Reviews of Stand-up Specials, Movies, DVDs, Books and Albums
By Patrick Bromley, About.com Guide to Comedians
Wondering where to find works by your favorite comedian? Looking for a great album or special from a comedian you haven't heard? Read up on these reviews of stand-up specials, movies, books and albums by stand-up comedians.
- Stand-up Comedy Specials
- Comedy Albums
- Latest Movies Starring Comedians
- Documentaries Featuring Comedians
Stand-up Comedy Specials
Check out reviews of both classic and current stand-up comedy specials on cable and DVD.
- Mitch Fatel - Mitch Fatel is Magical
- Terry Fator - Live from Las Vegas
- Greg Giraldo - Midlife Vices
- Jim Breuer - Let's Clear the Air
- Ralphie May - Austin-Tatious
- Dane Cook - ISolated INcident
- Christian Finnegan - Au Contraire
- Ron White - Behavioral Problems
- Sebastian Maniscalco - Sebastian Live
- Craig Ferguson - A Wee Bit O' Revolution
- The Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy
- Jim Gaffigan - King Baby
- Russell Brand - Russell Brand in New York City
- Louis C.K. - Chewed Up
- George Carlin - It's Bad For Ya
- Dane Cook - Rough Around the Edges
- Jeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special
- Jo Koy - Don't Make Him Angry
- Katt Williams Presents: Katthouse Comedy
- See All Stand-up Comedy Specials
Comedy Albums
Read reviews of albums from your favorite comedians or decide whether or not you'll check out a comedian you've never heard before.
- Jon Reep - 'Metro Jethro'
- Greg Giraldo - 'Midlife Vices'
- Nick Swardson - 'Seriously, Who Farted?'
- Bill Engvall - 'Aged and Confused'
- Patton Oswalt - 'My Weakness is Strong'
- Maria Bamford - 'Unwanted Thoughts Syndrome'
- Doug Benson - 'Unbalanced Load'
- Dane Cook - 'ISolated INcident'
- Kacey Jones - 'Donald Trump's Hair'
- John Mulaney - 'The Top Part'
- Bo Burnham - 'Bo Burnham'
- David Cross - 'Shut Up You Fucking Baby'
- Christian Finnegan - 'Two for Flinching'
- Michael Ian Black - 'I Am a Wonderful Man'
- Michael Showalter - 'Sandwiches and Cats'
- Patton Oswalt - 'Werewolves and Lollipops'
Latest Movies Starring Comedians
As long as movies have been around, comedians have been trying to break in. Some, like Charlie Chaplin, become legendary pioneers of the medium. Others only get the chance to make Chairman of the Board. Read both theatrical and DVD reviews of movies starring comedians.
- Land of the Lost Blu-ray
- The Invention of Lying
- The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
- I Love You, Man
- Miss March
- Funny People
- Bruno
- Whatever Works
- Year One
- Land of the Lost
- The Hangover
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop
- Role Models
- Extreme Movie
- Vicky Cristina Barcelona
- Zack and Miri Make a Porno
- Soul Men
- My Best Friend's Girl
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Documentaries Featuring Comedians
Read reviews of these documentaries and non-fiction films about comedians and comedy (and sometimes Comedians Of Comedy).
- The Comedians of Comedy
- 'Inside the Actors Studio' featuring Robin Williams
- Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America
TV on DVD
Check out these reviews of TV shows featuring comedians available on DVD.
- Penn & Teller: Bullshit! Season Six
- A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All
- Chappelle's Show: Season Two
TV Shows Starring Comedians
Read all about TV shows featuring comedians, from stand-up showcases to sitcoms to sketch comedies.
- The Jeff Dunham Show
- It's Garry Shandling's Show
- Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers
- Michael and Michael Have Issues
- Important Things with Demetri Martin
- Comedy Central Stand-up Showdown 2009
- The Ben Stiller Show
- Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget
- The King of Queens
- Mr. Show with Bob and David
- NewsRadio
Books
Read reviews of books written by and about comedians.
- 'I Drink for a Reason' by David Cross
- 'Make Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America' by Lawrence Maslon/Michael Kantor
- 'Too Fat to Fish' by Artie Lange
- 'Why We Suck' by Denis Leary
Recommendation Lists
Wondering who are the best insult comedians of all time? Or which are the funniest movies Steve Martin ever made? Check out these comedy lists for those answers and more.
