Comedy Favorites

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Comedy Favorites 2000 is host to myriad curiosities and a surefire cacophony of laughter. Whether the topic be media mega-mergers, women and men coming from separate planets, society's acceptance of homosexuality, or Humphrey Bogart's flatulence, humor is at the forefront of each inventive, edgy comedy in this shorts series. And what's a comedy program without parodies of fat Frenchmen and bagpipers who play AC/DC? Several of the exciting films to look forward to areTulip, directed by Academy Award nominated Rachel Griffiths (co-star of Hilary and Jackie); Elimination Dance, from the directors of Last Night and Hard Core Logo and written by the author of The English Patient; Surprise Cinema, the current short from comedic genius Bill Plympton; Das Clown, from Bay Area's own Tom E. Brown (director of past Cinequest faves Don't Run, Johnny and Rubber Gloves); and the multi-award winning comedy Peep Show. These comedy favorites are sure to leave you laughing, and they just might prepare you for your next dinner party discussion as well.