Rick Messina

Through unprecedented backstage access and candid interviews, the film weaves through the absurd world of the working comedian and reveals a crazy and hilarious psychological profile of its practitioners. We also follow retired comic Ritch Shydner's attempt to climb back on stage after a thirteen-year hiatus. At the top of his game in the 1980's, Shydner had HBO specials, shot five pilot TV shows, and numerous late night appearances (Carson, Letterman, Leno, etc.) but the big time eluded him. Equipped with the collective wisdom and nutty musings of over 80 of his peers, he gives it another shot. Does Ritch have what it takes to connect with today's young crowds and still get the laughs?

In an exuberant half-hour from 2002, Patrice O’Neal goes after the real ways we all feel about sex, race, and each other.

In an exuberant half-hour from 2002, Patrice O’Neal goes after the real ways we all feel about sex, race, and each other.

In an exuberant half-hour from 2002, Patrice O’Neal goes after the real ways we all feel about sex, race, and each other.

In an exuberant half-hour from 2002, Patrice O’Neal goes after the real ways we all feel about sex, race, and each other.

2002 performance by Gary Gulman.

Scott Calvin est de retour, et son entrain n'en a pas pris un coup, malgré 30 ans de bons et loyaux services. Mais tandis que l'esprit de Noël est sur le déclin, sa magie s'en trouve affectée. Scott a de plus en plus de difficultés à concilier son rôle de père Noël avec celui de père de famille. La découverte d'une nouvelle clause lui permettant de prendre sa retraite et de se consacrer pleinement à sa famille l'encourage à trouver un successeur à la hauteur du rôle.

Matt is a stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt's estranged daughter Riley and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins.