Defending Your Life was one of the cornerstone films of my childhood. It wasn’t a kid’s movie, but I was such a nerd and an armchair philosopher that I was obsessed with this film. Albert Brooks became my hero. Of course, as I got older, Meryl Streep ALSO became my hero. But the guy also hasn’t done a lot of public appearances in recent years, so it’s super exciting that SF Sketchfest has managed to snag the dude to talk about his career as a a filmmaker, an actor, and, hopefully even his stand up days!
Here’s the new stuff!
- SF Sketchfest is thrilled to host the one and only Albert Brooks for a special Tribute. The legendary filmmaker, actor, author, and comedian will make his first Bay Area appearance in decades for an in-depth conversation with Kevin Pollak at Sydney Goldstein Theater, Jan 21.
- “Napoleon Dynamite” celebrates its 20th anniversary with a live read featuring the film’s stars Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries, Tina Majorino, Diedrich Bader, and guest cast Nyima Funk, Mindy Sterling, Janet Varney, and Gary Anthony Williams. Cosplay encouraged! Great Star Theatre, Jan 19.
- Doughboys, the award-winning food podcast hosted by longtime frenemies Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger, makes its return to SF Sketchfest at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Jan 25.
- SF Sketchfest will pay tribute to baseball icons Kruk & Kuip with a special post-festival event during baseball season, celebrating the legendary SF Giants broadcasters Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper, in conversation. The beloved duo will be honored at the Sydney Goldstein Theater on May 15.
- Chris Fleming 3rd show added by popular demand at Great American Music Hall, Jan 19.
- Upright Citizens Brigade’s ASSSSCAT 2nd show added by popular demand at the Marines’ Memorial Theatre, Jan 25.
Tickets to these and all the other shows available at SF Sketchfest!
