“We were all very much trying to prove to our dads that we were men… by dressing up as women!” So says Scott Thompson of The Kids In The Hall, the Canadian comedy troupe that’s the subject of a new…
is an enjoyable insight into the life and work of five alternative comedians who took their show from stage to screen – with a few bumps along the way.
Director Reg Harkema combines archive footage and clips with modern day interviews, speaking to Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson separately as well as in a group. And if anyone can deliver pithy soundbites, it’s a bunch of successful comedy writers. Their comments often reflect the rebellious punk attitude of the title.
– the men were depressed, some weren’t even speaking to each other, and the movie tanked. But this story comes with a happy ending: Comedy Central re-runs won them new followers – including a lot of “goth girls with Daddy issues” – and gave the group new life. This doc will be a gift to those fans – and even if you’re not a devotee, it’s an engaging portrait of friends whose persistence and rebellious spirit are still paying off.Must Read Stories
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