The King of Comedy

Many aspects of The King of Comedy (now over 40 years old) feel incredibly timeless. It’s a story of fanaticism and parasocial relationships that feels possibly more relevant today in the age of the internet than it did in the age of television personalities. We discuss this unique brand of cringe comedy, Scorsese’s slightly more subtle stylistic touches, office layouts, and come up with a bunch of great ways to mispronounce Rupert Pupkin. Plus: the final (?) segment of “Free Streaming Service Ads Breakdown!”