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Showing posts with label funny or die. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Do It. TwentyWonder: A Carnival of the Mind.

If there's one "L.A." thing I'm still dying to do, it's to see the L.A. Derby Dolls in action. The rollerskating badasses play about twice a month, but tickets usually sell out pretty quickly, and can sometimes be pricey.

This month, though, they'll be playing for an extra special cause, as part of Twentywonder, a one-night-only benefit raising money for the Down Syndrome Association Of Los Angeles. Also on deck for the night: live performances by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Exene Cervenka (of X), Axis of Awesome, Funny or Die and more. Expect cirque performers and even the original Batmobile, as well as chances to a Fender guitar signed by Trent Reznor and a lunch for four hosted by Sam Simon (co-creator of The Simpsons).

Tickets go for $40 for general admission -- the usual top price for a Derby Dolls match. So not only can you see them play, you'll get to enjoy all these other amazing acts -- and all for charity. Get your tickets now.

TwentyWonder: A Carnival of the Mind takes place this Saturday, July 9 at 8pm at the Doll Factory, located at 1910 W. Temple St. in Filipinotown.


-- Chau Tu

Monday, August 2, 2010

Check It. Between Two Ferns [The Monday Download].

When I first watched "The Landlord" a few years ago, I was pretty sure Funny or Die would probably live to be a one hit wonder. But the comedy site's been consistently pushing out funny videos and clips ever since, thanks to a lot of support from celebs willing to show that they have a sense of humor.

One of my favorite series on the site is "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifinakis." Galifinakis, obviously, has been getting quite popular since his memorable role in The Hangover, and he continues with his trademark deadpan humor here, playing host of a talk show with a few famous stars as guests. Below is his latest, featuring Steve Carell, but if you're not familiar with the show, I'd definitely catch up by watching the earlier episodes (don't miss the Conan O'Brien and Bradley Cooper ones).

Also, this still makes me laugh out loud. Happy Monday!

-- Chau Tu

Monday, December 7, 2009

Do It. Crazy Heart, Funny or Die, Princeton.


Crazy Heart at LACMA, tonight at 7:30 p.m., $12.
Everything I've heard about this new film has the word "Oscar" attached to it. "Crazy Heart" is a musical drama (complete with original music) that follows the story of Bad Blake, a down-and-out country music singer just trying to make a living. Consider it this year's "The Wrestler." Stars Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal will be on hand during this special preview screening (the film will be in limited release beginning Dec. 16) for a Q&A.

Funnyordie.com Presents the Internet 3.0 at the Egyptian Theatre, Fri. at 7:30 p.m., $10.
Can you believe it's only been two years since you first laid eyes on Pearl the Landlord? Internet viral video has never been the same, and the people who helped to change it are celebrating with a live program complete with screenings of new and old-time favorite webisodes and special guests. Where's my rent?!

Princeton at Spaceland, Sat. at 8:30 p.m., $8 (21+ only).
It's got to come down to talent and passion when you're a band with more than five years down the road, you've released EPs upon EPs, with finally an official debut album in Sept., and your music still sounds well-crafted and fresh. So it goes for Princeton, a local indie pop band headed by a set of adorable twin brothers. They'll be hitting SXSW next year; celebrate the hometown heroes now while you can.

-- Chau Tu

Photo credit: nymag.com