Reviews of comedy DVDs and Blu-ray Discs.
Reviews
Peep World (Blu-ray Review) 12 Jul, 2011
'Peep World' explores what happens when a writer’s tell-all book hits the bestseller list at the expense of his imperfect siblings, who cry foul when they’re portrayed as seriously flawed individuals. And the worst part: It’s all true. (Street Date 7/19/11)More>>
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‘Nephew Tommy’ Debuts Comedy DVD 28 Jun, 2011
Thomas Miles, best known as Nephew Tommy from the syndicated “Steve Harvey Morning Show” radio program, releases his debut stand-up comedy special 'Just My Thoughts' on DVD and digital download July 26. More>>
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Cedar Rapids (Blu-ray Review) 14 Jun, 2011
'Cedar Rapids' is an enjoyable comedy, thanks to Helms and Reilly, who rarely disappoint. (Street Date 6/21/11)More>>
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Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (DVD Review) 7 Jun, 2011
Given the formula of the two prior “Big Momma” films, we already know what to expect. (Street Date 6/14/11)More>>
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Rubber (Blu-ray Review) 4 Jun, 2011
French director Quentin Dupieux’s 'Rubber' is proof that any concept can be made into a film. How far out is it? 'Rubber' tells the story of a discarded car tire that comes to life and starts killing people using psycho-kinetic powers. Yes, you read that correctly. And the tire’s name is...More>>
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Reviews
American Graffiti: Special Edition (Blu-ray Review) 30 May, 2011
'American Graffiti' was the definitive nostalgia piece of its day, and Blu-ray serves the movie’s sensual subtleties well: bright colors coming through the nighttime grain of early morning shooting and a Walter Murch sound design that took the place of a musical score the picture couldn’t...More>>
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Reviews
Wild Cherry (Blu-ray Review) 28 May, 2011
In 'Wild Cherry,' director Dana Lustig opts for a twist on the requisite “horny-adolescent-boys-looking-to-get-laid” premise by focusing on three female high-school seniors who set out to make a documentary detailing their peers’ first sexual encounters. (Prebook 5/31/11; Street Date 6/28/11)More>>
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Something Wild (Blu-ray Review) 16 May, 2011
Assuming a certain degree of competence in terms of execution, some movies get a blistering shot out of the gate from their premise alone — E. Max Frye’s original screenplay for one of director Jonathan Demme’s most characteristic achievements easily among them.More>>
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Reviews
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Season Cinco (DVD Review) 15 May, 2011
Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim are back with another delightfully awkward batch of comedy sketches in 'Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Season Cinco.' (Street Date 5/17/11)More>>
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Reviews
Green Hornet, The (Blu-ray Review) 4 May, 2011
This latest adaptation, produced by, written by and starring Seth Rogen, seems like a nonchalant treatment of the mythology, almost as if it were a satirical take on the idea of a vigilante crimefighter.More>>
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