IFC Comedy Series 'Bunk' Tapings

Bunk is a new comedy series on IFC, and you can get into free tapings from 2.17-2.24 at Manhattan Center Studios (303 W. 34th Street). Taping times are at 4p, 5:30p, and 8:15p.

"Part improv, part parody, part game show and plain fun -- we have assembled some of the funniest comics to break the mold and create something wholly unique for IFC. Check it out."

It's hosted by Kurt Braunohler, and guests include (not limited to) Bobby Moynihan, Chris Gethard, Scott Adsit, Tom Lennon, and Alex Borstein.

Enter to win tickets here.

Fangirl Friday: Friends with Kids, Parks & Rec Hidden Talents

Finally, a trailer for Friends with Kids:

[via Jezebel]

I was almost too distracted focusing on how great the cast is to comprehend what is probably a very uncomplicated plot.

And lookit!

[via Jezebel]

Although I have to say, I think the only part I laughed out loud at was Andy and April, because how unexpected is even mild gore on Parks & Rec, let alone the People's Choice Awards? That's what this is from, right? Is that even a thing anymore?

Party Down movie, Paul Rudd on Parks and Recreation

More good news about the Party Down movie, this time from Megan Mullally: the full cast (possibly sans Jane Lynch) is on board, and John Enbom is writing the script, the outline of which has been "enthusiastically approved" [via Splitsider]. Also, did you know Megan Mullally was in the 90s revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying? Until last week, I didn't.

Also via Splitsider: Paul Rudd has a multi-episode arc on Parks and Recreation coming up. 2/3 of my favorite male friendship on one show? That's pretty good.

Hey, nerds

Alt text: You can't stab Carl Kasell. He sounds all slow and stentorian, but he moves like a snake.

[via xkcd]

Party Down Movie

More encouraging words from Adam Scott: “We have a treatment, and if everyone’s schedules work out, we’ll shoot it over the summer.”

Getting your hopes up about the Arrested Development movie is so last month.

[via Splitsider]

Fangirl Sunday

I didn't have my computer with me on Friday, so sue me. Also, I saw Lysistrata Jones for free Thursday night. And I never win lotteries!

Which also means I didn't get to watch Community and Parks & Recreation until tonight, after I had the unfortunate and synchronistic experience of watching Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D while babysitting. Joel McHale, why?

Enjoy via Splitsider:

Plus Ben Wyatt and the Douche!

Splitsider's Joshua Kurp posted earlier this week 58 reasons why he loves Community. So many good ones:

Boobs, abs, and puppies! Now there's an ad campaign appealing to the lowest common denominator. Call me, NBC.

"Why is the sea a nightmare without end?" is usually the most pressing question on my mind

alt text: originally this comic had more about the sea squirts eating their own brains, but it was just everyone screaming

[Dinosaur Comics]

This needs to be full length

Audio NSFW, dirty talk:

Context:

Please can we all hang out

So what finally got me over to the Rookie mag is not a fashion piece, but a bunch of great female comedians talking about why they love each other. So much girl-crushage, mine included. Feat. Kristen Schaal, Sarah Silverman, Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, and others who I haven't heard of but I'm sure will be my new favorites. A bunch of videos are embedded, for those uninitiated.

Also if you've never seen it, please watch the Maria Bamford Show:

Judy Gold comedy showcase

Judy Gold is hosting a comedy showcase (regrettably) titled, "Mom's Night Out", and you can enter for free tickets here. There will be three tapings, 12.6 6p-8:30p, 12.6- 8:15-10:30p, and 12.7 6-8:30p, and a complimentary cocktail hour before each. 

[via Living Free NYC]

Matt Braunger Comedy Taping

"Matt was recently a series regular on MADtv, his television credits also include The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, The Late Show with David Letterman, United States of Tara, Pushing Daisies, Carpoolers, Acceptable TV, Live At Gotham and John Oliver's New York Stand up Show. In 2009, he was named to Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch and Comedy Central’s Hot 9 in ’09 list, his debut album Soak Up The Night was released by Comedy Central Records and named to the iTunes REWIND Top 20 Albums of 2009. Matt is so funny Comedy Central has ordered a half-hour pilot project from him and The Office writer-producer Brent Forrester. Don't miss his one hour special before all his good jokes go into the show. Check out some of Matt's stand-up here"

Gramercy Theater (127 E. 23rd Street), Friday 12.2. Shows at 7:15 and 9:15. Enter for free tickets here.

Alt text: LET'S COUNT UP THE NUMBER OF BRAIN CELLS ACROSS EVERY LIVING THING WORLDWIDE DEDICATED TO FACEBOOK. THEN LET'S SLICE THEM OUT, CREATE A FACEBOOK BRAIN, AND IT IGNORES WHAT IT SAYS FOREVER.

