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Entries tagged with 'Funny'
Posted Nov. 30, 2007,
Jerry Lewis, The Ladies Man
By Ann Magnuson
It's kind of amazing what you can find while sick at home during a rainy Friday morning in L.A. I used to be part of that snobby set that thought Jerry Lewis wasn't funny. (Odd, considering I took French lessons for five years.) But I saw him perform in Vegas during his "comeback" (was it '99? 2000?) and while I can't say it was the funniest show I'd ever seen it was definitely the most surreal. At times he was hilarious, other times painfully not so and then others so full of rage that you could feel the audience gasp like one singularly abused child worried if Daddy was going to really hit us. Then he'd catch himself, toss off a one liner and we'd all breathe a collective sigh of relief as he went on with the show.
Posted Jun. 13, 2007,
Superbad Looks SuperbadASS
By Shanon Kelley
Ummmm... George Michael (aka Michael Cera from the best show of all time, Arrested Development) starring in his own movie?! YES PLEASE! Superbad comes out August 17th. And after watching this trailer, tell me the truth -- how amazing does this movie look?
And now after doing further research I've discovered an amazing site -- Clark and Michael -- that features Cera and his friend doing seemingly normal but really funny stuff. I originally stumbled upon one of their episodes on youtube wherein Clark takes Michael to play miniature golf. It was quite witty.
I also happen to know that Cera is into the music scene as well. He's buddies with the band, Oh No! Oh My!, and has been seen attending their shows in Los Angeles. Oh George Michael, how I love you so.
Posted Jun. 8, 2007,
OMG TGIF
By Shanon Kelley
PAW PAW, Mich. - A man was taken on a wild ride when his wheelchair became lodged in the grille of a semitrailer and was accidentally pushed down a highway for four miles at about 50 mph, authorities said.
The 21-year-old man, whose name was not released, was unharmed but was taken to a hospital as a precaution. He had been secured to his wheelchair by a seat belt.
“The man spilled his soda pop, but he wasn’t upset,” said Sgt. Kathy Morton of the Michigan State Police.
About 4 p.m. Wednesday, a caller told police dispatchers, “You are not going to believe this: There is a semi truck pushing a guy in a wheelchair on Red Arrow Highway,” state police said in a release.
(Thanks, Hot Lisp, for pointing this out to us!)
Posted May. 29, 2007,
R.I.P. Charles Nelson Reilly
By Ann Magnuson
We are genuinely very sad to hear of the passing of comic legend Charles Nelson Reilly. Those of a "certain age" will also share our fond memories of coming home from school and losing ourselves (and probably many brain cells) to Match Game (after Dark Shadows and/or The Mike Douglas Show).
Charles Nelson Reilly was a zany anarchist -- Bugs Bunny in human form. Yet he was also a very serious actor who taught folks like Lily Tomlin and Christine Lahti how to hone their craft. Even so, we'll remember him mostly for his inspired nuttiness. Reilly never failed to entertain with his wacky banter. His "relationship" with Match Game co-panelist Brett Somers was a shrouded in mystery - yet did two people ever seem more right for each other? Here Reilly is taking over the host duties from Gene Rayburn. Ah, those were the days!
Posted May. 17, 2007,
Severance Is A Gory/Funny Blast!
By Dennis Dermody
Opening Friday is Severance, which is The Office meets The Hills Have Eyes, when six members of the European sales team of Palisades Defense are sent to a “team-building” retreat deep in the wilderness of Eastern Europe only to find themselves hunting targets of crazed killers. Directed by Christopher Smith (who made the twisted treat Creep), it’s good, gory fun, with plenty of laughs at the expense of the obnoxious workers, and some nasty shocks along the way. Particularly funny is Danny Dyer, as the druggy slacker of the group.
Posted May. 14, 2007,
Scary Mary!
By Dennis Dermody
Here's a re-cut trailer for the Disney classic Mary Poppins that turns it into a horror movie... it's really clever and funny!
Posted May. 7, 2007,
Family Guy Takes on How I Met Your Mother
By Alexis Swerdloff
While watching The Family Guy last night (right before catching L.A. Woman's saucy guest-voice spot on American Dad), we were at once shocked, pleased and amazed to see that they chose to lampoon the Best Television Show You're Not Watching, How I Met Your Mother. Finally, this wonderful show is culturally relevent enough to get made fun of! Yippee!
Posted May. 7, 2007,
The Shining (as Romantic Comedy!)
By Dennis Dermody
Here's something I think is genius -- someone reconfigured The Shining as a romantic comedy! Made me laugh out loud all weekend.
Posted May. 6, 2007,
Angry RV Salesman Needs His Own Reality Show
By Ann Magnuson
I don't know if this guy is an L.A. Man, but he sure is one helluva @$#&%" funny man. Unless, of course, he's your dad or boss or husband. Anger was never so damn fun (from a distance)! Although this shoot is just a little homemade commercial, it gives you a good idea of what a Hollywod movie set can be like. (I don't know if this clip has been in everyone's inbox already but my pal Craig Roose just turned me onto it. Thanks Craig! I haven't laughed this hard since Barbra by Halstead!)
Posted May. 4, 2007,
L.A. Woman on American Dad!
