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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 60 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Insightful and hilarious, When Jews were funny surveys the history of Jewish comedy, from the early days of Borsht belt to the present, ultimately exploring the entire unruly question of what it means to be Jewish.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 73 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
This landmark 1967 faux-documentary finds recently dumped David Holzman (Kit Carson) unloading comic-neurotic monologues straight to the camera. Filmed like cinema verite, it's a well-disguised fiction about the deceptions of cinematic illusionism and the lies we tell ourselves in order to live. New York Times Critics Pick.
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
For eleven years, the six-person comedy team known as The Commune has killed onstage, waiting for its big break. The team finds itself at a crossroads, when one of the group becomes a solo success and the others start to wonder if they will make it after all.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 88 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
In this Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning film, a trio of Danish comedians, who call themselves "The red chapel," pretend to be regime sympathizers and mount an absurd variety show in Pyongyang. The result is an unconventional, hilarious and damning peek into a totalitarian regime.
6) The scenes
Series
Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival volume 2015
Publisher
s.n
Pub. Date
2015?]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (blue-ray) (10 min.) : stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Meet the 5th grade comedy troupe known as What the Heck Was That. While their public school focuses on sports and STEM, these ‘proudly-weird’ kids create their own arts education. Without any adult help and despite a few nasty bullies, these kids come together to learn, grow and shine.
Publisher
Shout Factory
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
Fullscreen ed.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (270 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Recently found and digitally restored, this includes 10 episodes that were thought to be lost forever. Features parodies of popular television shows, including Person to Person, The Three Musketeers, Who Do You Trust?, and more.
9) The big sick
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings"--
10) Funny girl
Publisher
Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (155 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded leaflet.
Language
English
Description
A musical film that follows the early career of stage comedienne Fanny Brice.
11) Stan & Ollie
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
One of the world's great comedy teams set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As the charm and beauty of their performances shine through, they re-connect with their adoring fans. The tour becomes a hit, but Stan and Ollie can't quite shake the specter of Laurel and Hardy's past.
Series
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (116 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
The house is rockin’ and the laughs are rollin’ as comedians Steve Harvey (The Steve Harvey Show), D. L. Hughley (The Hughleys), Cedric The Entertainer (The Steve Harvey Show) and Bernie Mac (Life) meet in this riotously comedy summit directed by Spike Lee. Inspired by the highest-grossing comedy tour in history, THE ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY captures four of today’s hottest stand-ups live and uncensored, and in engaging backstage footage and...
13) Joker
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Most days, Arthur Fleck is bullied in public as he works as a clown-for-hire, but his slow descent into madness is hurried along by his mother's failing health, their strained connection with the rich Wayne family, and his failed comedy career.
14) Man of the year
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Pub. Date
2007, c2006
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Tom Dobbs makes an off-hand comment on his late night talk show that he would be a better president than the leader who currently occupies the White House. A grassroots campaign conducted by his legions of fans finds him unexpectedly ushered into the Oval Office and forced to live up to his promise. Unfortunately for Dobbs, he finds out that his surprise victory was actually the result of a voting computer glitch and not winning the majority vote...
15) God said, "Ha!"
Publisher
Miramax Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Recently single, Julia was looking forward to the future in a cozy new bachelorette home. But then, her idyllic life was instantly changed when her brother, along with their parents, moved into her tiny place for a year she'll never forget!
Publisher
Virgil Films
Pub. Date
c2015.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A documentary film that will tell the bittersweet story of one of the most innovative comedians who ever graced the stage, screen and television, before his untimely death from a drug overdose at the tender age of only 33. Immortalized for his uniquely bold, energetic, and in-your-face comedic style, Chris Farley's off the charts talent cemented his place as a key player in a movement that evolved and redefined the comedic genre.
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