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Story: So this guy walks into
a talent agent's office and says " Have I got an act for you!"
He then proceeds to describe (here's where you insert the filthiest,
most vile, degradating, morally reprehensible, socially unacceptable
acts that humans can do to one another) the act. The talent agent is
amazed, baffled, perplexed, piqued and says, "what's this act called?"
The comic says "The Aristocrats". This vaudeville joke has been circulating behind the scenes in the
world of comics for decades. It is a sort of 'Can you top this'? Penn Jillette and Paul Provenza have
created a documentary using scores of comics to riff about this joke.The
AMC movie chain decided this film was not appropriate for its audience.
That alone was reason enough to bring me to the theater (Regal Cinemas). I laughed a lot. I got bored. I was amused. I drifted. But it was an
fascinating look at the world of comedians. If you can stomach some
raunchy, scatological humor and are interested in how comic's minds
work, then this film is for you. If not, watch Lifetime. It is much
more tame. Acting: This is a documentary so in actuality there
is not acting, but all of the comics were indeed, acting. I particularly
enjoyed the scenes with Martin Mull, a mime, and a guy doing the joke
with playing cards. Some of the featured comics were: Jason
Alexander, Hank Azaria, David Brenner, Drew Carey, George Carlin, Billy
Connolly, Andy Dick, Phyllis Diller, Carrie Fisher, Whoopi Goldberg,
Gilbert Gottfried, Eric Idle, Eddie Izzard, Penn & Teller, Jake
Johannsen, Richard Lewis, Bill Maher, Howie Mandel, Michael McKean,
Larry Miller, Martin Mull, Kevin Nealon, Taylor Negron, Emo Philips,
Kevin Pollak, Paul Reiser, Andy Richter, Don Rickles, Chris Rock, Rita
Rudner, Bob Saget, Harry Shearer, Sarah Silverman, Smothers Brothers,
David Steinberg, Jon Stewart, Larry Storch, Rip Taylor, Dave Thomas,
Carrot Top, Bruce Vilanch, Fred Willard, Robin Williams, Steven Wright
Predilection: Any film that is banned or boycotted
interests me.
Critters: Much discussion about critters and bestiality
but no critters on screen.
Food: No time for food.
Visual Art: Comic Martin Mull was speaking in front
of one of his own paintings. He is a graduate of RISD.
Theater Audience: A spartan crew, mostly guys.
Squirm Scale: You might find some of the jokes quite
squirmy.
Oscar Worthy: No
Big Screen or Rental: Rental would be fine.
Length: About 90 minutes.
LOBO HOWLS: 6
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