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Michael Ian Black

Comedian/Actor/Writer

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Here are 25 men in comedy speaking out against Louis C.K.

This moment requires that women not be alone in denouncing Louis C.K.’s too-quick, unrepentant return to comedy.

Here are 25 men in comedy speaking out against Louis C.K.

An Oral History Of Stella, By Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter And David Wain

The cult classic, Stella, aired 10 years ago. Here, the creators reflect on how it became what it was–and what it might’ve been.

An Oral History Of Stella, By Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter And David Wain

Watch Chris Meloni Squash “Beef” In a New Web Series From “Burning Love” Alumni

The Director Of “They Came Together” On Making Movies With Ensembles Full Of Creative Polymaths

David Wain’s movies tend to be stocked with performers like Amy Poehler, Ken Marino, and Michael Ian Black, who are also writers in their own right. Here are his guidelines for getting the best out of uber-talented troupes.

The Director Of “They Came Together” On Making Movies With Ensembles Full Of Creative Polymaths

Impact

Americans think the future looks bleak: Can we change that by 2050?

How this one simple trick for not killing bicyclists became a worldwide phenomenon

Companies say they want to use less water–they’re just not doing anything about it

Creativity

The one thing you need to know before seeing Jordan Peele’s Us

It’s showtime for Apple, but behind the scenes of its original video strategy, confusion reigns

Beer fight! MillerCoors sues Bud over its corn syrup ads

Co.Design

Your skyrocketing rent isn’t just bad for your savings–it can hurt your health

A eulogy for every product Google has ruthlessly killed (145 and counting)

The We Company is getting into urban design

Work Life

4 tips for spring-cleaning your mind

This is how to succeed as an introverted leader

How to make yourself do something you don’t want to do