Andy Warhol

Starring:Andy Warhol
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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In this lively documentary (produced less than a year after his death in 1987), the life and artistic career of Andy Warhol is examined by family members, friends, and business associates. The essential question about Warhol has always been whether he was an artist or a con man, and in a number of typically subdued yet hilarious interview clips Warhol himself does nothing at all to defend his reputation. In a cheerfully weird interview filmed in the 1960s, Warhol goes so far as to befuddle an interviewer by suggesting that the journalist simply tell him what to say, and he'll repeat it. Frequently amusing interviews with Warhol insiders detail particular periods in his life, with extensive use of photographs and film clips documenting in particular the crazy times at "The Factory," his famed midtown Manhattan studio in the 1960s. A lively discussion of Warhol's foray into making underground films features mercifully brief clips from such bizarre cinematic experiments as Sleep and Chelsea Girls. And some who knew Warhol well do speak judgmentally about his final years, when he eagerly cashed in by painting portraits of those who were both vain and wealthy enough to afford his services. With its suitably ironic sense of humor, this is a fascinating look at a controversial public figure. --Robert J. McNamara
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He could be big and loud and clumsy, shy and quiet graceful, and hilariously funny all at the same time. Chris Farley was an unstoppable force of nature at Saturday Night live in the 90s, and you ll see it all here, including the best of Motivational Speaker Matt Foley, the Chris Farley show, the slightly overweight Chippendales dancer and many other unique and endearing characters. Plus there s extra material, including scenes that were cut after Dress Rehearsal and never seen before now.

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Runnig Time 61 Min

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Customer Reviews:

Hilarious!.......2007-05-09

These are absolutely the funniest skits he did on SNL and I laughed hysterically! I was really excited about getting this DVD and yet it was such a bittersweet experience when I watched it just knowing he is no longer with us.

The Best of Chris Farley.......2007-05-07

The DVD was ok...I had just hoped it would have lasted longer...but it did bring laughter to my house and that was a good thing...
Sherry

One of my favorite comedians of all time.......2007-02-22

If you like Chris Farley, you'll love this DVD. It's a classic!!!

Hilarious!.......2007-01-25

Chris Farley fans will enjoy this "best of" video! Very funny sketches and out-takes. Great reminder not to do drugs at the end.

Makes me tear up every time I watch it [4.5 stars].......2006-08-23

Chris Farley was, in my estimation, one of the best sketch comedians ever. Saturday Night Live greatly improved when he became a cast member. His work was brilliant. Sometimes his size and willingness to do pratfalls were overused, but he was perhaps the best there has ever been at using those gimmicks for laughs.

The video is funny and moving. It constantly reminds you of the tragedy and untimeliness of his death. But, it's harder to find more laughs than you'll get from the DVD.

Too much of Chris's best SNL work -- I mean a whole bunch -- was left out, which explains my 4.5 star rating. That some sketches made the video (e.g. Cher haircare products infomercial) is downright baffling. The producers could have hit a grand slam home run with this set. Instead, they played it safe and boring and went for the triple.

Even so, this is a must for any comedy fan's collection. My 6 year old loves Lunch Lady Land and sings it around the house. Except for some language, it's good for all ages.

Saturday Night Live - The Best of Will Ferrell - Volumes 1& 2

Average customer rating:

Ok
The god of comedy
Vol 1 is good but Vol 2 is not as good.
Hilarious
Don't bother with Vol. 2

Saturday Night Live - The Best of Will Ferrell - Volumes 1& 2
Starring: Mel Brandt , Mitchell Kriegman , Laurie Metcalf , Emily Prager , and Fran Brill
Director: Dave Wilson , David Wachtenheim , Christopher Guest , Mike Judge , and Tom Schiller
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ASIN: B0002I84FI
Release Date: 2004-09-07

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Will Ferrell may look like the guy next door but there's nothing ordinary about his comic creations. From 1995 to 2002 he dominated Saturday Night Live with characters as different as Craig the Cheerleader and President George W. Bush. See the best of Celebrity Jeopardy, Bobbi & Marti Culp, Morning Latte and Robert Goulet - along with plenty of yelling, near nudity and more cowbell. Plus there's extra material, including Will's favorite scenes that were cut after dress rehearsal.

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The Best of Will Ferrell - Vol. 1
The latest in the line of Saturday Night Live's great character players (including Dan Aykroyd and Phil Hartman), Will Ferrell showcases his fearlessness in this 72-minute collection. Whether exposing skin or taking a pause beyond the normal limits, Ferrell induces hard laughs like with the cowbell rocker in the first sketch. The selection includes Ferrell's spot-on impressions of Cub announcer Harry Caray, game-show icon Alex Trebek, President Bush, and Inside the Actor's Studio host James Lipton. As with other SNL Best of... retrospectives, there are short snippets to go along with the full-length sketches that include excellent selections of Ferrell's returning characters Craig the Cheerleader and the swinging Culp brothers. A must for fans, and the DVD includes an intriguing audition footage in which Ferrell leaps from character and character.

