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Dave Made a Maze Is One of the Most Imaginative Comedies We’ve Seen in Awhile
September 11, 2017
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On top of having one of the most magical production designs that we’ve ever seen in a film (honestly, it’s a misfire if Production Designers John Sumner and Trisha Gum don’t at least get nominated for an Oscar, Spirit Award, or something), Dave Made a Maze bends and blends genres (comedy, romance, adventure, thriller, mockumentary), is devilishly self-reflexive, and thoroughly a very fun ride of a movie.

This offering from director/co-writer Bill Watterson and writer Steve Sears is a surprise that definitely is the refreshing surprise that theaters across America needed this Summer. Dave Made a Maze definitely lives in a universe somewhere between Michel Gondry and The Duplass Brothers.

We should also note that comedian/actor Nick Thune is perfectly cast here as the titular ‘Dave’ and to not be surprised if you see the charming Meera Rohit Kumbhani on more screens in the near future.

There are a few U.S. screenings left, but you can go watch Dave Made a Maze on iTunes or buy it on DVD or Blu-ray.

There’s No Shortage of Larry David Being Larry David in Trailer for Season 9 of Curb Your Enthusiasm
September 11, 2017
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Curb Your Enthusiasm is coming back for season 9 on HBO on Sunday, October 1st.

As you can clearly see in the season 9 trailer, Larry David hasn’t lost in step in being a grouch. If anything, he may have actually upped his game a bit in being curmudgeon. 
September 11, 2017
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It’s Carol Burnett live. We don’t think we need to do any more selling you on that. 

Tickets range from $70-$180. Get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

All TCB listings (comedy shows, mics, events, etc.) are updated for next week (9/11/17) and beyond.
September 10, 2017
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Full listings can be found on embedded calendars at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Bob’s Burgers, United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, and Sam Bee Win at 2017 Creative Arts Emmys
September 10, 2017
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Bob’s Burgers, United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, and Sam Bee Win at 2017 Creative Arts Emmys

While not making it to the live broadcast, the Creative Arts Emmys gain more importance and distinction every year as the TV landscape continues to drastically change. 

So, we’re glad to see things like Full Frontal With Samantha Bee Presents Not The White House Correspondents’ Dinner and United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell score Primetime Emmys wins here. Also, Bob’s Burgers getting their first Emmys win deserves a round of applause.

Here are all the comedy winners from last night’s (which is just the first half FYI) Creative Arts Primetime Emmys (get the full list at the link above):

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance-Family Guy
Outstanding Interactive Program-Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Outstanding Animated Program-Bob’s Burgers
Outstanding Short Form Animated Program-Adventure Time
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program-United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell
Outstanding Short Form Variety Series-The Daily Show – Between The Scenes
Outstanding Variety Special-Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special 2017
Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special-Full Frontal With Samantha Bee Presents Not The White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming-Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Outstanding Makeup For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special (Non-Prosthetic)-Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Limited Series Special-Saturday Night Live
September 10, 2017
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There will be hanging in the Arts District in DTLA, celebrating a year of an indie comedy show with a nice line-up, and supporting the great LA charity organization of the Downtown Women’s Center. What’s not to get on board for? 

Tickets for the Human Resources Anniversary Charity Show are $20 and you can (and should) get them here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

And Here’s Your First Look at “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents”, the Latest Round of Comedy Central Half Hour Specials
September 9, 2017
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Julio Torres, Joel Kim Booster, Jenny Zigrino, Solomon Georgio, Sam Jay, Adam Cayton-Holland, and Shane Torres are just a bit of who you’re going to get to see grace the new season of Comedy Central’s half hour stand-up specials. 

Even though it’s not called The Half Hour anymore, you know the drill.

Get a taste of what’s to come here.

Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents premieres this Friday, September 15th.
September 9, 2017
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The voices behind Bob’s Burgers including Kristen Schaal, Dan Mintz, Andy Kindler, Ron Funches, Zach Galifianakis, Laura Silverman, and Will Forte along with Jon Lovett (Lovett or Leave It) will be putting on a charity benefit show, BEEF RELIEF, for the International Rescue Committee, IRC, with a focus on providing relief for the current famine in and refugees of Yemen.

Bob’s Burgers Presents BEEF RELIEF is set for Thursday, Sept. 21st and tickets are going for $100-$500 here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Shane Torres’ “Established 1981″ Makes Dark Places Seem Kind of Charming
September 8, 2017
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From both his own name and the name of his album as well as the album’s cover, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to assume that Shane Torres’ Established 1981 might be an hour of honest comedy tapped directly from Shane’s life that may snake its way through dark subject matter.

