Updated with additional info: Andy Garcia has come aboard to narrate Miss Angela, the working title of the feature documentary Angela Alvarez, the 91-year-old who had her lifetime’s work of songs discovered, and recorded her first album. Filmmakers Paul Toogood and Lloyd Stanton interviewed Alvarez and her children about her life and recorded when she performed her music in a debut concert (on her 91st birthday) at Hollywood’s Avalon Theater, an event Garcia both played in the band and hosted.
The film is now in postproduction.
“As a fanatical student of Cuban music it’s easy to recognize when you see someone that’s special, not only musically, but lyrically,” he said. “Angela Alvarez is a real discovery. I’m
honored to be a part of it — to be asked to lend my support.”
Previous Exclusive, June 7 Pm: A featured documentary is on its way about Angela Alvarez,...
The film is now in postproduction.
“As a fanatical student of Cuban music it’s easy to recognize when you see someone that’s special, not only musically, but lyrically,” he said. “Angela Alvarez is a real discovery. I’m
honored to be a part of it — to be asked to lend my support.”
Previous Exclusive, June 7 Pm: A featured documentary is on its way about Angela Alvarez,...
- 9/13/2018
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline Film + TV
Author: Linda Marric
Some of stand-up comedy’s most famous faces from both sides of the Atlantic sit down to talk about their profession in Paul Toogood and Lloyd Stanton’s newest documentary feature Dying Laughing. Household names such as Chris Rock, Amy Schumer and even the late great Garry Shandling talk honestly about what makes comedians tick, and offers firsthand anecdotes about “bombing”, being heckled by drunks and “killing” it on stage.
Toogood and Stanton use a talking-heads formate to entice their contributors to tell some of the most harrowing experiences of their careers. Made technically on a shoestring and with more than 50 comics taking part, the film manages to be compelling as well as raise some laughs, but fails to completely convince due to its overcrowded nature.
With whole sections devoted to the relationship between a comic and his or her audience, there are some laugh-out-loud as well as more serious moments.
Some of stand-up comedy’s most famous faces from both sides of the Atlantic sit down to talk about their profession in Paul Toogood and Lloyd Stanton’s newest documentary feature Dying Laughing. Household names such as Chris Rock, Amy Schumer and even the late great Garry Shandling talk honestly about what makes comedians tick, and offers firsthand anecdotes about “bombing”, being heckled by drunks and “killing” it on stage.
Toogood and Stanton use a talking-heads formate to entice their contributors to tell some of the most harrowing experiences of their careers. Made technically on a shoestring and with more than 50 comics taking part, the film manages to be compelling as well as raise some laughs, but fails to completely convince due to its overcrowded nature.
With whole sections devoted to the relationship between a comic and his or her audience, there are some laugh-out-loud as well as more serious moments.
- 6/14/2017
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Nicole Kidman, Amy Schumer and Steve Carell have signed on to co-star in the upcoming indie comedy-drama “She Came to Me.” The film is written and directed by Rebecca Miller, the filmmaker behind “The Ballad of Jack and Rose” (2005), “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee” (2009), and “Maggie’s Plan” (2015), among other titles.
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“She Came to Me” will follow two intertwined love stories, as reported by Variety. However, there are no further details about the Miller’s script.
On Thursday, Variety announced that Schumer had dropped out of Sony’s live-acton film “Barbie”, due to a scheduling conflict. That frees her up to work on this project.
Read More: ‘Dying Laughing’ Trailer: Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart and Amy Schumer on the Highs and Lows of Stand-Up Comedy
Kidman —who received an Academy Award nomination for...
Read More: Nicole Kidman and Amara Karan In Talks To Join Weinstein Company’s ‘Intouchables’ Remake
“She Came to Me” will follow two intertwined love stories, as reported by Variety. However, there are no further details about the Miller’s script.
On Thursday, Variety announced that Schumer had dropped out of Sony’s live-acton film “Barbie”, due to a scheduling conflict. That frees her up to work on this project.
Read More: ‘Dying Laughing’ Trailer: Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart and Amy Schumer on the Highs and Lows of Stand-Up Comedy
Kidman —who received an Academy Award nomination for...
