The Comedy Life of Brian

I saw 'The Ten' last night as part of IFF Boston and man was it great. First of all, I doubt I would have ever had a chance to see a movie like that in a giant sold out theatre. Secondly, it was exactly the movie I had been waiting for all my life - essentially it was a 'State' sketch movie. I am extremely biased, but it was easily funnier than 'Wet Hot American Summer' and possibly one of my favorite comedies of all time (for absurd laughs alone). I don't think it gets a proper release until August, but be sure to go see it. I know I will be in line to see it again.

Labels: movies, The State

Over the past week or so got a mini site online for Dos Personas, the duo improv project that Sarah McLean and I have been working on. Going through some festival submission formalities with it. Not a ton there, but does have some promo pics and a three part video of one of our shows. Enjoy.

Labels: comedy, improv

Well, not really, but it seemed like a good title after the last post...

Tonight was the last night of the first run of Improv Asylum house team shows. Felt like a decent show for the team, but not our best (we kicked huge amounts of ass last week). Personally I felt a little stiff again. Just like where I was at the start of the run, I'm really hungry to get back out there again and keep going. I really want to be able to consistently play well and feel comfortable in the IA style of show. Don't feel like Im there yet, but it was a good experience in any case. Next run starts in May - bring it.

Maybe this was the end of an era after all. Sanjaya was voted off American Idol. Noooooooo!!!

Labels: comedy, Sanjaya

Guess who bought a Unicycle tonight? Hint - it was me. Feast your eyes on the glory.

I left the folllowing comment with the order:

"I am excited to enter the amazing world of unicycling. Thank you for helping with this major turning point in my life."

Comments from Kim - "Unicycles will crush yout balls." Amen.

Labels: comedy, unicycles

Greg pleasantly reminded me and the Scotland Six today of the hilarity that is just Joan. Just Joan is a Scottish advice column and you simply must read it - you can thank me later.

Labels: comedy

It is late at night and I'm waiting around for some video to render, so I am going to challenge myself to talk about three things that aren't related to comedy, improv, or improv comedy.

1.) I couldn't give two craps about Don Imus. Screw that guy. I also think that there are bigger racists in the world to worry about though.

2.) Brian Perry trivia fact - I can only be productive if my surroundings are clean and well organized.

3.) Guitar Hero is probably the greatest thing in the world right now.

Bonus: I wish candy wasn't bad for your teeth. I'd eat it all the time.

Since I met my goal, I will add that I was really happy about my IA house team show tonight. I had a good show personally, but I thought my team came together extremely well. You would never guess that we have only been together for three shows and three rehearsals.

Labels: General

I'm digging in my heels to finish up a couple of show proposals tonight for the upcoming IB season. For those playing at home, the show concepts are:

'Talk Explosion with Travis McKnight' and 'Doc Sevrenson and the Short Range Time Machine'

Gonna be tight - we will see how it shakes out. Wish me luck.

Labels: comedy

Second house team show tonight and I was substantially more comfortable. Short form flexes a totally different set of muscles - it is a great way to test ones skill at initiating solid scenes. If you don't make a clear initiation, a solid choice about your surroundungs, or establish a solid relationship, the scene feels empty right away. No chance to screw around and 'find it' like you do in long form. I never would have said this, but I think this short form work is going to have a measurable impact on my long form scenes.

What the F was up with the snow today? Momma Nates needs to stop screwing around.

Labels: improv

I'm on the verge of buying a unicycle and spending the time to learn how to ride it, all so I can participate in a very odd improv show. If I'm going to go that far, might as go all the way - I'm going to push that we name the group 'Unitards'.

I'm still not sure how I feel about the new Wilco album. What's the deal Jeff Tweedy?