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The King of Comedy

The King of Comedy

FromThe Kulturecast


The King of Comedy

FromThe Kulturecast

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Nov 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Chris and Eric kick off their Martin Scorsese retrospective with a look at a film that is a perfect companion piece to Taxi Driver, The King of Comedy. The film stars Robert DeNiro as Rupert Pupkin, a delusional up-and-coming comedian, who goes to unfathomable lengths to attempt to win the favor of Jerry Lewis' Jerry Langford and become a stand-up comedian. It's a film that is as prescient as ever in our current society and a rough watch.As always, you can follow Chris Stachiw on Twitter at @KultureStach, Eric Kniss at @tychomagnetics and Kulture Shocked at @KultureShocked. The music is Wovoka's "Lament," and Da DeCypher's "Two Step featuring Ben-Jamin"; big thanks to both for allowing us to use their tracks. Also, make sure to check out Rainbow Comics, Cards, and Collectibles for all of your pop culture needs. You can also subscribe to the Kulturecast on iTunes here. Also, don't forget to check out our official Facebook page for news, upcoming reviews, contests, and new content along with our Patreon page.
Released:
Nov 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Kulturecast is a weekly podcast where movies are reviewed both new and old, those involved with making the films are talked to, and cinema tangents are gone on.