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Watch Trailer for “A Futile and Stupid Gesture”, The Movie About the Rise of National Lampoon
December 21, 2017
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A few things to get really excited about here is that the one and only David Wain is at the helm, the cast includes all of your favorite comedy stars (Matt Walsh, Will Forte, Jon Daly, Rick Glassman, John Gemberling, etc.) and they have Martin Mull playing a modern day Doug Kenney, the co-founder of National Lampoon, that is a bit argumentative throughout the telling of the story of National Lampoon’s rise to prominence.

See for yourself in the trailer for A Futile and Stupid Gesture, then look for it on Netflix on Friday, January 26th.

Jack Black Returns to Role of Scheming Musician in “The Polka King”
December 15, 2017
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Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky’s adaptation The Polka King follows the true story of how a beloved local music legend dubbed The Polka King got caught up in a ponzi scheme and the inevitable chaotic aftermath that follows.

Playing the titular Polka King will be none other than Jack Black, which makes us want to believe that this character is somehow a distant relative to Dewey Finn, Black’s seminal character in 2003′s School of Rock. 

Also, Jenny Slate, Vanessa Bayer, Jason Schwartzman, JB Smoove, and Jackie Weaver make what look to be a pretty fantastic supporting cast.

See for yourself in the trailer here.

The Polka King will begin streaming on Netflix on Friday, Jan. 12th.

Comedy Central’s Super Dark Workplace Comedy “Corporate” Gets a Full Trailer (and Is Streaming 4 Episodes Before the Premiere)
December 13, 2017
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Imagine Office Space as reimagined by David Fincher in a TV series and you might start getting on the level of the deliciously dark workplace comedy that is Jake Weisman, Matt Ingebretson, and Pat Bishop’s Corporate. 

See for yourself in this trailer.

Then, after you’re of course hooked, you can treat yourself to watching four episodes that are now streaming for your convenience at CC.com here with cable subscription.

After all of that, mark down Wednesday, January 17th for the series premiere because, we’re guessing that, like us, you’ll want way more Corporate (just in the fictional TV sense anyway).

Enjoy Seeing Parties Ruined? Watch Trailer for “The Party“
December 8, 2017
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It’s a tried and true formula in comedy of having a celebratory event with friends and family ruined by one thing. After that, the entire evening unravels into chaos. 

Sally Potter’s The Party presents a rather high brow version of this sort of movie with a flair for sharp, quotable dialogue offered up in pristine black and white instead of physical comedy set pieces one right after the other (as is usually the case in with parties gone awry). Also, a very robust cast including Patricia Clarkson, Emily Mortimer, Cillian Murphy, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Timothy Spall seem more than game for a darkly funny evening. 

See for yourself in the trailer.

The Party begins in theatrical release on February 16th.

Trailer for Another Period Season 3 Hints That Modern Day America Hasn’t Learned Lessons From Nearly a Century Ago
December 6, 2017
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Riki Lindhome and Natasha Leggero’s Another Period is returning for its third season next month to emphatically show that America is still making the mistakes that it did nearly 100 years in the past in the package of a highly enjoyable, over-the-top, 30 min period piece sitcom. 

See for yourself in this trailer.

This new season of Another Period premieres on Tuesday, January 23rd on Comedy Central.

Watch Trailer for Slick Thriller Dark Comedy “Thoroughbreds” (That Also Happens to Be One of Anton Yelchin’s Last Films)
December 1, 2017
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The impressively stylish and deliciously dark look of Cory Finley’s writer-director debut Thoroughbreds and Anya Taylor-Joy and Olivia Cooke seeming like they serve up pitch perfect performances and the dark buddy murderer comedy premise are all good reasons to make a point of catching Thoroughbreds.

Also, the unfortunately late Anton Yelchin also stars here in a supporting role as one of his last roles before he died in a freak accident. Yelchin also seems like he delivers a fine performance in the film, which you probably won’t want to miss.

See for yourself in the trailer.

Thoroughbreds hits theaters in March 2018.

Judd Apatow Gets Looks of Concern in Trailer for His Netflix Special
November 14, 2017
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On December 12th, a brand new comedy special from Judd Apatow will stream on Netflix. It won’t be some sort of variety TV special. It will be an hour of stand-up special from the writer/director/producer that used to do stand-up several years ago, first coming up with Adam Sandler before heading off to writing gigs at places like The Larry Sanders Show. 

