Zach Galifianakis - Live at the Purple Onion
by Michael Blieden
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Actor: Brian Unger, Joe Wagner, Zach GalifianakisDirector: Michael Blieden
Brand: SHOUT FACTORY (UNDER GENIUS)
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); Yiddish (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Live, NTSC
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-03-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Shout! Factory
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- Zach Galifianakis started his so-called career in back of a hamburger joint in New York. Well-known and loved by the Comedy Central crowd, he is one of the Comedians of Comedy, played director Alan Finger in the series Dog Bites Man and wowed the critics with his acclaimed VH1 show, Late World With Zach. A master of the one-liner, with an absurd rambling style, Zach's sharp, resonating humo
Movie Reviews of Zach Galifianakis - Live at the Purple Onion
Movie Review: Disturbing
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm not sure if this was an off show for Zach or what, but though there were occasions where I couldn't help laughing, most of the time I was preoccupied by being worried about Zach.
I've not seen him live, but if this represents an average showing for Zach, then other tapes I've seen must be heavily edited. I absolutely get using the piano as a distraction both for him and us that allows an honest absurdity where both he and we sometimes laugh at Zach. Or whatever. I get it, I like his work, and it's great to be able to laugh at one's self. But in this video I get the distinct impression it wasn't working for Zach as well as I've seen at other times. He didn't seem to achieve the distance to really laugh at himself--and, as a viewer, if we're not laughing with you but at you, then it's just as uncomfortable to watch as it seems it must be to perform.
Personally, I got the impression that the road and routine was taking its toll and Zach really should have been taking a vacation, not making a DVD.
Summary of Zach Galifianakis - Live at the Purple Onion
Zach Galifianakis started his so-called career in back of a hamburger joint in New York. Well-known and loved by the Comedy Central crowd, he is one of the Comedians of Comedy, played director Alan Finger in the series Dog Bites Man and wowed the critics with his acclaimed VH1 show, Late World With Zach. A master of the one-liner, rivaling Steven Wright, with an absurd rambling style reminiscent of Andy Kaufman, Zach s sharp, resonating humor makes his show at the famed Purple Onion in San Francisco one of the funniest performances in recent comedy. Off-stage, you will meet Seth Galifianakis, Zach s twin brother. In an emotional interview with Brian Unger, he sheds some light on his brother Zach, revealing how he came to be who he is today.Bonus Features:
* The Awkward Slapping Bit (outtake)
* Zach Shaves
* Outtakes From Brian Unger s Interview With Seth Galifianakis
* Behind-the-scenes footage and outtakes
Zach Galifianakis' stand-up comedy DVD spoofs the classic recorded stand-up performance film format by interjecting road trip footage of Zach and buddy in their red VW bus, and fake interviews with Zach's fake brother, "Seth," between his live stage bits. The splintered, slackerish feel that this editing lends the film reinforces Galifianakis's cool, enigmatic stage presence. Galifianakis' self-deprecating, sensitive guy-persona suits his love of deadpan one-liners in the tradition of Steven Wright. Sketches of the forgetful vegan who accidentally eats meat, or the pretentious illiterate who indignantly proclaims that he can't read, satirically poke fun at the self-righteous. Cut to a shot of the comedian's bus broken down off the freeway, then back to stage, where Zach riffs on his failed efforts to barter jokes for a fixed vehicle. Some segments, such as when Seth confesses his brother's affinity for making homemade ecstasy, are funnier than the Purple Onion performance. Like those on the Chappelle Show, these pre-taped skits rescue slow moments and elevate the stage act into more heavily crafted commentary. Graced with a dry wit, Zach Galifianakis, the self-professed "man who is bored by everything," won't bore lovers of good sarcasm. --Trinie Dalton
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