SXSW Comedy: Standup Downtown

The varied lineup made for an unpredictable show

"...The eclectic SXSW Comedy Standup Downtown showcase Monday night covered a lot of ground,..."

March 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

Sonatine

"...Kitano, a hydra-headed cultural phenomenon who also dabbles in standup comedy, literature, painting, and journalism, is a filmmaker with..."

July 17, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Sarah Silverman: "You've Got to Always Be Writing and Always Be Changing"

The Moontower headliner on the joy of funerals, and gallows humor

"...sealed sets. But live is such a part of standup, so how was it for you, that last two..."

April 21, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Trail of Crumbs Down Memory Lane: 'Pioneers of Television'

Season four debuts tonight on KLRU with 'Standup to Sitcom'

"...about the time Americans realized they enjoyed a favorite standup comic set in situations that, in the 1950s, usually..."

April 15, 2014 Screens Post by Anne Harris

Postscripts

Upcoming changes in the Books section, radio drama in Austin, and Clay Smith's revelation about Amazon.com that everyone else knew about already.

"...had an image and brief description of Woody Allen's Standup Comic and of course a convenient link for purchasing..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Fantastic Fest Goes for the Big 10

Kevin Smith's 'Tusk,' 'ABCs 2' and 'V/H/S 3' in first titles

"...only has it been crowned one of the best standup shows in LA by LA Weekly, LA Times, and..."

Aug. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cara Connors’ Authentic Queer Self

Queer comedian talks straight passing camp in a tiny cowboy hat

"...evolution with queer identity comingles with her journey in standup. Now reaching the seven-year mark in her comedic career,..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Too Late

Standup comedy can be murder in this stage-set satire

"...it comes to the appetites of her boss, L.A. standup legend Bob Devore (Lynch, delightfully hammy). And they're literal..."

June 25, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Comedy

Really taking funny seriously

"...of the State hosts. Banded Together: Touring as a Standup Comedy Group..."

March 9, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Aziz Ansari

On his return to Austin, the co-creator of Human Giant goes solo in the spotlight

"...way this week with his Glow in the Dark Standup Comedy Tour. You may recall the comedian having visited..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Lost City

Andy Garcia’s film is a Cuban exile’s lament – more a dirge for what has vanished than a celebration of the past.

"...a character simply called the Writer – a self-described “standup comedian who prefers to remain seated.” The figure and..."

June 16, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Coming Out From the Cold

aGLIFF screens two short docs focusing on the coming-out process.

"...voice comes from Rick Koca, founder and CEO of StandUp for Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping kids off..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Nutty Professor Ii: The Klumps

"...cardboard role merely makes you itchy for his biting standup routines (his “The Five Stages of Drunk” remains a..."

July 28, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Simon Sez

"...from Money Talks) and a couple of computer-hacking monks (standup comics Harris and Pinette). It's mostly comic-bookish stuff, with..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Drunks

"...in preparation for a disastrous swan-dive off. Like many standup comics before him, Lewis displays an innate flair for..."

June 6, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Austin Film Festival to Honor Dede Gardner and Stephen Merchant

Awards for Moonlight producer, The Office co-creator

"...starring, written and directed by Merchant based on his standup sets. Currently at work on season 2 of BBC/Amazon’s..."

Aug. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trixie Mattel Bringing Glamor to Moontower Just For Laughs

Megasized comedy festival adds more shows, podcasts

"...proving comedy transcends borders with the announcement that Mexican standup phenom Carlos Ballarta will be performing sets in English..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Marc Maron, Nikki Glaser Headlining Inaugural Moontower Just for Laughs Festival

Amped-up comedy fest adds over 100 comics and podcasts

"...Show hosted by Joey Z • Jack Tucker Comedy Standup Hour • My Dad Isn’t Danny DeVito with Anthony..."

Jan. 19, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"...Allie on guitar/vocals and Travis switching between electric and standup bass, the couple now reaches an average of over..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Birth of Western Swing, Death of Milton Brown

Chapter excerpt from the new book by ATX music historians Michael Corcoran and Tim Kerr spotlights the debt that the kings of country swing, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, owed to Texan Milton Brown and his Musical Brownies

"...tenor banjoist Ocie Stoddard, who was followed closely by standup bassist Wanna Coffman and Milton’s little brother Derwood Brown..."

March 27, 2020 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Emmet Hunker Has a Gay Agenda

Queer comedy to open minds, push boundaries, and create space

"...great turnout. I was shocked.” The lineup was primarily standup but being located outside of a comedy club offered..."

Aug. 19, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Mac Irvine

Rhea Butcher Talks ATX Television Festival

The other half of Take My Wife on TV representation

"...RB: Well, I am always doing standup comedy and my baseball season is in full swing...."

June 7, 2018 Screens Post by Sarah Marloff

Self-Care for Queers, by Queers

A queer's guide to gifting and weathering the next three years

"...and hosted by Sam Harter and Magyar, their weekly standup show, which features touring and local comics, will leave..."

Dec. 7, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Trans Comic Carina Magyar's Rising Star

“When I came to accept myself for who I am, my comedy followed"

"...Airport. On Tuesdays at 9pm, she hosts her own standup show, Ready Set Go Nuts, at Gourdough's, 2700 S...."

July 3, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

SXSW Comedy: Covering All Things Comedy

"Always own your work," Burr, Madrigal, and Benson tell SXSW

"...podcasting, for doing comedy, for writing comedy, and doing standup. They’re all things you just have to go out..."

March 17, 2015 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

Fantastic Fest 2014: I Am a Knife With Legs

This low-budget masterwork is a bizarre comedy manifesto

"...leaning toward the former, seeing as how Jones, a standup comedian and songwriter from Los Angeles, created pretty much..."

Sept. 22, 2014 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Fun Fun Fun Fest Comedy Lineup Revealed

Headliners include director John Waters, actor Fred Armisen

"...to journey into the tent for something other than standup should find solace in the Veggie Hot Dog Eating..."

July 1, 2014 Arts Post by Chase Hoffberger

Moontower 2014, Day 3: Mike Birbiglia

Storyteller's 'Thank God for Jokes' considers their cathartic power

"...With Me and My Girlfriend's Boyfriend showcased the gifted standup and NPR darling's storytelling skills, as well as his..."

April 27, 2014 Arts Post by Scott Schinder

Moontower 2014, Day 2: Bobcat Goldthwait

When the 'Cat shrieks, we listen

"...way he tells it.) Next up was Comedy Central standup Andrew Santorini, who, despite a rocky start, engaged as..."

April 25, 2014 Arts Post by Anne Harris

Bobby McFerrin Gets Happy – Tonight!

Pharrell Williams, Yo-Yo Ma & Esperanza Spalding can’t be wrong

"...with jazz bassist and Austinite-for-the-briefest-moment Esperanza Spalding. Her rumbling standup is the perfect match to McFerrin’s nimble note hopping...."

April 24, 2014 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

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