"The Kids in the Hall: Same Guys, New Dresses"
Just released last week, it is a must for any fan of this Canadian sketch comedy troupe.
It chronicles their 2000 North American reunion tour. I was lucky enough to see a performance live in D.C. (two solid hours of laughter - my sides literally hurt), but while this video does show portions of the stage show, what is even more impressive for us fans is the documentation of what goes on behind-the-scenes. Most of the time they all get along just fine (or well enough, anyway), but this 86-minute film also exposes some of the frictions within the group, and a big clue as to what has stalled them from making another feature film or coming together for any other major project since their TV show went off the air in 1994.
Mostly it's just funny, but the revealing aspects of the group dynamics is interesting and a rare treat to see. Dave Foley actually assemled the footage and gets directorial credit.
The DVD also boasts a commentary track with all five Kids and some special guests. Foley, Bruce McCulloch and Kevin McDonald recorded together in L.A., while Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson recorded their track in Canada (not because of any feud, just a scheduling thing). Also lending their voices for certain segments are "South Park" creators Trey Parker & Matt Stone, Mike Meyers, Jason Priestley and Andy Richter.
If you are any kind of fan of The Kids in the Hall, do yourself a favor and track down a copy of "Same Guys, New Dresses" ASAP.
*BTW The Kids in the Hall are currently touring again, with upcoming shows scheduled for Kansas City, Houston, Minneapolis, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego.
Just released last week, it is a must for any fan of this Canadian sketch comedy troupe.
It chronicles their 2000 North American reunion tour. I was lucky enough to see a performance live in D.C. (two solid hours of laughter - my sides literally hurt), but while this video does show portions of the stage show, what is even more impressive for us fans is the documentation of what goes on behind-the-scenes. Most of the time they all get along just fine (or well enough, anyway), but this 86-minute film also exposes some of the frictions within the group, and a big clue as to what has stalled them from making another feature film or coming together for any other major project since their TV show went off the air in 1994.
Mostly it's just funny, but the revealing aspects of the group dynamics is interesting and a rare treat to see. Dave Foley actually assemled the footage and gets directorial credit.
The DVD also boasts a commentary track with all five Kids and some special guests. Foley, Bruce McCulloch and Kevin McDonald recorded together in L.A., while Mark McKinney and Scott Thompson recorded their track in Canada (not because of any feud, just a scheduling thing). Also lending their voices for certain segments are "South Park" creators Trey Parker & Matt Stone, Mike Meyers, Jason Priestley and Andy Richter.
If you are any kind of fan of The Kids in the Hall, do yourself a favor and track down a copy of "Same Guys, New Dresses" ASAP.
*BTW The Kids in the Hall are currently touring again, with upcoming shows scheduled for Kansas City, Houston, Minneapolis, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego.
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"Film is a disease. When it infects your bloodstream it takes over as the number one hormone. It bosses the enzymes, directs the pineal gland, plays Iago to your psyche. As with heroin, the antidote to Film is more Film." - Frank Capra
"Film is a disease. When it infects your bloodstream it takes over as the number one hormone. It bosses the enzymes, directs the pineal gland, plays Iago to your psyche. As with heroin, the antidote to Film is more Film." - Frank Capra