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‘Literary Death Match’ Combines Comedy and Literature at Largo
Adrian Todd Zuniga • Published on August 2016
“Literary Death Match” combines live comedy, writing and improv for a one-of-a-kind show that brings together laughter and literature to the stage. Founded by Adrian…
Paul F. Tompkins Gets ‘Spontaneanation’ at Largo
Comedy Corner • Published on August 2016
Paul F. Tompkins may have his hands in several big projects, including “Comedy Bang Bang,” his podcast, The Pod F. Tompkast and his one-man show,…
Upright Citizen’s Brigade Improv ‘ASSSSCAT’ Takes Stage at UCB Franklin Theatre
ASSSSCAT • Published on July 2016
Upright Citizen’s Brigade (UCB) is a staple on the national comedy scene. After its first theatre opened in New York City in 1996, UCB has brought both improv shows and…
UCB’s ‘Shitty Jobs’ Turns Your Nightmare Job Into Comedy
Comedy Corner • Published on June 2016
Blending the borders between real life and the stage, “Shitty Jobs,” a sell-out hot new improv show from Los Angeles’ long-standing Upright Citizen’s Brigade…
Opposites Attract in Another Nicolas Sparks Love Story ‘The Choice’
Benjamin Walker • Published on February 2016
Conveniently in time for Valentine’s Day comes yet another sappy Nicolas Sparks love story “The Choice,” the latest film to be adapted from a novel by Sparks…
Funny Woman Anjelah Johnson Comes to Club Nokia
Anjelah Johnson • Published on February 2016
Anjelah Johnson, best known for her role as Bon Qui Qui in “MADtv,” will be coming to Club Nokia in…
Things Get Absurd With Robert De Niro and Zac Efron in ‘Dirty Grandpa’
Dan Mazer • Published on January 2016
In this raunchy comedy, movie veteran Robert De Niro and “High School Musical” star, Zac Efron, team up in the buddy/family road trip…
‘The 5th Wave’ Crashes Into The Big Screen
Chloe Grace Moretz • Published on January 2016
Sci-fi film based on the best-selling novel, “The 5th Wave,” will come to theaters January 22, starring Chloë Grace Moretz alongside…
‘The Boy’ Creeps Into Theaters
Features • Published on January 2016
Lauren Cohan stars in the “The Boy,” a horror film revolving around a British family called the Heelshires. When Mr. and Mrs. Heelshire have to…
Ice Cube and Kevin Hart Hit the Streets Again in ‘Ride Along 2’
Features • Published on January 2016
Ice Cube and Kevin Hart reprise their roles as James Payton and Ben Barber in the sequel to their last hit comedy. “Ride…
Riot LA Festival Brings Comedy Heavy Hitter Patton Oswalt to The Regent
Patton Oswalt • Published on January 2016
Patton Oswalt, known for both his standup and his performances in films such as “Ratatouille,” will be performing on the last night of the comedy…
‘Game of Thrones’ Star Natalie Dormer Leads Horror Film ‘The Forest’
Features • Published on January 2016
Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones,” “Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Rush”) stars as the lead in the…
‘Swipe Right to Vote Left’ Brings Original Comedy to Second City
Second City • Published on January 2016
The original production of “Swipe Right to Vote Left” will be coming to Second City. The show is an original sketch review written and…
Don Rickles Brings Years of Comedic Expertise to Saban Theater
Don Rickles • Published on January 2016
Don Rickles got his start as a standup comic in Miami at a nightclub but when Frank Sinatra became the butt of one of Rickles’ infamous…
Tarantino’s ‘The Hateful Eight’ Rides Into Theaters
Features • Published on December 2015
Quentin Tarantino’s long-awaited film, “The Hateful Eight,” shot on 70mm, hits theaters on Christmas day and comes with a slew of history all its own. In…
‘The Big Short’ Takes Comedic Approach on Financial Collapse
Adam McKay • Published on December 2015
Heavy hitting comedy director Adam McKay brings a heavy hitting cast to “The Big Short.” The film features well-known names including Christian…
‘In the Heart of the Sea’ Brings Shipwreck Story to the Big Screen
Chris Hemsworth • Published on December 2015
The long awaited Ron Howard epic film, “In the Heart of the Sea,” starring Chris Hemsworth, will be…
Charming British Dramedy ‘A Royal Night Out’ Misses the Mark
A Royal Night Out • Published on December 2015
The upcoming British dramedy “A Royal Night Out,” set to release in the United States on Dec. 4, has all the charm and sparkle that a British period…
Joe Rogan Brings His Standup to The Wiltern
Fear Factor • Published on December 2015
While most may recognize Joe Rogan from his role as host of NBC’s “Fear Factor,” others know him as the intense but hilarious standup…
KROQ Presents Bill Burr New Year’s Eve Shows at the Orpheum
Bill Burr • Published on December 2015
Bill Burr will be performing two shows back to back on New Year’s Eve at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. The shows are presented by KROQ…