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Sep 2023
35m 49s

The King Of Comedy | Stand-Up Film Festi...

Adam Palcher and Adam Sherlock
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In the second installment of our Stand-Up Film Festival we discuss the underrated Scorsese film, The King Of Comedy. Rupert Pupkin, a delusional and threatening comedian is desperate to make it big and goes to uncomfortable lengths to befriend Jerry Langford and gets a spot on his nightly talk show. Great discussion! Enjoy!

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