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Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic (Pan & Scan)
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Sarah Silverman is a comedienne who doesn't just court controversy, she positively wallows in it. Memorably putting in a brief yet discomforting and highly memorable appearance in THE ARISTOCRATS, Silverman offers viewers the chance to witness her... More > See All DVDs (or Videos) By
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| Video Format | Pan & Scan |
| UPC | 855280001410 |
| Release Date | 06/06/2006 |
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| Video Format | Pan & Scan |
| UPC | 855280001410 |
| Release Date | 06/06/2006 |
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| Number of Discs | 1 |
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| Notes | Unrated |
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| Sarah Silverman is a comedienne who doesn't just court controversy, she positively wallows in it. Memorably putting in a brief yet discomforting and highly memorable appearance in THE ARISTOCRATS, Silverman offers viewers the chance to witness her stand-up act with JESUS IS MAGIC. The show itself was taped in 2004, and is interjected with off-set skits, songs, and general goofing around from Silverman and her friends in the comedy world. As soon as Silverman takes to the stage, sacred cows come tumbling down, and continue to do so throughout the set. Race, sex, class, 9/11, rape, the Holocaust--no topic is considered untouchable for the seemingly fearless Silverman. Amazingly, she also manages to come across as likeable and even prone to bouts of insecurity ("I just want you to think I'm thin," she pleads at one point), which undoubtedly makes some of the stronger material much easier to swallow. |
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| Director Liam Lynch, who has worked with Tenacious D, and made a memorable foray into the music industry with his song "United States of Whatever," keeps the visual trickery to a minimum, simply shooting Silverman with a basic crew and including a few swooping shots over the heads of the audience. The skits peppered throughout bring cult TV shows such as KIDS IN THE HALL and MR. SHOW to mind (Bob Odenkirk from the latter makes a brief appearance), and nicely break up the stand-up routine. Silverman never explains her humor or feels the need to put in a disclaimer to make everything seem okay, which is a device that not only makes some of the laughter a guilt-edged pleasure, it also forces the audience to think about many of the issues she is tackling, making Silverman's act enjoyable, unique, and deliciously funny. |
Reviews
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| "[H]er ironic eagerness is infectious....Silverman, with her willingness to say anything can be liberating: a bomb-tossing jester in the blasphemous-and-proud-of-it tradition of Lenny Bruce and Howard Stern." -- Grade: B- |
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| 11/18/2005 | p.106 | Owen Gleiberman |
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| "[H]er gift for mimicking the prevailing modern tones and idioms of piety, hypocrisy and wounded innocence is considerable..." |
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| 11/11/2005 | p.E13 | A. O. Scott |
| Empire |
| 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his funny woman's ear for satire, coupled with clever use of the comedic safety-net that is irony, giver her freedom to say anything she likes...and get away with it." |
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| 11/01/2008 | p.185 | Glen Ferris |
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 | I had a dream to Mr Martin Luther King... so your aren't that special!
by xxbanditxx, 7/9/2008 |
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Pros: Smart, Witty, Sarah Silverman at her best.
Cons: Sometimes she can try and shock for no reason. A little over the top
The Bottom Line: Above average routine and Sarah proves once again why she is one of the best in the biz. Many memorable lines.
Review: Jewish people driving German cars…. Jewie people driving German cars… If the above worries y
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| | Comedy as a Surprise Attack
by bilavideo, 10/2/2006 |
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Pros: hilarious
Cons: raunchy, unnecessary cutaways, too short
The Bottom Line: This is funny stuff, though as a feature film, it's really not that enticing. Watch it on video and enjoy.
Review: "I don't care if you think I'm racist. I only care if you think I'm thin." --Sarah Silverman Sarah S
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| | I think I should have been Offended!
by shopaholic_man, 6/17/2006 |
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Pros: It's funny
Cons: It's offensive
The Bottom Line: It is very funny, but very offensive
Review: Sarah Silverman is a young Jewish politically incorrect woman who is also hilariously funny. To star
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