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Tuesday Open Thread: Stand Up Comedy at the Movies

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Eddie Murphy Raw is a 1987 American stand-up comedy film starring Eddie Murphy and directed by Robert Townsend. It was Murphy's second feature stand-up comedy film, following Eddie Murphy Delirious. However, unlike Delirious, Raw received a wide theatrical release. The 90-minute show was filmed in Manhattan New York City's Felt Forum, a venue in the Madison Square Garden … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Stand Up Comedy at the Movies

Monday Open Thread: Stand Up Comedy at the Movies

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Good Morning POU! This week, get your laugh on. We're taking a look at some legendary stand up routine movies from some of the funniest individuals ever. To secure a deal for an actual full feature film of a stand up routine is phenomenal, studios aren't terribly willing to do such volatile films, but these proven artists were worth the risk. Of course, that risk bought in … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Stand Up Comedy at the Movies

Friday Open Thread: Black Horror Movies

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Tales from the Hood is a 1995 horror drama anthology film directed by Rusty Cundieff and executive-produced by Spike Lee. The film presents four short urban-themed horror stories based on problem concepts that affect the African-American community in the order of police corruption, domestic abuse, institutional racism and gang violence; all presented within a frame … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Black Horror Movies