- 3/24/2017
- by Yoselin Acevedo
- Indiewire
This review was originally posted on June 10, 2016 as part of our L.A. Film Fest coverage. We're republishing it now because Dying Laughing is currently available in theaters, on demand, and on iTunes.
A poetic, brutally candid examination of stand-up comedy, Dying Laughing features a murder’s row of famous comedians telling honest, genuine stories about the art form they love.
As someone who is borderline obsessed with interviews — listening to them, reading them, watching them, even conducting them — I’m predisposed to like this movie, because it’s comprised almost entirely of conversations with stand-up greats. (There are a handful of shots of the American landscape and a few of the interiors of comedy clubs, but it’s mostly comedians sitting in front of a backdrop addressing the camera.) Fair warning, though: a movie featuring Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, and a dozen other comedy superstars...
A poetic, brutally candid examination of stand-up comedy, Dying Laughing features a murder’s row of famous comedians telling honest, genuine stories about the art form they love.
As someone who is borderline obsessed with interviews — listening to them, reading them, watching them, even conducting them — I’m predisposed to like this movie, because it’s comprised almost entirely of conversations with stand-up greats. (There are a handful of shots of the American landscape and a few of the interiors of comedy clubs, but it’s mostly comedians sitting in front of a backdrop addressing the camera.) Fair warning, though: a movie featuring Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, and a dozen other comedy superstars...
- 2/24/2017
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
Roadside Attractions is looking to take advantage of an Oscar-overloaded audience with its war drama Bitter Harvest, starring Max Irons and Samantha Barks. The company has tapped Ukrainian-Americans for the title's opening weekend in three dozen markets. Gkids on Friday opens its Swiss-French animated film My Life As A Zucchini, which is up for an Animated Feature Oscar this Sunday, while Gravitas Ventures digs into comedy with documentary Dying Laughing by Lloyd Stanton…...
- 2/24/2017
- Deadline
Welcome back to the Weekend Warrior, your weekly look at the new movies hitting theaters this weekend, as well as other cool events and things to check out.
This Past Weekend:
Presidents' Day weekend was an interesting one at the box office, and as with most holiday weekends, it was particularly difficult to figure out how things might fare, other than The Lego Batman Movie, which remained at #1 with almost $45 million over the four-day weekend. Fifty Shades Darker followed with $21.3 million, about a 50% drop. Last week, I thought that the Ice Cub comedy Fist Fight would beat The Great Wall, although it seemed like it could be a close race. Nope. Matt Damon’s action epic came in third place with $21.6 million, which is a couple million more than my original prediction, but The Fist Fight fell short of my prediction by almost $10 million, grossing $14.5 million in its first four days.
This Past Weekend:
Presidents' Day weekend was an interesting one at the box office, and as with most holiday weekends, it was particularly difficult to figure out how things might fare, other than The Lego Batman Movie, which remained at #1 with almost $45 million over the four-day weekend. Fifty Shades Darker followed with $21.3 million, about a 50% drop. Last week, I thought that the Ice Cub comedy Fist Fight would beat The Great Wall, although it seemed like it could be a close race. Nope. Matt Damon’s action epic came in third place with $21.6 million, which is a couple million more than my original prediction, but The Fist Fight fell short of my prediction by almost $10 million, grossing $14.5 million in its first four days.
- 2/22/2017
- by Edward Douglas
- LRMonline.com
Following the trailer for the Showtime series I’m Dying Up Here, we have a look at another fascinating glimpse into the world of stand-up comedy, this time one from the real world. Dying Laughing is a new documentary that feels like it should have been called I’m Dying Up Here, because it features one-on-one interviews […]
The post ‘Dying Laughing’: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock & More Recount Nightmares in Stand-Up Comedy appeared first on /Film.
The post ‘Dying Laughing’: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock & More Recount Nightmares in Stand-Up Comedy appeared first on /Film.
- 1/10/2017
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
"Comedy is purely a result of your ability to withstand self-torture.”
If you’re a fan of standup comedy then you’re going to want to watch this new trailer for an upcoming documentary called Dying Laughing. It features interviews with dozens of famous and popular standup comedians talking about their experiences as comics and the highs and lows that come along with it.
