Chris Rock's Netflix special packs a punch

The climax of the evening in Chris Rock's "Selective Outrage" special was something of an anticlimax by virtue of its being so expected.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment March 6, 2023 Chris Rock's Netflix special packs a punch, despite some mistargets and live gimmick You'll laugh even as you're offended by Chris Rock's live Netflix special "Selective Outrage." SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Drew Barrymore is too much — and that's just right At 48, Drew Barrymore has survived divorce, quitting alcohol and leaving her beloved Los Angeles. Now she's trying to embrace herself as she forges ahead in a new direction — talk show host. SHARE       READ MORE At Rolling Loud California, Travis Scott makes a truncated return to the stage Sixteen months after the Astroworld Festival tragedy, Scott took to the Rolling Loud California stage for his first full-scale concert since that fateful day. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT New box-office champion 'Creed III' scores biggest opening of the franchise Directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan, "Creed III" notches the biggest opening ever for a sports film at the domestic box office. SHARE       READ MORE Jake Gyllenhaal filmed 'Road House' remake in front of live crowd at real UFC event Yes, that was really Jake Gyllenhaal pretending to fight Jay Hieron at Saturday's UFC 285, which doubled as a movie set for the actor's next project. SHARE       READ MORE Hasan Minhaj's savage monologue sends gasps through the Spirit Awards Oscar front-runner "Everything Everywhere All at Once" set a Spirit Awards record Saturday as host Minhaj went for Hollywood's jugular. SHARE       READ MORE Photographer Delaney George turns the lens on femininity: 'Black women are fine art' As she prepares for a solo show with Gallery 90220, Delaney George reflects on her inspiration: powerful Black women. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US