Ep. 12: Year One / Linklater Look Part 1 – Slacker / Tape
Evan and Josh tap into their primal nature with a review of Harold Ramis’ Year One, starring Michael Cera and Jack Black, as well as kick off Part One of their Linklater Look with discussions of Slacker and Tape.
Music: Josh Nielsen, “Your Life”
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Michael Cera as the new generation of comedy? I don’t thnk I can get on board with that. Has he ever been in stand-up? It seems like he’s just cast as the quirky awkward guy representing a new fad in comedy. I agree with you on Jack Black though. He’s a hit or a miss.
Mark said this on June 27th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
I would say Michael Cera embodies a new wave/style of comedy, even if he isn’t technically a comedian himself. He embodies the whole Judd Apatow/Arrested Development brand of awkward humor in which awkward, relatable characters have to bumble their way through extraordinary situations. The plot around them moves at a fast pace, yet they can barely keep up with talking to a single person without looking like an idiot.
Evan said this on June 28th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
I have been thinking about this topic for a few days. You are right. He’s definately at the forefront of (what I still think is a fad) as the awkward comic.
Mark said this on July 1st, 2009 at 9:01 pm