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1) The big sick
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
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."--Internet movie database.
2) Joker
Pub. Date
[2019]
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.
3) The hero
Language
English
Description
A former Western icon re-evaluates his life, his image and more importantly his heart after a surprise diagnosis.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
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.
7) Top five
Language
English
Formats
Description
A comedian tries to change his tune and become a serious actor. His fiance eventually convinces him to air their wedding on television as a reality-TV show. An encounter with a journalist forces him to confront the comedy career, and the past, that he's left behind.
8) The Machine
Language
English
Description
Bert Kreischer rose to fame as a stand-up comedian known as The Machine, and in his signature set he recounts his true experience with Russian mobsters while on a booze-soaked college trip. Now, 23 years later, that trip has come back to haunt him as he and his estranged father are kidnapped back to Russia by the mob to atone for something they say he did. Together, Bert and his father must retrace the steps of his younger self amid a war within a...
11) Stan & Ollie
Pub. Date
[2019]
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.
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
As one of the funniest, freshest faces on television and film, the comedian is dominating the world of comedy today with her unique blend of honesty and an unapologetic sense of humor. Schumer's provocative, hilariously wicked mind is on full display as she headlines her first HBO stand-up comedy special.
14) The comedian
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A look at the life of an aging insult comic named Jack Burke.
17) Man on the moon
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
A stunning portrayal of the late Andy Kaufman.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A burgeoning stand-up comedian struggles with the stress of a stalled career, a stale relationship, and the wild spurts of severe sleepwalking he is desperate to ignore. Special features: Q&A with Ira Glass & Mike Birbiglia moderated by Joss Whedon at the Writers Guild Foundation; making of; outtakes; behind-the-scenes shorts; trailer; commentary with Mike Birbiglia & Ira Glass.
19) The weekend
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy, Zadie goes on an insane weekend getaway with her ex, Bradford, and his new girlfriend. At the B&B run by her nosy mom, Zadie feels like a third wheel until handsome Aubrey shows up. While crushing on Aubrey, Zadie gets a little drunk and makes a lot of trouble for everyone, including herself!
20) Punchline
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Lilah Krytsick, a New Jersey housewife and mother who desperately wants to make it big as a comedienne meets Steven Gold, a self-centered Lenny Bruce-type who's been stealing the spotlight with his irrepressible, natural comedic talent. Drawn to one another, Steven helps the stumbling Lilah turn her routine from flat to funny, while Lilah helps Steven keep his anguished life together.
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