De Niro…. Scorsese…. Teaming up for the 5th time and 4th time in a row. We’ve seen De Niro as a violent mobster, a violent loner, a violent saxophonist, a violent boxer, and now… a comedian?? But not just a comedian, a comic with obsessive tendencies and a complex relationship with fame and celebrities. In this dark comedy we dive into the neurosis of Rupert Pupkin and his quest for fame and fortune, by any means necessary.

Join Forrest and Kevin as they discuss this hard left turn in the tone of the Scorsese X De Niro partnership. How does this film reflect the current time’s relationship with fame and celebrity? What is real and what’s in the head of our lead character? Dive down the rabbit hole with us to laugh and dissect The King of Comedy.

Learn more about the film here: 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085794/

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/feb/18/the-king-of-comedy-at-40-martin-scorseses-painful-ode-to-the-wannabehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King_of_Comedy_(film)

Where to Watch:

As Of April 2024Currently it’s available from multiple channels for free on Youtube, but no telling how long these will stay up. Otherwise it is available for official streaming on:

Paramount Plus

Or for digital purchase or rental on:

Apple for $3.99

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