The Dominion Post review

Bret and Jemaine are the new Beverly hillbillies with different banjos but without the bubbling crude, for this duo are without money, contacts or too many friends.

Taranaki Daily News likes it

On a brighter note, there was a show which made its debut on Monday night to little fanfare. It was a shame, because The Flight of the Conchords (Prime 10pm) is that rarest of all beasts, a Kiwi sitcom being shown on American television.
Wellington duo Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie are two unlikely lads who [...]

Review from Telegraph.co.uk

The Telegraph.co.uk calls the FotC show “rare twist for such an original sitcom, the originality feels entirely unself-conscious. More importantly, the jokes are funny.” Woo-Hoo!

Review from Scotsman.com

Andrea Mullaney from the Scotsman writes a review of the Flight of the Conchords show, now airing on BBC4. She wonders how the show survived the American TV market and explains how the show is a better fit for British audiences. If you are interested in how the show is seen overseas then this is an interesting read.

Excellent animation from You Tube

I love this.

Fabrice Fabrice interviews Jemaine

Well, he also talks to Demetri Martin and Lewis Black..Enjoy courtesy of You Tube.

Rhys in new Jim Carrey movie

Darby, a London-based New Zealander, will play Norman, the boss of Jim Carrey’s character Karl in the loan company where he works. He landed the role on the back of the success of HBO series Flight Of The Conchords, in which he plays Murray, the hapless manager of the New Zealand folk parodists.

Conchords as American Idols

My first thought when I read this headline was “Please don’t let the boys turn up as celebrity judges on any American TV game show!” Luckily, that is not the case. The Sunday Star Times instead writes about the C’s conquest of America and Britain and hopefully soon the takeover of New Zealand.
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I heart Kristin from eonline

Ok, screw relaxing..it’s not going to happen. This is so funny and so sad at the same time. Apparently, Kristin from Eonline scared Bret so much he had to walk away from the interview. I doubt he really was that freaked but it did look like it. Watch the video and read about the embarrassment [...]

F o the C Marathon

Woo-Hoo! Phil Mushnick has some grand praise for the HBO series in today’s New York Post. That’s not why I’m woo-hooing though, I’m woo-hooing because there will be a HBO Flight of the Conchords marathon this Friday September 21st on HBO2 from 7PM - 12:30AM (check your local listings)! I invite everyone to watch and [...]

Rhys makes me laugh

Yes, I know I said I was going to relax but I saw this and had to post it. Rhys posted a link in his blog to an interview he did with Armchairs and Earphones. Funny stuff. I’m also very intrigued by the news that he might be returning to the States soon..I wonder why?? [...]

Bret parties like it’s 1999

Variety spots Bret closing down the party.
The party ended at 1:30 a.m., when the power was shut off, which meant that Jeremy Piven, Bret McKenzie and L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa could no longer play drums onstage.

More from the Baltimore Sun
Those who stayed late at HBO’s post-Emmys party had the fun of seeing [...]

Why I heart Jemaine

I found this on Youtube and I had to share it. Seriously, How can you not love him?

Reviews from down under (no not there, the other one)

The New Zealand Herald has a “review” and synopsis of the Conchords’ first show on Prime. She loved it! She writes
It is superb musi-comedy (I never thought I’d ever write that phrase), very smart, likeable and original. One of the best things on TV.
Woo-Hoo! If you would like to read what [...]

But is it funny in New Zealand

I never knew much about New Zealand until the Conchords came about and when I did become somewhat educated, I was extremely surprised that the guys didn’t first make it “big” in their own country. It still baffles me. Grant Smithies of the Sunday Star Times wonders if New Zealand will “get” the New Zealand [...]

Yahoo interviews Jemaine

UPDATE: If this doesn’t work this time then I am DONE! I have tried to convert this 6 times and finally I just left it as a quicktime file. Plus in my frustration I somehow slammed my thumb in my desk. I’m going to go relax… oh, double-click to view the clip.. now [...]

Kristen Schaal and Bill Murray

FCU with Bill Murray
Excellent! No one can eat a banana better! Did I just write that?
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HBO’s Emmy after party photos

Wow! Looks like the boys were at last night’s HBO Emmy after party. They were accompanied by the beautiful Kristen Schaal. If you have an account on wireimage you can see more photos of this hot trio.
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Rebecca Barry hearts the Conchords

Rebecca Barry admits to “Mel-like” tendencies (welcome to the club!) in this story from the New Zealand Herald.
She writes:
Much funnier is Flight of the Conchords (which premieres at 10pm Monday on Prime), the sitcom about two musical Kiwi lads that will hopefully be up for an Emmy next year. I’ve been sitting, watching and [...]

Bret and the Black Seeds

According to the New Zealand Herald, Bret will be reunited with the Black Seeds at the Manawatu Arts Festival. If anyone has any info on this festival please comment below. Thanks!
The week leading up to the Wellington shows will also offer an opportunity for the band to reunite with friends when they are joined [...]

New blog post from the guys

I was tempted to be punny and write “How Folk’n Funny” or “Are you Folk’n Kidding me” but I’m just not a good punner. I’d love to hear any ideas you guys have for a headline. Oh, but the point of this post is to mention the new blog post on myspace. Apparently, in New [...]

Number one on the nine

Yahoo’s the 9 named a Conchords remix number one for today September 12th. You can go directly to the remix at medicinefilms.com.
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I’ll get the tweezers

Yeah, I know the Conchords aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but DAMN! Here is someone who REALLY doesn’t like them! From all stuff that sucks.
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Love letter to Bret

Courtney Kaminski from the Brock Press has an open love letter to Bret. I’m sure if Bret wasn’t happily engaged his interest would be piqued! I so know how she feels..
Dearest Bret,
You were in Lord of the Rings. Normally that would make me deny you as a possible future husband immediately. However, you [...]

It’s tough being a star

The Dominion Post has a very enlightening article about how the boys are handling being celebrities. Please girls and guys if you are going to hassle the guys don’t be a crazy Mel, be a kind Mel! No need to bring restraining orders into this..(not that I know from experience or anything …) [...]

Too Kiwi for New Zealand

The New Zealand Herald has an article about TVNZ passing on the Conchords pilot. I think they would like a re-do on that decision but their loss was our gain! Lucky for New Zealanders the show will start airing on September 17, hopefully they will love it as much as we do.
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Why do we heart the Conchords

The Columbia Spectator has the answer. I also like to think it’s because we have impeccable taste.
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Conchords for Congress

NO they are not running for office but this Columbia Tribune blog does have an interesting view of the distant future. This post is all politics so be warned.
In the distant future, an amendment to the U.S. Constitution will allow the members of Flight of the Conchords to become Presisdent and Vice President of [...]

Yo New Yorkers

Busy Thursday night? On September 13 the NYConchords yahoo group and the Flight of the Conchords (FOTC) NYC Appreciation Group will meet-up somewhere in New York. For full details including where to meet-up, please visit the NYConchords Yahoo group. They stress the group is open to all, not just NY residents! Have fun guys! Oh, [...]

I heart John

The most excellent John sent in this desktop wallpaper he made and has allowed it to be shared with the world! Yay! Download it here. Thank you John!

Vote for Jemaine

Despite my concerns about being named a “slut”, I still want him to kick the others butts. If you are so inclined, you can vote for JeMaine as August’s Hot Slut of the Month at DListed. VOTING CLOSES TOMORROW! Thank you Alex!