Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this week’s releases, including the blockbuster sequel, "Avengers: Age of Ultron," Carey Mulligan in the period drama "Far from the Madding Crowd," the Albert Maysles documentary "Iris," and more.
Filmweek: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron,' 'Far from the Madding Crowd,' 'Iris,' and more
Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Tim Cogshell, and Charles Solomon review this week’s releases, including the blockbuster sequel, "Avengers: Age of Ultron," Carey Mulligan in the period drama "Far from the Madding Crowd," the Albert Maysles documentary "Iris," and more.
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Guests:
Lael Loewenstein, film critic for KPCC and Variety
Tim Cogshell, film critic for KPCC and Alt Film Guide
Charles Solomon, film critic for KPCC and Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine
Comedy lovers try to crack the connection between misery and hilarity
The new documentary "Misery Loves Comedy," featuring a long list of funny people such as Janeane Garofalo and Christopher Guest, explores the oft-debated idea that comics are depressives who have led unhappy lives.
Take Larry David, for example - the beloved creator of “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm”. David's personality is famously discontented, pessimistic, and side-splitting. So to know that he's described as a comic's comic indicates what a dark bunch of fools dedicate themselves to making people laugh.
Joel Warner studied comics for his recent book, "The Humor Code." Warner says personality tests conducted on comics shows they are no more sad nor more happy the rest of humanity.
Do you see a connection between misery and comedy? Assuming you're funny, what inspires your humor?
Guests:
Jamie Masada , Founder and Owner, The Laugh Factory
Joel Warner , Co-Author, " The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny ." (2015; Simon & Schuster)