Sandra Bernhard: "I'm Still Here...Damn It!"

Sandra Bernhard:

Starring:Sandra Bernhard
Director: Marty Callner
Studio: Lions Gate
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Sandra Bernhard's dazzling one-woman show comes to video after a wildly successful Broadway run and national tour that virtually jump-started her career after a low-key decade of writing books and making various television appearances (Roseanne). Less structured and formal than her previous film, the cult classic Without You I'm Nothing, I'm Still Here... Damn It! catches La Diva Sandra in San Francisco, some six months pregnant and laying waste to the cultural detritus of the '90s. Nothing and no one emerges unscathed from Bernhard's lacerating wit as she paints a vast, swirling portrait of today's media-saturated landscape. This breathtaking ride showcases Bernhard in top form as she offers commentary on everyone from Mariah Carey to Courtney Love, as well as the waifish girl singers of Lilith Fair, to whom she offers the advice, "Just get out of that dirty bathtub for starters!" Bernhard is not afraid to call a spade a spade--and make that spade live to regret the error of its ways--but I'm Still Here... Damn It! is also about the efforts to keep your soul pure under increasingly superficial circumstances. Bernhard touches on issues of religion, self-fulfillment, bravery, and motherhood, and utilizes her stunning voice as well as her scathing wit. A tribute to Christine McVie, "Nightingale," is both a send-up and homage to the Fleetwood Mac pianist, and Bernhard ends her show with an intoxicating Moroccan prayer and a stunning cover of "Midnight Train to Georgia." And as photographed by legendary cinematographer Haskell Wexler (Medium Cool, Matewan), Bernhard is an electrical presence, beautiful and shocking at the same time. At only an hour, it's a condensed version of her show (for the full-on effect, buy the soundtrack), but amazing nonetheless. The DVD features about 30 minutes of bonus footage, including ribald observations of Rosie O'Donnell, Melanie Griffith, and Liza Minnelli, among others. --Mark Englehart

Sandra Bernhard - I'm Still Here...Damn It
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Great Christmas Gift!, For Sandra Fans!!!!

KEPT WAITING FOR SOMETHING FUNNY TO BE SAID

Where is 'Walk Tall' (the opening scene)?

A good way to unwind after a horrible day

A good way to unwind after a horrible day

Sandra Bernhard - I'm Still Here...Damn It
Starring: Sandra Bernhard
Director: Marty Callner
Manufacturer: Palm Pictures / Umvd
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Sandra Bernhard: I'm Still Here Damn It! (1998 Solo Broadway Show)

ASIN: 6305755434
Release Date: 2000-02-22

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Sandra Bernhard's dazzling one-woman show comes to video after a wildly successful Broadway run and national tour that virtually jump-started her career after a low-key decade of writing books and making various television appearances (Roseanne). Less structured and formal than her previous film, the cult classic Without You I'm Nothing, I'm Still Here... Damn It! catches La Diva Sandra in San Francisco, some six months pregnant and laying waste to the cultural detritus of the '90s. Nothing and no one emerges unscathed from Bernhard's lacerating wit as she paints a vast, swirling portrait of today's media-saturated landscape. This breathtaking ride showcases Bernhard in top form as she offers commentary on everyone from Mariah Carey to Courtney Love, as well as the waifish girl singers of Lilith Fair, to whom she offers the advice, "Just get out of that dirty bathtub for starters!" Bernhard is not afraid to call a spade a spade--and make that spade live to regret the error of its ways--but I'm Still Here... Damn It! is also about the efforts to keep your soul pure under increasingly superficial circumstances. Bernhard touches on issues of religion, self-fulfillment, bravery, and motherhood, and utilizes her stunning voice as well as her scathing wit. A tribute to Christine McVie, "Nightingale," is both a send-up and homage to the Fleetwood Mac pianist, and Bernhard ends her show with an intoxicating Moroccan prayer and a stunning cover of "Midnight Train to Georgia." And as photographed by legendary cinematographer Haskell Wexler (Medium Cool, Matewan), Bernhard is an electrical presence, beautiful and shocking at the same time. At only an hour, it's a condensed version of her show (for the full-on effect, buy the soundtrack), but amazing nonetheless. The DVD features about 30 minutes of bonus footage, including ribald observations of Rosie O'Donnell, Melanie Griffith, and Liza Minnelli, among others. --Mark Englehart