[Dinosaur Comics]

You've got a face for radio?

Comic book artist Harvey James has begun a series of before and after drawings for podcast hosts. Here's the first:

Even though my "before" image of Marc Maron was not anything like James', I love this project. I'm an avid podcast-listener, and with the exception of Ira Glass, Mo Rocca, and Paula Poundstone, who I knew before I started listening, my ideas are generally way off. 

As for Marc Maron, I initially pictured him as Jeff Bridges-esque, but that came from WTF's black-and-white iTunes art, so I don't think it truly counts as a "before seen".

I also recently watched all of Explosion Bus (DO IT), and subsequently realized that people who lend their voices to animation have even less chance of being pictured as they are IRL.

[via Splitsider]

Wisdom of the Ancients

Alt text: All long help threads should have a sticky globally-editable post at the top saying 'DEAR PEOPLE FROM THE FUTURE: Here's what we've figured out so far...'

[via xkcd]

Sexy times with Community

Ugh I know, People magazine. But it's Fangirl Friday, so deal with it:

[via Splitsider]

I almost spoiled a movie for you there

Alt text: In writing this comic I discovered there are people who have seriously put forward the "hidden identical Jesus twins" theory, which makes me think that professional religious scholarship is WAY more fun than generally advertised. 

[via Dinosaur Comics]

BriTANick Interview

Apparently, I'm turning into something of a BriTANick fangirl, but really they've just been popping up everywhere (and oh yeah, I love them). Splitsider's interview with Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher touches on their experience filming the upcoming Joss Whedon Much Ado About Nothing film. 95% of the internet (and the audience of this blog, consisting mostly of my friends) freaked out because "Joss Whedon". I guess I'm in the minority for finding the movie news exciting because of BriTANick (and Garfunkel & Oates' Riki Lindhome). Please don't eat me, Internet.

Hey, you never know! So now they’re basically cutting it and then they’re gonna bring it to festivals next year?

Brian: I think so, that’s what he said...

Nick: Yeah that’s the plan right now, is for festivals.

Brian: Yeah and I remember Joss saying something like, “Yeah, we’ll try for festivals, I don’t know if festivals will want this kind of thing.” Which is sort of like, ”Yes they will, are you kidding me?” They accepted Eagles Are Turning People Into Horses, they’re definitely gonna take Joss Whedon’s Shakespeare film.

Ugh, EATPIH is so funny. And they're working on a full length movie: "a science fiction farce" called Infinity Prison. 

I went to the second monthly Mankerthon at UCB this past Friday, at which they premiered the new short feat. Joss Whedon, and did new stand up sets and some improv. Get in on November's show. 

The Chris Gethard Show

Splitsider has an article about The Chris Gethard Show and its wonderfully weird community. Read the article for as sensible an explanation as you'll find anywhere, but really, you just have to watch.

You might recognize host Chris Gethard by sight, if not by name. The show had been a regular at UCB for quite a while (yeah, it's the one on which P. Diddy randomly appeared), but months ago switched over to Manhattan public access television, where it airs live Wednesday nights from 11p-12a. It also streams live on the website. 

The Show is unpredictable in its subject matter, characters, guests, and audience participation (which drives it). I almost called in when I was watching one night, but chickened out. It's kind of silly that I got nervous, since the essence of the show is its open-to-anyone community ("No Cool Kids"). And I mean anyone: when a musical guest had to cancel because of Hurricane Irene, they asked any musicians watching to come down to the studio to create a band. Comedy nerds and off-kilter kids, rejoice. 

I think part of what makes the show so entertaining is that there's really nothing to "get". It's just really weird, and really funny. And apparently Random Jean is gone?! This is awful news; I'll need to see how the new Randoms hold up. If you enjoy laughing with a bunch of your funny and kind of crazy friends in a basement, watch. And once you do, let me know which Wednesday you want to show up at the studio to be part of the live audience. Cause this is something I want to do. 

Quantum Erotica

Alt Text: "Casey moaned as Riley moved away: it was a moan of frustration. 'I thought tonight was sex times night?' Casey said, but Riley was gone, out of the room. A few seconds later, noise from the TV drifted up from downstairs. With a sigh, Casey reached for the smartphone at the side of the bed. Seconds later, a new Twitter post was completed. 'Lol', it read."

[via Dinosaur Comics]

Roxaaanne

Because there are other people as crazy as Dan Harmon, watch all seven of last week's Community's alternate timelines simultaneously:

[via Splitsider]

I kind of went all The Dark Side of the Rainbow, looking for hidden patterns in this video. Regardless, this episode gives me hope for this season.