Magical Moments With the Dudes From ’21 and Over’
I had the opportunity to moderate a Q&A with the dudes in front of a bunch of people who worked at Twitter — and we learned quite a lot of information. For instance, we learned what Justin had to put in his mouth to achieve a crucial vomit scene in the movie. We learned that...
Watch a Free Advanced Screening of ’21 and Over’!
I am personally inviting you to an advanced screening of 21 and Over at San Francisco’s Century 9 Theatres (845 Market St #500) on Tuesday February 26, 7:30 p.m. Yes ladies and gentlemen, now is your chance to watch the funniest, wildest and craziest movie of joyous debauchery. Starring Miles Teller (Footloose), Justin Chon (Twilight),...
Having an Instagram Moment with my Q&A with Roman Coppola
On Friday and Saturday, I moderated Q&As with Roman Coppola for his latest film, A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III. If I didn’t post this, then I know you wouldn’t have believed me (photo courtesy of Instagram user, sleepeemonkee). The pic looks serious. Like Inside The Actors Studio serious. The director/writer was...
A Guide to the Non-Sold Out and Sold Out Shows of SF Sketchfest 2013
Come Thursday, January 24 San Francisco will be subject to a world of hardcore, unadulterated comedy realness when the 12th Annual SF Sketchfest and I shall be one of those obnoxious comedy trolls who will be chortling and galavanting from show to show. Unless you were one of those vultures who circled the Interwebs and...
‘Anything Goes’ Makes You Wanna Tap Dance and Use Old Timey Talk
Every once in a while, I go to the theatre. An every once in a while, I like to share my experiences at said theatre. And every once in a while, it makes me feel classy (hence the spelling of “theatre”). That said, here is my occasional “A Classy Night at the Theatre” post. Besides...
Behold! The Official SF Sketchfest Lineup Has Been Revealed!
Get ready to pop the biggest comedy boner ever because the lineup for the 12th Annual SF Sketchfest has been announced! The festival of funny lasts from January 24 through February 2013 and tickets go on sale 10 a.m. on Sunday December 16 so you best get ready because this shit gonna sell out fast...
The Amazing ‘Les Misérables’ 2.0 Will Make You Feel Miserable in a Good Way
It’s been about 11 years since I saw Les Misérables. I actually saw it four times. During my time at Texas A&M University, I was a member of this organization that hosted the national touring musical companies coming through the giant metroplex known as College Station. That said, I was a volunteer usher that showed...
Michael Ian Black and Meghan McCain Serve Up Some American Pie at the Castro Theater
Since Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have split, I think it’s safe to say that Michael Ian Black and Meghan McCain are next in line to be America’s sweetest couple…purely platonic, of course. He’s a comedian who you may recognize from the comedy sketch show The State, the cult movie Wet Hot American Summer and...
‘Step Up Revolution’ Flash Mob Drops it Like it’s Hot at AT&T Park in S.F.
I will be totally honest with you. I am not a fan of flash mobs — wait — let me rephrase that. I am not a fan of HOKEY flash mobs that are like color-by-number dance routines that end up looking like an uncoordinated epileptic fit. A good flash mob makes you want to be...
Celebrate the ‘End of the World’ in San Francisco
The comedy Seeking a Friend for the End of the World starring the duo of Steve Carrell and Keira Knightley opens in theaters this Friday. As the title of the movie suggests (which is penned and directed by Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist‘s Lorene Scafaria), it is about the end of the world — so...
Attention San Francisco: Watch a Free Screening of ‘Safety Not Guaranteed’
I saw Safety Not Guaranteed during my magical time at South by Southwest and believe you me — it’s pretty damn awesome. I mean, how could it not be? It stars Aubrey Plaza, Mark Duplass, Jake Johnson, Karan Soni, AND it has time travel! If you live in San Francisco you can have the chance...
Hey San Francisco! Are You Ready for a ‘Raven’ Party?!
(Did you see what I did there in the title? I’m so clever, aren’t I?) If you are a Edgar Allan Poe-o-phile or have an affinity for John Cusack, then you are probably anticipating the forthcoming movie The Raven If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area you might want to don your best 19th...
