Dave Foley, a founding member of the Kids in the Hall, talks to Mercury News reporter Mark de la Viña about the beloved sketch comedy group and its upcoming appearances at SF Sketchfest.

Comedian Anjelah Johnson became an Internet phenom on the strength of her YouTube video about a visit to a nail salon. The San Jose native, now a cast member of Fox’s “MADtv,” talks to Mercury News reporter Mark de la Viña about her post-cheerleading life as a stand-up performer.

The Oscar-nominated John C. Reilly stars in his own comedy, “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.” The acclaimed character actor talks to Mercury News reporter Mark de la Viña about the mock biographical film, how the role gave him a taste of the rock-star lifestyle and how he enlisted Jack White of the White Stripes to play Elvis in the comedy.

Comedian Dane Cook talks to Mercury News reporter Mark de la Vina about how the Internet helped him become one of the hottest stand-up performers — someone greatly resented by many comic peers.

Director Todd Haynes (”Far From Heaven”) talks to Mercury News reporter Mark de la Vina about his new film featuring such actors as Cate Blanchett and Christian Bale playing characters inspired by the various phases of Bob Dylan’s career.

Resident gore hound Karen D’Souza runs through three horror movie picks for Halloween. Here’s why “30 Days of Night,” “Frostbitten” and the remake of “Halloween” are must-sees.

Director David Sington talks to Mercury News reporter Mark de la Vina about “In the Shadow of the Moon,” the filmmaker’s new documentary about the trailblazing astronauts of the Apollo program.

The director of the latest entry in the movie franchise talks to Mercury News arts and entertainment reporter Mark de la Vina about life as a horror filmmaker.

Reporter Chris O’Brien looks at the rise of San Jose appliance networking Echelon.

Cobb’s Comedy Club of San Francisco will celebrate its 25th anniversary in September. Reporter Mark de la Vina spoke to Cobb’s veterans such as Kevin Pollak, star of “The Usual Suspects,”and “The Whole Nine Yards,” about the venerable stand-up comedy venue.