Portland star Carrie Brownstein and Director Jonathan Krisel faced a long line of reporters at last night’s sold out Portlandia premiere at the Hollywood Theater. I have to confirm: In real life, Carrie is funnier and more beautiful than on screen. She even walked around outside the premiere shaking hands with everyone in line. Curse her and her kindness!

Anyway, we were at the end of the line of reporters and figured the pair would appreciate a break from the usual questions. I started off asking Carrie, “You’re in Portland. What’s your current food allergy?”

You don’t have to go to some schmancy red carpet affair to see Portlandia—the first episode is up for viewing on Hulu already.

After you’ve watched it, here’s the Q&A with Brownstein and Director Jonathan Krisel from the premiere last night (the poncho and mullet sporting guy who introduces them is local comedian Mikey Kampmann):

Thanks to Flip camera “videographer” Nickey Robare! Shoddy video editing skills are my own.

Sarah Shay Mirk reported on transportation, sex and gender issues, and politics at the Mercury from 2008-2013. They have gone on to make many things, including countless comics and several books.

9 replies on “Video: Portlandia Premiere Q&A With Carrie Brownstein and Jonathan Krisel”

  1. “In real life, Carrie is funnier and more beautiful than on screen.”

    Wow. What did Carrie do to you to deserve such a snarky low blow? (Although, passive aggressive “compliments” are very Portland.)

  3. Is that mic a prop so you have something to do with your hands while interviewing them? Because it doesn’t look like it’s plugged in and the sound doesn’t sound like it’s coming from where the mic is pointing.

  5. I’ll take your word for it, but in the words of someone else, who I can’t remember at the moment, who does this bitch think she is?

    Seriously, though, Mirk, Brownstein, & Co. are alright

  9. @Chundy,
    No snark! She’s great on screen, great off screen is all I meant.

    And yes, the microphone is a prop. This is the peak of our technical innovation here on Blogtown.

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