The Best of Will Ferrell - Vol. 2
There is no drop-off in laughs from the first to second volume of Will Ferrell's work on Saturday Night Live. Giggle along with his recurring characters, including James Lipton (interviewing Kate Hudson as a wonderfully ditzy Drew Barrymore), a wickedly clever George W. Bush, and one-half of the smarmy Lovers couple. This volume spotlights Ferrell's ability to go successfully over-the-top whether as an overbearing boss (check out how long he keeps stabbing a doomed coworker), a strict airplane pilot, an absent-minded doctor, or the world's oldest baby. There's plenty of unabashed (near) nudity and risky violence, which keeps the SNL tradition of "Not Ready for Prime Time"; check out what longtime hosts of the morning talk show resort to when the much-needed teleprompter fails. All that plus "Janet Reno's Dance Party" (with guest Rudy Giuliani) makes this the perfect pick-up for those who could not get enough of Ferrell with volume 1. --Doug Thomas

Customer Reviews:

Ok.......2007-06-27

I like Will Ferrell and SNL, but this wasn't as good as I had hoped. Some of the skits are on both DVDs.

The god of comedy.......2007-01-18

The title says it all! Will Ferrell is hilariously funny and dramatic in ways that will find you rolled up on the floor crying!

Vol 1 is good but Vol 2 is not as good. .......2006-12-16

Vol 2 has some repeats of things that were in Vol 1. Some of the sketches seen on Vol 1 are more extended verisons like the sketch were Will is wearing a half t-shirt and a thong like underwear to the office, celebrating patriotism. Another one would be an extended verison of Will being born. I didnt find this as funny especially towards the end. Vol 1 is definitely better. You should buy it if you want Will Ferrel beating up Rudy Giuliani (former Mayor of New York). I got a kick out of that. But I do suggest people buying it separately.

Hilarious.......2006-11-02

Sketch after sketch, this DVD delivers. It's clear to see why Ferrell is now a film star.

Don't bother with Vol. 2.......2006-08-22

Will Ferrell is in my oppinion the best cast member SNL has ever had. Vol. 1 of this collection includes pretty much all you need. All his famous characters: Marty Culp, Gene Frenkle in the famous "More Cowbell" sketch, Alex Trebek in the "Turd Ferguson" Celebrity Jeopardy sketch, The Spartans are on there of course, Robert Goulet, James Lipton, Harry Carry, The Lovers... The only thing it lacks is a really good Bush. There is a short Bush segment, but not the finest. Vol. 2 opens with the "Access of Evil" Bush sketch, but unless you are a die hard Ferrell as Bush fan, don't waste your time with vol. 2. The only things Vol. 1 really lacks is a "Morning Latte" or "GET OFF THE SHED!" I would have loved to see that on there, but alas, one can't camplain too much. Plus, Vol. 1 has a hilarious blooper reel and Will's apperance on Conan as Robert Goulet. Bottom line, don't bother with vol. 2, there's nothing on it you can't live without. I give this collection 3 stars just because vol. 2 isn't worth it. You can buy them seperatly, and had I known ahead of time, I would have rather than buying the set. I give vol. 1 5 stars. It is simply "scrumtrelescent"

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey

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Wonderful
Great
Ross Perot only wishes he could do Ross Perot this good!
Can I Finish?
Funniest of the 'Best of SNL' so far

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dana Carvey
Starring: Christopher Guest , and Robert Smigel
Director: Christopher Guest , Robert Smigel , Robert Altman , Paul Thomas Anderson , and Albert Brooks
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ASIN: B0000C2IUC
Release Date: 2003-10-28

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful.......2007-05-14

It was classic Carvey. I loved it. The only thing wrong was it wasn't long enough.

Great.......2007-05-02

Carvey was probably the most underrated SNL member in history. He seems to have been overshadowed by his less talented (not an insult, he's great!) Wayne's World counterpart Mike Myers. I would love to see a volume 2.Carvey created some of SNL's most memorable characters- Church Lady, Garth Algar, George Bush, Hanz & Franz, etc... Definately a great pickup. The "Gerald Ford died today" sketch will have you ROLLING!

Chad Koenig

Ross Perot only wishes he could do Ross Perot this good!.......2006-11-10

Dana Carvey was among the 2 or 3 most talented performers in the long history of Saturday Night Live, at least in my opinion.

His best work seems to age timelessly as seen in this highlight DVD.

His impression of Ross Perot is entertainment at its best!! No matter how many times I have seen it, I always enjoy seeing it again!

Can I Finish?.......2006-01-07

Dana Carvey is one of the funniest and most talented comedians to have ever appeared on SNL. Although his film career did not truly take off, like many other SNL alumni to follow, he is among the finest when it comes to comedic material and timing.

Best known for his impressions, his "Best of" DVD is loaded with them. George Bush, Regis, Jimmy Stewart, Ross Perot, George Michael, Johnny Carson, etc... Some of our old favorites are also revisited: The Church Lady, Garth Algar, Hans and a Grumpy Old Man. Whichever is your favorite, you will enjoy them all. This is some of the best material Saturday Night Live has to offer, courtesy of their best impressionist to date.

Also included on the DVD you will find Carvey's original SNL audition tape footage and appearances on Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien.