Customer Reviews:

Great Christmas Gift!, For Sandra Fans!!!!.......2006-12-26

I love Sandra Bernhard she is beyond hilarious!, on this DVD that originally was show as a HBO special, you get to see a visual of the the live performance and Sandra's funny expressions with her body movement and face. Let's not forget the outrageous outfit she wears on here, the dress was 100% see through not to mention she was about 5-6 months pregnant too. For some people that dress might be offensive, but to Sandra's fans it's hilarious!. This is a different live performance then the cd album of the same name. This was not filmed on Valentine's day as Sandra saids on the cd album version and "Walk Tall" is also not on here, but it is all the same very funny!, with alot of unseen footage that was not on the cd album or the broadcast version like when Sandra talks about Melanie Griffith's fake lips or Rosie O' Donnell's sexuality and the funniest on the unseen footage is "Diva Moments". for me I haven't seen this in a couple of years since it's first debuted on HBO, and today for Christmas I recieved it as the perfect gift of Sandra Bernhard.

KEPT WAITING FOR SOMETHING FUNNY TO BE SAID.......2005-10-23

THIS DVD WASNT WHAT I EXPECTED AT ALL. THE HUMOR IS STRICTLY HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP CRAP, WITH NOTHING THAT RELATES TO THE AVERAGE FOLK. I WAS KIND OF DISGUSTED BY A COMPLETELY SEE THRU DRESS, ESPECIALLY ON A PREGNANT WOMEN. I DIDNT ORDER FOR THAT KIND OF THING. I WANTED COMEDY, AND THIS AINT IT. IRREVERENT IS ONE THING, REVOLTING IS ANOTHER. I NEVER LAUGHED ONCE DURING THIS DVD. THE HUMOR ALMOST STRICTLY PERTAINED TO HOLLYWOOD PERSONALITIES AND THEIR EXPLOITS (WHICH I NEVER FIND THAT ENTERTAINING). SHE DOES HAVE A GOOD SINGING VOICE, BUT I DIDNT ORDER FOR SINGING EITHER. YOU WONT FIND MUCH COMEDY HERE. JEWEL

Where is 'Walk Tall' (the opening scene)?.......2004-10-27

This is a great DVD, mostly hilarious and at times touching. However they have excluded the opening song called 'Walk Tall' which is kind of a monologue through song. It's great and shows just how talented and versatile Sandra is. The exclusion is unfortunate because it's the best part of the show. 'Walk Tall' is available on the CD and I recommend that everyone purchase that so you can hear this great opening. Otherwise, I highly recommend this DVD.

"I gotta walk tall, be strong"

A good way to unwind after a horrible day.......2004-02-27

I have seen this DVD perhaps 10 times since I bought it this past Christmastime and I'll probrably see it again tonight since I'm thinking about it. You have to be a Bernhard fan to really appreciate the sarcastic wit of hers and her take on society, politics and celebrities, albeit how it effects her in the world that she lives in. The fact that this HBO special filming of her night club act was filmed while she was very pregnant (I'm guessing 9-1/2 months by the shape of her physique) and wearing a rather see thru dress (due to club lighting), shows that she has absolutely no shame and we are all the better for it. Spending the hour just listening to her puts my miserable life into perspective (well at least for an hour anyway). Make sure you see the extras with her dozen or so (1 minute long) comments on different subjects and people (Mother Teresa and her house painter are favorites). She sings too! I loved the tribute to Giani Versace (a song on how the tragedy effected the lives and more importantly, the careers of the grieving supermodels left behind on the catwalk) and the cover of "Midnight train to Georgia" just brings a tear to my eye every time- who!! who!! Get the incense and bottle of vodka ready, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Miss Sandra Bernhard!

A good way to unwind after a horrible day.......2004-02-27

Sandra Bernhard: "I'm Still Here...Damn It!"

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Great Christmas Gift!, For Sandra Fans!!!!
KEPT WAITING FOR SOMETHING FUNNY TO BE SAID
Where is 'Walk Tall' (the opening scene)?
A good way to unwind after a horrible day
A good way to unwind after a horrible day

Sandra Bernhard: "I'm Still Here...Damn It!"
Starring: Sandra Bernhard
Director: Marty Callner
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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