Farley Elliott

Photo courtesy Medecins Sans Frontieres. There are entire populations in this world that you simply cannot imagine. Not because their culture is so different or their location so astounding; rather, just because they are alive. On CNN or MSNBC or the Drudge Report or the Huffington Post, numbers get... continue reading on LAist

Dear Andy Kaufman, I Hate Your Guts! Photo courtesy Process Media. Long after his death, Andy Kaufman remains a polarizing man. Some folks (either at the time or now, out of a sense of bereaved duty) love the antics of Andy, while others steadfastly maintain his unfunny arrogance. Probably... continue reading on LAist

Happy Thanksgiving! Photo via Lord-Jim on LAist Photo Flickr. Gobble, gobble, mothereffers. If you ever wanted to feel lazy, fat, underworked and overfed, this is the week. And all of these things should lead you inevitably towards the dark confines of a comedy show. I've seen people in New... continue reading on LAist

It's like a WTWTA thizz face up in here. Photo via ilovefred @LAist Flickr page. This seems to be the week of the essay show, with Mortified and Sit N' Spin both tackling the genre, albeit in different ways. There's a ton of smaller shows around town too, like... continue reading on LAist

Tim Robbins. Photo courtesy The Collegian. Guys, Tim Robbins seriously needs your help; he's in trouble. Well, more accurately, his passionate outlet, The Actors' Gang, is in trouble. You see, the Gang spends so much time and money helping out everyone from schoolchildren to their Culver City community at... continue reading on LAist