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Entries in funny (4)

Friday
29Jan2010

News Story Formula

DateFriday, January 29, 2010 at 05:27PM

Here's a clever and amusing recipe for making a TV news story.  As a former network news producer I can assure you that this characterization is not far from the truth.  Warning, some objectionable language, but despite the language I think you'll enjoy it.

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Friday
18Sep2009

Bored to Death: Bad Detective Work Makes Good Comedy

DateFriday, September 18, 2009 at 06:36PM

Jason Schawarzman  and Zach Galifianakis helm BORED TO DEATH, a new detective half hour comedy show which premeires this coming Sunday on HBO. It's a silly sendup of detective shows, with bumbling tales of inept detective work.  The stars of Funny People and The Hangover are joined by Ted Danson in this quirky, elegantly shot NY detective 1/2 hour Crimedy. 

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Tuesday
08Sep2009

The Must See Movie of this Fall: Amreeka

DateTuesday, September 8, 2009 at 11:58AM

How do you relate the Palestinian Israeli strife an American audience?  You make it an 'American' story.  That's what writer/director Cherien Dabis has done in her first feature - Amreeka.  Dabis, who also wrote for The L Word, has hit the creative jackpot with her new 'outsider' feature that has been raking in prizes at Cannes and Sundance.  Dabis has brilliantly executed the delicate dance between dead serious issues and intimate comedic moments that are rarely done well.  This is a must see movie, so put it on your viewing list this fall.  To read a full review by Caryn James of the Daily Beast (Click here).

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Thursday
06Aug2009

Air New Zealand: Skin Tight

DateThursday, August 6, 2009 at 01:06PM

Amusing commercial although I had to rewind and replay a few times to get it.   Expressions on the 'watchers' are pretty good.   I would have used a few more close-up cutaway shots to drive the point home.   It's not until almost the end of the spot that it becomes somewhat clear what's going on.

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