Lewis Black

Lewis Black

Nacimiento : 1948-08-30, Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.A.

Historia

Lewis Niles Black (born August 30, 1948) is an American stand-up comedian, author, playwright, social critic and actor. He is known for his comedy style, which often includes simulating a mental breakdown, or an increasingly angry rant, ridiculing history, politics, religion, trends and cultural phenomena. He hosted the Comedy Central series Lewis Black's Root of All Evil, and makes regular appearances on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart delivering his “Back in Black” commentary segment. When not on the road performing, he resides in Manhattan. He also maintains a residence in Chapel Hill, N.C. He is currently the spokesman for Aruba Tourism, appearing in television ads that aired in late 2009 and 2010. He was voted 51st of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time by Comedy Central in 2004. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lewis Black, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Películas

Del revés 2 (Inside Out 2)
Anger (voice)
Las vocecillas dentro de la cabeza de Riley la conocen del derecho y del revés, pero el próximo verano todo cambiará cuando Del revés 2 de Disney y Pixar introduzca una nueva emoción: ansiedad.
Downwind
A documentary about nuclear fallout in the United States, specifically members of the Shoshone Nation whose sacred land continues to be cordoned off as a nuclear test site.
Atrabilious
Roy Altman
A man figures out that his supposedly deceased son may still be alive. It has an R rating for language, alcohol and violence throughout.
The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks
A través de material de archivo nunca antes visto, entrevistas con celebridades, expertos de la industria, fanáticos rabiosos y los propios Kids In The Hall, este documental cuenta la historia salvaje de esta famosa compañía de comedia de culto desde la década de 1980 hasta la actualidad.
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
Self
Tragedy + Time + Comedy = Healing. From the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to today stand-up comedians, talk-show hosts, sketch performers, television animators and other entertainers have used often-controversial jokes to unite and heal in the face of tragedy.
Lewis Black: Thanks For Risking Your Life
Writer
Lewis Black, heir to the George Carlin throne of the comedy rant, performed this set just days after the rest of America shut down (the show was allowed to go on because it was in a sovereign Native American venue), so his commentary covers our current Corona-induced anxiety and his own hilarious frustration over The-Orange-One-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.
Lewis Black: Thanks For Risking Your Life
Self
Lewis Black, heir to the George Carlin throne of the comedy rant, performed this set just days after the rest of America shut down (the show was allowed to go on because it was in a sovereign Native American venue), so his commentary covers our current Corona-induced anxiety and his own hilarious frustration over The-Orange-One-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.
Buen viaje: aventuras psicodélicas
Self
Conoce los altibajos psicodélicos de famosos que relatan, mediante dibujos animados y recreaciones, sus historias más graciosas y alucinantes en este singular documental.
La última carcajada
Max Becker
El exrepresentante Al Hart se reencuentra con su primer cliente, Buddy Green, un cómico que dejó el ambiente del espectáculo hace cincuenta años, y lo convence de escaparse del hogar de ancianos para hacer una gira de costa a costa.
En la mente de Robin Williams
Self
Un retrato divertido, íntimo y desgarrador de uno de los comediantes más queridos e inventivos del mundo, Robin Williams, contado en gran parte a través de sus propias palabras. Celebra lo que trajo a la comedia y a la cultura en general, desde los días salvajes de finales de la década de 1970 hasta su muerte en 2014.
Gilbert
Self
Malhablado y sin complejos después de décadas de volar solo tanto en su trabajo como en su vida personal, el documental nos muestra su lado más personal y desconocido, con Gilbert reinventándose a sí mismo... como un hombre de familia. ‘Gilbert’, del director Neil Berkeley, revela un lado inesperado del humorista al que conocemos por poner la voz de Iago en ‘Aladdin’ o aparecer en comedias como ‘Superdetective en Hollywood’ o ‘Este chico es un demonio’, entre otras.
