See this film: The Bitter Buddha @ the Regent

The title The Bitter Buddha, a documentary about alt-comic Eddie Pepitone, sums up a certain style of standup comedy: a core of Zen calm surrounded by snide hilarity. This wacked-out, veteran comic's comic has not attained the marquee status of some of those he has inspired, many of whom, including Sarah Silverman, Zach Galifianakis, and Patton Oswalt, are interviewed in the film to explain his impact and appeal. Or you can just ask Pepitone himself, who will attend the screening with the director, Steven Feinartz.

Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St, Arlington :: Tuesday, March 5 @ 7:30 pm :: $12; $10 advance :: 781.646.4849 or regenttheatre.com