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Einstein vs. Hawkings: Epic Rap Battle

Einstein vs. Hawkings: Epic Rap Battle
In the annals of rap battles, Einstein vs. Hawkings is only bested by Justin Bieber vs. Beethoven. Chicago improv ex-patriates Peter Shukoff (“Nice Peter”) and Lloyd Ahlquist have created a series of YouTube shorts called “Epic Rap Battles of History” and pitted some very unlikely foes against each other. I was a fan of the... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
April 26, 2011 at 9:03 am
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2011 is Year of the Nerd

Nerds never realize that they’re nerds. They have it pointed out to them by their classmates, and usually not in an affectionate manner. When I was lonely kid my father (to his everlasting regret) dragged home three large boxes of comic books (a store on his way home was closing up shop and he asked... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
April 19, 2011 at 11:31 am
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2 1/2 Laughs

The Gameshow Network has a new show called “Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza.” It’s basically a short-form show taped in front of a live audience in Las Vegas. Even though it’s an improv show on TV (okay, basic cable) and is certainly worth a mention, I really haven’t been driven to do so. It’s a weak, dumb... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
April 14, 2011 at 11:46 am
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My Friend Martin

Here are some random, out-of-date, and seemingly incongruous news items. The Second City Mainstage opened up a new show this week called “Southside of Heaven” to great reviews. The Trib’s Chris Jones called it a “ groundbreaking, richly textured and deliciously dark new revue.”  Pretty nice. Nice work, guys. And, I think (and this is completely unresearched) this may... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
April 13, 2011 at 2:20 pm
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If the Federal Gov't. Shuts Down...

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By Jason Chin,
April 6, 2011 at 9:11 pm
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Things To Expect From the Charlie Sheen Stage Show

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The Charlie Sheen stage show arrives here in Chicago this very weekend! No one knows what to expect from the “Winning!” celeb, but here are some educated guesses... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
March 30, 2011 at 4:58 pm
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Photo Friday

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Checking out the ole photo archives are Chin Manor. Here are some pics of Chicago Improv World from days gone by.
By Jason Chin,
March 25, 2011 at 3:30 pm
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Closed Quarters

Next week will be the end of an era. It will be barely recognized, but extremely important to me. Two years ago, some friends and I remounted the classic, legendary long-form improv show called, “Close Quarters.” Farrell Walsh gathered some people he liked and wanted to perform with and we (Ryan Dolan, Sarah Fineout, Barry... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
March 22, 2011 at 11:22 am
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Rebecca Black is Worse than Hitler. Maybe.

Rebecca Black, a 13 year old girl, is, with tip of the pointy helmet to Mr. Godwin, worse than Hitler. Both, of course are products of their time and culture. Both rose to power remarkably fast mostly due to friends telling each other (“You got to hear this!” or “You haff to hear zis guy!”) to... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
March 18, 2011 at 9:12 pm
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No More Victims. Let There Be Heroes.

After the devastating and almost incomprehensible attacks of 9/11, Hollywood let us down.  They cowered and let us become victims instead of heroes. With movies such as the “War of the Worlds” remake, the “Day After Tomorrow”, “Babel”, “I Am Legend”, “The Mist” and even the resurgence of the zombie movie, the common thread is... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
March 11, 2011 at 12:08 pm
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