Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black

Saturday night Elaina and I went to Emo's to watch Michael Showalter and Michael Ian Black's stand-up show! You may remember these two guys from The State on MTV (over 10 years ago), Wet Hot American Summer, Stella on Comedy Central, Ed, Reno 911, Best Week Ever, and Celebrity Poker Showdown.

This was the funniest comedy show I've ever seen, full of R-rated jokes and pictures. Michael Showalter showed us a picture of a '70's Porno Smurf, along with genitalia (seriously) and Michael Ian Black asked a couple in the audience if they've had anal sex. Holy crap it was funny. Keep an eye on these two guys, and go see their show if they go on tour again. Click here for Michael Showalter's website.

The Science of Sleep

Writer/director Michael Gondry's brainchild, "The Science of Sleep" (originally La Science des Reves) is a strong contender for one of the best movies I've ever seen. If you appreciated his direction in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," you'll find this movie is not only more openly disoriented, but it also embraces its derangement. Starring Gael Garcia Bernal (Y tu Mama Tambien, The Motorcycle Diaries), the pace and simplicity of this film are a perfect balance, and makes you very aware of the nonsense of dreams (and reality).

Without giving anything away, I highly recommend that you see this movie. And let me know what you think!