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Author Monica Drake on Clowns, the I Ching, and Noir
With a series of satires set in Portland, she’s re-writing the rules (literally) on what’s funny.
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With a series of satires set in Portland, she’s re-writing the rules (literally) on what’s funny.

IFC's "Portlandia" knows how to make satire rock with singer Aimee Mann, MTV's Kurt Loder, and a musician named "Sparkle Pony."

"The Lobster" and "The Benefits of Gusbandry" examine the genuine weirdness involved in trying to find a suitable mate. Things get odd.