Archive for the 'Extras' Category

Sketches of comedy: Dave Foley of the Kids in the Hall

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.

 
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Posted on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
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Former Raiderette Anjelah Johnson nails a career in comedy

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.

 
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Posted on Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
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“Walk Hard” star John C. Reilly finally lands the lead

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.

 
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Posted on Tuesday, December 18th, 2007
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Dane Cook: Wired for laughs

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.

 
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Posted on Thursday, November 29th, 2007
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Filmmaker Todd Haynes explores the ever-changing persona of Bob Dylan in “I’m Not There.”

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.

 
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Posted on Monday, November 19th, 2007
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These horror movies will put a thrill in your Halloween

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.

 
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Posted on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
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Filmmaker takes us back to the era of the moon landings

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.

 
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Posted on Wednesday, September 19th, 2007
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Rob Zombie celebrates “Halloween”

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.

 
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Posted on Thursday, August 30th, 2007
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The story behind Echelon

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

 
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Posted on Monday, August 27th, 2007
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Comedian-actor Kevin Pollak talks about Cobb’s Comedy Club

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.

 
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Posted on Monday, August 20th, 2007
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