–Advertisement–It’s Tuesday at noon and I’m looking for Headhunters, a bar downtown that’s hosting “This is Austin, Not L.A.” an unofficial comedy showcase with a very punk rock vibe. The goal today is to tell some jokes in the heart of the festival. Cameron Buchholtz, comedy mega brain and former Oklahomie, has messaged the show’s… Continue Reading SXSW 2013: James and The Giant Gears
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10 Activities for Angry Loners on Valentine’s Day
–Advertisement– This is the day of the year when those of us in long term relationships get to humblebrag. “Oh, these flowers? Yeah, you know, they’re just from Target. No big deal.” “We don’t like to make a big deal about it, we’ll probably just stay in, cuddle on the couch, and generally enjoy the… Continue Reading 10 Activities for Angry Loners on Valentine’s Day
Ninja Say “Edo” ?
Singletree Productions would like to wish you a very stealthy Valentine’s Day. If you’d like further insight into the wonderful world of Mr. Brand Rackley, then you can read his blog: thebrandrackley.wordpress.com Mr. Rackley suggested there may be a bit of naughtiness due to arrive on Tax Day. One can only imagine how… Continue Reading Ninja Say “Edo” ?
Robot Saves City Movie Premiere: “Clerks Too”
I want to say it’s been close to a year since the conversation James Nghiem and I had at the Norman McNellie’s. We’d run into each other because we’d come to Opolis to see DEERPEOPLE. While the band was unloading equipment, it was decided that we’d go play catch up where it was warm. Naturally we… Continue Reading Robot Saves City Movie Premiere: “Clerks Too”
Beware the Krampus!
If I were director of Homeland Security, which is different than being a director on the TV show Homeland, and probably pays less, I would have one priority and one priority only. I present Exhibit A: The Krampus. Quoth Wikipedia: “Krampus is a beast-like creature from the folklore of Alpine countries thought to… Continue Reading Beware the Krampus!
My 30th October, OR I Give a Long Overdue Apology to the Person Who Taught Me to Write Good
“Goddamnit!” I yell as I fumble and drop the ball. “Fuck!” “You took your eyes off it,” Sosa says. “You sound like my dad.” We’re playing catch out in front of my house on a very rare evening in Los Angeles, one where it feels like the fall, a perfect cool breeze and fading sunlight,… Continue Reading My 30th October, OR I Give a Long Overdue Apology to the Person Who Taught Me to Write Good
REVIEW: “Sleepwalk With Me”
“Sleepwalk With Me” Directed by : Mike Birbiglia Produced by: Ira Glass and Jacob Jaffke Written by: Mike Birbiglia, Ira Glass, Joe Birbiglia, and Seth Barrish Starring: Mike Birbiglia, Lauren Ambrose, Carol Kane, James Rebhorn, and Cristin Milioti If you are a rabid follower of either public radio or the film festival circuit,… Continue Reading REVIEW: “Sleepwalk With Me”
Stand-up Comedy: A Love Story, OR I Depress the Shit Out of Lonely People and Look Really Hard for a Silver Lining
My friend Sosa just moved into a new place where he has his own room. For the past 13 months, he’s been sleeping on a couch, and for the past 6, I’ve been telling him that he should stop sleeping on a couch. Every time I’d say, “You should get your own place,” he’d… Continue Reading Stand-up Comedy: A Love Story, OR I Depress the Shit Out of Lonely People and Look Really Hard for a Silver Lining
Video Premier: Without a Face – The TSA Song
This past February I interviewed Eric Webb about the Kickstarter he set up to secure financial backing for the production of a music video. If you’re not familiar with the project here is a quick summary, the “TSA Song” is a satirical attack on the policies and practices of the Transportation Security Administration. Henry Dillard… Continue Reading Video Premier: Without a Face – The TSA Song
One Year in L.A., OR I Get Stuck in the Same Day Like Bill Murray’s Character in Groundhog Day
*** I’m riding shotgun in Fernando Sosa’s car, and we’re on our way to watch a comedy show because standup has consumed our entire lives. “It’s so frustrating,” I say. “What is?” “The same thing, over and over again. I feel like I have nothing to look forward to.” “Oh,” Fernando says. “Yeah, I… Continue Reading One Year in L.A., OR I Get Stuck in the Same Day Like Bill Murray’s Character in Groundhog Day