Some of the comedians that the doc highlights include Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Cedric the Entertainer, Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, Sarah Silverman, Steve Coogan \, and the late Garry Shandling.
Ben had a chance to see the movi,e and as you’ll see in the trailer, he called it “A poetic, brutally candid examination of stand-up comedy.” Make sure to check out his full review here.
A stand-up comedian is his or her own writer, director and star performer. Unlike any other art form, there is no safety net.
If you’re a fan of standup comedy then you’re going to want to watch this new trailer for an upcoming documentary called Dying Laughing. It features interviews with dozens of famous and popular standup comedians talking about their experiences as comics and the highs and lows that come along with it.
Some of the comedians that the doc highlights include Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Cedric the Entertainer, Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, Sarah Silverman, Steve Coogan \, and the late Garry Shandling.
Ben had a chance to see the movi,e and as you’ll see in the trailer, he called it “A poetic, brutally candid examination of stand-up comedy.” Make sure to check out his full review here.
A stand-up comedian is his or her own writer, director and star performer. Unlike any other art form, there is no safety net.
- 1/9/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
In just a couple of months audiences will be enchanted by Disney’s live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast.” During the 2017 Golden Globe Awards, a new trailer for the upcoming movie was released, which features Emma Watson singing “Belle (Reprise).”
“I want adventure in the great wide somewhere. I want it more than I can tell,” she begins. “And for once it might be grand. To have someone understand. I want so much more than they’ve got planned.”
The 30-second spot shows a handful of scenes we’ve previously seen, as well as a little snippet of Watson singing in a wide, green field.
Read More: ‘Beauty and the Beast’: Disney Teases Emma Watson Singing ‘Something There’ — Listen
The tale as old as time is directed by Bill Condon and features a star-studded cast with the likes of Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci,...
“I want adventure in the great wide somewhere. I want it more than I can tell,” she begins. “And for once it might be grand. To have someone understand. I want so much more than they’ve got planned.”
The 30-second spot shows a handful of scenes we’ve previously seen, as well as a little snippet of Watson singing in a wide, green field.
Read More: ‘Beauty and the Beast’: Disney Teases Emma Watson Singing ‘Something There’ — Listen
The tale as old as time is directed by Bill Condon and features a star-studded cast with the likes of Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci,...
- 1/9/2017
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Netflix would like to introduce viewers to “Santa Clarita Diet,” their upcoming comedy starring Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant, and a new killer diet that will let you “eat whoever you want.” Yes, you read that right! The first teaser trailer for the series has just been released, check it out below.
[Editor’s Note: Spoilers for “Santa Clarita Diet” follow. Proceed at your own risk.]
Created by Victor Fresco, “Santa Clarita Diet” follows Sheila (Barrymore) and Joel Hammond (Olyphant), married realtors in the suburbs of Los Angeles who have a secret that takes them “down a road of death and destruction.” After Sheila unexpectedly dies, she comes back to life and craves nothing but people. Now, the couple and their teenage daughter, Abby (live Hewson), will have to work together to suppress her new craving, all while living normal lives.
Read More: ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ First Look: Drew Barrymore Eats People in Twisted New Netflix Comedy
The 10-episode series is a departure from...
[Editor’s Note: Spoilers for “Santa Clarita Diet” follow. Proceed at your own risk.]
Created by Victor Fresco, “Santa Clarita Diet” follows Sheila (Barrymore) and Joel Hammond (Olyphant), married realtors in the suburbs of Los Angeles who have a secret that takes them “down a road of death and destruction.” After Sheila unexpectedly dies, she comes back to life and craves nothing but people. Now, the couple and their teenage daughter, Abby (live Hewson), will have to work together to suppress her new craving, all while living normal lives.
Read More: ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ First Look: Drew Barrymore Eats People in Twisted New Netflix Comedy
The 10-episode series is a departure from...
- 1/9/2017
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
The connection between stand-up comedy and sadness has long been apparent, and what we see of these performers onstage is almost never the full story. For a more lighthearted examination of this than, say, the documentary “Misery Loves Comedy,” consider the trailer for “Dying Laughing” — a nonfiction look at the failures that preceded the successes of Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Jerry Lewis and more.