By Ann Magnuson
I didn't want to mention this until I knew fer shurrrr it was going to happen but I've been told that the first episode of "American Dad" that I did a voice for is going to air this Sunday, May 6th at 9:30 p.m.! Look and, more importantly, LISTEN for the character of "Lisa Collins," a very lusty next-door neighbor to Stan and family. If you haven't seen American Dad you MUST tune in! From the creators of Family Guy, American Dad is one of the most subversive shows on television! The American Dad in question is Stan Smith who works for the CIA and what the writer/producers get away with is astonishing! Even more so considering the show is on FOX! When I asked them how they manage to slip past conservative ire they told me some of the biggest fans of the shows are far right-wingers! Like the animated series " The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, which could simultaneously play on both a child and adult level, American Dad has its Republican red-state cake and eats it too... with a bright blue liberal fork!
Posted May. 1, 2007,
Britney Spears Action Figure!
By Dennis Dermody
Struggling for that perfect Mother's Day gift? How about going to www.herobuilders.com and picking up a Britney Spears action figure: OOPS I DID IT AGAIN! This just makes me insane -- I love it so much!
Posted Apr. 27, 2007,
Ask Mr. Mickey -- Live and in the Flesh!
By Mickey Boardman
At long last, Mickey Boardman, aka Mr. Mickey, brings his PAPER Magazine column on sex, comedy and fashion (not necessarily in that order) to life. In this, his premiere episode, Mr. Mickey answers questions about slutty moms, sexy dads and takes on the age-old question: Ryan Gosling or Jake Gyllenhaal?
Have a question you'd like Mr. Mickey to answer? Send in your sexy, fashion-related queries to vip@papermag.com with the subject line "Ask Mr. Mickey."
Posted Apr. 12, 2007,
Barbra by Halstead: Dog Call Part Deux
By Ann Magnuson
The genius that is Barbra by Halstead continues! Here is Part Two in the ongoing saga of The Canine Crank Phone Call. Gosh, why can't this show be on NBC's new fall line-up, right before "30 Rock"? Bet it would help boost their sagging ratings! In fact, why not have Barbra by Halstead as a guest star? I bet 'she' and Alec Baldwin could collectively chew all the scenery between 30 Rock and The Pacific Palisades!
Posted Apr. 11, 2007,
Final Fantasty Online aka Internet!
By Shanon Kelley
Last night I saw the birth, maturity and ultimate demise of the "ad hoc indie supergroup," Final Fantasy Online aka Internet. The band served as the music accompaniment to the comedic, McSweeney's show "The World, Explained." And while the show itself was really amazing I'm only going to be discussing FFO aka Internet because, well, someone should immortalize this shortly lived, somewhat disastrous, albeit hilarious band. The band included several Montreal boys including Dante DeCaro and Hadji Bakara from Wolf Parade, Jamie Thompson and Nick Thorburn from Islands (formally from The Unicorns, pictured here), and finally Syd Butler from Les Savy Fav.
They may have only played for a grand total of 15 minutes, but those 15 minutes sure were entertaining! The first song they played was instrumental and meant to sound like information being downloaded over the Internet (so interpret as you will). They followed up that gem with several interesting covers including a song from "Annie," U2's "With Or Without You" and NKOTB's "Hangin' Tough." During the U2 cover, one of their friends (whom host Eugene Mirman later referred to as "Drunk Chris") came running down the aisle, jumped onstage and grabbed the microphone to ask, "Can I play with you guys?" Then he threw off his shirt, picked up a spare guitar and started playing "Crazy Train" by Ozzy. At that point the whole band gave up and walked off stage while Drunk Chris continued until Eugene Mirman finally came out laughing in an attempt to take control of the situation.
Some very hilarious ad lib followed as the band forgot to turn off their pedals, thus creating the worst feedback known to man. Mirman turned it into a funny joke by saying, "I love it when I'm backed up by instruments that no one is playing, 'Isn't that right, Keyboard?'"
All in all it was an immensely entertaining performance by a band that I'm sure will never be seen again by anyone other than the audience in attendance last night. During the NKOTB song, when FFO seemed to have completely given up, Bakara yelled out, "Wait wait! Let's do that cool bit we practiced." Thorburn shouted back, "What practice?" A few moments later, Drunk Chris bounded up the stairs and body slammed Thorburn.
Posted Apr. 10, 2007,
Pissed Off Zsa Zsa Gabor
By Dennis Dermody
Here's one of my favorites -- Zsa Zsa Gabor doing an old car commercial and having a fit when the guy slams the slate in front of her. Just wondering what she had to say when her husband went for a paternity test for baby Dannielyn, saying he'd been having an ongoing affair with Anna Nicole Smith.
Posted Apr. 9, 2007,
Chicago Archbishop Slips on Holy Water, Breaks Hip
By Ann Magnuson
Best Easter Sunday headline ever! From the L.A.Times:
The archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Francis George, was hospitalized with a slight hip fracture Saturday morning after he apparently slipped and fell inside a church while blessing Easter baskets, archdiocese officials said.
I'm sorry to laugh. I kinda feel like Madonna in Truth or Dare giggling about her hairdresser getting sodomized. Naughty! Naughty! Why does it all seem connected?
Image above of Mauricio Cattelan's "La Nona Ora" ("The Ninth Hour")
Posted Mar. 28, 2007,
It's Rainin' 300 Men
By Dennis Dermody
Here's a funny take on 300 which puts a lot of that movie in perspective.