As it turns out, the idea of Judd Apatow: The Return as a stand-up special has caused some alarm for comedians who he has personally worked with behind the camera over the years.

See for yourself in this trailer what Chris Gethard, Amy Schumer, Mike Birbiglia, and more have to “say” to Apatow about returning to doing stand-up.

Finally, Here’s a Trailer for Johnny Carson Dramedy “There’s… Johnny!”
November 6, 2017
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After the announced shuddering of Seeso, the fate of the Paul Reiser and David Gordon Green-produced series, There’s… Johnny really seemed to hang in the balance.

Fortunately, Hulu stepped in and will be streaming the show on their platform starting Thursday, November 16th. 

There’s… Johnny focuses on the behind the scenes happenings at The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and even uses actual Tonight Show footage. If you’ve been on board for I’m Dying Up Here, this will be another look into comedy in the 70s that you might enjoy.

See for yourself with the first full trailer here.

CBS Gets a Bit Edgy with “No Activity” from Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Funny or Die
October 30, 2017
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This uncensored trailer for No Activity, which will be a marquee series of CBS streaming platform, CBS All Access, is decidedly (and thankfully) against type for the broadcast network. 

Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Funny or Die along with the cavalcade of your favorite comedy stars (Tim Meadows, Jason Mantzoukas, Arturo Castro,  Bridget Everett, Amy Sedaris, etc.) explore what happens in the downtime of detectives and criminals (i.e. the countless hours spent waiting for something to happen).

Of course, such downtime leaves room for plenty of decidedly non-professional police or criminal syndicate behavior. See for yourself in the trailer here.

No Activity debuts on CBS All Access on November 12th.

Trailer for Rob Huebel’s “Do You Want to See a Dead Body?” as YouTube Red Series
October 27, 2017
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One of YouTube Red’s comedy series that isn’t coming from a YouTube star is Rob Huebel’s Do You Want To See a Dead Body? 

Well, it’s more like Do You Want To See a Dead Body? 2.0 as it’s getting fleshed out into an entire series from two Funny or Die videos from a few years ago.

In any case, Huebel doesn’t waste the opportunity to get as ridiculous as possible with the premise of the title. See for yourself in the trailer.

Look for episodes to start streaming on YouTube Red on Wednesday, November 15th.

Trailer for Judah Friedlander’s New Special “America Is The Greatest Country In The United States”
October 23, 2017
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This Halloween, if you want something that has nothing to do with the Halloween spirit, Judah Friedlander’s new hour special on Netflix, entitled America Is The Greatest Country in the U.S. will be up for streaming.

Get a taste of how Judah makes the case for the name of this special with this trailer. 

See Jim Carrey Lose Himself in Playing Andy Kaufman in “Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond”
October 19, 2017
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1999′s Man On The Moon, which had Jim Carrey star as legendary comedian and performer Andy Kaufman brought Carrey to whole new level of method acting where he, seemingly, never stopped being Andy Kaufman whether on camera or off.

This documentary, Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond shows never before seen behind the scenes footage from the making of Man On The Moon spliced with interviews from modern day Jim Carrey commenting on what was going in his head.

For comedians, comedy fans, film buffs, actors, and more, this documentary gives a look, like you very likely have never seen before, of what really disappearing into playing someone else is like in real life.

See for yourself in the trailer.

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond starts streaming on Netflix on Friday, November 17th.

Well, Trailer for Louis C.K.’s “I Love You, Daddy” Couldn’t Be More Timely
October 18, 2017
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If you follow the entertainment industry trades, you’ve seen almost the entirety of coverage over the last several days has been dedicated to systemic sexual assault and harassment within Hollywood going back for decades. 

Now, C.K.’s latest film (co-written with frequent collaborator Vernon Chatman), I Love You, Daddy, made pretty much in secret (as he has done with most of his works over the last couple of years), seems to tackle this very topic head on in a way that attempts to shine a light on the sort of insidious behavior that has been practiced by certain powerful figures in entertainment. 