Funniest of the 'Best of SNL' so far .......2005-01-28

In my opinion, out of the three SNl Best Of's that i have watched so far (Will Ferrell volumes 1 and 2, and Chris Farley) this is the funniest and best yet. Dana Carvey is a brilliant impressionist and is able to transform his own natural voice into anything he wants to. Whether it be The Church Lady, Hans, Garth, George Bush...etc. The other two Best Of's that i watched actually left out some of the more funnier sketches. I believe the sketches compiled into this DVD are the funniest Dana Carvey did. Also, the extras are great too. You can watch Dana's original audition for SNL, watch many outtakes, a sketch that was actually completely cut from the actual show, and his appearances on Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien. Highly recommended for Dana Carvey fans, SNL fans, or just comedian fans in general...Expect to be laughing to the point of tears in this great DVD!

Saturday Night Live - The Best of Steve Martin

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Saturday Night Live - The Best of Steve Martin
This has the Steve Martin"Not Going to Phone It In Tonight" musical opening for the show
Loved it for the most part, but
Steve is hilarious!
The Best!

Saturday Night Live - The Best of Steve Martin
Starring: Mel Brandt , Mitchell Kriegman , Laurie Metcalf , Emily Prager , and Fran Brill
Director: Dave Wilson , David Wachtenheim , Christopher Guest , Mike Judge , and Tom Schiller
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ASIN: 1573628522
Release Date: 2000-04-25

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No other person has been a guest on Saturday Night Live as many times as the inimitable Steve Martin, which is what makes SNL's Best of Steve Martin compilation the finest of the series. This collection gives us not only clips of some of the show's funniest moments, but also a sense of how the show has evolved from the 1970s. Earlier monologues were rougher, less staged, but absolutely out of control in the best way, as Martin is given free rein to unleash his "happy feet," play the banjo, and generally explore his zaniness. The earliest clip dates from 1976 and the latest from the mid-'90s, showcasing the program's greatest players throughout the seasons--Chevy Chase, Laraine Newman, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Mike Meyers, Dana Carvey, Nora Dunn, David Spade, Jon Lovitz. The beloved classics are here, from "King Tut," with complete Egyptian regalia, to the arrow through the head to, of course, a "wild and crazy guy." Not enough for you? Well, "excuuuuuuse me." Also included are the Coneheads at home (with Martin playing a hapless IRS agent), "Jeopardy 1999," "Common Knowledge" (one of the wittiest SNL sketches ever), and ads for "Rise" and for "Steve Martin's Penis Cream." This collection will satisfy longtime SNL fans and is a great way to show newer fans what comedy is really about. --Jenny Brown

Customer Reviews:

Saturday Night Live - The Best of Steve Martin.......2007-06-28

I could have sworn I once thought Steve Martin was funny. Either I was stoned when I thought he was funny or they left the funny stuff off this DVD.

This has the Steve Martin"Not Going to Phone It In Tonight" musical opening for the show.......2007-02-13

Worth the price JUST for the best opening they ever had on Saturday Night Live, nothing is funnier (except maybe the opening of the South Park movie which comes from the same idea)

Loved it for the most part, but.......2007-01-12

one of his best skits....Dancing in the Dark w/Gilda Radner was omitted. Although the Festrunk Brothers, Theodoric of York and the all-time classic, King Tut, are included.

Steve is hilarious!.......2007-01-11

Steve Martin at his best on SNL. His quick wit and timelesss comedic attributes make this one a no miss. The kids will want to watch "King Tut" over and over.

The Best!.......2006-11-03

Steve Martin's "King Tut" skit had escaped me for 30 years, grateful for the DVD so I could finally enjoy the entire spectacle.

Now if I could find the skit with Rosie Grier as a doctor operating on a patient with several other celebrities (could it have been the Ed Sullivan Show or am I just senile?) to Sir Paul McCartney's "Oh, My, My!"

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler

Average customer rating:

Laughs A Billion
Keep Your Head Up
Classic
Not bad. Lot's of great stuff missing
Priceless!

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Adam Sandler
Starring: Christopher Guest , and Robert Smigel
Director: Christopher Guest , Robert Smigel , Robert Altman , Paul Thomas Anderson , and Albert Brooks
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ASIN: B0000A1HPO

Customer Reviews:

Laughs A Billion.......2006-12-27

If you are looking for a good laugh, buy this DVD. If not just because you like Adam Sandler, get it for Opera Man and the little camping skit. IT IS SO FUNNY! I loved it!

Keep Your Head Up.......2006-07-11

Adam Sandler is one of the best Snl cast members of all-time. This DvD serves up the Laughs. A few skits include Alec Baldwin, but that's the only bad part of this disc.

Classic.......2006-03-27

This is a great DVD.If you like Adam Sandler,you'll love this DVD.Not only does it have him,it has appearances by Alec Baldwin,David Spade and Chris Farley,just to name a few.Remember these old sketches?

Canteen Boy,The Gap Girls,Herlihey Boy House-Sitting Service,Zagats?They're all on this DVD.This is a must for not only SNL fans but any fans of comedy.

Not bad. Lot's of great stuff missing.......2006-03-11

Incomplete!

Despite the content in this DVD isn't bad at all, there is some other great stuff not included, like for example the saint patrick's day song, performed by Bono (A. Sandler's Bono, of course), or the sketch about the "pepper boy", which happens to be one of my favourites.
Also, the extras in this DVD are just stills of the video itself!? Is this suposed to be joke? Not Funny!!!
Anyways, if you do really enjoy Sandler's humor, you may feel dissapointed, not because of the choices included, but for those that were left aside. We need more in one DVD. Too damn short!!