For this debut album, Shane indeed goes through stories and observations of a life that has been run through the ringer more than a few times. However, Shane has an unmistakable air of optimism in his comedic perspective, which left us with a smile on our face and the notion that maybe, things/life/etc. might be OK (eventually).

Get a taste of that here as he discusses a victorious way to quit your job.

Shane Torres’ Established 1981 is now available off of Comedy Central Records.

BoJack Horseman Season 4 Now Streaming
September 8, 2017
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If you were to imagine a few years ago whether a dark, dramatic animated comedy about a former sitcom star horse dealing with his own existential crises would not only make it through 4 seasons, but be one of the more celebrated animated comedies on television, you might have had second thoughts.

Yet, season 4 of BoJack Horseman has arrived today as one of the more anticipated blocks of television from Netflix this year. All episodes are now streaming.

Here are two little nibbles from the new season if you need a taste (or somehow don’t have access to a Netflix account). 
September 8, 2017
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It looks like the time for the Trepany House at Steve Allen Theater is actually coming to an end, and, with it, The Tomorrow Show with Ron Lynch (an LA comedy institution as far as we’re concerned) seems to be ending as well. 

Though it has been running for over a decade every Saturday at midnight, there’s only a month’s worth of ‘Tomorrow’ left and, as such, this week’s show is a special “MASH-UP!” that gives a sampling of Crapshoot!, Five Minutes or Die!, and Hook-Up! (i.e. the various fan favorite formats of Tomorrow).

So, please make sure you see this or one of the three other Tomorrows. You can (and should) get tickets for this week’s MASH-UP! here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Lady Dynamite Gets Snazzy and Futuristic in Announcing Season 2
September 8, 2017
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You’ve got to wonder if this is what one of many corners in Maria Bamford’s mind looks like.

Please Enjoy “Adam’s New Look from “Harvard Sailing Team”
September 7, 2017
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While there is truth that “beauty is in the eye of beholder”, perhaps that there is too much truth in that for Adam Lustick of Havard Sailing Team.

See for yourself in their new sketch here.

Please Enjoy Martin Urbano’s Late Night Debut on Kimmel
September 7, 2017
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If you need an unfettered dose of silly (that’s kinda meant for adults), you might want to get on board with Martin Urbano.

Just see for yourself on his very first late night set on Jimmy Kimmel Live from last night.

Win Tickets to Hot Tub, Rory Scovel, Kindler’s Particular Show
September 7, 2017
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After taking a week off for Labor Day, Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen is thankfully back. 

That also means that we’ve got another pair of tickets to give away (on top of tickets for A Cold Hour with Rory Scovel and Andy Kindler’s Particular Show). 

Enter to win here: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways

Veep Will Come to an End in Seventh Season
September 7, 2017
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Veep Will Come to an End in Seventh Season

Another one of TV’s great comedies will come to an end on their terms. 

Even with the series going way farther than the vast majority of comedies these days, series creator Armando Iannucci moving on to The Death of Stalin, and the Trump Administration giving the series a weird life-mirroring-art curveball, Julia Louis-Dreyfus has a second iconic role under her belt and showrunner David Mandel will be very likely going out in the best position possible. 

“It became clear that this season should be the last season,” Louis-Dreyfus says. “We don’t want to repeat ourselves or wear out our welcome. The story has a finality to it that feels end-of-series.”
September 7, 2017
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Sure, you’ve seen psychics. You’ve probably even seen funny psychics. 

However, have you seen a funny psychic that derives their clairvoyance and sight into the future through three random songs from your personal music library?

Well, if you’re acquainted, either through national radio or podcast, with Dr. Lars Dingman, the “iTunes Psychic” then you know that a live edition of the iTunes Psychic is something you shouldn’t miss out on.

That’s right, Dr. Lars is doing his latest LA live show at Nerdmelt Showroom at the beginning of next month and you can (and should) get your tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, and maps can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Please Enjoy Julian McCullough’s Set on Corden
September 6, 2017
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Late night is back from what seemed like they’re own Summer vacation.

With that, Julian McCullough delivered a fun set on Corden’s first episode back and explained why you might not want to ask old Russians for a joke that they might know.

Watch it here.

Trailer for Ruben Östlund’s The Square Shows Chaos Run Amok in the Contemporary Art World
September 6, 2017
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Swedish director Ruben Östlund is one of the rare modern day auteurs that deals often in comedy. 2014′s Force Majeure made Östlund’s presence known as someone who can make a high art comedy film that isn’t covered in pretension. 

