John Candy

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon

Admin — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never before seen footage, this is the mind boggling story of The National Lampoon from its subversive and electrifying beginnings, to rebirth as an unlikely Hollywood heavyweight, and beyond. A humour empire like no other, the impact of the magazines irreverent, often shocking, sensibility was nothing short of seismic: this is an institution whose (drunk stoned brilliant) alumni left their fingerprints all over popular culture. Both insanely great and breathtakingly innovative, The National Lampoon created the foundation of modern comic sensibility by setting the bar in comedy impossibly high.

Canadian Bacon

Admin — Thu, 08 Jun 1995 00:00:00 +0000

The U.S. President, low in the opinion polls, gets talked into raising his popularity by trying to start a cold war against Canada.

Wagons East!

Admin — Fri, 26 Aug 1994 00:00:00 +0000

After the 1860s Wild West, a group of misfit settlers – including ex-doctor Phil Taylor, prostitute Belle, and homosexual bookseller Julian – decide they cannot live in their current situation in the west. They hire a grizzled alcoholic wagon master by the name of James Harlow to take them on a journey back to their hometowns in the East.

Cool Runnings

Admin — Thu, 30 Sep 1993 00:00:00 +0000

When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican Bobsled Team.

Once Upon a Crime

Admin — Fri, 06 Mar 1992 00:00:00 +0000

On their way to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marilyn and her husband, Neil, meet several other married couples, including Julian and Phoebe, who are traveling with a lost dog they plan to return to its wealthy owner for a large reward. But, when the dog’s mistress is murdered, the travelers become the prime suspects, and Inspector Bonnard is determined to track them all down.

JFK

Admin — Fri, 20 Dec 1991 00:00:00 +0000

New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison discovers there’s more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story.

Delirious

Admin — Fri, 09 Aug 1991 00:00:00 +0000

A soap opera writer gets hit on the head and wakes up as a character in his own show.

Only the Lonely

Admin — Fri, 24 May 1991 00:00:00 +0000

Danny Muldoon, a Chicago policeman, still lives with his overbearing mother Rose. He meets and falls in love with Theresa Luna , whose father owns the local funeral parlour. Naturally, his mother objects to the relationship, and Danny and Theresa must either overcome her objections or give up the romance.

Nothing but Trouble

Admin — Thu, 14 Feb 1991 00:00:00 +0000

While attempting to seduce gorgeous lawyer Diane Lightson, wealthy gadabout Chris Thorne agrees to drive her to Atlantic City, N.J. But, when some reckless driving draws the attention of a deeply critical cop, they and the flamboyant “Brazillionaires” who tagged along end up in the court of a grotesque and vengeful judge, who has a special vendetta against the wealthy and erudite.

The Rescuers Down Under

Admin — Fri, 16 Nov 1990 00:00:00 +0000

A lawless poacher wants to capture a majestic and rare golden eagle, so he kidnaps the boy who knows where to find the bird. Not to worry — the Rescue Aid Society’s top agents, heroic mice Miss Bianca and Bernard, fly to Australia to save the day. Accompanying the fearless duo are bumbling albatross Wilbur and local field operative Jake the Kangaroo Rat.