September 24, 2013
December 31, 2012
December 30, 2012
First visit to the Comedy Cellar: Chris Rock drops by
What's more surprising to this newbie than Chris Rock showing up at the Comedy Cellar unannounced? The fact that he totally and completely bombed! And when I say bombed, I mean crickets. The crowd was not sleepy or out of it – they were going nuts for the previous and following acts – which were all really good incidentally. Chris' material was just beyond rough.
To be fair, he did warn us that it wasn't going to be good, and we came to learn that this is how all comedians test their acts over time. Either way, it was fascinating to see how much he obviously works at the material that makes it into his recorded specials. I previously thought he just spoke and gold nuggets fell out, but he obviously polishes his insights like mad.
Bad set aside, it was still pretty amazing to see him though, as I'm a big fan. Sneaked a quick snap before getting yelled at.
If you go – make sure to make reservations onine first. The line-ups are long!
December 08, 2011
August 30, 2011
June 04, 2011
June 01, 2011
Melissa McCarthy steals the show in Bridesmaids as "Megan"
The movie was funny yes – but the best part was the character Megan played by Melissa McCarthy. Watch her in some extra outtakes above and enjoy a fresh take on women.
February 19, 2011
February 17, 2011
Natalie Massenet & Conan O'Brien
No, Natalie Massenet and Conan O'Brien don't really have anything to do with one another. I just came across these shots of them and thought they were great. Her, with her hugely visionary fashion empire, and he, with his marvelous bouffant – which I always thought defied gravity on it's own – until now. :)
She shot by Henry Bourne, he shot by Gillian Laub.
February 15, 2011
Going through withdrawl
Do you watch this show too? It's quirky and charming and I love Ken Jeong in it.
Interesting factoid about Jeong – he's a fully licensed MD
December 24, 2010
August 01, 2010
July 01, 2010
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Fun movie - but the best part by far is Val Kilmer's character "Gay Perry". The dialogue between him and Robert Downey Jr's Harry Lockhart is sharp, quick and unexpected. Refreshing to see a gay character not be so predictable and one dimensional.
April 18, 2010
Jean Philippe Delhomme
One of my favourite books that I bought last year was Jean-Philippe Delhomme's The Cultivated Life. Today, after reading an article in Interview magazine, I was delighted to discover that he has a marvelous new blog under the nom de plume “The Unknown Hipster”. I think I love this man.
April 02, 2010
March 24, 2010
March 17, 2010
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