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Michael Ian Black

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    SF Sketchfest: Absurdity Carries the Night at Pretty Good Friends

    A group stand-up show of five or six comedians doing 15 minutes each is going to be vulnerable to the different tone and style each comic brings. The more well-established a comedian is, the more defined his or her voice, which is why group shows are most often a "split decision," so to speak. At Co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Sketchfest Renders S.F. a City Under Comic Seige

    Is there any comic more suited to an old-time radio play than John Hodgman, with his everyday suits, sometimes-mustache, and thin, delicate fingers? Of course not. He appears Sunday night in an old-time radio play, The Thrilling Adventure Hour at Marines Memorial Theatre, one of the many events at S ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 18, 2012

    A Great Deluge

    Is there any comic more suited to an old-time radio play than John Hodgman, with his everyday suits, sometimes-mustache, and thin, delicate fingers? Of course not. He appears Sunday night in an old-time radio play, The Thrilling Adventure Hour at Marines Memorial Theatre, one of the many events at S ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 26, 2011

    Black Hole

    Is there any comic more suited to an old-time radio play than John Hodgman, with his everyday suits, sometimes-mustache, and thin, delicate fingers? Of course not. He appears Sunday night in an old-time radio play, The Thrilling Adventure Hour at Marines Memorial Theatre, one of the many events at S ... More >>

  • Culture

    September 7, 2011

    Fall Arts: Guide to Upcoming Fall Stand-Up Standouts

    Is there any comic more suited to an old-time radio play than John Hodgman, with his everyday suits, sometimes-mustache, and thin, delicate fingers? Of course not. He appears Sunday night in an old-time radio play, The Thrilling Adventure Hour at Marines Memorial Theatre, one of the many events at S ... More >>

  • Film

    March 2, 2011

    "Take Me Home Tonight": Coke-Fueled '80s Nostalgia

    Is there any comic more suited to an old-time radio play than John Hodgman, with his everyday suits, sometimes-mustache, and thin, delicate fingers? Of course not. He appears Sunday night in an old-time radio play, The Thrilling Adventure Hour at Marines Memorial Theatre, one of the many events at S ... More >>

  • Culture

    January 26, 2011

    More Theater Reviews

    Our critics weigh in on local theater

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2010

    Join Hugo Chavez' Twitter Army!

    Hugo Chavez, seen here with his second-favorite source of tweets​Even technophobes have been forced to admit the usefulness of the San Francisco-based website Twitter.Along with its larger benefits, you can tweet to the world at large a poster for a lost dog -- who is gay. But is there any money i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2010

    What To Do? Thursday's Pick: Daniel Handler, Larry Doyle, Marc Maron, and Eugene Mirman

    Eugene Mirman​Daniel Handler, Larry Doyle, Marc Maron, and Eugene Mirman on You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: The Believer Book of Advice @ The Jewish Community Center A book with the title You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: The Believer Book of Advice implies certain things. Namel ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 7, 2010

    How to Be

    Eugene Mirman​Daniel Handler, Larry Doyle, Marc Maron, and Eugene Mirman on You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: The Believer Book of Advice @ The Jewish Community Center A book with the title You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: The Believer Book of Advice implies certain things. Namel ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 3, 2010

    Alt-Comedy O.G.

    Eugene Mirman​Daniel Handler, Larry Doyle, Marc Maron, and Eugene Mirman on You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: The Believer Book of Advice @ The Jewish Community Center A book with the title You're a Horrible Person, But I Like You: The Believer Book of Advice implies certain things. Namel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2010

    Friday Night: Sketchfest's Comedy Death-Ray

    Scott Aukerman​Comedy Death-Ray with Michael Ian Black, Dana Gould, Doug Benson, Natasha Leggero, Scott Aukerman and musical guest Aimee Mann Friday January 16, 2010 Cobb's Comedy Club Better Than: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Even without the adorable Michael Cera on the line-up (he had to c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2010

    Last Night: Sketchfest's Game Show Explosion!