Read More: ‘Sadako vs. Kayako’ Trailer: ‘The Ring’ and ‘The Grudge’ Villains Do Battle in J-Horror Crossover
“Comedy is purely a result of your ability to withstand self-torture,” says Seinfeld as it opens. Lewis, meanwhile, points out that audiences can always tell the difference between a rehearsed joke and something spontaneous that “comes from the heart.” None of them are exempt from bad nights and hecklers, of course, and Kevin Hart — by many metrics the most successful comic in the world at the moment — recounts being...
Read More: ‘Sadako vs. Kayako’ Trailer: ‘The Ring’ and ‘The Grudge’ Villains Do Battle in J-Horror Crossover
“Comedy is purely a result of your ability to withstand self-torture,” says Seinfeld as it opens. Lewis, meanwhile, points out that audiences can always tell the difference between a rehearsed joke and something spontaneous that “comes from the heart.” None of them are exempt from bad nights and hecklers, of course, and Kevin Hart — by many metrics the most successful comic in the world at the moment — recounts being...
- 1/8/2017
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
After screening at Fantastic Fest and the Toronto International Film Festival last fall, “Sadako vs. Kayako” — aka the movie pitting the villains of “The Ring” and “The Grudge” against each other — will soon be available to watch on the streaming service Shudder. Watch the film’s trailer below.
Read More: ‘The Ring Vs The Grudge’ Trailer: Japanese Horror Mashup Gets Wild First Trailer
Preceded by the likes of “Alien vs. Predator” and “Freddy vs. Jason,” the film makes no secret of being total fan service for the two respective J-horror franchises. (Both have been remade here in America, of course, though purists contend that neither live up to the original.) The trailer gives a brief rundown of the two villains’ mythologies — Sadako comes from a cursed VHS, while Kayako is tied to the house in which she died — before setting them loose on one another, ostensibly as a means of...
Read More: ‘The Ring Vs The Grudge’ Trailer: Japanese Horror Mashup Gets Wild First Trailer
Preceded by the likes of “Alien vs. Predator” and “Freddy vs. Jason,” the film makes no secret of being total fan service for the two respective J-horror franchises. (Both have been remade here in America, of course, though purists contend that neither live up to the original.) The trailer gives a brief rundown of the two villains’ mythologies — Sadako comes from a cursed VHS, while Kayako is tied to the house in which she died — before setting them loose on one another, ostensibly as a means of...
- 1/8/2017
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
‘Death Race 2050’ Red Band Trailer: Things Get Bloody in Roger Corman’s Post-Apocalyptic Racing Film
From cult icon Roger Corman comes the sensational, action-packed film “Death Race 2050,” sequel to his 1975 post-apocalyptic picture “Death Race 2000.” The red band trailer, which was recently released, features even more car crashes, explosions, blood and pedestrian fatalities.
Directed by G.J. Echternkamp, the film is set in the year 2050 when America is controlled by a powerful corporate government ruled by The Chairman (Malcom McDowell). The story follows the most violent event of the year, as drivers compete cross-country in a road race, scoring points for shamelessly running people over, as well as crashing each other off the road.
“Now this is all about freedom,” says The Chairman. “The freedom to sit on your big, fat ass all day and watch the single greatest sports event known to man. Welcome to the Death Race.”
Manu Bennett co-star as Frankenstein, the reigning champion of the race. Additional cast members include Marci Miller,...
Directed by G.J. Echternkamp, the film is set in the year 2050 when America is controlled by a powerful corporate government ruled by The Chairman (Malcom McDowell). The story follows the most violent event of the year, as drivers compete cross-country in a road race, scoring points for shamelessly running people over, as well as crashing each other off the road.
“Now this is all about freedom,” says The Chairman. “The freedom to sit on your big, fat ass all day and watch the single greatest sports event known to man. Welcome to the Death Race.”
Manu Bennett co-star as Frankenstein, the reigning champion of the race. Additional cast members include Marci Miller,...
- 1/7/2017
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
What happens when two friends steal concert tickets and drugs from a dealer? Tony Revolori and Josh Peck tell us the outcome in the new trailer for their upcoming Netflix comedy, “Take the 10.”
