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(4:52) Before there was Rick James or Leif Garrett, there was Shmulik Finkelstein. A first-generation Ashkenazi growing up on the Lower East Side, Finkelstein shot to Yiddish power pop star... more >

(4:52) Before there was Rick James or Leif Garrett, there was Shmulik Finkelstein. A first-generation Ashkenazi growing up on the Lower East Side, Finkelstein shot to Yiddish power pop stardom in 1930's before graduating into multiple-character vaudeville as the shtetl sensation you'll hear your grandmother coo about—if, God willing, she's still breathing. < less

(4:22) In this adaptation of the classic melodramatic novel "Trilby" by George Du Maurier, the hapless title character is mesmerized by her nefarious voice coach, the famous Svengali. Tril... more >

(4:22) In this adaptation of the classic melodramatic novel "Trilby" by George Du Maurier, the hapless title character is mesmerized by her nefarious voice coach, the famous Svengali. Trilby's true love, poor Little Billee, is no match for the hypnotically animalistic Svengali, and is left alone, dreaming of the life they might have lived in Barbizon. At the time of its publication, 1894, it was an insanely popular novel. Now, not so much, although Svengali is still a rather famous character. If you were ever curious to know what happens in this compellingly demented novel, but didn't want to read 400 pages, watching this film should be enough. < less

(2:06) Bill Cosby and his decision to make a game that will rival Super Smash Bros Brawl A little montage of characters, scenes, items, stages, and music from the games

(2:06) Bill Cosby and his decision to make a game that will rival Super Smash Bros Brawl A little montage of characters, scenes, items, stages, and music from the games < less

(2:33) Seth MacFarlane says he didn't agree with Fox's lawyers shutting down the made-in-Toronto onstage spoof The Swiss Family Guy Robinson earlier this year. The touring one-man show by B... more >

(2:33) Seth MacFarlane says he didn't agree with Fox's lawyers shutting down the made-in-Toronto onstage spoof The Swiss Family Guy Robinson earlier this year. The touring one-man show by Brian Froud had precedent to lean on - Rick Miller's MacHomer, a twist on Macbeth that Simpson's creator Matt Groening had seen and given thumbs up to. "I never saw (Swiss Family Guy), but I did make a call to Fox to say 'For what it's worth, my two cents, I think you just oughtta let the guy do it. "I just feel in this day and age with the Internet, because of the enormous exchange of information, intellectual property in some weird way feels public. I just don't see how anything like that hurts the studio. Their point of view is we open the floodgate, it sets a legal precedent. But it's a little different than bootleg Stewie t-shirts. It's a single show in a theatre, it's not mass produced. But the network subscribes to such a black-and-white way of thinking of certain things." What is Swiss Family Guy Robinson? It’s a one man show with impersonations of all your favourite Family Guy characters, except for Meg... She’s hard to do. Swiss Family Guy Robinson was co-created by Brian Froud and the Sheori Brothers. < less

(6:17) Created from footage compiled in the year 1996 is a tribute to DEANO, a beloved character whom lived in St. Catherine's Park (68th street and first avenue), New York City.

(6:17) Created from footage compiled in the year 1996 is a tribute to DEANO, a beloved character whom lived in St. Catherine's Park (68th street and first avenue), New York City. < less

(4:25) Cinema as the highest form of art. Created for the UNL Cinema 16 "72 Hours Later" filmmaking competition. Teams had to make a movie in 72 hours using given requirements. Ours were... more >

(4:25) Cinema as the highest form of art. Created for the UNL Cinema 16 "72 Hours Later" filmmaking competition. Teams had to make a movie in 72 hours using given requirements. Ours were: Genre: French New Wave Character Name: Murdock Prop: Underpants Line of dialogue: "What would Abe Lincoln do?" Team thirtysevenrobots took first at the competition. Enjoy. < less

(3:12) From "Goodnight O.J." Livia Scott's multiple character, solo show now playing at UCB... adapted from real letters written to OJ Simpson while he was in jail for murder in 1994. For ... more >

(3:12) From "Goodnight O.J." Livia Scott's multiple character, solo show now playing at UCB... adapted from real letters written to OJ Simpson while he was in jail for murder in 1994. For more info, please check http://newyork.ucbtheatre.com/shows/1570 Video by Anya Garrett http://www.anyagarrett.com Show directed by Baron Vaughn http://www.baronvaughn.com < less

(4:01) Description: Tricia Traci and Rebecca Leib originally wrote "Dick Scars" for The Dirtiest Sketch Show at UCB-LA. Using stop-motion techniques they produced it into a short video brin... more >

(4:01) Description: Tricia Traci and Rebecca Leib originally wrote "Dick Scars" for The Dirtiest Sketch Show at UCB-LA. Using stop-motion techniques they produced it into a short video bringing these two lively characters to internet life. As new friends from craigslist, these two strange lonely women try to find common ground as they have a bit of afternoon wine on a warm summer's day. < less

(0:54) Uncle Tommy's Dirty Limericks! They're quick. They're naughty! They're ridiculously funny!!! They tickle taboo, and they entertain. They're dirty limerick MINI-MOVIES: perfect for ou... more >

(0:54) Uncle Tommy's Dirty Limericks! They're quick. They're naughty! They're ridiculously funny!!! They tickle taboo, and they entertain. They're dirty limerick MINI-MOVIES: perfect for our modern world, yet still ripe with tradition, using a poetic form that has entertained people through the ages. Fast and clever, with equal parts shock and delight -- all performed by one reckless uninhibited actor. They combine the bawdiness of adult humor, the delight of a childish cartoon, the mental acrobatics of wit, the rhythm and rhyme of song, the craftiness of film, and the entertaining antics of a chameleon performer who dresses up in silly costumes to portray many hysterical and often deliciously disturbing characters. Perfect for our fast-paced techno-wondrous lives, where you can carry Uncle Tommy's Dirty Limericks around with you on your iPod, like tasty brain-candy; or call them up on a computer with a swift click, like reaching into a bowl of treats on a side-table. Uncle Tommy loves to make you laugh!... and squirm!... and maybe even -- God forbid -- get aroused! -Uncle Tommy www.dirtyuncletommy.com < less

(5:20) How do you direct a commercial? Our main character, the director, has been commissioned to direct the next commercial for the well respected Harley-Davidson motorcycles. You need tal... more >

(5:20) How do you direct a commercial? Our main character, the director, has been commissioned to direct the next commercial for the well respected Harley-Davidson motorcycles. You need talent, leadership, and creativity. None of which our director has... < less