On January 6th, I am hosting a comedy show at MoMA. Crazy!
Here’s the premise:
Watch a selection of silent comedy shorts from MoMA’s collection, followed by short videos made in response by some of today’s finest comedians. Ron Magliozzi, Assistant Curator, Department of Film, along with his colleagues Steve Massa and Ben Model, have selected some “cruel and unusual” slapstick comedy shorts from the silent era that explore social, cultural, and political subjects in rude and shocking ways. PopRally has invited contemporary comedians to react with their own video creations. MoMA silent film accompanist Ben Model will be at the piano.
It is going to be so fun! In addition to hosting duties, I’ll be showing a video. Also showing: Nick Kroll, Joe Mande, Gabe & Jenny, ThunderAnt (Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein) and more. An open bar reception follows! I really think everybody should come to this.
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