Erik Abriss
Los Angeles, California
Erik Abriss is a writer living in Los Angeles who also makes television in his spare time. Formerly the CEO of LinkedIn, Erik discovered it was writing about film, television, and other pop culture creations that brought him true happiness after a freak accident left him capable of communicating only through movie quotes. Catch him at the Silent Theater on Fairfax, or eating a giant bowl of bucatini on Fairfax, or making fun of the Hypebeasts on Fairfax.
More by Erik Abriss
A Conversation with Crystal Moselle, Director of 'Skate Kitchen'
08.21.18 — "I want to create fully fictionalized movies that feel completely real." Crystal Moselle (The Wolfpack) discusses her new coming-of-age film about an all-female skate crew, based loosely on the real...read more
The Best Standup Comedy of 2017
12.22.17 — The upside to 2017's comedy bubble was the variety afforded by its elasticity—we saw diverse voices, inclusive experiences, experimental styles, and innovation. Erik Abriss rounds up his annual best stand...read more
The 10 Most Interesting Stephen King Film Adaptations
12.13.17 — We turn to film buff Erik Abriss for this list of Stephen King's most interesting (sometimes downright weird) film adaptations. "Inject this absurdist, psychedelic, totally bonkers pseudo-cyberpunk fantasy directly into...read more
Comin' Out Strong :: Jerrod Carmichael Talks "8" Comedy Special
03.10.17 — Jerrod sits down with us to talk about 8, why he avoids social media, political correctness, and the funniest joke he’s ever heard.read more
Real Friends :: Lil Rel Howery Talks About the Real Life Horror Of "Get Out"
03.06.17 — The MVP of "Get Out," Lil Rel Howery, talks about why he took the role and what's next for him.read more
Valentine's Day Bangers :: 8 Movies to Netflix & Chill to
02.14.17 — Love is in the air—Here are 8 movies to watch on Valentine's Day with your #bae. read more
Close, But No Oscar :: 5 Times The Academy Got It Wrong
01.25.17 — Five times the Academy got it wrong, and which movies SHOULD have won the Best Picture Oscar. read more
Neal Brennan Breaks Silence on 3 Mics, Mental Health, & the Future of Comedy
01.24.17 — "If you think it’s going to be a regular stand-up show, you’re in for a potential rude awakening." Chappelle's Show co-creator, comedian Neal Brennan on his stand-up special 3 Mics,...read more
The Best Comedy Specials of 2016 (All Available on Netflix Now)
12.16.16 — "In a year defined by a political (and existential) crisis, let’s be grateful that there are still artists willing to sit down and construct hour-long specials specifically designed to make...read more
We Are Legend :: Remembering Stacy Peralta's Seminal Doc, Dogtown and Z-Boys
10.12.16 — Dogtown and Z-Boys was the documentary film that cracked the concrete for a new generation of skaters. We caught up with Jim Muir + 5 skateboarders currently ripping it for...read more