Michael Showalter a Sandwich and a Cat!

by Guy Emanuel

showaltr.jpgI have only gotten the chance to pop in his debut Comedy Album in my car for a brief mobile listening experience. Here are my thoughts.

a. Showalter is a genius (not because of this CD, but because of all his previous work).

b. Showalter should put together an indie rock band called Sandwiches and Cats and then put out another comedy album of just comedy. I felt like there was just as much time devoted to c0medy in the for of song and was left wanting more old school one mic one story style comedy)

c. Showalter is one dirty mofo. There are parts that are straight porno. So much so that I just submitted a few songs to Hustler.

d. Showalter is cool because he named his webisode series, The Michael Showalter Showalter! (That’s awesome!)

e. He DJs sometimes and thats cool. I know David Cross did as well when Scenic was around and his girlfriend was a bartender…

f. The athletes foot bit and the school journal bit are both genius and I’m glad they both made it onto this CD, but if I hear those live one more time I’m asking for my money back! (this might be a weird reason why Showalter rocks, but just put emphasis on the genius part…_

g. Michael Showalter might just be more into Brooklyn than his Godfather, Woody Allen, is into Manhattan. To see Allen’s influence and Showalters work, just check out “The Baxter”.  I was blown away by every aspect of this film.  The structure was original, the story was relatable and pathos driving, the writing was witty, which reminded me of Annie Hall, but with a fistful of sketch comedy sprinkled throughout.

for all these reasons Showalter is a genius…

maybe more to come soon
www.michaelshowalter.net

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