Dana Gould Movies
- 2010
Another Sid and Marty Krofft property gets adapted for the big screen with this take on their early-'70s show Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. Comedian Dana Gould handles the screenwriting duties on the fantasy picture centering on a couple of kids and their friendship with a big green friendly monster. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
- 2009
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Respected stand-up comic Dana Gould performs a set at Chicago's historic Second City theater on this release. The influential comedian delivers routines on a wide array of topics including astronauts, polar bears, and the devil. In addition, this release offers a fifteen minute short film written and directed by Gould. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- 2007
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Comedians of Comedy: Live at the Troubadour features a night of comedy consisting of over a dozen of the most creative stand-up comics in the country. Filmed before an appreciative crowd at the famous L.A. venue, the program features performances by Zach Galifianakis, Patton Oswalt, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Dana Gould, Andy Kindler, and many others. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Starring:
- Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, (more)
"A family walks into a talent agent's office..." So begins "The Aristocrats," a joke kept mostly secret by stand-up comedians for decades. An intentionally "bad" joke, the laughs in The Aristocrats aren't in the punch-line (one of the only elements that's the same every time), but in the set-up, made unique by each comedian who tells it in an attempt to fashion the world's dirtiest joke. The cat was finally let out of the bag by Penn Jillette and Paul Provenza, the seasoned funnymen who gathered together a hundred people to tell a hundred different renditions of the bit. Among those presenting their personal take on The Aristocrats in this film of the same name are Jason Alexander, Robin Williams, Gilbert Gottfried, Jon Stewart, Emo Philips, and Chris Rock. The Aristocrats premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
The confessional, behind-the-scenes showbiz melodrama goes under the knife -- so to speak -- in this drag comedy. Girls Will Be Girls casts three male performers in the roles of Evie Harris (Jack Plotnick), a has-been starlet of the '70s who has since gone to seed in her decaying Hollywood home; her best friend and domestic servant, Coco (Clinton Leupp); and Varla (Jeffrey Roberson), the daughter of a deceased peer/rival of Evie's who shows up to rent out a room in her home. The tension among the trio of women escalates as Evie prepares for a pull-out-all-the-stops television special commemorating her past career glories, which include sundry disaster movies and TV variety shows. What Evie doesn't know is that the naïve-seeming Varla has a debt to settle for her deceased mom, and will stop at nothing to seek vengeance. All three lead actors developed their characters in stage shows and cabaret acts; writer/director Richard Day wrote for such television shows as Ellen and The Larry Sanders Show before helming this film, his debut. After its 2003 Sundance premiere, Girls Will Be Girls was acquired by IFC Films for a theatrical release. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jack Plotnick, Clinton Leupp, (more)
- 1997
- NR
A single girl steps up her dating endeavors in hopes of finding true love before she turns 30. Unfortunately, she doesn't have much time left. Her longtime friend Nick decides to make a documentary chronicling her search for the perfect mate. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dana Gould, Eliza Coyle, (more)
- 1997
This 1997 remake of the '60s successful, sequel-spawning The Love Bug (the highest grossing film in the U.S. in 1969) includes a cameo by Dean Jones, star of the original Love Bug. Herbie, a 1963 VW Bug with personality, is saved from destruction by former race-car driver Hank Cooper (Bruce Campbell), who sees the car has special talents. Conceited Scotsman Simon Moore III (John Hannah) creates an evil vehicle named Horace the Hate Bug and sends it after Hank and his girlfriend, auto journalist Alex (Alexandra Wentworth). Clarence Williams III is seen as an eccentric garage owner, and Monkee Mickey Dolenz appears as a racing promoter. The remake first aired November 30, 1997 as part of ABC's Wonderful World of Disney series. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Bruce Campbell, John Hannah, (more)
- 1997
Kramer (Michael Richards) plots a horrible revenge on the mail-order company that has been deluging him with catalogues. Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) gets a car from his old pal "Fragile" Frankie (Dana Gould), but not the car he wanted; however, the vehicle falls right into place with Kramer's sinister scheme. George (Jason Alexander) is traumatized when he places his weekly phone call to his parents. And Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is smitten by a fellow she meets at the diner -- but can her new dream lover "handle the workload?" ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1996
Socialite Astrid Wentworth (Mo Gaffney) invites the Conners to visit her snobby family at Martha's Vineyard. Kiki Wentworth (Hillary Tuck) tries to come on to D.J., while Roseanne teaches Doris Wentworth (Dina Merrill) other ways to get her frustrations out rather than prescription medication. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- 1992
This 1997 Rhino Video release features comedian Richard Lewis hosting two episodes of Comedy Central's standup comedy series The A-List. Winner of the Cable Ace Award, The A-List roster always includes top performers in the field. Episode one stars Ellen DeGeneres and comedic actor Larry Miller. In episode two, Dana Gould and Judy Gold perform. Lewis, named by GQ magazine as one of the 20th century's most influential humorists, has been likened to be "the Franz Kafka of modern-day comedy" by Mel Brooks. ~ Steve Blackburn, Rovi
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