Imitation Girl
Lew
Es la narración lírica de un ser misterioso que llega a la Tierra con la forma de una mujer joven. Tomada por inmigrantes iraníes, un hermano y una hermana que viven en el suroeste de Estados Unidos, Imitation comprende la extraña especie que la rodea y, a medida que aprende más sobre su nuevo cuerpo y sus compañeros, llega a apreciar la belleza y la tristeza de su nuevo mundo. Al mismo tiempo, Julianna, el doble mundial terrenal mundialmente imitado de Imitation, conoce a la osadía y al trabajo como animadora en la ciudad de Nueva York, donde su deshilachada vida y sus relaciones ahora amenazan sus preparativos para la audición de los sueños que finalmente podría ella en un camino más feliz. Al enterarse de la existencia de Julianna, Imitation se dirige a Nueva York, donde solo sacrificándose el uno al otro pueden los gemelos cósmicos completar su retrato de una mujer y encontrar la realización.
Lewis Black: Black to the Future
Writer
Lewis Black taps into his signature outrage and frustration as he tackles the economy, local government, and the 2016 Presidential election.
Lewis Black: Black to the Future
Executive Producer
Lewis Black taps into his signature outrage and frustration as he tackles the economy, local government, and the 2016 Presidential election.
Lewis Black: Black to the Future
Self
Lewis Black taps into his signature outrage and frustration as he tackles the economy, local government, and the 2016 Presidential election.
Better Off Single
Charlie's Therapist
Cuando Charlie Carroll deja su trabajo y a su novia el mismo día, parece que por fin ha encontrado la ansiada "libertad". Pero tras comprobar que ligar en Nueva York no es tan excitante como pensaba, comienza a preguntarse si no se ha equivocado.
Rock Dog: el poder de la música
Linnux (voice)
Cuando una radio cae del cielo y va a parar las manos de un mastín tibetano, abandonará su hogar para perseguir su sueño de convertirse en un músico. Claro que esto desencadenará una serie de eventos imprevistos.
¿La primera cita de Riley?
Anger (voice)
Riley, que ahora tiene 12 años, está pasando el rato con sus padres en casa, en San Francisco, cuando se presenta un problema. ¿Podrán papá y mamá gestionar las emociones que siente Riley por su primera cita?
Mind Candy
Anger (voice)
This short was released as an extra in the Blu-ray release of Disney Pixar's INSIDE OUT. It's a zany collection clips of the emotions and how they interact.
Introducing Parker Dowd
Drew
A struggling actress loses a role to her dog and must watch him skyrocket to celebrity as she descends into vengeful madness. Written and starring Rebecca Blaine Carton with Lewis Black as the agent and directed by Lauren Ashley Carter.
Del revés (Inside Out)
Anger (voice)
Riley es una chica que disfruta o padece toda clase de sentimientos. Aunque su vida ha estado marcada por la Alegría, también se ve afectada por otro tipo de emociones. Lo que Riley no entiende muy bien es por qué motivo tiene que existir la Tristeza en su vida. Una serie de acontecimientos hacen que Alegría y Tristeza se mezclen en una peligrosa aventura que dará un vuelco al mundo de Riley.
Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)
Self
Lewis Black hosts a night of stand-up comedy live from the Warner Theatre in D.C. to celebrate the Bill of Rights.
Misery Loves Comedy
Self
Más de cincuenta personas divertidas norteamericanas (cineastas, escritores, actores y cómicos) comparten su vida, viajes profesionales y puntos de vista en un esfuerzo para arrojar luz sobre la tesis: ¿hay que ser miserable para ser gracioso?
The Rant Is Due: Live From Napa
Self
Way back in July 2014, when we were allowed to congregate in large groups, Lewis Black hosted the first live broadcasts of "The Rant Is Due". Transmitted around the Earth via satellite, the show featured town hall-style questions from the audience and submissions from viewers worldwide, all moderated by comedian Kathleen Madigan. Come time travel to a simpler era, when the big news was that Lebron was returning to the Cavaliers.
Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor
Self - Coach
In this documentary five severely wounded Iraq/Afghanistan veterans work with professional comedy writers and A-List comedians Lewis Black, Zach Galifianakis, BJ Novak, and Bob Saget to explore their personal experiences through the healing power of humor. Writing their own stand-up comedy routines they find new perspectives from which to view their injuries and their lives - all of which culminates in a performance at two of LA's top comedy clubs.
