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TJ Miller from Get Him to the Greek and She's Out of My League at the Drafthouse Comedy Theater
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 T.J. Miller is: A comedian. He is an improviser, stand-up and sketch comedian. He is also an acting type comedian.
In the past year, T.J. Miller has shot Tony Scott's "Unstoppable" (Fox) opposite Denzel Washington and Chris Pine, "Gulliver's Travels" (Fox) opposite Jack Black and Jason Segel and "Get Him to the Greek" (Uni) for producer Judd Apatow, opposite Jonah Hill and Russell Brand. In March 2010, Dreamworks will release "She's Out of My League" in which T.J. co-stars. He recently had a supporting role in Mike Judge's "Extract" and has been cast opposite Steve Carell, Paul Rudd and Zach Galifianakis in "Dinner for Schmucks." He is also attached to a project at Paramount entitled "Freshman Roommates" starring Tracy Morgan.
Last fall he was named one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch" as well as one of Entertainment Weekly's "Next Big Things in Comedy." Previously, he starred in the JJ Abrams produced feature "Cloverfield" for Paramount and Russo Brothers' show "Carpoolers" on ABC.
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Found Footage Festival Presents "Computer Beach Party"
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 The Found Footage Festival is proud to present a special live screening of "Computer Beach Party," one of the most wonderfully awful movies ever found on VHS. Hosts Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher, whose credits include The Onion and the Late Show with David Letterman, are excited to blow the dust off the forgotten 1980s sex comedy for this one-night-only screening, complete with live commentary, trivia games and other surprises.
"Computer Beach Party" is a cringe-inducing comedy from 1985 about a couple of guys, Andy and Dennis, who try to use their knowledge of computers to stop a greedy developer from turning their beloved beach into a tourist attraction. Shot entirely in Galveston, Texas, and featuring poorly-dubbed dialogue, a naive understanding of how computers work, and two musical performances by heavy metal band Panther, "Computer Beach Party" is destined to become a cult classic.
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Hal Sparks Live at the Drafthouse Comedy Theater
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 Whether you know him best as the former host of E! Television's Talk Soup, the boyish Michael on Showtime's Queer as Folk, or as the bubble-wrap wearing cult leader desperately seeking the "continuum transfunctioner" in Dude, Where's My Car, comic actor Hal Sparks has been cracking up film and television viewers since his feature debut in the 1989 cult classic Chopper Chicks in Zombietown.
Actor/comedian/musician Hal Sparks began his professional career as a teenager in Chicago. As a member of the famed Second City Troupe, his quick wit and affable personality quickly gained him recognition and acclaim. In 1987 he was named the “Funniest Teenager In Chicago” by the Chicago Sun Times.
After a successful run with Second City, Sparks moved to Los Angeles and immediately began performing at numerous comedy clubs, including The Improv, The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory and The Ice House, as well as at Comic Relief’s American Comedy Festival.
Hal is currently lending his voice to the lead character of “Tak” in the Nickelodeon animated series “Tak and the Power of Juju” which airs Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. “Tak and the Power of Juju” follows the teenage jungle boy, Tak, and his fellow Pupununu villagers as they deal with their fate as the unluckiest tribe in the world. He also stars in the magic competition series “Celebracadabra” airing now on VH1.
From 1999 – 2000, Sparks was the host of the Emmy-award winning “Talk Soup” on E! Entertainment Television, winning rave reviews from fans and critics alike. For five seasons, he co-starred as Michael Novotny on the hit Showtime series “Queer As Folk,” based on the controversial and critically acclaimed British series.
In 2006, Sparks appeared on the FOX musical competition series “Celebrity Duets” and hosted the WB reality series “Survival Of the Richest.”
He most recently shared judging duties with Rosanne Barr on the Nick at Nite comedy competition series “America’s Funniest Mom” which aired in April 2007.
