Please Enjoy Christina Catherine Martinez’s “Aesthetical Relations” That Really Pushes the Limits of IG Live

July 27, 2020

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Leave it to Christina Catherine Martinez, comedian, author, and professional art critic, to take the incredibly limiting medium of Instagram Live and turn into something wild, whimsical, dangerous, funny, and genuinely illuminating (like she tends to do with her comedy when done live in person).

Martinez did the first virtual edition of her normally recurring art comedy talk show Aesthetical Relations (with guests Kat Toledo, Jamie Loftus, and Angella d’Avignon) made something truly special. In fact, we may go so far as to say that it might have one of the best openings (there’s an unmistakable indie/cinematic feel to it) to an IG Live show that we’ve ever seen.

So, without any more delay, please enjoy this first virtual edition of Aesthetical Relations here (pt. 1) and here (pt. 2)

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The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 15: Christina Catherine Martinez & Aesthetics

July 8, 2020

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This week, TCB’s Jake Kroeger zooms with the beloved comedy and art world hybrid Christina Catherine Martinez. Even without a pandemic, Martinez has managed to imbue her comedy with her professional art critic sensibilities to create marvelously absurdist, subversive, high brow, yet incredibly silly bits, stand-up, and characters. Her and Jake discuss what her detailed plans for translating her conceptual comedy to live-streaming platforms like Zoom on IG Live, the extension of her Aesthetical Relations brand/universe (even revealing plans for a special), and an attempt at a quick rundown of Groundlings’ controversy, MTV animated series revivals, and Comedy Central’s order of two new John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch specials.

Also, here’s John Cage’s 4:33 to get that John Cage joke at the end.

Follow Christina at @xtina_catherine on Twitter and IG and visit christinacatherine.info to delve into all things Christina Catherine Martinez. Get the e-book version of Aesthetical Relations here.

Shout outs: I May Destroy You, Search Party, and Nore Davis’ Live From The Comedy Traphouse

The Comedy Bureau @thecomedybureau across platforms and please, please support TCB via GoFundMe, Patreon, or on Venmo (@jakekroeger).
Produced by Jake Kroeger
Music by Brian Granillo
Artwork by Andrew Delman and KT

Your Lyric Hyperion Favorites Present Two Pink Doors (as Part of FX’s “Cake”)

November 21, 2019

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FXx’s experimental anthology series Cake invites plenty of the most exciting voices in animation, comedy, etc. to make some really stellar short form pieces.

Courtney Pauroso, Ian Bratschie, Christina Catherine Martinez, Chad Damiani, Natalie Palamides, Bill O’Neill, Juzo Yoshida, and Max Baumgarten all make up many of the most frequently featured and oh so talented performers at the magical Lyric Hyperion Theatre along with artistic director Phil Burgers/Dr. Brown at the helm.

This damn fine troupe got to do a portion of Cake, which centers, quite literally, around two pink doors and they’re pretty great. Start off with this morsel here.

Please Enjoy Christina Catherine Martinez’s Commercial That She Made to Sell Her Old Car on Craigslist

November 20, 2019

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Please Enjoy Christina Catherine Martinez’s Commercial That She Made to Sell Her Old Car on Craigslist

Christina Catherine Martinez and her pop-ins into frame here are magical. The ad alone should be the selling point for the car, no matter the condition of the actual car, right?

See for yourself in her DIY used car ad here.

February 20, 2018

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Just a friendly neighborhood reminder that our latest Most Wanted List is this Thursday at Comedy Central Stage at 8PM. See the comedians that you really ought to be seeing as we have handpicked each and every one of them for much they have killed us when they take the stage.

Admission is FREE just as long as you RSVP here.

February 12, 2018

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That’s right, we’ve managed to round up another bunch of comedians that you absolutely, unequivocally need to keep your eye on for another edition of The Comedy Bureau Most Wanted List.

It’s our personal picks of LA’s best stand-ups that deserve way more shine than they are currently getting and we sincerely hope that you come to see the brilliance that we see.

You can RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-comedy-bureaus-most-wanted-list-tickets-42658754483

You can also RSVP on the phone by calling (323) 960-5519.

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

December 15, 2017

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Part 2: The Sequel Show, the show that has comedians pitching a yet-to-be-made sequel of their favorite movies, is making a return of its own for this holiday season, right when one of the biggest sequels (Star Wars) of the year is just hitting theaters.

The show is free, so don’t miss Tony Sam & Christina Catherine Martinez presenting an evening of sequels that definitely should be made.

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.

April 19, 2017

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This Friday, Tony Sam and Christina Catherine Martinez will gather a great line-up of performers that really know how to take tomfoolery to the next level and put on a show deep in DTLA that “explains the universe” (?).

The show is free to attend and you can get more details here.

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

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