The Improv
Self
"The Improv" es el nombre del legendario club de 'stand up comedy' de Nueva York, hogar de las principales leyendas del 'stand up' desde los años 60. Este especial repasa sus cincuenta años de vida a través de las actuaciones de los grandes de la comedia americana.
The Muslims Are Coming!
Self
The Muslims Are Coming follows a band of Muslim-American comedians as they visit big cities, small towns, rural villages, and everything in between to combat Islamophobia! These Muzzies not only perform standup at each tour stop but create ridiculous interventions in unsuspecting town squares, like the ol' classic, "Ask a Muslim Booth."
Lewis Black: Old Yeller - Live at the Borgata
Self
In his ninth comedy special, Lewis Black tears into a country that is going nowhere at the speed of light. "Old Yeller" weaves the riotous tale of a country that is so strung out on ADD ...
Lewis Black: Old Yeller - Live at the Borgata
Writer
In his ninth comedy special, Lewis Black tears into a country that is going nowhere at the speed of light. "Old Yeller" weaves the riotous tale of a country that is so strung out on ADD ...
Lewis Black: In God We Rust
Writer
The Emmy nominated, Grammy-winning Lewis Black hits the historic State Theatre stage in Minneapolis for a rant-filled, cathartic ride through through the issues of our baffling world, from inept politicians and the shortcomings of technology to the absurdity of social media. No topic is left unexplored in this sold out performance by the bestselling author, actor, playwright and The Daily Show contributor.
Lewis Black: In God We Rust
Self
The Emmy nominated, Grammy-winning Lewis Black hits the historic State Theatre stage in Minneapolis for a rant-filled, cathartic ride through through the issues of our baffling world, from inept politicians and the shortcomings of technology to the absurdity of social media. No topic is left unexplored in this sold out performance by the bestselling author, actor, playwright and The Daily Show contributor.
Caris' Peace
Self
Documentary film about actress Caris Corfman and her theatrical one woman show, Caris' Peace.
Afghan Luke: Verdad Oculta
Lewis Black
Disheartened when his story about Canadian snipers possibly mutilating corpses in Afghanistan is buried, Luke (Nick Stahl) quits his job but is even more determined to return to Afghanistan to get the real story. With his offbeat buddy, Tom (Nicolas Wright), tagging along, Luke returns to Afghanistan and intends to gather enough evidence to get his old story into print. But he soon finds that the country is an even more dangerous place than when he left. To make matters worse, his old friend and fixer, Mateen (Stephen Lobo) has been hired away by Luke's journalistic nemesis, Imran Sahar (Vik Sahay). Soon the trip for Luke and Tom in Afghanistan turns into a surreal and perilous adventure, a journey into an alternate reality, filtered through a haze of gun smoke.
Give It Up for Greg Giraldo
Self
A tribute special featuring some of the biggest names in comedy reminiscing about the late, great stand-up. It's a great way to celebrate and remember Greg, but if you want to do more than just celebrate and remember him, you now have an opportunity to help out his family too.
Brainwave
Documentary, Science and Nature Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries - Launched in 2008, Brainwave pairs celebrities from many walks of life; actors, musicians, comedians, choreographers, filmmakers, artists, and authors, with leading neuroscientists and other experts to explore how the human mind works.
Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan
Self
Finally, a comedian who isn't whining, insulting or self-loathing. Kathleen Madigan is just brilliantly funny and is still, after 20 years in the business, actually having fun. In this hilarious stand-up special, shot at the Gramercy Theater in New York City, Kathleen takes on politics, American culture and her family who has given her full permission to sell them down them down the river. Winner of the American Comedy Award for Best Female Comic, Madigan has been seen over 12 times on The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, The View, Dr. Phil, ESPN, The Joy Behar Show and has had her own specials on HBO and Comedy Central. Madigan was the only comedian in the history of NBC's Last Comic Standing to go unchallenged by any other comedian. She lives in Los Angeles but spends inordinate amounts of time with her family in the Missouri Ozarks.
Peep World
Narrator (voice)
Comedia acerca de una familia judía que se ve conmovida por el éxito del hijo menor, que escribe un libro donde cuenta todos los secretos de la familia. El libro se transforma instantáneamente en un best-seller, y parte de la familia le reprocha el haber develado tantas intimidades y, sobre todo, haber tenido tanto éxito.
