Showing posts with label doug standhope. Show all posts
Showing posts with label doug standhope. Show all posts

Friday, December 16, 2011

Review: Norm MacDonald: Me Doing Stand-Up


Norm MacDonald: Me Doing Stand-Up
You rated this movie: 5 of 5 Stars
Wow, glad I took a chance on this one, definitely near the level of Hicks & this is my 1st exposure to this comedian. His delivery & style is so endearing, people saying he stumbles around with his bits don't remember Columbo, or similar characters who intentionally use that style to disarm & humor others. I love his humble posing, his seeming to think things up on the spot rather than referring to a written set list. Without a doubt he KNEW his material, and delivered it in the perfect way, a very dry & ironic humor that reminds me of the best in Hicks, Stanhope, & early Carlin. I highly recommend this to anyone into comedy & into laughing at the darkest subjects. I'd even buy this one because one will want to see it more than once or even twice, not to mention sharing it with friends or at parties. A definite winner, and not a single swear if that's an issue for you (none of it bothers me, lol).

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Review of Doug Stanhope: No Refunds

Doug Stanhope: No Refunds

This is R-rated for a reason, anyone going into this with easily offended sensibilities is just not taking responsibility for the choice they made to see an R rated comedy film. There's nothing X-rated here either--we're all adults, as is his audience; if we can't be honest adults, if we can't laugh at our own ridiculous beliefs & behaviors, such a one doesn't belong at a comedy show. Just because he is a Libertarian does not mean he has to represent his belief 100% of the time, do YOU??? I can compare him to Bill Maher & George Carlin, an intelligent brain that educates & stimulates as he entertains. He got a standing ovation both at the show & in these reviews, so he's obviously doing something right, saying what we need to hear, and I laughed my a$$ off throughout, while nodding & agreeing, admiring his brilliant perspective, so many times wondering "how come I never thought of that", I can't wait to see everything he has ever done now.