NBA and Slippery Shrimp

A John Sally sighting at Yang Chow in L.A.'s Chinatown. While everyone said hello to the former NBA pro, I shouted out, "Hey, this guy does great stand-up" which earned me a pat on the back from the former Bad Boy.

If you haven't been to Yang Chow -- best Chinese food in L.A.

http://www.yangchow.com/

If you haven't heard of John Sally -- he is an ex-NBA player (and a pretty good one) who does stand-up and has a funny amusing talk-show called Spider and the Henchman.

Lose Yourself in the Laughter

The Comic's Comic posted an interview with Adam Mckay that any aspiring comedy writer/filmmaker should take a look at.

As they write:
"....comedian Adam McKay, former founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, former head writer of SNL, and current Funny or Die leader and filmmaker of such works as Anchorman and The Other Guys. McKay talks about those two films, his own upbringing, a desire to produce absurd, subversive laughs that relate to teens who feel all alone in the sticks, and chasing and capturing those funny feelings on film."

The link is here.

Oscar Buzz, Funny Buzz

Oscar season is upon us. This is also known as the time when the Hollywood elite get super serious, vote for their Oscars and lose their sense of humor. Oscar historically forgets about comedy. Of course he does: he has no balls. There's no reason to be smiling. In the history of the Academy Awards only three films have taken home Oscar.

It Happened One Night (1934)

Annie Hall (1977)

Shakespeare in Love (1977)

What comedy films were worthy of Oscar buzz for 2010? Anyone? Beuller? What performances will be recognized?

Toy Story 3 will earn the Oscar for best animated movie. But in an expanded pool of 10 films, should it be welcomes to the big dance?

As for performances, check out Andy Garcia is this forgotten gem of 2010, City Island.