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10 Louis C.K. Movies You (Probably) Haven’t Seen

By Jason Bailey on

The new season of Mad Men is underway, the Breaking Bad premiere date is set, so as soon as the new season of Louie gets going, our summer viewing needs will be all taken care — oh hell, that’s right, Louie won’t be back until next spring. His new special has already aired, his promo tour for it is over; how the hell do you get your Louis C.K. fix these days? From YouTube, of course. Strangely, not many people are aware that Louie worked his way up to writing, directing, editing, and starring in Louie with two decades of short and indie film work; a quick tour of his early films offers a tantalizing glimpse at the development of his considerable… Read More

Comedy

‘Oh My God’ Is Louis C.K.’s Best Stand-up Special Yet

By Jason Bailey on

In the opening moments of his new special Oh My God, Louis C.K. is seen standing backstage, waiting patiently. He takes a sip of water, checks his watch, and then strolls out to thunderous applause. And when he does, comedy nerds’ jaws are bound to drop in recognition of the location: he’s performing at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, Arizona, the distinctive in-the-round venue where George Carlin did his second HBO On Location special. Maybe the placement was accidental, but I doubt it. For years, Louie has been positioning himself as the heir apparent to the late, great Carlin: America’s finest road comic, a stand-up whose productivity is only matched by his brilliance. … Read More

Comedy

16 Things We Learned From Louis C.K.’s Reddit AMA

By Chloe Pantazi on

“Hi. It’s Louis. I’m here doing one of these again.” Ahead of Saturday night’s premiere of the stand-up special Louis C.K. Oh My God on HBO, Louis C.K. hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session over on Reddit. Questions ranged from the most amateur jokes he’s told and his worst hecklers to money matters, his culinary talents, and Ewan McGregor’s dick. We combed through the conversation to pick out the best and pithiest of the comedian’s offerings; after the jump, 16 things we learned. … Read More

Pop Culture

Staff Picks: Flavorwire’s Favorite Cultural Things This Week

By Julia Pugachevsky on

Need a great book to read, album to listen to, or TV show to get hooked on? The Flavorwire team is here to help: in this new weekly feature, our editorial staffers each recommend the cultural object or experience they’ve enjoyed the most in the past seven days. Click through for our picks, and tell us what you’ve been loving in the comments. … Read More

Film

Flavorwire’s Guide to Movies You Need to Stream This Week

By Jason Bailey on

Welcome to Flavorwire’s streaming movie guide, in which we help you sift through the scores of movies streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and other services to find the best of the recently available, freshly relevant, or soon to expire. This week, we’ve got new films starring Aubrey Plaza, Mike Birbiglia, John Krasinksi, Sarah Polley, Rosemarie DeWitt, Olivia Thirlby, and Paul Dano, plus three of last year’s best documentaries and a killer hour with our favorite stand-up. Check them all out after the jump, and follow the title links to watch them right now. … Read More

Web

What’s On at Flavorpill: The Links That Made the Rounds In Our Office

By Alison Nastasi on

Today at Flavorpill, we read Louis C.K.’s best responses to Vanity Fair’s Proust questionnaire. We wanted to attend this tasty Potato Chip Pop-Up show at gallery IAM8BIT, opening this Friday. We listened to Tom Cruise’s ex-girlfriend rap about Scientology. We talked about the beauty and tragedy of last Tweets. We sang with depressing Christmas carolers. … Read More

Television

The Best and Worst of Last Night’s ‘SNL’ With Louis C.K.

By Emily Temple on

Whew. Despite his fears that he was going to totally bomb, and his incredibly heartfelt empathy for a still-struggling New York City, Louis C.K. did a pretty great job on Saturday Night Live last night. Though we were surprised by the show’s light treatment of the upcoming election (we got a tiny bit of Mitt Romney on Weekend Update and no Obama at all — it’s the weekend before, people!), we were less surprised by the fact that Louis C.K. shone — at least most of the time. Dress him up in furs and put him on a crowded stage, he gets a little flustered. But somehow, that only makes us like him better. Click through to watch the best and worst segments from last night’s SNL, and let us know if you agree with us (or think we’re blind) in the comments. … Read More

Comedy

Louis C.K., Hero, Beats Surcharges and Scalpers by Selling Tickets Directly to Fans

By Judy Berman on

He writes, he edits, he directs, he produces, he acts, he does stand-up, he answers fans’ questions (and hilariously insults them) on Twitter. And now, Louis C.K. has gone into the ticket selling business — not because he’s trying to make money, but because he wants to avoid scalpers and surcharge-gouging ticketing services.… Read More

Books

Louis C.K. Doles Out Questionable Advice in a New Book from ‘The Believer’

By Caroline Stanley on

Have you ever wondered how to “take care” of an unwanted hermit crab? Amy Sedaris has some good ideas. Lack health insurance, and need to know if what you’re dealing with is a good mole or a bad mole? Then Zach Galifianakis is (sort of) your guy. Curious what exactly lighthouses are good for in these modern times? Kristen Schaal isn’t afraid to tell you the truth of the situation: bringing whale crime to light. There’s also Nick Hornby with suggestions on two of the best songs for lovemaking, Weird Al with first-timer tips for a decorating man cave, and Bob Saget with an informative take on what “friends with benefits” really means.

Care to Make Love in That Gross Little Space Between Cars? is more than just our favorite book title ever — it’s also a brand new compendium of advice from the good folks at the Believer magazine that includes contributions from the aforementioned celebrities, as well as a bunch of other well-known comedians, lit world luminaries, and hilarious TV types who have worked on shows like Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recreation, The Colbert Report, and The Daily Show. Click through to preview Louis C.K.’s chapter now, and be sure to pick up a copy of the book, which hits shelves today. … Read More