I worked from home today, and then went into Manhattan afterward, which is the exact opposite of how that usually goes. I’d debated just going into the office, and sticking around in the city after that, but the allure of an extra hour or two of sleep in the morning was just too much to pass up.
I went into the city this evening to see Sleepwalk With Me at Symphony Space. I’ve been a fan or director and star Mike Birbiglia’s comedy and appearances on This American Life, and the movie was followed by a short Q&A with him. Both were quite entertaining.
Did you get some kind of sneak preview? I didn’t think it was opening until the end of the month. I’m hoping to see it, but I don’t know yet if it’s coming to Indianapolis. The short film he did with Terry Gross that played during the last “This American Life” live show was very funny.
It was a sneak preview, yes, through Symphony Space’s film club (of which I’m not a member). It’s not a really deep movie, but it’s quite endearing and well done. If you’ve enjoyed Birbiglia’s stories before, you’ll probably enjoy the film. And I think the dates are up on the film’s website now.
Although, don’t tell that to Joss Whedon.
Wouldn’t you know it. It looks as though there’s only going to be one showing, in September, on the one night I’m pretty sure I can’t make it.
Speaking of This American Life… You may already know, but I just listened to last weekend’s podcast on my way to work this morning and was saddened to learn that David Rakoff has died.