Taking a gamble on improv comedy

Improv comedy is like eating blowfish. If prepared well, improv humor can be gut busting. If not, the silence can be deadly.

The new improv comedy "The Grand" offers a little bit of both scenarios. My Washington Times review shares my affection for the cast, particularly Woody Harrelson as one of the featured poker champs.

I suspect the cast was having so much fun making the movie they figured the laughs were infectious. Not quite.

(Photo: Woody Harrelson goes all in during "The Grand")