"The dark side of comedy."
A young stand-up comedian finds his burgeoning career threatened when he teams with a veteran comedy superstar.
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The people behind it
Marlon Wayans
Danny Styles
Damon Wayans
Charlie Richman
Jim Belushi
Jeffrey Stone (as James Belushi)
Terry Crews
Big James
Camryn Manheim
Vicki Matters
Lochlyn Munro
Greg Elese
Shakara Ledard
Stacy
Katt Williams
The Comic
Bob Saget
J.R. Cacia
Doctor (as Joseph Cacia)
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Three friends witness an argument and theorise on what it could be about.
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A recorded version of Rhys' 2023 comedy tour show called Spilt Milk.
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"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.
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A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a new-found infatuation with the sci-fi film's starlet.
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A comedy that follows two high school students -- one overachiever struggling to write his valedictorian speech, the other a senior now going on his 15th year of school.
In a rowdy stand-up set, Shane Gillis riffs on his girlfriend's Navy SEAL ex, touring George Washington's house and being bullied by an Australian Goth.
Experience the show that quickly became a national phenomenon. Get an up-close and personal look at Kevin back in Philly where he began his journey to become one of the funniest comedians of all time. You will laugh 'til it hurts!
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Facing a world gone sideways, comedy icon Dave Chappelle delivers bold truths and potent punchlines in this no-holds-barred special.
A group of friends reunite ten years after their high-school graduation.
