Richard Lewis

Emily @ the Edge of Chaos interweaves Emily Levine’s live performance with animation, appearances by scientists, and animated characters. The film uses physics, which explains how the universe works, to explain our metaphysics – the story of our values, our institutions, our interactions. Using her own experience and a custom blend of insight and humor, provocation and inspiration, personal story and social commentary, Emily takes her audience through its own paradigm shift: from the Fear of Change to the Edge of Chaos.

An astronaut from an interstellar colony returns to Earth to determine why they lost contact.

Документальный фильм о жизни и творчестве Бастера Китона.

Back in 1968, Bucky and the Squirrels topped the charts with their dance hit 'Do the Squirrel.' Unfortunately, on their first promotional tour, the plane carrying the band crashed and disappeared somewhere in the Swiss Alps - never to be heard of again. That is until now, 50 years later, when the plane is discovered with the Squirrels still inside - frozen alive. Naturally, they're taken to a cryonics lab to be defrosted. Long Live the Squirrels!

Лос-Анджелес, 1990-е годы. Менеджер Сэнди Уэкслер работает с группой эксцентричных артистов, не имеющих особого успеха в шоу-бизнесе. Герой проявляет невероятное усердие. Он влюбляется в собственного клиента, чрезвычайно талантливую певицу Кортни Кларк, с которой познакомился в парке аттракционов.

Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.

An imagined apocalypse is presented to us through portraits of people struggling to survive in a hostile environment, where they only have themselves and the only thing they have in common is the desire to live, no matter the cost.

На первый взгляд может показаться, что Изабелла — простая девушка по вызову из Бруклина. Но, ворвавшись в тихую и размеренную жизнь бродвейского режиссера Альберта, она буквально перевернет ее вверх дном, станет причиной нескольких скандалов и раскроет все немыслимые семейные тайны. Если вы о ней еще не слышали, тогда она идет к вам!

Mel Brooks: Make a Noise journeys through Brooks’ early years in the creative beginnings of live television — with Sid Caesar on Your Show of Shows — to the film genres he so successfully satirized in Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, High Anxiety, and Spaceballs — to the groundbreaking Broadway musical version of his first film, The Producers. The documentary also delves into his professional and personal ups and downs — his childhood, his first wife and subsequent 41-year marriage to Anne Bancroft — capturing a never-before-heard sense of reflection and confession.

Две сексуальные современные вампирши живут в свое удовольствие среди нью-йоркской ночной тусовки до тех пор, пока любовь не встречается на их пути и не ставит под угрозу их бессмертие.

A brief look at Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner's 2,000 Year Old Man routine and how it influenced countless comedians since its inception.

It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barson’s documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis’ particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.

In-depth documentary that uses Lenny Bruce's legacy to explore the present condition of the fear of words and expression.

The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds, etc.), established comedians (Billy Crystal, Rosanna Barr, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, etc.) and young comedians (Jeff Atoll, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, etc.).

A 'mocumentary' on the rise and fall of Chip and Dales dancer turned martial arts action star, Francis Allen Sledgewick, AKA Frank Sledge. When fame and fortune caused Frank to lose his sense of what's truely important, he realised he's going to have to get in touch with his roots if there's ever going to be a comeback.

A 'mocumentary' on the rise and fall of Chip and Dales dancer turned martial arts action star, Francis Allen Sledgewick, AKA Frank Sledge. When fame and fortune caused Frank to lose his sense of what's truely important, he realised he's going to have to get in touch with his roots if there's ever going to be a comeback.

Иллюзионист, комик и просто талатливый артист Пенн Жиллетт открывает для зрителей тайны мира комедии. Самые грязные шутки, которые не повторяются дважды, для комиков, по его мнению, это то же самое, что соло в джазе. И эти правила остаются неизменным с самого возникновения жанра и до наших дней, что подтверждается кадрами выступлений 105 лучших комиков, невольно ставших главными героями фильма.

Includes classic stand-up footage of: Tim Allen, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Kelsey Grammer, Norm MacDonald, Ray Romano, Richard Belzer, Cheech Marin, Richard Lewis, Jim Carrey, Rosie O'Donnell and many more.

This set gives you a chance to see some of todays best comedians when they were much younger. some peoples bits are very short, one joke short, which leaves you feeling a little jipped. The replay value is minimal because you have to skip around so much to keep the laughs going.

Mock documentary about Seinfeld writer Larry David featuring contributions from his friends and colleagues. Larry makes a return to stand-up comedy and prepares to film a television special for HBO. This is the original special that gave birth to the long-running award-winning HBO series.