Priceless!.......2006-02-24

This is so funny, that everytime i watch it, it feels like the first time. Adam Sandler is by far doing his best in this part of SNL. I love the whole thing. This is something you better watch!

Saturday Night Live - The Best of Will Ferrell

Average customer rating:

Uneven, but funny
Funny stuff
Not Enough
Want More Sketches!
More Cowbell

Saturday Night Live - The Best of Will Ferrell
Starring: Mel Brandt , Mitchell Kriegman , Laurie Metcalf , Emily Prager , and Fran Brill
Director: Dave Wilson , David Wachtenheim , Christopher Guest , Mike Judge , and Tom Schiller
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ASIN: B0000A1HPU
Release Date: 2003-08-12

Product Description

Will Ferrell may look like the guy next door, but there's nothing ordinary about his comic creations. From 1995ito 2002 he dominated Saturday Night Live with characters as different as Craig the Cheerleader and President George W. Bush. See the best of Celebrity Jeopardy and Bobbi and Marty Culp, along with plenty of yelling, near-nudity, and more cowbell. Plus there's extra material, including Will's favorite scenes that were cut after Dress Rehearsal and never seen until now.

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Runnig Time 72 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

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The latest in the line of Saturday Night Live's great character players (including Dan Aykroyd and Phil Hartman), Will Ferrell showcases his fearlessness in this 72-minute collection. Whether exposing skin or taking a pause beyond the normal limits, Ferrell induces hard laughs like with the cowbell rocker in the first sketch. The selection includes Ferrell's spot-on impressions of Cub announcer Harry Caray, game-show icon Alex Trebek, President Bush, and Inside the Actor's Studio host James Lipton. As with other SNL Best of... retrospectives, there are short snippets to go along with the full-length sketches that include excellent selections of Ferrell's returning characters Craig the Cheerleader and the swinging Culp brothers. A must for fans, and the DVD includes an intriguing audition footage in which Ferrell leaps from character and character. --Doug Thomas

Customer Reviews:

Uneven, but funny.......2007-06-13

Certain sketches are just not funny, but the ones that are more than make up for it. The Harry Cary/Jeff Goldblum science sketch is hilarious; it was worth buying the whole DVD just for that one sketch.

Funny stuff.......2007-03-18

I got this especially for the cow bell episode, its so stupid so hilarious, and so Will Ferrell, buy it.

Not Enough.......2007-01-29

Ferrell was such an important part of SNL. He had so many good sketches and characters. At 72 minutes, this dvd doesn't do him justice. It does have 1 skit of each of his major characters, but there are countless skits I remember that are left out. I realize that you can't have everything, but they could have made this a 2 hour dvd and filled it with more. The extras make this worth the buy though. I guess at the under $10 price makes it worth it overall.

Want More Sketches!.......2006-12-16

I'm a HUGE Fan of Will Ferrel. I watch SNL all the time and when Will joined the show I couldnt stop cracking up everytime he was in a sketch. My favorites are the Cowbell and the Roxbury sketch which is in this dvd. But I was hoping for some more Jeopardy sketches because the one in the dvd wasnt my favorite. I do have admit that the sketches of Will seemed to be thrown together randomly. I especially disliked the actor studio sketch with alec baldwin. But everything else I totally loved. I kind of miss Will on SNL because SNL sketches aren't as funny anymore. Will does love to ad lib though which you can see in the sketch of "Space the infinite frontier" playing as Harry Caray. Jeff Goldblum was confused and Will Ferrell actually made the sketch more funny because of that. Overall it is pretty good but I want more sketches!! Vol 2 isnt as funny. I wouldnt recommend Vol 2.

More Cowbell.......2006-08-18

This is hilarious. A little bit of something for everyone. The classic "More Cowbell", to Jeopardy with the sparring between Alex Trebek and Sean Connery and "dissing" your dog. If you like SNL and Will Ferrell, you will really enjoy this. BTW, we laughed so hard we woke up the little ones.

Saturday Night Live - The Best of Molly Shannon

Average customer rating:

Don't get me started.. don't even get me started....
Disappointed
A good collection...
All because my wife does a great "Helen Madden" "Mary Catherine Gallagher" and "Sally O'Malley"...
Missed the Best

Saturday Night Live - The Best of Molly Shannon
Starring: Christopher Guest , and Robert Smigel
Director: Christopher Guest , Robert Smigel , Robert Altman , Paul Thomas Anderson , and Albert Brooks
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ASIN: B0000A1HPQ
Release Date: 2003-08-12

Product Description

Molly Shannon created a string of amazing characters on Saturday Night Live-from Catholic schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher to 50-year-old Sally O'Malley-and like Molly herself they're all fearless, strong, and hilarious. See the best of Joyologist Helen Madden, Elizabeth Taylor, Anna Nicole Smith, Courtney Love and other extras, including Molly's favorite scenes that were cut after Dress Rehearsal and never seen until now.

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Running Time 76 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

Don't get me started.. don't even get me started...........2007-06-27

In my opinion, SNL was at its tops when Molly Shannon was part of the cast. The way she portrays her hilarious characters keeps you laughing throughout the whole DVD. They put together a great compilation of her greatest skits, however, I was bummed when the DVD was over. I wanted MORE! Luckily, the bonus features, such as the Conan interviews are just as funny... especially the one about Gary Coleman! If you enjoy a good laugh then this is a great buy for you!

