The King of Comedy

What happens when one overly-determined fan pushes past the limit with their favorite TV star? Find out when the ReconCinemation team explores the depths of obsession with Martin Scorcese's classic THE KING OF COMEDY! This week, Jon & Brent dive into the world of Martin Scorcese, his career coming off of RAGING BULL, the genesis of the screenplay, Robert De Niro in the 1980s, how the film was overlooked for years, how this ties in with Todd Phillips' JOKER, the portrayal of mental illness in film & more! Plus, our early memories of the film, ranking it among some of Scorcese's hidden gems, casting Jerry Lewis, the single shot that defines the film, how it holds up today & so much more!

 

The world doesn't know Rupert Pupkin, but by tonight 2 podcasters will... it's THE KING OF COMEDY!

 

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