Misery Loves Comedy (2015)

Title: Misery Loves Comedy
Rating: NR
Director: Kevin Pollak
Writer: Kevin Pollak and John Vorhaus
Stars: Amy Schumer, James L. Brooks, Judd Apatow, Freddie Prinze Jr., Kevin Smith, Jon Favreau, Matthew Perry, Bobby Cannavale, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Merchant, Janeane Garofalo, Christopher Guest, Martin Short, Kumail Nanjiani, Jason Alexander and Whoopi Goldberg
Release Date: 4/14/2015
Running Time: 94 minutes

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Over fifty very famous American and Canadian funny people (filmmakers, writers, actors and comedians) share life and professional journeys and insights, in an effort to shed light on the thesis: Do you have to be miserable to be funny?

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Dedication: Dedicated in loving memory and gratitude to Robin Williams.

Monkey Kingdom (2015)*

Title: Monkey Kingdom
Rating: G
Director: Mark Linfield and Alastair Fothergill
Stars: Tina Fey
Release Date: 4/17/2015
Running Time: 81 minutes

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A nature documentary that follows a newborn monkey and its mother as they struggle to survive within the competitive social hierarchy of the Temple Troop, a dynamic group of monkeys who live in ancient ruins found deep in the storied jungles of South Asia.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

during the credits

We see behind-the-scenes footage of the film crews recording the monkeys, as well as additional scenes of Maya and her family.

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Lambert & Stamp (2014)*

Title: Lambert & Stamp
Rating: R
Director: James D. Cooper
Stars: Kit Lambert, Chris Stamp and Roger Daltrey
Release Date: 4/3/2015
Running Time: 117 minutes

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A documentary that reveals how the unlikely partnership between aspiring filmmakers Chris Stamp and Kit Lambert produced one of the greatest rock bands in history: The Who.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

during the credits

Various film clips of Lambert, Stamp and The Who are shown.

After Credits? Yes

after the credits

We hear Chris Stamp’s voicemail greeting.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Salt of the Earth, The (2014)*

Title: The Salt of the Earth
Rating: PG-13
Director: Juliano Ribeiro Salgado and Wim Wenders
Writer: Wim Wenders, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, David Rosier and Camille Delafon
Stars: Sebastião Salgado, Wim Wenders and Juliano Ribeiro Salgado
Release Date: 3/27/2015
Running Time: 110 minutes

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For the last 40 years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed some of the major events of our recent history; international conflicts, starvation and exodus. He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of wild fauna and flora, and of grandiose landscapes as part of a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet’s beauty.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

during the credits

Various shots of the rainforest are shown.

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Deli Man (2014)

Title: Deli Man
Rating: PG-13
Director: Erik Anjou
Stars: Ziggy Gruber, Larry King and Jerry Stiller
Release Date: 11/12/2014

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A look at the history of delicatessens in the United States.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission

Champs (2015)

Title: Champs
Rating: NR
Director: Bert Marcus
Writer: Bert Marcus
Stars: Evander Holyfield, Bernard Hopkins and Mike Tyson
Release Date: 3/13/2015

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A documentary on boxing greats Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins examines their lives in and out of the ring.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission

Can’t Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police (2012)*

Title: Can’t Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police
Rating: NR
Director: Andy Grieve and Lauren Lazin
Stars: Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland
Release Date: 11/23/2013
Running Time: 79 minutes

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Based on the memoir One Train Later by guitarist Andy Summers, Can’t Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police tells of the rise of The Police.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

during the credits

Outtakes from an old interview with the Police are shown.

After Credits? Yes

after the credits

An old video of Andy Summers playing and singing an acoustic song is shown.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Seymour: An Introduction (2014)*

Title: Seymour: An Introduction
Rating: PG
Director: Ethan Hawke
Stars: Seymour Bernstein and Ethan Hawke
Release Date: 9/27/2014
Running Time: 84 minutes

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Meet Seymour Bernstein: a beloved pianist, teacher and true inspiration who shares eye-opening insights from an amazing life. Ethan Hawke helms this poignant guide to life.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

during the credits

Seymour Bernstein plays a Chopin piece all through the closing credits.

After Credits? Yes

after the credits

We hear the audience applaud.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Wrecking Crew, The (2008)*

Title: The Wrecking Crew
Rating: PG
Director: Denny Tedesco
Stars: Lou Adler, Herb Alpert, The Association, H.B. Barnum, Chuck Barris, The Beach Boys, Sonny Bono, James Burton, Glen Campbell, Al Casey, Hal Blaine, Cher, Dick Clark, Sam Cooke and Sammy Davis Jr.
Release Date: 3/13/2015
Running Time: 101 minutes

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A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as “The Wrecking Crew”, a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? Yes

during the credits

We see pictures and video clips of the various musicians.

After Credits? Yes

after the credits

We hear a funny joke about trombone players. That’s followed by a rimshot, and the following disclaimer: “No musicians were harmed in the making of this film and no drum machines were ever used.”

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Dedication: This film is dedicated to my father who inspired me to tell his story, and to my mother whose love, strength and support enabled me to tell it… and to the musicians whose work is the backbeat to the soundtrack of our lives… Your music lives on forever.

In Memoriam: In Loving Memory Al Casey, Earl Palmer, Julius Wechter, Larry Levine, Lew McCreary, Stan Ross and Tommy Tedesco

Merchants of Doubt (2014)

Title: Merchants of Doubt
Rating: PG-13
Director: Robert Kenner
Writers: Robert Kenner and Kim Roberts
Stars: Frederick Singer, Naomi Oreskes and Jamy Ian Swiss
Release Date: 12/12/2014
Running Time: 96 minutes

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A documentary that looks at pundits-for-hire who present themselves as scientific authorities as they speak about topics like toxic chemicals, pharmaceuticals and climate change.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Note: The credits play over slow-motion video of a deck of cards spewing out of a person’s hand.

Tag: Documentary

Misery Loves Comedy (2015)

Monkey Kingdom (2015)*

Lambert & Stamp (2014)*

Salt of the Earth, The (2014)*

Deli Man (2014)

Champs (2015)

Can’t Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police (2012)*

Seymour: An Introduction (2014)*

Wrecking Crew, The (2008)*

Merchants of Doubt (2014)

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