Disappointed .......2007-06-25

Very disappointed with this collection of Molly Shannon. There were so many more worthy skits she did on SNL. There was only one skit I enjoyed - the Sally O'Malley skit, but it wasn't the best of this series and probably inserted due to Danny DeVito's appearance rather than the quality of the skit.

The other skits were just not funny.

A good collection..........2007-06-03

This DVD is, of course, hilarious. Molly Shannon is one of the most talented performers to grace the SNL stage. I think they could have chosen some different skits, though. I can't understand why they chose something like the Blind Date skit over one of the Dog Show episodes or even the teen Goth show, I forget the title. Even though the DVD lacks, somewhat, it's a worthwhile purchase if you enjoy her work.

All because my wife does a great "Helen Madden" "Mary Catherine Gallagher" and "Sally O'Malley"..........2007-04-02

I bought this for my wife last Christmas. She LOVES the above-mentioned characters and does great impressions of them. I have to say the take off of NPR with the Christmas "Schwetty Balls" is still one of the funniest SNL sketches I've ever seen. And sad to say that the DVD's last skit about dating was not one of the sketches I would have included. They should have replaced it with another one with Mary Catherine Gallagher. Don't get me started. ...Don't even get me started! But there is no doubt, Molly Shannon is one VERY funny woman (and so is my wife)!

Missed the Best.......2007-01-09

There are some very funny skits on this DVD, but whoever chose the "Best" certainly had a different perspective than this viewer. There are also a number of duds here, and unfortunately, not a number of her very funny skits.

Average customer rating:

Fairly Informative but Needlessly Dreary in Tone
Andy Warhol - A Documentary Film.
Outstanding portrait of Warhol, 1960s, and art

Andy Warhol: A Documentary Film
Starring: Salvador Dalí , Jeff Koons , Bob Dylan , Holly Woodlawn , and Edie Sedgwick
Director: Ric Burns
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ASIN: B000GEIREQ
Release Date: 2006-11-21

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Ric Burns' Andy Warhol is a four-hour pop-culture extravaganza that will retool what you think you know about the famed and oft-parodied soup-can painter. Delving deep into Andy's impoverished upbringing in Pittsburgh, the greatest success of Burns' film is its ability to delve deep behind the façade of Andy Warhol, Pop Celebrity. Featuring interviews with an array of confidants from art dealers to artists (but, alas, no Lou Reed), Burns' film portrays an extremely insecure man who lived with his mother through much of the Factory years and constantly seeked a measure of fame akin to the Hollywood starlets whose photographs he tore out of the pages of Depression-era movie mags. Andy Warhol succeeded in achieving that fame, and along the way redefined how we think of art and culture. This film may very well redefine what you think of the man. -- Kristian St. Clair

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"He was the most American of artists and the most artistic of Americans," one man later said - "so American in fact that he is almost invisible to us." ANDY WARHOL - a riveting and often deeply moving film portrait of the most famous and famously controversial artist of the second half of the twentieth century - is the first to explore the complete spectrum of Warhol's astonishing artistic output, stretching across five decades from the late 1940's to his untimely death in 1987. Combining powerful on-camera interviews and rare still and motion picture footage, it is also the first to put Warhol himself - his humble family background and formative experiences in Pittsburgh, and his crucial apprenticeship as a commercial artist in New York - back into the presentation of his life.

Customer Reviews:

Fairly Informative but Needlessly Dreary in Tone.......2006-12-19

I'm pleased to know that others find more value in this documentary than I did. As someone who has been fascinated by Warhol's work and life since childhood, I've always felt that a fair and comprehensive overview of the man's life was lacking, despite several biographies and some documentaries prior to this one. It seems that each biographer or documentarian has some (usually negatively judgemental) bias or point of view that they want to paint Warhol with ... somewhat understandable as the man refused to characterize himself directly. In my opinion, the value of Mr. Burns' documentary is the wonderful archival footage included, Ms. Anderson's fine narration, and some of the anecdotes of those interviewed (most revealingly, Irving Blum's recollections, and most charmingly, Billy Name's surprisingly coherent memories.) However, the tone of the documentary is quite dismal. You end up feeling like Warhol's was a tragic life, when I feel that a fair assessment wouldn't arrive at that characterization. Where is the joy? Why is the musical soundtrack so awful and in some cases inappropriate? Where are the other surviving acquaintances (e.g. Dallesandro?) Must Warhol always be blamed for the excesses of his followers? Must all charismatic people be held responsible for their groupies' lack of self control? I don't think so, but many persons besides Mr. Burns appear to hold Warhol accountable for the drug abuse and deaths of some of his 60s hangers-on. I'm not sorry I bought this DVD. I just wish it had been more well-balanced, and above all, wish that the art had been explored in depth more. Some of Warhol's major phases are mentioned, described, but with the exception of early works, are not really explored with an eye to their significance in the art world and culture at large. Others are completely missing from the documentary. In any event, it's worth seeing if you're interested. Just don't take this to be the be-all and end-all bible of all things Warhol. Perhaps it's still just too soon for a proper assessment, but I'm STILL left feeling that the self-appointed stewards of Warhol's "meaning" just don't get it, at least not comprehensively enough.