Östlund’s latest, The Square, nabbed one of cinema’s most revered prizes, The Cannes Palme d’Or, which isn’t an award that ever really goes to any sort of comedic work. Even more impressive, he seems to have made a truly international movie with stars from all over the globe (Claes Bang from Denmark, Dominic West from UK, Elisabeth Moss from the US) without having it seemed forced.

On top of all of that, The Square appears to be a devilishly calculated, comedic dressing down of the art world and the people who run it. 

See all of this for yourself in the trailer here.

The Square starts its theatrical release on October 27th.

You’re The Worst Season 4 Premieres Tonight
September 6, 2017
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It’s a pretty great time to make fun of being divided.

So, with that in mind, maybe you should catch the return of You’re The Worst in its season 4 premiere tonight on FXx at 10PM.
September 6, 2017
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Early evening this Saturday in Los Angeles, should be quite lovely (and explicitly not at all hot), making, perhaps for wonderful conditions to see a free comedy show in a garden at someone’s home.

So, if that’s up your alley, you should definitely go to the latest edition of Garden Party, hosted by Rachele Friedland and Robyn Morrison.

Get more details here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
September 6, 2017
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Coming soon from our “personal archives” (in collaboration from our good, good friends at AST Records) will be our very first compilation album, Comedians of Interest: Vol. 1.

It’s a collection of “secret” recordings at various “hidden” locations in the LA comedy scene of the comedians that you need to most be on the lookout for.

We’ll be releasing details (as well as an album release show/party that coincides with our 7th Anniversary) over the coming weeks.

For now, we can only tell you that Comedians of Interest: Vol. 1 will be released to the public on Friday, October, 20th.

Marc Maron’s Latest Special “Too Real” Is Now Streaming
September 6, 2017
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Marc Maron’s latest hour, Too Real, gives a nice sampling of the various versions of Marc that have done stand-up over the years, done with all the calm of the current centered and focused Marc Maron. 

What’s fascinating is the bold opening few minutes on Trump that beautifully segue into the rest of Marc’s trademark introspective self-examination pondering on a stool (we like to call it “Maron-ating”). Take note that fiery political comedy is something that Marc has shifted away from after his Air America years, but, as you’ve probably heard plenty of times over, every comedian is political now because of who is in the White House. 

So, in the same strokes, you can see hints of the old fiery Marc, but through the lense of the empathetic, self-aware-of-the-human-condition Marc. 

Marc Maron: Too Real is now streaming on Netflix.

Very First ‘208 Comedy Fest’ Looks to Bring Boise, ID Great Weekend of Comedy
September 5, 2017
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This weekend, specifically Thursday, September 7th-Saturday, September 9th, the very first 208 Comedy Fest will take over Boise, Idaho.

Slated to take the stage are some of our favorites to watch here in LA and around the country. The full line-up is as follows:

Dana Gould
Janelle James
David Gborie
Dan Soder
Marcella Arguello
Joel Kim Booster
Tom Thakkar
Emily Galati
Daniel Van Kirk
Mike Stanley
Geoff Tate
Emma Arnold
Will Miles
Colt Cabana
Marty DeRosa
Mat Alano-Martin
Janae Burris
Gabe Bravo
Danielle Perez
Mike Carrozza
Sophie Hughes
Kwasi Mensah
Monica Nevi
Marty Archibald
Alisha Donahue
Danny Felts
Jen Adams
Steve Vanderploeg
Holly Lynnea
Natashia Mower
Matt Monroe
Jynx Jenkins
Eric Lyons
Valerie Tosi
Mikey Pullman
Heather Marulli
Chad Heft
Olivia Cathcart
Sumukh Torgalkar
Sofiya Alexandra
Dustin Chalifoux
Natalie Holt
Brett Badostain
Becky Braunstein
Joe Carl Abousakher
Jason Ward
Leil Cardoza
Patrick Lynch
Doug Loves Movies

If you’re anywhere in or around Boise this weekend, you should really go to this. Get your tickets and passes here.

Greta Gerwig Looks to Have Cooked Up Something Special for Her Writer/Director Debut “Lady Bird”
September 5, 2017
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For years, Greta Gerwig has not only shone in front of the camera as nuanced, complex characters, often in Noam Baumbach movies, but she has worked her way in collaborating behind the camera (she co-penned the fantastic Mistress America).

Now, Gerwig has taken full control of the reins with the coming-of-age dramedy film she wrote and directed, Lady Bird. The notion of being disillusioned with the suburbs, growing up Catholic, parents isn’t anything new, but the trailer shows a special touch from Gerwig (we should add that it’s one that has done well to work with Baumbach so much) along with what looks to be another star performance from Saoirse Ronan.

See for yourself here.

Lady Bird starts rolling into theaters on Friday, November 10th.

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