‘Irreverent hipster-comedy’ podcast-turned-television show Comedy Bang! Bang! announce live tour of show in Australia
‘Irreverent hipster-comedy’ podcast-turned-television show Comedy Bang! Bang! announce live tour of show in Australia
The film is not biographical in the capacity of ‘the life and times of’ either Lipsky or Wallace, rather it is a biographical examination of two 30-something-year-old men, their unconventional relationship built over the 5 days, and their individual dealings with an existential crisis’.
Being a fan of Flight of the Conchords, the prospect of seeing Jemaine Clement back in his natural habitat (New York, obviously) was an exciting one. I walked into the film feeling quite confident that I’d be getting a few laughs in, apparently so was the lady who sat next to me. Her cackle was often so loud and piercing, I’d miss the punchline completely.
While Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter is commendable in its ambition; the film's execution of its central character's sombre tale is ultimately frustrating and alienating to its audience.