SPECIAL PREMIERE: I saw Louis C.K. on his current stand-up comedy concert when it hit Philadelphia, and laughed loudly then at his opening words, which he uses again for this new, thoughtful, beautifully structured special “So, abortion…” And he really does open with a long discussion about abortion, followed, in quick order, by his equally incendiary and insightful thoughts about, in order, suicide, ISIS, and religion – and that’s just for starters. There’s only one allusion to, and no direct mention of, President Donald Trump, and Louis C.K.’s act covers about every third-rail topic but politics, so it’s almost a relief to watch. But I’ll never look at the myth of Achilles, or the modern calendar, or Magic Mike quite the same way again. Especially the calendar. And I adored the closing credits of this brand new special, which is quietly but pointedly dedicated to the late Garry Shandling. Nice, classy act, Mr. C.K. – and that goes for the entire special.