Andy Warhol - A Documentary Film........2006-12-03

I just received this in the mail and finally got to watch it. It is a very engaging and in-depth presentation of his life from early childhood to the late 60s. In fact it's the most in-depth documentary in the respects of his early life, pre-pop success, that I've seen. There are lots of great images and archival footage that otherwise you may not have a chance to see, but...

This documentary seems to focus mostly on the silver factory years, which lasted only from the early 60s to 1968, yet takes up most of the 4 hours of this film. Granted, those were arguably some of the most influential and important years of his career, but I wish this film contained more on his later life. The last 2 decades of his career, the 70s and 80s, took up only the last 20 minutes (credits included) of the whole 4 hours, which is only a brief summary. This is the only reason I decked one star off my rating, as the 70s and 80s are my personal favorite times in his career. There's always The Andy Warhol Diaries for that area though, which I would also recommend.

So, overall, I would recommend this to anyone interested in Andy, and to those who are already fans and admirers. Even though it's lacking in it's coverage of his late life and career, it excels in every other aspect, and I'm glad I got to see it.

Outstanding portrait of Warhol, 1960s, and art.......2006-10-11

This is the best portrait of an artist I've ever seen. I was completely entralled by the film. Because Warhol was both tremendously inventive and horribly cruel, I alternately felt a sense of awe and disgust. Warhol's genius and callousness are both fleshed out. Despite the turbulent content of the film, I was simply exhilerated throughout.

Having watched this excellent film, I feel a greatly enriched appreciation for Warhol's art---a sense of what it said, how it worked, and how it became a cliche. (I was particularly ill-informed about Warhol's films, which were discussed in great detail.)

The Factory--where Warhol worked (but seldom played) and where transvestites, drifters, and creative spirits intermingled--is featured in healthy portions. This locale comes across as one of those rare places in history where the geist of a era is spatially concentrated. Here, in this one extraordinary place of production, Warhol and others fomented art and a vision of a post-Fordist world. This film is essential viewing (like the Weather Underground or Berkeley in the Sixties) for those who want to ingest and comprehend the paradigm shift of the "1960s."

Warhol's cruel indifference to the self-destruction of those around him is critically revealed. While some in the Factory drank and drugged themselves to death, Warhol passively watches, always remaining cool, detached, and voyeuristic.

The attempted homicide on Warhol, his commercialism, and his later years are all mentioned. I would fault the film for not showing Warhol speak on film more often, for not really considering his cooptation by capitalism, and for skipping over his influence in art and in popular society.

I must admit though, that the film is brilliantly executed, and well worth your time and nickel.

Saturday Night Live - Best of Alec Baldwin

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Saturday Night Live - Alec Baldwin
Hate his politics, but the man is talented
The Unofficial Cast Member
Nobody's mentioning Greenhilly?
Dreamboats CAN do comedy!

Saturday Night Live - Best of Alec Baldwin
Starring: Mel Brandt , Mitchell Kriegman , Laurie Metcalf , Emily Prager , and Fran Brill
Director: Dave Wilson , Paul Miller , Aviva Slesin , Bill D'Elia , and David Wachtenheim
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Release Date: 2006-01-24

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Whether he's playing a Scout Master seducing "Canteen Boy", a French teacher annoying his students, a Tough Guy or just talking about his famous "Schwetty Balls", Alec Baldwin is undoubtedly one of the funniest SNL hosts of all time. He's become a regular, playing in sketches throughout the years with some of the SNL greats including Phil Hartman, Chris Farley, Mike Meyers, Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell. You're sure to enjoy some of Alec's hilarious celebrity impressions, such as Tony Bennett and Charles Nelson Reilly.

And if you've ever wondered what it s like to actually host SNL, you'll want to check out the DVD extras and bonus features, such as the audio commentary from Alec Baldwin himself as he comments on various sketches, as well as never-before-seen footage from dress rehearsals that never made it to television!

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There's a reason Lorne Michaels keeps asking Alec Baldwin back to host Saturday Night Live: He's really good at it. Baldwin may have made his name in hard-hitting dramas like Glengarry Glen Ross and The Cooler, but SNL has long allowed him to flaunt his skills in stage acting and mimicry. In other words, he never gets flustered or seems at all concerned about making a complete ass of himself--the essence of good sketch comedy. As with such versatile performers as Christopher Walken and John Goodman (who appears in the boozy Bill Brasky skit), these qualities have made him one of the show's most popular hosts. Granted, some may fault the man for a few too many sketches built around the double entendre, like pastry chef Pete Schwetty and his tasty balls, but there's no doubt the guy can sell even the silliest of lines with the straightest of faces. As for his impressions, Baldwin's Tony Bennett--by way of John Travolta--doesn't just capture the legendary crooner's voice and mannerisms, but his unstoppable optimism, as well ("I love things that are great!" ). His squinty-eyed, stiff-necked Robert De Niro is another treat. (His fidgety Charles Nelson Reilly doesn't hit the same heights.) Aside from more than a decade's worth of Not Ready for Prime Time Players, including Mike Meyers, Adam Sandler, and Will Ferrell, The Best of Alec Baldwin includes two deleted dress rehearsal sketches and dishy, occasionally profane commentary from Baldwin and producer Marci Klein. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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Saturday Night Live - Alec Baldwin.......2007-06-15

This DVD is HILARIOUS with the Canteen Boy skit, and the skit where Alec Baldwin is Charles Nelson Riley is priceless and there are so many more.