    Jimmy Pardo​Show Explosion! Featuring: Scott Aukerman, Doug Benson, Michael Ian Black, Dave Foley, Aimee Mann, Andy Richter, Paul F. Thompkins, and host Jimmy Pardo Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 Cobb's Comedy Club Better than: Re-watching 70's episodes of The Match Game. Saturday night's Game Show Exp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2010

    What To Do? Thursday's Pick: Sketchfest Opens w/ Tim and Eric

    ​SF Sketchfest Opening Night w/ Tim and Eric @ Mezzanine Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, the wicked talent behind Adult Swim's Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, swan dive into bizarre and unproven comedy waters (the obvious choices being topics like uptight women and awkward donkey-faced dud ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2010

    No Michael Cera at This Year's Sketchfest

    Que sera, Cera​Those of you hoping to have sensitive wunderkind Michael Cera go from making you laugh at his awkwardness on screen to making you laugh from the stage, some bad news. Cera won't be performing at this year's Sketchfest. He was supposed to take the stage this Friday for Comedy Death R ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 6, 2010

    Something’s Funny Around Here

    Que sera, Cera​Those of you hoping to have sensitive wunderkind Michael Cera go from making you laugh at his awkwardness on screen to making you laugh from the stage, some bad news. Cera won't be performing at this year's Sketchfest. He was supposed to take the stage this Friday for Comedy Death R ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2009

    Last Night: The State Reunion at SF Sketchfest

      (Photos courtesy Tommy Lau)The State Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24 and 25, 2009 Eureka Theatre and Herbst Theatre Better than: the Beatles, Jesus, and Pamela Anderson I'm going to jump to the conclusion that you're just like me -- a productive member of society in their mid-to-late 20s, raised ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 21, 2009

    Here Come the Funny People

      (Photos courtesy Tommy Lau)The State Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24 and 25, 2009 Eureka Theatre and Herbst Theatre Better than: the Beatles, Jesus, and Pamela Anderson I'm going to jump to the conclusion that you're just like me -- a productive member of society in their mid-to-late 20s, raised ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 14, 2009

    Here Come the Funny People

      (Photos courtesy Tommy Lau)The State Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24 and 25, 2009 Eureka Theatre and Herbst Theatre Better than: the Beatles, Jesus, and Pamela Anderson I'm going to jump to the conclusion that you're just like me -- a productive member of society in their mid-to-late 20s, raised ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2008

    The State Reunion and Tribute to Headline 2009 Sketchfest

    SF's annual Sketchfest never fails to please the comedy nerds. After months of wondering how they could possibly outdo last year's Kids in the Hall tribute, the annual festival of hilarity recently announced the reunion of the seminal comedy troupe, The State. Their early-90s television show on MTV ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2008

    Stella Visits Bay Area in Dec.

    Fans of The State, Wet Hot American Summer, and the short-lived Comedy Central series should be happy to note that Stella is bringing their absurdist, dildo-infested comedy stylings on tour this winter. The trio consisting of David Wain, Michael Showalter, and Michael Ian Black is slated to exhibit ... More >>

  • Film

    March 26, 2008

    Skinny Is the New Fat

    Simon Pegg may not have the ideal physique to play hefty, but he's a good fit for Run Fat Boy Run.

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2008

    Snoop Dogg Cartoon Announced by Comedy Central

    Simon Pegg may not have the ideal physique to play hefty, but he's a good fit for Run Fat Boy Run.

  • Home Entertainment

    September 19, 2007

    Feeling Feverish?

    Simon Pegg may not have the ideal physique to play hefty, but he's a good fit for Run Fat Boy Run.

  • Film

    September 14, 2005

    A Dork Has His Day

    The Baxter can't get the girl. Except maybe just this once.

  • Calendar

    April 21, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    The Baxter can't get the girl. Except maybe just this once.

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