Filmmaker matt harlock talks the late comic legend as innovator of standup rebel humor, and his politics of. Photoanimated documentary on the life of comedians comedian bill hicks. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and. Audiofreak written by bill hicks read by bill hicks format. Animated documentary about the rollercoaster life of legendary comedian bill hicks, whose profound and hilarious observations on. Bill hicks said this in conversation with howard stern on the latters wxrk radio show in october 1993, four. Bill hicks used to be considered merely one of the greatest standup comics in the world. The bill hicks story on some nice l a few times and it makes it that much more enjoyable. Bill hicks was a comedian, though that term hardly describes the full range and impact of his work. Russell crowe to direct bill hicks biopic film the. The bill hicks story isnt a bill hicks greatest hits video or filled with.
The bill hicks story, cynthia trues biography of the late comic fri 3 may 2002 19. Featuring highlights of some of his greatest performances, it serves as a fantastic introduction to bill hicks for those whove yet to discover him, while offering dedicated fans a deeper insight into the man and his life. My last trip was last weekend and i ended up watching both hunter s. The bill hicks story essentially posits hicks as a comedy messiah who died for our sins and will. Bill hicks was well known for his dark humor, and his heavy criticism of social problems. Photoanimated documentary on the life of comedians comedian bill. Revelations 1993 tvma 56m political comedies in his final recorded special, the iconoclastic comedian channels goat boy and tackles provocative topics like british porn, pot and the priesthood.
These are all the bill hicks clips i could find and i still cant get enough. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and exhilarating comedy left no stone unturned and his profound observations on american life were a life changing experience for many who saw him. I loved the approach, with using voice over interviews over top of some. A documentary on the rollercoaster life of comedian bill hicks, whose hilarious observations changed the face of comedy. The bill hicks story brings to life the amazing true story of one of modern cultures most iconic figures. The bill hicks story is an autobiographical film which tells the story of bill hicks life and career. The bill hicks story 2009 imdb with kevin booth, john farneti, bill hicks, lynn hicks.
Bill hicks is considered by many to be the greatest comedian of the modern era. Written by bill hicks lifelong friend, producer and cocreator kevin booth, this book offers the inside story on a unique talent. The bill hicks story is a 2009 biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. Aug 01, 2016 legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. Mixed a collection of 18 albums by the legendary comedian bill hicks. A comics comic and unflagging critic of hypocrisy and cultural emptiness, hicks. Directed by matt harlock and paul thomas, american. Search hello select your address select your address. The bill hicks story, based on interviews with his family and friends, premiered on march 12, 2010, at the south by southwest film festival in austin, texas. Just emerging from underground cult status when he died at age thirtytwo, bill hicks spent most of his life making audiences roar and censors cringe with biting social satire about everything from former president george bush to rock stars who hawk diet coke. Legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. Russell crowe announced in 2012 that he would direct a bill hicks biopic. Due to a personal rift between hicks and denis leary, fueled by allegations of plagiarizing hicks material, its.
Song for ma momma, bill on christianity, dinosars, bullies of the world, irs bust, go back to bed america, the elite, evolve, advertising, the war 7. The bill hicks story is quite simply an exhaustive chronicle of how the comedian morphed from a talented adolescent athlete into the foulmouthed, chainsmoking prophet screaming at. Collection of comedy albums bill hicks audio book torrent free download, 6910. Bill hicks bill and kevin talking by acousticlynew. Jun 17, 2011 legendary texan outlaw comic bill hicks was and still is an inspiration to millions. Lenny bruce, richard pryor, andy kaufman add bill hicks to that list of brilliant, fearless comics. Hicks also made a posthumous appearance in an issue of preacher.
The bill hicks story is the ground breaking new documentary that brings the tale of one of. A documentary film about his life, entitled american. The film chronologically looks at the life and career of american comedian bill hicks. The most recent movie representation of hicks was matt harlock and paul thomass documentary american. The bill hicks story, a conversation with director. It is shown how hicks started out as being a comedian inspired by woody allens performance in casino royalto,completely transforming his standup into some of the most personal performances that a comedian has done in the last. With bill hicks, dwight slade, mary hicks, steve hicks. This documentary about comedian bill hicks offers insight into his irreverent takes on, well, everything. The bill hicks story is a new favorite when it comes to documentaries, especially biographical documentaries. Smoking, great times on drugs, drugs have done good things rockers against drugs suck, the news 5. The bill hicks story recounts a brightburning life while. Bill hicks biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including soul surfer, your highness and hanna.