Hal is also one of the stars of the VH1 hit pop culture series “I Love The 90’s,” “I Love The 80’s,” “The 80’s Strike Back” and “I Love The 70’s.” His television credits include guest-starring roles on “CSI,” “Frasier,” and “One on One.” He also co-starred in the Showtime Original feature “Bleacher Bums,” adapted from the critically acclaimed play of the same name. Hal starred opposite Peter Riegert, Wayne Knight and Brad Garrett in this classic baseball comedy.
In 2004 Sparks appeared in the box office hit “Spiderman 2.” He also co-starred in the 20th Century Fox comedy, “Dude, Where’s My Car?,” “Dickie Roberts, Former Child Star” and “Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town” with Billy Bob Thorton. Sparks also provided the voices for two animal characters, a bee and a fish, in the 20th Century Fox film “Dr. Dolittle 2.” His numerous television appearances include “The Tonight Show,” “Larry King Live,” “Charlie Rose,” “Good Morning America,” “The View,” “Politically Incorrect,” MTV and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
He also starred in his own sketch comedy pilot entitled “Here Comes The Neighborhood” and produced comedy segments for Disney Channel. On
the stage, Sparks has performed in such productions as “The Glass Menagerie”
and “Brighton Beach Memoirs.”
In addition to a busy acting and stand-up career, Hal is an accomplished singer/songwriter/musician. He and his band, Zero 1, have just released their debut album and will soon be touring the country.
A native of Peak’s Mill, Kentucky, Sparks spent several years in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles. He is also an expert in the martial arts with 20 years experience in Shaolin, Kung Fu, Wushu and Karate. More information on Hal can be found at his website www.halsparks.com
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Eric Schwartz aka Smooth-E at the Drafthouse Comedy Theater
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Eric Schwartz aka Smooth-E is more than meets the four eyes. He seamlessly weaves through a countless lineup of original characters and musical pieces, making him a favorite at clubs, colleges, on television and the web.
One of the most-downloaded comedians, this rare talent can’t be hidden, and Schwartz‘s popularity is quickly rising. “E! News Daily” host Ryan Seacrest says Schwartz is “rocking the web” with “video that’s got everyone Googling.”
Smooth-E personifies the fresh-blended creation for which he is named. Mixing comedy, music, and viral internet videos, millions of fans worldwide have begun to "Surrender to the Blender."
Defying the boundaries of traditional stand-up, his multimedia appeal has the power to capture radio spins and national headlines. When a story happens in Hollywood, Smooth-E instantly whips up hilarious songs and videos seen on CNN, Fox, "The Tonight Show," E!, celebrity tabloid shows and more. A trend setter in the digital comedy age, Smooth-E writes the groundbreaking material, makes the beats and creates high production-value videos.
Eric Schwartz aka Smooth-E is making noise and refusing to turn it down.
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Open Mic Stand-Up Comedy at the Old Arlington Grill
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 Every Saturday Night from 10:30PM to Midnight in the Old Arlington Grill
FREE ADMISSION
Each show features up to 15 stand-up comics in an a modern entertainment lounge setting. Come check out local comics on the rise as they test new material. A fun evening for everyone!
The Old Arlington Grill is a NEW restaurant & lounge located just off the lobby of the Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse. Come check out these local comics before they move on to fame and fortune. See what the buzz is all about!
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Live Stand-Up Comedy at the Old Arlington Grill - ONLY $5
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 Every Thursday 8PM to 9PM
Comedy Nonsense (ComedyNonsense.com) presents the Area's Best Stand-Up Comics at the Old Arlington Grill
Only $5 Cover
(60 min Show)
Each 60 minute show features 2 to 4 professional stand-up comics with a host in an a modern entertainment lounge setting. Each show is recorded and some clips are used for Comedy Nonsense's TV Show on Comcast, Verizon FIOS, Local Point TV, YouTube, On Demand, and WJFK 106.7FM.
The Old Arlington Grill is a NEW restaurant & lounge located just off the lobby of the Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse. Come check out the top local comics before they move on to fame and fortune. See what the buzz is all about!
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