Paparazzi adolescente
Self
El documental trata sobre el peculiar caso de un paparazzi de Hollywood que tiene tan solo 14 años. Adrian, sorprendido por este extraño caso, decide seguir al joven fotógrafo y retratar el mundo de los fotoreporteros del mundo del corazón.
I Am Comic
Self
A través de un acceso sin precedentes al backstage y de entrevistas francas, la película teje el absurdo mundo del comediante y revela un perfil psicológico loco y divertido de sus practicantes. También seguimos el intento del retirado comediante Ritch Shydner de volver al escenario después de un paréntesis de trece años. En la parte superior de su juego en la década de 1980, Shydner tenía especiales de HBO, filmó cinco programas de televisión piloto y numerosas apariciones nocturnas (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.), pero el gran momento se le escapó. Equipado con la sabiduría colectiva y las reflexiones chifladas de más de 80 de sus pares, le da otra oportunidad. ¿Tiene Ritch lo que se necesita para conectarse con la multitud joven de hoy y todavía se ríen?
Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black
Lewis Black
Armed with history, humor and his trademark ranting, comedian Lewis Black takes a hilarious look at how to survive the "month-long festival of consumption" without losing your mind.
Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black
Executive Producer
Blustery funnyman Lewis Black hits the stage for his Comedy Central special, which finds the comic using his wry observational humor to skewer everything from Washington politicians and the tanking economy to cellphones and getting old.
Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black
Writer
Blustery funnyman Lewis Black hits the stage for his Comedy Central special, which finds the comic using his wry observational humor to skewer everything from Washington politicians and the tanking economy to cellphones and getting old.
Lewis Black: Stark Raving Black
Self
Blustery funnyman Lewis Black hits the stage for his Comedy Central special, which finds the comic using his wry observational humor to skewer everything from Washington politicians and the tanking economy to cellphones and getting old.
Just For Laughs: Over The Edge
Self
A selection of comics from the Montreal International Comedy Festival
George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
Self
The award is not intended to be given posthumously, but Carlin's death occurred between the announcement and the ceremony. Those there to honor Carlin included: Joan Rivers, Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Lewis Black, Denis Leary, Margaret Cho, Garry Shandling, and Lily Tomlin.
Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget
Self
The aggravatingly amiable star of "Full House," "America's Funniest Home Videos"
History of the Joke
Host
El comediante Lewis Black presenta una "historia de la broma" al tratar de encontrar la broma más grande que se haya contado.
Movida en el Polo
Jimmy (voice)
Carl y Jimmy son dos pingüinos solitarios con la desesperada misión de conseguir una presa. Ha llegado la época del apareamiento y, tras años de ligues sin sentido, Carl quiere algo más que un pedacito de pingüino. Quiere el amor de la bella Melissa. Ahora le tocará a Jimmy ayudar a su neurótico amigo a ganarse el amor de la chica de sus sueños. Lo único que les separa es un camino de 80 kilómetros a través de la Antártida...
Heckler
Self
HECKLER es un documental de comedia que explora el mundo cada vez más crítico en el que vivimos. Después de protagonizar una película criticada, Jamie Kennedy se enfrenta a los que critican y hacen preguntas interesantes a personas como George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie, Howie Mandel y muchos más. Este documental hilarante y de movimientos rápidos no da golpes, ya que ves una mirada sin censura sobre cuán repugnante y malvada es la pelea entre los que están en el centro de atención y los que están en la oscuridad.
Last Laugh '06
Host
Heartache, heartbreak and mother f#@$in’ snakes! We take an irreverent look back at the most controversial and outrageous events of this year from the Braveheart exposing his cold, callous, evil thoughts during a drunk driving arrest, “Survivor” revealing that segregation is just experimentation, Britney cutting K-Fed loose to Republicans getting kicked to the curb, 2006 was one spirited year. “Last Laugh ’06” promises to take an equal opportunity jab at our most laughable newsmakers and memorable moments of these past 12 months. Last Laugh ’06 Starring Lewis Black” offers an edgy, alternative year-in-review with Lewis Black leading an all-star line up including Greg Giraldo and Patton Oswalt, who plan to rip into 2006 like Mel Gibson taking on the LAPD…hopefully, without the bigotry…or the botched hair plugs…or a blood alcohol level that could even break Bonaduce. Fasten your seatbelts; this is going to be one wild ride.