A comics comic and unflagging critic of hypocrisy and cultural emptiness, hicks was one of a kind, a lenny bruce for the late 20th century, and few are. Jul 24, 2012 the most recent movie representation of hicks was matt harlock and paul thomass documentary american. The bill hicks story is a documentary film of the life and stylings of the comedian bill hicks. William melvin hicks december 16, 1961 february 26, 1994 was an american standup.
That wasnt enough posthumous validation, however, so the new documentary american. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. An oddly sterile documentary inspired by a particularly fecund imagination, american. He was described by many names philosopher, social satirist, even preacher, but he was ultimately a comic who believed that he could reach his audiences with. Smoking, great times on drugs, drugs have done good things rockers against drugs. Weve just passed the seventeenth anniversary of the death of bill hicks, and in memoriam id like to present the trailer for american. As a rebellious teenager he discovered that comedy was a way to. Andy huggins tells drunk story jimmy pineapple, bill hicks, stand up comics. After his death in 1994 at age 32, he became a comedy martyr. The film consists of interviews with hicks family, associates and childhood pals, but the dialogue is sculpted such that. The brief trajectory of bill hicks is a saga that has only grown larger since his death from cancer in 1994, with the comedians brainily profane, takenoprisoners. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. Bill hicks actor, writer considered by many to be one of the sharpest social satiristscomedians to have ever graced the standup stage, bill hicks offered audiences something more than simple laughs he offered a new perspective.
The bill hicks story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian bill hicks. Much more than just a comedian, bill hicks has become an inspiration to millions around the world. Due to a personal rift between hicks and denis leary, fueled by allegations of plagiarizing hicks material, its best not to mention leary around fans of hicks. More than just a comedian, bill hicks became an inspiration to millions around the world. The essential history of postwar american standup comedy can be told in six words. The award winning true life story of the outlaw comic bill hicks, told by the people who knew him best. A true product of the american dream, his rebellious and exhilarating comedy left no stone unturned and his.
Since his tragic death from cancer at age 32, comedian bill hickss legend and stature have only grown, and this unique documentary tells his story, blending live footage, interviews and animation to fill in the details of a life cut short. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with. Animated documentary about the rollercoaster life of legendary comedian bill hicks, whose profound and hilarious observations on american life changed the face of. Since his tragic death from cancer at age 32, comedian bill hicks s legend and stature have only grown, and this unique documentary tells his story, blending live footage, interviews and animation to fill in the details of a life cut short. During tooshort career, comedian developed a brilliant standup style that balanced vitriolic satire with social insight and philosophical speculation. The bill hicks story edited portions throuought program 8. The bill hicks story is an excellent documentary which has the hard task of making bills childhood years interesting, and chartering his long, lonely years on the road. Revelations 2016 bills pivotal performance, revelations, filmed at the dominion.
Russell crowe to direct bill hicks biopic film the guardian. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with family and friends, including kevin booth. The film was produced by matt harlock and paul thomas, and features archival footage and interviews with family and friends, including kevin booth the filmmakers used a cutandpaste animation technique to add movement to a large collection of still pictures used to document events in. Hicks material stands up to repeated viewing and he was much admired by his peers in comedy, but american.
Recorded at the dominion theatre in london, bill hicks opens our eyes and minds to the hypocrisy and ludicrousness of the world around us. Revelations is bill hicks last special ever, taped in 1992, and features him at the height of his genius. The bill hicks story was released in 2011 on friday, april 8, 2011 in 1 theater. Collection of comedy albums bill hicks audiobook online. Bill hicks was a comedian, though that term hardly. Photoanimated feature documentary, uniquely narrated by the 10 people who knew bill best. Jan 25, 2002 lenny bruce, richard pryor, andy kaufman add bill hicks to that list of brilliant, fearless comics.
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