The Comedians of Comedy: This is a great documentary on the alternative comedy scene that was struggling to keep its head above water in an ocean of mediocre comedy culture. A struggle that is still present today. It's on Netflix Watch Instantly and is definitely worth a view in a Post-Hangover world now that Zach Galifianakis is almost a household name. The film has great material from Zach, Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Maria Bamford and is an interesting look into the delicate psyche of the underground comedian that refuses to "sell out".
New York Times Looks at the New Characters in Toy Story 3: Yes, the new film will feature all of our old friends, but it also has to feature some new ones. I wasn't crazy about the new characters in Toy Story 2, so I'm not too excited about a Pink Teddy Bear, Porcupine and a Ken doll. How bout instead of Toy Story 3 they give us what we really want: a spin-off movie that simply features Rex the T-Rex and his own paranoid clumsy adventures.
I'll have to check out that stand-up comedy DVD although, Zach aside, Patton Oswalt has more talent in his worst stuff than the other two combined. Throw away Brian Posehn and replace him with David Cross and it would have been at the top of my list to see.
ReplyDeleteYes, it would have been nice to see Cross. I loved his new album that just came out. To be honest the movie really doesn't highlight Patton's talent whatsoever. He's funny off stage but doesn't show much material that would make you think he's one of the best out there (which he is). You really get to know Brian and Maria over the course of the movie and I think they get funnier as you start to understand them.
ReplyDeleteHow bout instead of Toy Story 3 they give us what we really want: a spin-off movie that simply features Rex the T-Rex and his own paranoid clumsy adventures.
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