Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed (2006)
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“Apoplectic” is the word to describe Lewis Black’s 2006 engagement at Washington DC’s Warner Theater. There’s eye-crossing, teeth-gnashing, raspy-voiced yelling, and liberal use of the f-word. (As Black reveals, the Kennedy Center refused their facilities on the grounds that he used the word 42 times in his first hour-long HBO special.) Then again, George W. Bush’s second term has given the comedian much to be apoplectic about–Dick Cheney’s hunting mishap, airport (in)security, the president’s support of creationism, and the inanity of 24-hour cable news. At one point, he admits, “I just can’t keep up with all the…stuff,” although that isn’t his exact phrase. Lest potential viewers think Black (The Daily Show, Black on Broadway) is nothing but a blue state apologist, he makes his distaste for John Kerry clear, i.e. “The fact of the matter is for the Democrats not to be able to find somebody who could’ve defeated George Bush is beyond belief–it’s stunning.” B (more…)
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Excellent comedy. Best therapy money can buy.
Lewis Black is absolutely right on the mark with adult comedy that is based on true facts. In these difficult economic times when people have lost their lifetime savings and…
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Best Standup EVER
Lewis Black is simply top notch…he says what’s on his mind, and he says it with the vigor I feel many times!
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Hilarious!
I had seen this very same routine by Lewis Black on television at least four times, and I laughed harder each time I saw it.
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Crazy Lewis Black CD
If you love to laugh- if you have any sense of humor at all you will love this CD! Lewis Black is hilarious!
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Irreverence Is His Middle Name
I first saw this show on a plane on my way to New York City, I’ve always been familiar with Lewis Black and his kind of work, but have never seen a complete show.
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Funny as Hell!
Lewis Black is a comedian Genius! He rants about everything that most people think about. BUY IT!!!
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Great ! !
This the best one I’ve seen yet !
Doesn’t hold anything back here..
Its what you expect from him, and more..
Can’t wait for “The Root of All Evil”
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Very Funny
One of the best stand up acts I’ve seen. It gets funnier every time I watch it.
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Way too funny!
Lewis Black is not for everyone – however, if you like to laugh, this show cannot be beat. He takes everyone to task (Democrats, Republicans, Independents) for the rediculous…
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Hilarious comedian who is not afraid of being critical
Lewis Black’s politically based HBO special typically results in non-stop laughs. He has a way with words and is not afraid to call things as he sees them.