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Hollywood's Master Storytellers: The Aristocrats (2006)
This film is absolutely disgusting. But, it is so disgusting, it is hilarious.
This film is worth seeing just to watch all of your favorite comedians be absolutely filthy. You cannot imagine some of the stuff they say. And even as disgusting as it is, I defy you not to laugh. It is not such a stretch for comedians like George Carlin or Robin Williams or Billy Crystal to be off color, but Bob Saget will shock you! What would the Olson twins say?! It is worth a watch just to see the joke, which is the premise of the film, grow and grow and grow. And it is telling what goes through your own mind while watching others add to the joke. It would be best viewed with a group of friend after several drinks. You'll laugh yourself sick.
The Opposite of Sex (1998)
This is a sleeper that is funnier than hell!!!
I had heard of this movie, but I thought the title sounded kind of stupid, so it never really caught my attention as something to watch. But the other night, I stumbled upon it on IFC or Sundance, I don't remember which, and laughed my ^#%$^&@ head off. A very sarcastic cynical black comedy which will appeal to those of us who are sarcastic and cynical. Christina Ricci's narration is hilarious! The script is clever and insightful (sadly) and the editing keeps everything a surprise. Just when you think the narration can't be more hilariously mean-spirited, you find out it can. The acting is right-on for this type of movie and the script is very obviously the work of someone who has been in as many childish, selfish relationships as I have. It's an excellent commentary on brutally self-centered, shallow people, but you kind of like the characters anyway. Really.
This movie is definitely recommended! Popcorn, a few drinks, this movie and a living room brimming with intelligent, albeit whacked-out, people would make for the ideal evening.