Film: Premature Starring: Craig Roberts, Katie Findlay Directed by: Dan Beers Groundhog’s Day meets American Pie in the new comedy Premature. Growing up is hard, and as well grow older we often wish we could have a second chance in various situations. Premature explores the possibilities of such an opportunity being presented, albeit without the […]
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STAND-UP TUESDAYS: Marc Maron (Interview)
Stand-Up Tuesdays is a weekly comedy spotlight written by the wonderfully talented Angie Frissore. Covering both known and unknown comics, Stand-up Tuesdays is your new source for all things funny. This week, Angie puts a spotlight on Marc Maron’s comedy career. If you or your comedy troupe would like to be featured on Stand-Up Tuesdays, please email utgjames@gmail.com. […]
Sleater-Kinney Reunites at Pearl Jam Show
During Pearl Jam’s concert in Portland on November 29, the three members of riot grrrl band Sleater-Kinney reunited. Corin Tucker, Carrie Brownstein and Janet Weiss were brought onstage and welcomed by members of Pearl Jam for the band’s grand finale: a cover of Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World.” Sleater-Kinney last performed together in […]
MOVIE REVIEW: Contracted
Film: Contracted Starring: Najarra Townsend Directed by: Eric England Distributed by: IFC Filmmaker Eric England has just delivered the quintessential anti-date movie. Though a good number of films have dealt with the troubles and horrors that can follow promiscuous sexual activity, few films have taken the idea as literally as Eric England’s Contracted. A film […]
SXSW Comedy 2013 Lineup Announced
The full lineup for this year’s 2013 SXSW Comedy has been announced, and it’s absolutely stacked from start to finish. From March 9-16, SXSW Comedy is proud to present a packed schedule of stand-up, improv, and sketch showcases, live podcast recordings, comedy-focused panels, and parties at venues across downtown Austin, TX. For six years, SXSW Comedy events […]