Richard Lewis plays coach Steven Adler, a one time high profile division one college basketball coach haunted by the demon of having lost five championship titles. Now he finds himself wasting away in a slack-jawed, low profile town coaching a second rate college program. Once again, he has miraculously brought this unlikely team to the finals. As his behavior on the day of the championship game indicates, he is far more successful at the game of basketball than the game of life. The question remains: if he finally wins the big game, will Coach Adler get his life back on track or is he already too far gone... ?

Things are going swimmingly for the film producer Roy Tilden, his last film is a success and he will soon receive an award for it. But his perfect day changed quickly when he takes an elevator with a keen writer. Directly after the door is closed, the emergency stop button is pressed and he is caught with a bunch of mildly different people.

Hugo Pool is a quirky tale of a Los Angeles pool cleaner who falls in love with a young man dying of Lou Gerhig's Disease.

Фильм “Алкаши” позволяет заглянуть на собрание группы Анонимных Алкоголиков. Встреча проходит в подвальном помещении церкви; там есть кофе, сигареты – и люди, которые находятся на грани. Мы слышим разные истории: одни (как Льюис, который утверждает, что пришел в поисках церковной практики) не называют себя алкоголиками; другие (как Джозеф, чей алкоголизм чуть не привел к смерти его ребенка) рассказывают о своей жизни на собрании.

Lewis 1997 HBO stand up special was filmed at New York s historic Bottom Line. The Los Angeles Times called it, his best show ever.

Lewis 1997 HBO stand up special was filmed at New York s historic Bottom Line. The Los Angeles Times called it, his best show ever.

Six people. One weekend. The possibilities are endless when city meets country in this roundelay of old flames, new flings, and last chances.

A documentary made for the PBS program American Masters about the comedy team Nichols and May.

Если вся жизнь кажется кошмаром. Если затяжной запой окончательно разрушил карьеру в серьезной фирме. Может быть, есть смысл уничтожить все, что связывало тебя с прошлой жизнью и начать новую? В блестящем и грешном Лас-Вегасе. Где среди блеска ночной жизни одинокая «ночная бабочка» может оказаться внимательнее и сердечнее любого психоаналитика. Потому, что она захочет спасти несчастного пропойцу от него самого… Сможет ли эта странная любовь помочь обоим? Или — погубить обоих?

Проводник ведет фургоны не на запад, куда обычно устремлялись первые поселенцы, а на восток. Люди, которые наняли его, все были неудачниками, не вынесшими тягот и трудностей. Они решили вернуться туда, откуда приехали. Злодей, строящий железную дорогу на запад и получающий от правительства крупные субсидии, строит им всякие пакости, подсылая своих людей, чтобы остановить их.

A youthful perspective on the 1992 presidential campaign with a witty, cautionary message to young Americans to start participating in democracy or get the kind of government they deserve.

Робин и его компания в трико, срывая с себя регалии вместе со штанами, должны свергнуть злобного принца Джона и найти ключ к сердцу прекрасной девы Мэриан… а так же к поясу верности…

Hosted by Cary Elwes. It's a promotional piece that was intended to get the word out about the film while it was in production, but some of the behind the scenes material that appears here is amusing

Michael Carlin, a teacher, has been having an affair with a much younger fellow teacher Carolyn Warmus. When his wife is murdered, the police suspect him due to inconsistencies in his alibi, and no evidence points to anyone else.

Безработный актер и только что уволенная со службы женщина находят потерявшуюся собачку и за вознаграждение доставляют ее из Рима в Монте-Карло. Но практически на их глазах хозяйку таксы убивают. Испугавшись, они пытаются скрыться и оказываются главными подозреваемыми. Далее шумная криминальная интрига вовлекает в свой стремительный водоворот еще одну американскую пару и азартного игрока.

Groucho's life story, with jokes

Taped in Chicago for HBO in 1990. The sun's too bright, the traffic's going to be bad, there's too many people out there... It's just easier to sit back on the couch and laugh with Richard Lewis.

Taped in Chicago for HBO in 1990. The sun's too bright, the traffic's going to be bad, there's too many people out there... It's just easier to sit back on the couch and laugh with Richard Lewis.

This mockumentary about fictional movie studio Adequate Pictures boasts an interesting cast. Tony Randall hosts, and James CoCo (practically on his deathbed) stars as head of the studio. Includes parodies of everything from silent comedies to porn, including an ultra violent "three stooges" style comedy team who put a new spin on the eye poking gag.

The sun's too bright, the traffic's going to be bad, there's too many people out there... It's just easier to sit back on the couch and laugh with Richard Lewis.

The sun's too bright, the traffic's going to be bad, there's too many people out there... It's just easier to sit back on the couch and laugh with Richard Lewis.

Five former cub scouts have a reunion and go camping on the mountain they never conquered. High jinks ensue due to their childhood enemies and a group of escaped convicts who mistake them for an FBI unit.

Diary of a Young Comic