Jeremy Hotz stand up comedy taped In Ottawa in November 2018.
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
A selection of comics from the Montreal International Comedy Festival
It's a strange movie that you have to watch beginning to end, or you'll find yourself completely lost. Based on the Toronto-made TV series "Newsroom," this made-for-TV movie has many well-recognized Canadian actors and comedians. It's a modest comedy that has its "short chuckle of laughter" moments, but the real highlight is similar to the highlight of 12 Angry Men. They obviously endeavoured to make the acting look as real and natural as possible when making this show, and most of the entertainment comes from listening in on their conversations and being convinced by the good acting. This is the similarity to 12 Angry Men.
The tumultuous TV newsroom world of overbearing regional news director George Findlay, who is solely motivated by casualty statistics which will improve his ratings.
Jeremy Hotz, a uniquely talented Canadian stand-up comic, has carved a successful international career through his original and astute observational comedy. He's earned acclaim at the Montreal Comedy Festival, with numerous sold-out Canadian theatre tours and performances across the US, Europe, and Australia. His rise began at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal in 1997, where he received a standing ovation. He continued to captivate audiences at the festival over the years, earning recognition and major development deals from CBS, DISNEY, and COMEDY CENTRAL. His talents extend beyond comedy, showcased in acting roles on HBO Canada’s Call Me Fitz and feature films like My Favorite Martian and Speed 2. He's been honoured with awards, including the Dave Broadfoot Comic Genius Award and the Jury Prize for Best International Performer at the Sydney Comedy Festival. In 2024, Hotz embarks on his 10th national tour, "Très Misérables," showcasing his iconic comedy.
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