This is a must own DVD. You will not be disappointed.

Hate his politics, but the man is talented.......2007-01-18

Really funny skits that are not dated, as many SNL skits become. A. Baldwin is a truly talented man.

The Unofficial Cast Member.......2006-11-10

This was hilarious. I enjoyed every sketch. Truly, Alec Baldwin is an unofficial cast member.

Nobody's mentioning Greenhilly?.......2006-03-27

I remember Alec Baldwin's first SNL show very fondly, which included Greenhilly. Easily one of his funniest skits ever, I was extremely pleased when I saw it was the first skit on his best of DVD. Alec needs at least 2 DVDs of his own to really capture it all, but Greenhilly, the skit where he's a stranger blowing through a diner and it's almost all in innuendo, Schwetty Balls and one of the priceless Bill Brasky skits makes it more than worth the money right there. His impersonations are great. The writers love playing with his leading-man good looks to comedic advantage. And while I'm a fan of Fallon and Ferrell (and the Carol Burnett show) when they break character to laugh, I laugh just as hard because Baldwin *never* breaks character when he's got every right to.

I've only seen about 7-8 of the SNL best of's, but Alec's is by far the best of them all. There's a good reason that this is the hardest SNL DVD to find.

Dreamboats CAN do comedy!.......2006-03-03

There is no more manly man, chiseled of jaw and steely of glance, than Alec Baldwin at his peak. This DVD is thus a double delight: we see him act well and handsomely in these sketches, and we get to watch him, time and again, play against type. There is a fair amount of homo-humor (Alec as the British prince's press secretary using every possible elaborate metaphor for buggery in a skit that Baldwin co-wrote; Alec as a predator to Adam Sandler's Canteen Boy), and a fair amount of silliness (Alec as an exacting high school french teacher, a PG-rated skit, has been a favorite of my family's since it aired). Alec hawking Pete Schwette's Balls on NPR is probably the best known skit ever to challenge the SNL actors to maintain their composure, and he pulls it off. The only Baldwin masterpiece not on the DVD is Alec as "The Mimic," another utterly silly piece that should not have been omitted. The DVD follows the typical format of others in this series and indeed of the show itself, beginning with a vintage monologue before moving into skits. Baldwin's excellent preparation (you never see him glance at cue cards), his swooning masculinity, and his penchant for the goofiest material that never causes him to break character make this DVD special in the Saturday Night Live retro series.

Saturday Night Live - The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse

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Better Than Your Average SNL Special.
Outrageous
A Must Own for Any SNL Fan
Where is the first Michael Jackson cartoon?
Mostly hilarious and a great value

Saturday Night Live - The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse
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Release Date: 2006-10-24

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The envelope-pushing cartoons created by Robert Smigel for "Saturday TV Funhouse" on Saturday Night Live are tasteless, crass, borderline offensive, and almost universally hilarious. This disc collects two dozen of the best, and viewing them together makes for a deliciously warped vision of Smigel and a relentlessly silly prism through which to view American pop culture. Case in point: The action-adventure heroes Ace and Gary, "The Ambiguously Gay Duo" (voiced, with deadpan earnestness, by Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert), are actually pretty unambiguous, but the joke is played just straight enough--while fighting to save the earth, they always allocate time to accessorize--and to pat one another on the bum for a job well done. In "Bambi 2002," Disney is roasted for its policy of pulling choice children's titles from the marketplace and releasing instead direct-to-video sequels that may not be up to the level of the original. In the "sequel," Bambi's mom is OK ("it was just a head wound, son"), and Bambi and his forest posse are hip-hop kids fighting terrorists in their spare time. "Remember, kids," the TV announcer intones, "it's all the Bambi you'll get for 10 years." Other highlights include the cartoon beauty contest "Are You Hot?" (in which Strawberry Shortcake beats out Betty Boop for sex appeal), and the black-and-white industrial training film "Sexual Harassment and You," which advises employees on the three rules for trysting with a co-worker while avoiding a sexual harassment lawsuit: 1. Be Handsome. 2. Be Attractive. and 3. Don't be unattractive. Elsewhere, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush are skewered by their own words, and Michael Jackson reappears as a Hanna-Barbera creation--and still manages to be creepy. Extras include commentaries by Smigel, Carell, Colbert, Al Franken, James Carville, and others, as well as extra cartoon snippets and original art and storyboards. --A.T. Hurley

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Better Than Your Average SNL Special........2007-01-18

The comedy at Saturday Night Live comes and goes in spurts and currently (Jan. 2007) it is rare for an episode, let alone an entire season, to be all that funny. However, for over a decade there is one portion of the show that has remained consistently funny and that is when one of Robert Smigel's Saturday TV Funhouse cartoons air. The Saturday TV Funhouse cartoon first began showing up on SNL in the mid-1990s. The cartoons have always been a welcome break in the usual format of the show and when first seen brought a new dimension of comedy to the famed sketch-comedy series, the type of witty satire that first made SNL a staple of American culture.

