A Critical Conversation With Marc Maron: Part Two
April 25, 2012 By
Comedian and WTF podcaster Marc Maron waxes psychological, explaining how podcasting turns into therapy and political schtick obscures personal opinions.
A Critical Conversation With Marc Maron: Part One
April 22, 2012 By
We were a little apprehensive about chatting with comedian and podcaster Marc Maron, who excoriated critics in his MICF show. But as it turns out, he just wants to champion thoughtfulness.
Interview With The Bampire
April 9, 2011 By
Every night during MICF, Maria Bamford will emerge from a dark place to split innocent comedy fans’ sides. We chat with her about selling out, Aussie audiences, and why alt-comedy is so popular with “anxious ninnies”.
Animal Farm: The Musical And (Other) Massive Flops
July 26, 2010 By
Elton John and Lee “Billy Elliott” Hall announce Animal Farm: The Musical. Here are some megaflop musicals that might make them reconsider – including Moby Dick and Carrie: the musicals!
A Likely Story
March 24, 2010 By
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off today – prepare for funny yarns aplenty. But there’s a flourishing storytelling scene in Melbourne all year round.
Why Can’t Arts Wankers And The Philistine Masses Just Get Along?
March 18, 2010 By
Hooray, another Herald Sun-initiated debate about arts funding! It’s a tired old topic, but it does offer the arts community a chance to examine why other segments of the community might think they’re such wankers.
Australia’s Quiet Comedic Giant
December 14, 2009 By
This Christmas, a guy who pops up every now and then on The Footy Show and Good News Week will edge closer to selling his 400,000th stand-up DVD. What? Who and why?
Method Injuries
September 9, 2009 By
Cate Blanchett’s cranial encounter with a radio at the brutish hands of Joel Edgerton is only the latest in a proud history of actors who injure themselves on stage.
Courting Laughs From The Social Contract
March 23, 2009 By
Sophisticated wit doesn’t always pay. Sydney comedian Dave Bloustien had to prove he was funny in court after a disastrous corporate gig. He tells the tale in his new MICF show The Social Contract.
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