The description for the movie reads:

Louis C.K.’s I LOVE YOU, DADDY is a bittersweet comedy about successful TV writer/producer Glen Topher (C.K.), who panics when his spoiled 17-year-old daughter China (Chloë Grace Moretz) starts spending time with 68-year-old Leslie Goodwin (John Malkovich), a legendary film director with a reputation for dating underage girls.
Conceived in the high style of 1940s Hollywood movies, with lustrous black and white 35mm photography and a soaring orchestral score, I LOVE YOU, DADDY blends a classic look with Louis C.K.’s raucous modern comic sensibility to tell the story of a flawed man’s struggle to connect with his daughter and get back on his feet as an artist.

See for yourself in the trailer.

You’ve probably been aware of Tig Notaro’s recently saying that C.K. should address his own “sexual misconduct” rumors. Unfortunately, the notion of them being out there and remaining as rumors will undoubtedly cast a pall over this movie in addition to the myriad of reactions the film will inevitably bring about by dealing with the most glaring subject in all of Hollywood at the current moment.

Also, keep in mind, this is supposed to be on comedy on top of all of that. We’ll just have to wait to see the film and see what, if anything, C.K. says in upcoming interviews and public appearances.

I Love You, Daddy is set for a limited release on Friday, November 17th and will, very likely, spark more intense discussion than Aronofsky’s mother!

The Lady Dynamite Season 2 Gets The Amazing Trailer That You Were Hoping For
October 18, 2017
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The combination of Maria Bamford, Mitch Hurwitz, and Pam Brady had season 1 of The Lady Dynamite really turn the single camera comedy on its head in a dazzling way.

With season 2 coming up, you might have somewhat high expectations for how Maria’s life and the genre bending, meta nature of the show work together.

Well, the trailer for this new season delivers.

All episodes of The Lady Dynamite season 2 start streaming on Friday, November 10th.

Watch Trailer for Mr. Roosevelt, Written and Directed by and Starring Noël Wells
October 13, 2017
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As is sometimes the case with people who have a very short run at Saturday  Night Live, they flourish in their career post-SNL. 

Jenny Slate is a great example of that and Noël Wells seems to be walking a similar path.

After a memorable turn on Master of None, Wells has made a debut as a writer/director/star with her film, Mr. Roosevelt. This film puts Wells in the spotlight in the very uncomfortable situation of staying with her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend.

See for yourself in the trailer, then look out for Mr. Roosevelt in theaters later this month on Friday, October 27th.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Trailer Shows Woman Defying to Be a Stand-Up in 1958
October 10, 2017
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Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino is bringing Amazon her latest series which will follow one woman who falls into the world of stand-up during NYC’s burgeoning comedy scene in the late 50s/60s.

Called The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, it might be NYC (and possibly more upbeat) counterpart to Showtime’s I’m Dying Up Here. 

See for yourself in the trailer.

Episodes start streaming on Amazon Prime on Wednesday, November 29th.

Trailer for Patton Oswalt’s Latest Special “Annihilation” Only Slightly Prepares You For What’s Coming
October 9, 2017
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Next Tuesday, October 17th, Patton Oswalt: Annihilation, Patton’s latest hour stand-up special, will begin streaming on Netflix.

From this trailer, everything seems in order for a new hour from Patton with some clever commentary on politics and white genocide. 

However, as was hinted at earlier this year, Annihilation does indeed include his most personal material yet. He focused a significant portion of this hour on the untimely passing of his wife, Michelle McNamara, in a heartbreaking, beautiful, visceral, funny way that only Patton Oswalt could make happen.

You don’t see that in this trailer, but know that it’ll be one of the most affecting, unforgettable parts of the special when you see it next week. 

Yes, There Is a Holiday High School Zombie Comedy Musical and It’s Called “Anna and the Apocalypse“
September 24, 2017
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Written by Alan McDonald and Ryan McHenry and directed by John McPhail, Anna and the Apocalypse is a mash-up of so many genres that it’d seem silly to even call it at a “teen holiday-zom-com musical”. 

No matter what you end up calling it, the trailer promises teen angst, breaking into song, and plenty of blood and guts set against the backdrop of Christmas trees, candy canes, and garland. 

See for yourself in the trailer here.

Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs Looks Unabashedly Like a Beautiful Wes Anderson Dream That Only Wes Anderson Could Come Up With
September 21, 2017
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Talking animals, symmetry, stop motion animation, Bill Murray, Bob Balaban a fascinating color palate, and a premise that is very grounded in its own universe and simultaneously outlandish make for a great recipe for Wes Anderson movie. 

That being said, Wes Anderson is pretty much the only person to put such ingredients together and present something that will put a smile on your face without a touch of irony. 

Such is the case for his latest work, Isle of Dogs, which might be his most adorable movie to date (if that’s even possible).

See for yourself in the trailer here.

Isle of Dogs starts playing in theaters near you on Friday, March 23rd, 2018.

Watch Trailer for Gilbert Gottfried Documentary “Gilbert”
September 18, 2017
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It really takes a special kind of comedian to be worthy of a documentary that puts their life, both on and off stage, under the microscope.

Gilbert Gottfried is definitely one of those comedians.

The upcoming documentary Gilbert from Neil Berkeley will not only looks into the long, winding, storied career of Gottfried, but show what he’s like in between being the unmistakable voice on stage and screen. In fact, you get to hear what his real voice sounds like. 

See for yourself in the trailer.

Gilbert starts playing in NYC on November 3rd and in LA on November 10th.

Search Party Season 2 Has an Even More Insidious Hijinks-Filled Mystery
September 16, 2017
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If you thought that the gang of Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, Meredith Hagner, and John Early lost sight of the forest for the trees in season 1 in Search Party, season 2 has them seeing the forest and think the trees are somehow watching them, if that makes some sort of sense. 

In any case, this trailer for season 2 looks even more delectable as it definitely seems like they have all dug themselves into a bigger hole.

Search Party season 2 premieres on Sunday, November 19th on TBS.

Abortion Is Illegal and Some Babies Live Forever in “Infinity Baby” Trailer
September 14, 2017
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Earlier this week, you got the first look at Alexander Payne’s trippy sci-fi comedy Downsizing.

It turns out that this week is the week for trippy sci-fi comedies as the trailer for Bob Byington and Onur Tukel’s Infinity Baby just got released yesterday. As we said above, the movie is set in a world where abortion is illegal and, for some reason, some experimental babies live forever. That’s a premise ripe for some wry, absurdity comedy, no?

As you’ll notice in the trailer, the cast includes Kieran Culkin, Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, Martin Starr, Kevin Corrigan, Noel Wells, and Stephen Root.

Infinity Baby starts playing in theaters this Friday, September 15th.

Watch Trailer for “Tragedy Girls”, a Serial Killer High School Comedy
September 13, 2017
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Co-writer/director Tyler MacIntyre and Co-writer Chris Lee Hill’s Tragedy Girls just might be the dark comedy to catch theaters around Halloween time. 

Seeming to be plenty gruesome as well as a bit of a send-up of these social media obsessed times, Tragedy Girls seems, from the trailer, to nicely land somewhere between Bobcat Goldthwait’s World’s Greatest Dad, American Psycho, and a recent favorite of ours, Ingrid Goes West.

See for yourself here.

Tragedy Girls starts playing in theaters on Friday, October 20th.

Looks Like James Franco Really Brings Tommy Wiseau and the Story Behind “The Room” with “The Disaster Artist” to Life
September 13, 2017
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Tommy Wiseau’s The Room holds a special place in cinematic history much in the same way Florence Foster Jenkins once did for opera. 

Just like Florence Foster Jenkins got a pretty good biopic about how her awful singing was celebrated, the story behind The Room, from which the best selling book The Disaster Artist was written by Greg Sestero, is similarly getting a movie of the same name directed by and starring James Franco.  

From the looks of the first full trailer, Franco really gets into the whole world of Wiseau, both emphatically and honestly. Also, James’ brother playing Wiseau’s friend adds another fun layer to this whole thing. 

The Disaster Artist will play in theaters on December 1st.

Watch Full Trailer for Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg’s “Big Mouth”
September 13, 2017
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As they’ve already hinted at, Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg’s animated comedy Big Mouth, Netflix’s latest animated series geared towards adults, will revel in the surprising highs and the gross lows of puberty. In fact, there’s a bit of magical realism woven through that might just set this series apart from other coming-of-age animated series.

See for yourself in the full trailer here.

Big Mouth starts streaming on Netflix on Friday, September 29th.

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