THE BEST OF SATURDAY TV FUNHOUSE was a special that aired on SNL in spring of 2006. The special was a collection of some of the best Saturday TV Funhouse cartoons ever. From the Award-winning (I think it was even nominated for an Emmy) "Saddam and Osama" to the Ambiguously Gay Due and X-Presidents cartoon, THE BEST OF SATURDAY TV FUNHOUSE DVD is filled with hilarious, short snippets of satirical animation that both critique and comment on our society and culture. Some of the cartoons are nothing more than teasing nostalgia, such as the "Globetrotters Christmas" episode (found on the special features) or "The New Adventures of Mr. T." Others are clearly aimed at ridiculing powerful corporations in attempt to awaken public awareness, such as the many Disney parodies found on the disc--"Inside the Disney Vault" and "Titey" are the best of these--and the Schoolhouse Rock spoof, "Conspiracy Theory Rock" that shows the corruption of powerful media companies such as NBC. Other gems on the disc include "Smurfette" and "The Narrator That Ruined Christmas" and the delightful "Santa and the States" found on the special features.

There are many, many, many funny cartoons found on this disc. It's something that anyone whom is a fan of good SNL or satirical animation, e.g. THE SIMPSONS, SOUTH PARK, or ROBOT CHICKEN, will probably enjoy. I enjoyed almost all of the cartoons on the disc. However, I only purchased the disc because of one cartoon that is contained: "Fun With Real Audio Christmas". As Robert Smigel points out on the commentary, this is the most popular Saturday TV Funhouse cartoon of them all. The cartoon involves Jesus and the Peanuts, but its message is universal and isn't just limited to Christians are Charles Schultz fans. I remember watching the cartoon the first time it aired. Watching SNL was a rare occurrence for me then, but for whatever reason I saw the "Fun With Real Audio Christmas" and it stuck to me. Like the images from certain television specials, lines from popular movies, are snippets of overplayed songs, the cartoon has always remained with me. This DVD is worth owning for that one little cartoon alone and everything else is just bonus.

The DVD includes over an hour of extra cartoons, some of which are even better than the ones in the main feature. The entire main feature has a commentary mostly with Smigel and his chief animators. However, other guests, such as Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert, also comment at parts. Surprisingly, most of the extra cartoons also include commentary.

Outrageous.......2007-01-13

'A fine collection of cartoon humor as Robert Smigel attempts to offend everyone possible. Some of this is almost cruelly funny. I had seen most of these over the years and now enjoy holding them on one collection. The SNL "Best of Commercial Parodies," is a comparable bookend collection. Enjoy.

A Must Own for Any SNL Fan.......2006-12-28

Saturday TV Funhouse has consistently been the best part of SNL for the past few years now. Focused, topical, biting, smart, and hilarious, Robert Smigel and company knock it out of the park on a regular basis. So naturally, when I saw that Universal was releasing a DVD of the special that Smigel prepared for an off week in 2006, I jumped at the oppurtunity to add it to my collection.

Simply put, it's one of the smartest DVD purchases I've ever made. Not only for the program, highlights of which include 'Saddam and Osama' and 'The X-Presidents,' but for the additional HOUR of extra cartoons (including the controversial 'Conspiracy Theory Rock') and the "All-Star" commentary, which is one of the best I've ever heard: it's intelligent, insightful, and funny in its own right.

This is a must own for any fan of Robert Smigel, TV Funhouse, or SNL period.

Where is the first Michael Jackson cartoon?.......2006-12-22

...the one where he's trying to catapult himself into the kiddie pool in the compound and ends up reaming himself (to his delight) on the flagpole? The one with Marlon Brando? What kind of rights issues kept that one off the DVD, but not the second one that's in this collection. Also, I hope the Speed Racer parody with George Clooney and the Paparazzi can clear rights sometime in the future. Otherwise, an essential companion to the season sets, which won't be getting around to the Funhouse-era anytime soon--perhaps ever.

Mostly hilarious and a great value.......2006-12-06

While Saturday Night Live certainly seems to have its periods of peaks and lows, a segment that is always a highlight when it is included on the program is the Saturday TV Funhouse cartoon shorts written by Robert Smigel. Short and subversive, every cartoon is guaranteed at least one laugh (and often many more).

This disc features a "Best Of" special that aired on television last season that runs for about an hour and a half, as well as about another hour of "bonus" cartoons. Highlights include the Ambiguously Gay Duo, X-Presidents, and Fun with Real Audio shorts as a whole, as well as the "Saddam and Osama" and "Inside the Disney Vault" segments. Also of note is the commentary by Smigel who is accompanied by guests pertaining to which short is being aired, ranging from Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert (the Ambiguously Gay Duo) to Al Franken and Mr. T. This runs throughout the entire feature segment and--to my surprise and delight--many of the "bonus" cartoons are also accompanied by commentary.

Some shorts are funnier than others, and some of the "extra" cartoons were better than ones included in the featured program, but all in all you are paying $15 for over two and a half hours of hilarious content PLUS a good two hours of commentary. I wish a little more had been included regarding the production process of the cartoons themselves, but I'm a film buff and that kind of thing interests me.

Not a perfect set by any means, but apart from buying a full season of the better television comedies (South Park, Arrested Development, Seinfeld, The Simpsons) you're not likely to find more laughs or variety of jokes in a single purchase. For the price of the latest lame "rom-com" that's been dumped on the public this year, you can have a truly worthwhile collection of comedy.

Very highly recommended.

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