TOP FINDS IN ' Success Comes With its Own Baggage' FILMS
Don't Think Twice
Written & Directed by Mike Birbiglia
What's it about?
When a member of a popular New York City improv troupe gets a huge break, the rest of the group - all best friends - start to realize that not everyone is going to make it after all.
Why You Should Watch this film?
...because this film will give you more appreciation for actors and comedians as you begin to understand that being funny isn't a fun business.
...because it's a comedy that isn't dumb or slapstick. It gives you the best mixed of emotions happiness as you belly laugh and empathy when you find yourself connected to the characters.
...because you're watching improv within a film about improv. It's like you're unraveling a Russian doll only to end up finding what you are looking for.
What Others are Saying!!
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"...it's hilarious. It's real. It's different. It's worth watching..."
Written & Directed by Boots Riley
What's it about?
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a universe of greed.
Why You Should Watch this film?
...because the film is awesomely absurd and in that way shows that life itself is even more absurd.
...because it's satire at its best.
What Others are Saying!!
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"...I love how this movie represented what so many of us are forced to do- pretend we're white or make cold calls via telephone- knowing it pisses each other off in society. Yet, the main characters finds a loop hole in the system and rebels. This movie was medicine for the frustrations I live every day."
A Futile & Stupid Gesture
Directed by David Wain
What's it about?
In the 1970s and '80s, National Lampoon's success and influence creates a new media empire overseen in part by the brilliant and troubled Douglas Kenney.
Why You Should Watch this film?
...because who doesn't want to know the story of National Lampoon's success, and in case you are one of those that don't care, well you still love the success story about making it big.
What Others are Saying!!
"...If you like the classic comedies of the '80s, then you'll love this film as it sends you down memory lane while enlightening with secrets of the past."