Adele Givens Movies
- 2004
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After gaining fame as one of the four stars of the standup concert film The Queens of Comedy and with roles on TV's Tracy Takes On and The Hughleys, comedian Adele Givens breaks out on her own in this hour-long live set. Platinum Comedy Series: Adele Givens -- The Original Queen features the lady standup covering everything from relationships between men and women to high-profile news items of the day. Other titles in the Platinum Comedy series include Platinum Comedy Series: Cedric the Entertainer -- Starting Lineup and Platinum Comedy Series: Paul Rodriguez -- Behind Bars Live in San Francisco. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
- 2003
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The greatest names in comedy rocked the house for nine season on HBO - now this amazing collection will rock yours again and again. Too explosive for regular TV, Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam features today's hottest comedians at their wildest and funniest. Whether you're laughing for the first time or catching your raucous favorites, Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam is the ultimate comedy experience - so outrageous that you'll definitely be back for more!
- Starring:
- Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, (more)
Four of today's hottest black comedians headline this Queens of Comedy video special, a follow-up to Spike Lee's The Original Kings of Comedy film (although Lee does not direct here). Adele Givens, Mo'Nique (from UPN's The Parkers), Sommore, and Laura Hayes (from BET's Comic View) present a very provocative adult program with riffs on everything from the size of various body parts, to the habits of men, to former president Bill Clinton. ~ Jessica Frost, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Some of the hottest young comics got their first big break on the stage of Def Comedy Jam. Freed from the shackles of prime time TV, these comedians used the late night forum to strut their stuff and make the jump from comedy clubs to television and movies. Two of the names featured here are Joe Torry and DJ Robo. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
This video features stand-up comedy performances from HBO's long-running series Def Comedy Jam. Martin Lawrence hosts the program with his usual style of raucous humor while introducing featured artists like J. Anthony Brown, Adele Givens, and D.L. Hughley. While sex is a pervasive topic in most of the performances, political observations and comments on current hot issues abound. The energetic and enthusiastic live audiences add to the video's infectious comedic atmosphere.
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
Rapper/ actor Ice Cube directed this urban comedy-drama about African-American single mother Diana (Lisa Raye), who aims for a career as a broadcast journalist. To finance her education, she works as a stripper at the raucous Players Club, run by hustler Dollar Bill (Bernie Mac). When naive Ebony (Monica Calhoun), Diana's young cousin, also signs on at the club, Ronnie (Chrystale Wilson) attempts to lead Ebony into prostitution, creating conflicts, while club deejay Blue (Jamie Foxx) begins dating Diana. This film is Ice Cube's feature directorial debut; he also scripted and appears in a supporting role. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- LisaRaye, Bernie Mac, (more)
