Naming a film Epic is asking for a lot, especially when it’s based on a children’s book of a different and less demanding title, “The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs” by William Joyce. Mirriam-Webster defines 'epic' as “extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope.” To focus Epic on inherently [...] The post Film Review: Epic appeared first on Spinning Platters .
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A few of my favorite new releases this week, including new stuff from Mikal Cronin, She & Him, Tom O'dell, and the highly anticipated soundtrack for the Baz Luhrmann Film: The Great Gatsby . As always, be sure to visit Largehearted Boy for more new music. Deerhunter// Monomania web // facebook // shows // iTunes Mikal Cronin// MCII twitter // soundcloud //shows// bandcamp // iTunes [...]

Excerpt from A.V. Club AVC: There’s a bit on Dangerously Delicious about what a terrible sign it is for a relationship if it starts with a woman meeting a drunk guy at a club. Where would you advise people to go looking for love instead? AA: I have no fucking clue. I talked with a friend about this last night. Where do you meet classy men and women? When I talk to men and women, a general sentiment [...]
Last time we saw Aziz Ansari, he was headlining a Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign fundraiser at Largo at the Coronet. Now he's back for another night up stand up comedy! You can see Aziz Ansari this Saturday, Feb. 16...
Aziz Ansari's character Tom on Parks and Recreation is a known fashion fan, buying all his clothes from the little boys department at Brooks Brothers and wearing LED belt buckles. But Ansari loves style in ... read more
See a cute clip from a new ep of 'Ben 10' featuring the 'Parks and Rec' star.

There is a very special benefit show being put together to help out those on the east coast affected by Hurricane Sandy. "We Hate Hurricanes" will feature performances by Aziz Ansari , Beck , Will Ferrell , Sarah Silverman and plenty of other special guests. The entire night will also be MC'd by Mr. Draper himself Jon Hamm. This show will be taking place on Monday, December 10th at Club Nokia in Downtown. Tickets for We Hate Hurricanes will go on sale starting on Saturday, December 1st at 10am through Ticketmaster . [...]
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Parks And Recreation star and all-around funnyman Aziz Ansari stopped by Conan last night, and as to be expected, the ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/ watch-aziz-ansari-compares-onl ine-dating-to-fast-f/70968/
Anyone familiar with Aziz Ansari's stand-up comedy knows he's a big fan of Chick-Fil-A. However, the comedian had not made ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/news/ watch-aziz-ansari-talk-gay-mar riage-and-chick-fil-/70682/

Donald Glover has tanked at Coachella . Donald Glover has TANKED at Bonaroo. Donald Glover has TANKED at Sasquatch . Donald Glover has TANKED at Lollapalooza. Now it seems as thought Donald Glover put on a comedy special just for himself and TANKED. In front of a group of loyal Donald Glover fans who think he is so #SWAG and #CRAY. They will go see him rap, they will go see him perform comedy, they will [...]
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We already mentioned that Rob Delaney will be playing the New York Comedy Festval and now here's the whole 2012 line-up which goes down November 7 - 11. Performers include Aziz Ansari, Jim Gaffigan, Ricky Gervais, Kevin Hart, Bill Maher, Patton Oswalt, Brian Regan, Marlon & Shawn Wayans, Robin Williams and more. Tickets to most shows go on sale Monday, August 13 with a Citi Cardmember Presale happening right now (8/8). There's a NYCF presale that starts tomorrow (8/9) and you can get the password by [...]
2012 New York Comedy Festival (11/07-11/11) Tickets for the 2012 New York Comedy Festival go on Citi Private Pass Presale starting on Aug 8 (today) at 10AM ET. Some of the big names appearing at this year's fest include: Aziz Ansari, Kevin Hart, Marlon and Shawn Wayans, Artie Lange, Jim Gaffigan, Patton Oswalt, Brian Regan, Ricky Gervais, Rob Delaney, Robin Williams and more. In other related news, Jim Gaffigan 's Mr. Universe , formerly a download only special , will [...]
Like Ron Swanson, I only endorse a few products. Mine include the Braun Cruzer 6 Body Shaver, Grizzly Mint Tobacco and Sperry Authentic Top-Siders. However, I do advocate "funny," namely [...]
Here's another sampling of the fine music out your disposal in the Bay Area this weekend! I think that there's something for everyone this week. Thursday, July 19th Ray Davies, The 88 at The Fillmore The Kinks might have been the most influential band in rock. Sure, The Beatles were popular. But The Kinks created [...]

In which #THELOVELYWIFE thinks Aziz is way cute. PS this is the perfect couple, no? He DESERVES Kate Upton.
NY Comedy Festival (Nov 7-11, 2012) First things first, the New York Comedy Festival has announced that this year's festival will take place from November 7 – 11, 2012 . No performers have been announced yet, but you can expect some of the biggest names in comedy as well as the annual Stand Up For Heroes (Bob Woodruff Foundation) concert which usually features a performance by Bruce Springsteen if he's in town. Tickets will go on sale in August. It’s officially summer now (well according to [...]

“Food is the new rock ‘n roll.” - Justin Warner, chef at Do or Dine “A knife, a fork, a bottle and a cork /That’s the way we spell New York.” - Escort, “Cocaine Blues” “You’re going to what?” The Great Googa Mooga doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but “music," “food," and “festival” do, and that’s about all I needed to tell people about the eponymous inaugural festival this weekend in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. If that wasn’t enough to win over the skeptics, I broke it down by the numbers: 75 [...]