Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.
During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.
My Snowman's Burning Down is an American short film made by Carson Davidson in 1964, with music composed and performed by Gerry Mulligan. A surrealistic and humorous satire on the Madison Avenue image of the world through advertising. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2009.
Samuel J. Comroe, a Los Angeles native and New York City transplant, is a stand-up comedian who performs at over 100 clubs and colleges annually. He made his TV debut on TBS' Conan and has appeared on BET's Real Husbands of Hollywood with Kevin Hart. He is the winner of Ricky Gervais' Comedy Competition, The San Francisco Comedy Competition, and has over 20,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. His comedy is made up of the trials and tribulations of living with Tourette Syndrome since being diagnosed at age six and observational material based on his life experiences. His debut special, Normal Behavior, was filmed live in association with Cool Beans Comedy at The Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, California.
A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up and the laughs pile on, none of your favorite scary movies escape the razor-sharp satire of this outrageously funny parody!
Alex is a disgruntled waiter at a snobby exclusive restaurant who falls on hard times. Forced to deal with the contempt and disgust of the upper class, Alex & cohorts attempt to go on a rampage. Meanwhile, General Karprov and Spider plot to involve the inept anarchists into their plans to derail the prime-minister-to-be's campaign.
The captivating crime-fighting trio who are masters of disguise, espionage and martial arts are back! When a devious mastermind embroils them in a plot to destroy individual privacy, the Angels, aided by their loyal sidekick Bosley, set out to bring down the bad guys. But when a terrible secret is revealed, it makes the Angels targets for assassination.
HBO Comedy Half-Hour is a stand-up comedy television series of specials by various comedians, usually live from The Fillmore in San Francisco, with the format of a single comedian presenting a routine for the full half hour. The series ran on HBO from 1994 to 1999. Comedians who appeared on the show include Louis CK, Janeane Garofalo, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Dave Attell, Gilbert Gottfried, Bobcat Goldthwait, Patton Oswalt, Norm MacDonald, Margaret Cho, Laura Kightlinger, David Cross, Steve Harvey, and many others.
Actress/comedian Janeane Garofalo performs in her HBO solo stand-up comedy debut.
Presented by Team Coco, James Veitch's comedy special explores technology, retro gaming, and finding love through troubleshooting theory.
A comedy show that takes you out of your comfort zone and brings the laughter right at you. Brandon Queshawn brings a gritty style of comedy where everybody's a target.
On November 15, 2003, Ted recorded a special one hour performance in front of a sold-out crowd at Flushing Town Hall in Queens, New York. Taking on everything from fitness ("I belong to a gym now... well, I don't belong there--but I go") to relationships ("Being single is a struggle between loneliness and euphoria... loneliness before you go to bed at night, and euphoria the whole rest of the day.") Ted's unique blend of observational humor and physical comedy offers something for everyone.
Garry Trudeau's classic characters (Mike Doonesbury, Zonker, etc.) examine how their lifestyles, priorities, and concerns have changed since the end of their idealistic college days in the 1960s. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Follow the extraordinary rise of comedian Jose "Hoozay" Velasquez from performing in his mom's backyard to taking the comedy world by storm. This captivating comedy special blends heartfelt storytelling and the richness of Salvadoran culture. Witness the power of dreams, family support, and laughter as Hoozay conquers stages and hearts worldwide.
Michael Schøt: Kunstigt Intelligent
Victoria Wood seen performing live at her sold-out show in the Albert Hall using her usual anecdotal humour and amusing songs to cheer the huge audience.
In his first stand up special, Tom Clark (Conan, Comedy Central) makes fun of stand up comedy specials, himself, drunks, marriage, gangs, TSA, rescue animals, hecklers, elevators, beach balls, cosmetic companies, classic rock, handshakes, love, and a guy named Sleepy Joe. If you're "Outraged" by any of those things, you'll love his special.
A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys.
To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events. But when they arrive, they find a civilization so dumbed-down that they're the smartest people around.
A travelogue inviting viewers of today to come visit the future. The person who found this mysterious 16mm film in his basement in 1973, Rev. Ivan Stang, later ran The SubGenius Foundation, the Slack Prophecy religion devoted to Texas cult religion salesman J.R. "Bob" Dobbs.