Written and directed by Chester Tam, the movie follows Chester (Revolori) and Chris (Peck), two buddies extremely prone to antics and hijinks who get tickets to a music festival by questionable means. Naturally, everything doesn’t go according to plan and the two fight to survive this wild ride that, per the film’s synopsis, involves “drugs, sex and Andy Samberg.”
The comedy also co-stars Fred Armisen, Stella Maeve, Cleopatra Coleman and Kevin Corrigan. Check out the trailer below.
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Revolori is best known for his breakout role in “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” He’s currently seen in “Son of Zorn” and will...
Written and directed by Chester Tam, the movie follows Chester (Revolori) and Chris (Peck), two buddies extremely prone to antics and hijinks who get tickets to a music festival by questionable means. Naturally, everything doesn’t go according to plan and the two fight to survive this wild ride that, per the film’s synopsis, involves “drugs, sex and Andy Samberg.”
The comedy also co-stars Fred Armisen, Stella Maeve, Cleopatra Coleman and Kevin Corrigan. Check out the trailer below.
Read More: ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Trollhunters’ Get Mashed-Up In Inspired New Netflix Trailer — Watch
Revolori is best known for his breakout role in “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” He’s currently seen in “Son of Zorn” and will...
- 1/7/2017
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
From directors Lloyd Stanton and Paul Toogood comes the feature documentary “Dying Laughing,” which is described as a candid look at the complicated and fascinating lives of some of the world’s greatest stand-up comedians. Synopsis: A beautiful, moving, funny and… Continue Reading →...
- 1/7/2017
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
"Comedy is purely a result of your ability to withstand self-torture," says Jerry Seinfeld in the trailer for Dying Laughing.
Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Cedric the Entertainer, Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, Sarah Silverman, Steve Coogan and the late Garry Shandling are among the dozens of comedians who discuss the highs and lows of their profession in the documentary by Paul Toogood and Lloyd Stanton.
In the preview, comics recall the worst things they've ever heard while performing onstage. "When I was younger, it used to literally kill me," says Jamie Foxx of heckling. "Now I'm able to float through it...
Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Cedric the Entertainer, Amy Schumer, Kevin Hart, Sarah Silverman, Steve Coogan and the late Garry Shandling are among the dozens of comedians who discuss the highs and lows of their profession in the documentary by Paul Toogood and Lloyd Stanton.
In the preview, comics recall the worst things they've ever heard while performing onstage. "When I was younger, it used to literally kill me," says Jamie Foxx of heckling. "Now I'm able to float through it...
- 1/6/2017
- by Ashley Lee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gravitas Ventures has acquired North American rights to Dying Laughing, the stand-up comedy doc that includes appearances by Jerry Seinfeld, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Jamie Foxx, Billy Connolly, Steve Coogan, Cedric The Entertainer, Mike Epps, Eddie Izzard, Jerry Lewis, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, Keenen Ivory Wayans and the late Garry Shandling. Directed by Paul Toogood & Lloyd Stanton, Dying Laughing premiered at this year's Los Angeles Film Festival, and will hit…...
- 9/20/2016
- Deadline
Here's the first trailer and poster for Dying Laughing, a new documentary about the art of stand-up comedy. This is a subject that's been pretty well-covered in the past, but this doc stands out because of the talent it was able to wrangle for interviews: people like Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, and tons more.
The film is making its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival this week, and I'm hoping to be able to check it out and have a review here on the site soon. Fingers crossed.
A stand-up comedian is his or her own writer, director and star performer. Unlike any other art form, there is no safety net. In its singular realization, comedy thrives on a stage—often in front of hostile audiences. For most people, baring your soul and being heckled would be a life-changing trauma. For stand-ups,...
The film is making its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival this week, and I'm hoping to be able to check it out and have a review here on the site soon. Fingers crossed.
A stand-up comedian is his or her own writer, director and star performer. Unlike any other art form, there is no safety net. In its singular realization, comedy thrives on a stage—often in front of hostile audiences. For most people, baring your soul and being heckled would be a life-changing trauma. For stand-ups,...
- 6/2/2016
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
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