John Irwin Movies
Originally airing on HBO in 2007, D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic offers the talents stand-up comic performing before an enthusiastic Washington D.C. crowd. He touches on a variety of topics including the 2008 Presidential candidates, the problems of the Bush administration, and the infamous utterances of Don Imus. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- D.L. Hughley
Dave Attell: Captain Miserable captures an hour-long performance by the respected stand-up comic familiar to many from his Comedy Central series Insomniac. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Dave Attell
Jim Norton: Monster Rain captures a night of comedy by the stand-up who delivers routines about such diverse topics as advertising, toilet paper, and televised poker. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jim Norton
For Full House and America's Funniest Home Videos fans who assumed that amiable television funnyman Bob Saget was as wholesome as his small screen counterparts, this raunchy stand-up performance captured live in New York City and originally aired on HBO proves that everyone's favorite television dad can work blue with the best of them. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Saget
- 2002
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Russell Simmons' HBO series Def Comedy Jam was one of the first nationwide showcases for African-American comedians, who could perform raw, streetwise material without censorship or interference; many of the show's guests have gone on to become some of the best known comic talents in America today, and this home video collects more highlights from the show's history. Def Comedy Jam: More All Stars, Vol. 2 features side-splitting material from Martin Lawrence, Steve Harvey, Don "D.C." Curry, Mo'Nique, Tommy Chunn, and more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 2002
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Some of the best known comedians on the entertainment scene today got their first big break on Russell Simmons' groundbreaking HBO series Def Comedy Jam, and this home video collects raw and uninhibited performances from top-shelf funnymen who've gone on to become headlines on TV and in the movies. Def Comedy Jam: More All Stars, Vol. 1 features sets by Martin Lawrence, Cedric the Entertainer, Joe Torry, Robin Montague, Bruce Bruce, and more. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Many of today's hottest comedians got their start playing Def Comedy Jam, a late-night forum for their explosive brand of comedy. Of course, many of the names first featured here went on to greater fame and fortune in the years that followed. Two of the names featured here are George Wallace and Mike Epps. ~ Rob Ferrier, 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
- 2000
This video acts as a highlights reel for some of today's hottest young comedians, many of whom went from stand-up performances on the HBO series Def Comedy Jam to their own television shows and big-screen comedies. Raw, uncensored, cutting-edge humor is the standard for these classic acts from Jamie Foxx, Martin Lawrence, Sheryl Underwood, and Chris Tucker. Expect outrageous jokes from these comedic superstars, as well as pointed remarks on sensitive social issues .
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide
- 2000
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Martin Lawrence is your host for this collection of highlights from HBO's high-rated urban comedy showcase Def Comedy Jam. Former Saturday Night Live regular Ellen Cleghorne highlights this program of outrageous, uncensored standup comedy. Other guests include William Stevenson, Aries Spears, and Arnez J. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 2000
Def Comedy Jam gave many young comics of the '80s and '90s the chance they needed to reach a larger audience and strut their stuff on a national stage. Many of these young comics went on to greater fame and greater paychecks in the years that followed. Two of the names featured here include Mark Curry and Steve Harvey. ~ Rob Ferrier, All Movie Guide
HBO's showcase for the finest young talent in urban comedy, Def Comedy Jam, comes to home video with this release, which features Joe Torry, Guy Torry, and host Martin Lawrence serving up standup too fresh and too raw for network television. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
HBO's series Def Comedy Jam provided a showcase for some of the best and brightest new performers on the urban comedy scene, and this home video presents highlights from the show, with Tracy Morgan, Bill Bellamy, and host Martin Lawrence presenting cutting edge comedy that's definitely too rough for prime time. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Some of the biggest, best, and edgiest stars in urban comedy appeared on the HBO series Def Comedy Jam, and this home video release brings together hilarious highlights from the show's run. Performers include Cedric the Entertainer, Mark Curry, and host Martin Lawrence, who perform nightclub comedy you won't be hearing on network television any time soon. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mark Curry, Cedric the Entertainer, (more)
