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Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
I will be watching the best of Amy Poehler on Saturday Night Live tomorrow night, will you? Actually, that's kind of a lie because I likely will not be home to watch it, but it seemed like a more interesting way of letting you know that I love Amy Poehler and that you should watch the show than just telling you that I love Amy Poehler and that you should watch the show. Capiche?
I'm enjoying Parks and Rec so far...a little bumpy here and there, and I'm hoping both Aziz and Rashida will have more of a chance to flex their comedy muscles, but I'm sure they will, and I have no doubt this will be another acclaimed hit for Schur and Daniels. Speaking of which, I'm loving the new Office direction...it's definitely the kick in the pants the show needed.
I bought John Mulaney's The Top Part over the weekend, and highly reccommend it. His set was a highlight of SF Sketchfest for me, and the album doesn't disappoint. Maria Bamford's new album Unwanted Thoughts Syndrome comes out on the 21st, and that should be fantastic as well. I really wish Tig Notaro would release an album. I'm so obsessed with her. Which brings me to...In The Motherhood. Is anyone watching this? I really want to love it for the following reasons: a) It's based on a web series created by a (non-mother!) funny woman (Chelsea Handler), is written and directed by many talented women, and involves potentially three-dimensional, funny female characters b)Tig Notaro is in it c) Ken Marino is in it d) Horatio Sanz is in it e) Shows about kids and parents are generally really unfunny, so making one that is actually funny could change comedy as we know it and could specifically change the 'mom' role in comedy f) Rachel Harris is in it. The problem is that I'm not actually loving it, really. The plots are bland and formulaic, the main characters (also bland) don't seem to stray much from their 'type of mom' categories, and the performances aren't particularly funny (except for Tig! I love you, Tig!!). I believe Cheryl Hines and Megan Mulally have it in them to give strong comedic performances. I just really want a comedy about women to be really funny. Make it work, people!!
I'm enjoying Parks and Rec so far...a little bumpy here and there, and I'm hoping both Aziz and Rashida will have more of a chance to flex their comedy muscles, but I'm sure they will, and I have no doubt this will be another acclaimed hit for Schur and Daniels. Speaking of which, I'm loving the new Office direction...it's definitely the kick in the pants the show needed.
I bought John Mulaney's The Top Part over the weekend, and highly reccommend it. His set was a highlight of SF Sketchfest for me, and the album doesn't disappoint. Maria Bamford's new album Unwanted Thoughts Syndrome comes out on the 21st, and that should be fantastic as well. I really wish Tig Notaro would release an album. I'm so obsessed with her. Which brings me to...In The Motherhood. Is anyone watching this? I really want to love it for the following reasons: a) It's based on a web series created by a (non-mother!) funny woman (Chelsea Handler), is written and directed by many talented women, and involves potentially three-dimensional, funny female characters b)Tig Notaro is in it c) Ken Marino is in it d) Horatio Sanz is in it e) Shows about kids and parents are generally really unfunny, so making one that is actually funny could change comedy as we know it and could specifically change the 'mom' role in comedy f) Rachel Harris is in it. The problem is that I'm not actually loving it, really. The plots are bland and formulaic, the main characters (also bland) don't seem to stray much from their 'type of mom' categories, and the performances aren't particularly funny (except for Tig! I love you, Tig!!). I believe Cheryl Hines and Megan Mulally have it in them to give strong comedic performances. I just really want a comedy about women to be really funny. Make it work, people!!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Youall, I am sick so am just going to post lamely about this now, but more later: Comedy Central is giving Reno 911 the shaft in terms of promoting their amazing sixth season! Although we don't get Comedy Central in Canada, you can support Reno 911 by watching it on the Comedy Network and letting them know via the internet that you love it and want more. Because who wouldn't? You can also spread the word to your friends and family. I haven't seen any of the sixth season, but according to cast members it's supposed to be the best yet! And I'm sure they wouldn't just say that! I love this show. Watch it!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Okay, school has finally, finally slowed down some. I'm back! With a little Easter miracle for you: Michael and Michael are blogging in anticipation of the new series debuting in July. We won't see it until who knows when here in Canada (I hate-love you, Canada), but I am SO EXCITED nonetheless. Rumour has it that the premiere might coincide with the LONG-awaited release of The State on DVD, which would be truly amazing. It will also coincide with something going on in Reno 911-ville that I'm too lazy to research despite my deep love of Reno 911, which I've been watching for the past two days. Kerri Kenney is my hero.
Better posts to come, I promise.
Better posts to come, I promise.
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