). Jones was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in the Chelsea Houses housing project. She began her career as a stand-up comedian in the early 2000s. In 2014, she was cast as a repertory player on SNL. She remained on the show for four seasons, during which time she was known for her raunchy and outspoken humor. In 2016, Jones was cast in the reboot of Ghostbusters. She played Patty Tolan, a New York City subway worker who becomes one of the Ghostbusters. The film was a box office success, grossing over $229 million worldwide.

Director: Leslie Jones directed her own stand-up comedy special, Leslie Jones: Time Machine. She also co-wrote the special with Michelle Wolf.

Location: Leslie Jones: Time Machine was filmed at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City. The Gramercy Theatre is a 1,200-seat theater located in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan.

Size of audience: The audience for Leslie Jones: Time Machine was approximately 1,200 people. The special was filmed in front of a live audience at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City.

Reviews

• The New York Times gave the special a positive review, calling it “a funny and heartfelt look at Jones’ life and career.”
• The Hollywood Reporter also gave the special a positive review, saying that Jones is “a force of nature on stage.”
• Variety gave the special a mixed review, saying that Jones “is at her best when she’s riffing on her personal experiences.”
• The AV Club gave the special a negative review, saying that Jones is “a one-note comedian who relies too heavily on her personal life for material.”
• Consequence of Sound gave the special a mixed review, saying that Jones is “a talented comedian who is still finding her voice.”

Overall, Leslie Jones: Time Machine is a mixed bag. Some critics praised Jones’ humor and energy, while others found her material to be too personal and repetitive. Ultimately, whether or not you enjoy the special will depend on your personal taste in comedy.

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