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Big Sick, The (2017)*

Zoe Kazan as "Emily" and Kumail Nanjiani as "Kumail" in THE BIG SICK. Photo by Nicole Rivelli.

Title: The Big Sick
Rating: R
Directed by: Michael Showalter
Written by: Emily V. Gordon, and Kumail Nanjiani
Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, and Ray Romano
Release Date: 7/14/2017
Running Time: 119 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
Based on the real-life courtship between Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, THE BIG SICK tells the story of Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail (Nanjiani), who connects with grad student Emily (Kazan) after one of his standup sets. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing, which complicates the life that is expected of Kumail by his traditional Muslim parents.

When Emily is beset with a mystery illness, it forces Kumail to navigate the medical crisis with her parents, Beth and Terry (Holly Hunter and Ray Romano) whom he’s never met, while dealing with the emotional tug-of-war between his family and his heart.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits
We see pictures of Kumail and the real Emily, along with pictures of their Pakistani wedding featuring Kumail’s real family.

 

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (No Ratings Yet)
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Misery Loves Comedy (2015)

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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?

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