¡Peligro! Menores sueltos
Oliver
Es Nochebuena. Una espesa niebla ha provocado el cierre del aeropuerto y amenaza con arruinar las vacaciones de los pasajeros que se han quedado en tierra. Aislados por la nieve de camino a casa de su padre, dos jóvenes, Spencer (Dyllan Christopher) y su hermana pequeña, Katherine (Dominique Saldaña), son llevados a la sala para menores del aeropuerto. Desesperado por huir, Spencer intenta escapar hacia la libertad junto con otros amigos. Con el gruñón director del Departamento de Relaciones con los Pasajeros, Oliver Porter (Lewis Black), su pelota ayudante Zach van Bourke (Wilmer Valderrama) y todos los guardias de seguridad del aeropuerto pisándoles los talones, este grupo de jóvenes aprenden a dejar a un lado sus diferencias y ayudarse entre ellos para escapar de las garras de las autoridades aeroportuarias.
El hombre del año
Eddie Langston
Biografía de un popular cómico, presentador de talk-show, que, animado por su audiencia, decide lanzarse al mundo de la política.
Aceptados
Uncle Ben
Cuando un joven de un instituto descubre que ha sido rechazado por todas las universidades en las que pidió el ingreso, decide crear una universidad ficticia para engañar a sus exigentes padres. Pero cuando centenares de estudiantes empiezan a apuntarse a ésta, deberá poner en marcha el más fabuloso engaño para escolarizar a toda una legión de juerguistas e inadaptados...
Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed
Executive Producer
Lewis Black stars in his second HBO solo special, an all-new hour of frenetic, take-no-prisoners stand-up comedy, taped before a live audience at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC. Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed features Black's opinions and insights into such issues as the State of the Union, abortion, frozen embryos, defecation habits, fossils, bad language, FEMA and, of course, Dick Cheney's aim.
Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed
Self
Lewis Black stars in his second HBO solo special, an all-new hour of frenetic, take-no-prisoners stand-up comedy, taped before a live audience at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC. Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed features Black's opinions and insights into such issues as the State of the Union, abortion, frozen embryos, defecation habits, fossils, bad language, FEMA and, of course, Dick Cheney's aim.
Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed
Writer
Lewis Black stars in his second HBO solo special, an all-new hour of frenetic, take-no-prisoners stand-up comedy, taped before a live audience at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC. Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed features Black's opinions and insights into such issues as the State of the Union, abortion, frozen embryos, defecation habits, fossils, bad language, FEMA and, of course, Dick Cheney's aim.
Falling for Grace
Rob York
Grace is a Chinese American who longs to be a part of New York's high society. At a socialite event, she is mistaken for a Hong Kong heiress and meets her Prince Charming. Nothing is as it seems absorbing drama. What will happen to this Cinderella when the clock strikes midnight?
Just for Laughs Stand Up, Vol. 2: On the Edge
Self
Live from Just for Laughs' Montreal International Comedy Festival comes the funniest comics to ever take the stage at the world's largest and most prestigious comedy event! With hilarious performances by Mitch Hedberg, Dave Attel, Dane Cook, Lewis Black, Jim Breuer, Maria Bramford, Harland Williams, Mitch Fatel and Sean Cullen!
Last Laugh '05
Self
“COMEDY CENTRAL’s Last Laugh ’05” takes an irreverent look back at some of the most controversial and outrageous events of this year from the infamous Tom Cruise couch dance to the Terri Schiavo saga, bird flu to Courtney Love’s melt-down, “Last Laugh ’05” unleashes its fury on our most laughable newsmakers and news fakers.
El Elfo Feliz
Norbert (voice)
Esta deliciosa aventura animada es la historia de Eubie, uno de los ayudantes de Santa Claus cuyo punto de vista, extremadamente optimista, se ve puesto a prueba cuando decide llevar el espíritu de la Navidad a un pequeño y triste pueblo llamado Bluesville. ¿Conseguirá el incontrolable entusiasmo de Eubie derrotar la austera autoridad del pueblo?.
