Rainn and the Spirit Awards
Thursday, February 28th, 2008This posts lists items about the Spirit Awards — celebrating the best in independent film. This year’s show was hosted by Rainn Wilson. It aired on Feb. 23 — live on the Independent Film Channel (IFC) at 2pm PT and an edited version that evening on AMC.
It was a hilarious afternoon. Rainn did a great job. So did Jen Celotta, who co-wrote the show!
Newest items:
Dennis Hopper initiates Rainn Wilson
Warning: NSFW (but you do get to see Jen Celotta!)
Rainn Wilson auditions for JUNO
I’ve recently become a HUGE Jason Bateman fan.
More audition videos here.
Previous items after the jump.
Feb. 23
- Feb. 23: “Dwight got a hooker!” Yes, that was indeed The Office’s co-executive producer and writer extraordinaire Jen Celotta playing a hooker in the Dennis Hopper sketch. I confirmed this with Jen via email after the show. Jen added, “I’m a comedy writer first, hooker second :)” NEW
- Feb. 23: Lifting Spirits.
- Feb. 23: Live-Blogging IFC’s Indie Spirit Awards.
Feb. 21
KROQ’s Kevin and Bean talk to Rainn about the Spirit Awards (starts around the 42 minute mark; clip is around 60 minutes total)
Tipster: Silvia
Feb. 21
Wilson prepares for first hosting gig.
Feb. 14
A message from Rainn Wilson to Tallyheads:
Hey Office fans … looks like we’re going back to work soon. Rumor has it that it will be 6 more and we start shooting in early/mid March. Can’t wait. The next ep “The Dinner Party” is one of the funniest ever.
Meanwhile, in Hollywoodland, I’m hosting the Spirit Awards on IFC (repeated on AMC) on the afternoon of Feb 23. In preparation, I conducted some really probing interviews with some of the nominated directors. There is also a clip of my original audition for “Paulie Bleeker” in JUNO. It’s quite revealing. Enjoy!
Rainn
Link: Rainn on Film
Rainn also sent me a photo, but I will get to that in a separate post. It deserves its own. Really.
Feb. 13
Rainn Wilson drops pants for Spirit Awards.
Yeah, Jason Bateman is hilarious, and I agree with Deanna that The Office and Arrested Development are the best shows ever!
36 | Dr. David Friendly Fri. Feb. 29, 2008 at 4:36pmWell, who didn’t become a huge Jason Bateman fan recently? :-D
only people who have been huge jason bateman fans forever!
35 | tuna tuna tuna Fri. Feb. 29, 2008 at 2:41pmOh man I LOVE Jason Bateman. Two hilarious actors in one scene, what could be better?
34 | Catherine Zeta-Jones Thu. Feb. 28, 2008 at 9:06pmThat was like a mini RainnFest! These skits were so great and I’m still falling apart laughing. The skateboard tricks killed me, as did the Bob Dylan with a big Harry Potter novel, and I especially loved the Winterbottom audition! He has no self-conscious filter at all–it’s wonderful.
33 | what's the dealio Thu. Feb. 28, 2008 at 7:48pmNice videos. :) I’m really happy that more people are becoming Bateman fans… maybe they’ll become Arrested Development fans and we can get a movie made.
32 | Caroline Thu. Feb. 28, 2008 at 4:43pmRainn’s Bob Dylan was hilarious. When I saw him reading Harry Potter I nearly fell off my chair.
31 | The Hypothetical Game Thu. Feb. 28, 2008 at 2:57pmAll around great. =)
I guess the writer’s strike must have left Jen Celotta pretty desperate for some income. Very sad.
Jen, if you’re reading this, the streets are no place for a sweet person such as yourself. Next time you’re in trouble, let Tanster know. I’m sure Office fans could take up a collection or something.
Thanks for posting this! I was so disturbed by Rainn’s appearance that I didn’t even realize that was Jen in the scene initially. :)
30 | Laura Thu. Feb. 28, 2008 at 2:44pmTo see Rainn Wilson and Jason Bateman, from two of my FAVORITE tv shows of all time, is just amazing… I could not stop laughing when Rainn was Juno. Priceless…and yet, mildly disturbing.
29 | Deanna Thu. Feb. 28, 2008 at 1:49pmOh man, I loved Rainn with Jason Bateman!
“Your bump is right against my ball sack…” Pure genius.
I wish I could have seen the rest of Rainn’s takes during his hosting gig. Does anyone know where I could get such valued clips?
28 | Condo in America Thu. Feb. 28, 2008 at 1:48pmOk, that first video of Rainn and Dennis was very disturbing, lol. But Jen looked hot, way to rock it as a streetwalker Jen!
27 | officeisms1978 Thu. Feb. 28, 2008 at 10:31amI absolutely loved it!
26 | Justine Mon. Feb. 25, 2008 at 7:03pmRainn was so funny…
Why aren’t there more comments? Rainn hosting was the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time. He has no shame, I love it!
The Winterbottom skit was really funny as was Rainn’s Bob Dylan.
25 | SG Sun. Feb. 24, 2008 at 8:48pmMy favourite Rainn skit was the Michael Winterbottom.
Hilarious.
24 | caraj Sun. Feb. 24, 2008 at 5:34pmHooray for hooker Jen! Now, when will we see her as a Schrute on the show?
23 | lemoñadé Sun. Feb. 24, 2008 at 12:04amYes, that was indeed Jen. :)
She wants you guys to know, “I’m a comedy writer first, hooker second :) “
22 | tanster Sat. Feb. 23, 2008 at 11:13pmHeh… Tanster, in Rainn’s opening video with Dennis Hopper was Jen Celotta the other prostitute on the sidewalk when Rainn was dressed in drag? I swear that was her since, I believe, she was brought as a writer for the awards show, as well. :)
21 | sorano916 Sat. Feb. 23, 2008 at 10:14pmWas that Jen in the opening as the other prostitute opposite Rainn?
I didn’t know Jen co-wrote it. Awesome job!
20 | Jules Sat. Feb. 23, 2008 at 10:10pmI’m so glad to hear that Rainn did so well. And congrats to Jen for co-writing. I can’t wait to get home and watch it!
19 | lemoñadé Sat. Feb. 23, 2008 at 9:09pmI just watched the awards show. Great googly moogly, I never imagined I’d ever see Rainn Wilson wrestle and spank Philip Seymour Hoffman on the floor!
18 | Shunned Ryan Sat. Feb. 23, 2008 at 4:42pmRainn’s on the IFC.com redcarpet video right now. spiritawards.ifc.com/redcarpet/
17 | Jules Sat. Feb. 23, 2008 at 1:19pm