Reviews
Paste Magazine
The 10 Best Comedy Specials of 2021 (So Far)
“No matter how much we try to separate ourselves from our origins, those inevitabilities catch up with us sooner or later.”
Paste Magazine
Ed Hill Makes a Vulnerable, Unforgettable Debut with Candy and Smiley
“There’s a certain amount of vulnerability inherent to comedy, but Hill pushes himself beyond expectations, to our collective benefit.”
Shifter Magazine
Ed Hill’s Candy & Smiley is the Most Personal and Intimate Comedy Special Yet
“ In a time where hate crimes against Asian people are on the rise across North America, this special is a well-needed window into an aspect of Canadian life that we have rarely seen depicted on the small screen before.”
Vancouver Magazine
Ed Hill Revolutionizes Sit-Down Comedy in Candy and Smiley
“ It really feels like a casual peek into someone else’s world—but it’s a world that’s relatable to everyone.”
Paste Magazine
The 15 Best Stand-up Specials of 2021
“The Taiwanese Canadian comedian maximizes the emotional impact of this support group-type set up, and his hour is all the better for it. ”
NPR Radio: Bullseye With Jesse Thorn
2021’s End of Year Comedy Special
“Best of 2021.”