The Aristocrats
Self
Aclamado documental sobre la comedia y los cómicos.
Celebrity Mix
Self (archive footage)
Estos ocho cortometrajes van desde divertidos histéricamente hasta intrépidamente suspenso, y cuentan con algunos de los nombres más importantes de Hollywood. Incluye cortometrajes Laud Weiner, House Hunting, Curiosity, Disenchanted, Dependable People, Media Whore, Walking Dreams, Mr. Dramatic.
Lewis Black:  Black on Broadway
Executive Producer
Lewis Black goes on tirade after tirade about stupidity in America. He covers everything from corporate greed and Martha Stewart to WMDs and homeland security.
Lewis Black:  Black on Broadway
Self
Lewis Black goes on tirade after tirade about stupidity in America. He covers everything from corporate greed and Martha Stewart to WMDs and homeland security.
Lewis Black:  Black on Broadway
Writer
Lewis Black goes on tirade after tirade about stupidity in America. He covers everything from corporate greed and Martha Stewart to WMDs and homeland security.
Lewis Black Unleashed
Self
Comedy Central's jittery, apoplectic commentator on all things absurd in politics and culture is superb on this disc's collection of four half-hour cable specials and bonus features. Fans and newcomers get a chance to see how much the comic has grown since his delightful 1998 show, in which Black characteristically sputtered this bit of social-scientific criticism: "It's absolutely stupid that we've lost the ozone layer. We've got men, rockets, Saran Wrap--fix it!" Black attacks Bill Clinton for obscuring the meaning of infidelity ("If curling is an Olympic sport, oral sex is adultery!"), Y2K hype, flu shots, America's power elite, Ross Perot ("He's the kid in Deliverance all growed-up!"), and even delivers a "Taxes 101" college lecture ("What would help IRS forms? Verbs!"). Bonus features include Black's "Indecision 2000" inserts--caustic commentary about the last Republican and Democrat conventions--for Jon Stewart's show. Highly entertaining stuff.
Lewis Black Unleashed
Producer
Comedy Central's jittery, apoplectic commentator on all things absurd in politics and culture is superb on this disc's collection of four half-hour cable specials and bonus features. Fans and newcomers get a chance to see how much the comic has grown since his delightful 1998 show, in which Black characteristically sputtered this bit of social-scientific criticism: "It's absolutely stupid that we've lost the ozone layer. We've got men, rockets, Saran Wrap--fix it!" Black attacks Bill Clinton for obscuring the meaning of infidelity ("If curling is an Olympic sport, oral sex is adultery!"), Y2K hype, flu shots, America's power elite, Ross Perot ("He's the kid in Deliverance all growed-up!"), and even delivers a "Taxes 101" college lecture ("What would help IRS forms? Verbs!"). Bonus features include Black's "Indecision 2000" inserts--caustic commentary about the last Republican and Democrat conventions--for Jon Stewart's show. Highly entertaining stuff.
Lewis Black Unleashed
Writer
Comedy Central's jittery, apoplectic commentator on all things absurd in politics and culture is superb on this disc's collection of four half-hour cable specials and bonus features. Fans and newcomers get a chance to see how much the comic has grown since his delightful 1998 show, in which Black characteristically sputtered this bit of social-scientific criticism: "It's absolutely stupid that we've lost the ozone layer. We've got men, rockets, Saran Wrap--fix it!" Black attacks Bill Clinton for obscuring the meaning of infidelity ("If curling is an Olympic sport, oral sex is adultery!"), Y2K hype, flu shots, America's power elite, Ross Perot ("He's the kid in Deliverance all growed-up!"), and even delivers a "Taxes 101" college lecture ("What would help IRS forms? Verbs!"). Bonus features include Black's "Indecision 2000" inserts--caustic commentary about the last Republican and Democrat conventions--for Jon Stewart's show. Highly entertaining stuff.
The Gynecologists
Cookie LaMotte
A group of wacky gynecologists look after a pregnant woman.
60 Spins Around the Sun
Self
Helmed by "Saturday Night Live" alumna Laura Kightlinger, this hourlong exposé chronicles -- warts and all -- the life of comedian turned activist Randy Credico, an up-and-coming funnyman whose candor tanked his career. But the end of his showbiz days didn't stop him: He switched gears and became a mouthpiece for various causes, including the fight against New York's draconian drug laws. Credico's peers and ex-girlfriends weigh in with insights.
American Dummy
Club Owner
Sidesplitters stars Lewis Black (the Daily Show, and the owner of the club in American Dummy) and Jim Norton (the clubs Host in American Dummy) as a comedy team in vein of Abbot and Costello or the Marx Brothers. It follows their career together from the Vaudville stage to the retirement home.
Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief
Executive Producer
Lewis Black hosts this comedic documentary about the US income tax system. Set at St John’s University, Lewis, as Professor Black, teaches a ‘Taxes 101’ course to students which highlights the utter stupidity of our tax system. Lessons are supplemented with interviews with a New York City accountant, Bob Dole, John McCain and Larry King.
Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief
Professor Black
Lewis Black hosts this comedic documentary about the US income tax system. Set at St John’s University, Lewis, as Professor Black, teaches a ‘Taxes 101’ course to students which highlights the utter stupidity of our tax system. Lessons are supplemented with interviews with a New York City accountant, Bob Dole, John McCain and Larry King.
Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief
Writer
Lewis Black hosts this comedic documentary about the US income tax system. Set at St John’s University, Lewis, as Professor Black, teaches a ‘Taxes 101’ course to students which highlights the utter stupidity of our tax system. Lessons are supplemented with interviews with a New York City accountant, Bob Dole, John McCain and Larry King.
The Deal
Screenplay
A big-idea farce about big, badass businessmen.
The Deal
Author
A big-idea farce about big, badass businessmen.
The Night We Never Met
Marty Holder
Sam has a problem with his roommates: they are disgusting, and don't seem to share his views on responsibility, privacy, and basic hygine. Such is his discomfort with his living arrangements that he agrees to share the occupancy of another flat: he gets two nights a week, the owner (a sleazy frat-boy yuppie named Brian, soon to be married) and Ellen (a would-be painter seeking relief from her boring marriage) each get their seperate nights in the flat. Things go extremely well until Sam and Brian swap nights without telling Ellen, who attributes the "nice" things that happen around the place to the slob Brian, while berating the responsible Sam for his hedonistic lifestyle.
Colegas a la fuerza
Banker
Nick Lang es un famoso actor que necesita desesperadamente acabar con su imagen cinematográfica de niño bueno. Piensa que conseguirá un papel de valiente detective de homicidios si logra hacerlo en la vida real. Con ese objetivo, Lang se va de Hollywood a pasar unas semanas en las calles de Nueva York con el detective John Moss. Moss es un enérgico policía que se toma su trabajo muy en serio. Ahora le sigue la pista a un despiadado asesino en serie, y lo último que necesita es llevar a cuestas a un pesado. Pero su jefe, admirador de Nick Lang, insiste, y Moss tendrá que pensar cómo quitarse a Lang de encima mientras persigue al asesino.
La escalera de Jacob
Jacob's Doctor
El cartero neoyorkino Jacob Singer intenta evitar que los jirones de su vida terminen de deshilacharse. Lo acosan incesantes flashbacks de su primer matrimonio, de su hijo muerto y de su periodo de servicio en Vietnam. En su nueva esposa busca un asidero hacia la lucidez, pero la línea entre la realidad y el delirio se hace cada vez más delgada. Tim Robbins protagoniza una escalofriante historia de un hombre que desciende al infierno, brillantemente dirigida por Adrian Lyne.
Hannah y sus hermanas
Paul
La hija mayor de una pareja de artistas, Hannah, es una esposa devota, madre cariñosa y actriz de éxito. Defensora leal de sus dos hermanas, Lee y Holly, es también la columna vertebral de una familia que parece casi tan resentida de su estabilidad como depende de ella. Pero cuando la rivalidad fraternal sabotea silenciosamente el mundo perfecto de Hannah, finalmente se da cuenta de que está tan perdida como todos los demás, y para ser capaz de encontrarse tendrá que elegir entre la independencia y... la familia sin la cual no puede vivir.