Movies and TvShows featuring "fictional-variety-show" theme.
Histeria! is a surreal parody comedy TV show that takes a humorous and educational approach to exploring various historical events. It combines elements of alternate history, ancient civilizations, and American history with comedic sketches, musical numbers, and fictional variety show segments. Through its unique and entertaining format, Histeria! provides viewers with a fun and educational experience.
Wonder Showzen is a surreal and absurd animated comedy series that parodies and satirizes various aspects of society. It features crude humor, adult animation, sketch comedy, puppetry, and musical numbers, while also tackling social and cultural issues in a satirical and often shocking manner.
Follow the adventures of the Cattanooga Cats, an anthropomorphic band of cats.
A group of celebrities encounters a new world in the land of Dunia. In the unfamiliar world where one false move directly leads to a drastic outcome, they learn to adapt, survive, and cooperate. It's the survival of the fittest between real-life celebrities including Jung Yoon Ho, Jung Hye Sung, Luda, Don Spike, Kwon Hyun Bin, Sam Okyere, and more.
Daybreak is a poetic realist film that tells the story of a factory worker in a Parisian suburb who falls in love with a woman, only to have their happiness shattered by a crime of passion. The film explores themes of unhappiness, loneliness, and the struggle of working-class individuals in 1930s France.
In the midst of the Russian Civil War, an underground resistance forms a secret intelligence agency to carry out missions behind enemy lines. Their adventure takes them on a dangerous journey filled with cabarets, billiard games, horse chases, and explosive encounters. They must navigate the treacherous world of counter-intelligence, undercover agents, and scouts as they fight to bring peace to their war-torn country.
Variety Lights is a comedy-drama that follows a young woman who dreams of becoming a star in the entertainment industry. She joins a traveling variety show and faces challenges and romantic entanglements along the way.
Ginger and Fred is a surreal comedy movie that tells the story of two old friends, Ginger and Fred, who reunite to perform on a fictional variety show. The movie takes place in Italy and features a mix of comedy, drama, and satire. Throughout the film, Ginger and Fred navigate through various comedic situations, including power outages, commercial spoofs, and encounters with celebrity look-alikes. The plot explores themes of nostalgia, old age, and the absurdity of television propaganda.
A Japanese woman travels to Uzbekistan to film a variety show. Along the way, she encounters a variety of experiences and challenges, including interacting with locals, exploring the country's culture, and dealing with the pressures of being a female protagonist on a fictional TV program. Through her journey, she navigates the complexities of filming, experiences gastronomic adventures, and explores the beauty of Uzbekistan.
Bamboozled is a satirical comedy-drama film directed by Spike Lee. It follows the story of Pierre Delacroix, a successful African-American television writer who becomes frustrated with the lack of opportunities for people of color in the entertainment industry. In a desperate attempt to make a point about racism and stereotypes, Delacroix creates a controversial fictional variety show called Mantan: The New Millennium Minstrel Show, featuring performers in blackface. The show becomes a surprise hit, but Delacroix soon realizes that he has inadvertently perpetuated harmful stereotypes and set off a wave of protests. As the pressure mounts, Delacroix must confront his own self-hatred and the consequences of his actions. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, Bamboozled explores themes of race, media, and the power of satire.
A man accidentally wins the New Year's lottery and chaos ensues as he tries to keep his win a secret but gets caught up in a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings.
In the midst of the Russian Revolution, a group of individuals come together to seek revenge against those who wronged them. With the chaos and violence surrounding them, they must navigate through the 1920s Russia to achieve their goal.
This Is the Army is a patriotic musical comedy that follows a troupe of entertainers who join the army during World War II. The film showcases their journey through basic training, their performances in a variety show for the troops, and their efforts to boost morale. It explores themes of patriotism, resilience, and the power of music and entertainment in times of war.
The Jacksons is an American variety show featuring the Jackson siblings. It was the first variety show where the entire cast were siblings. As with the Jackson 5 regular performances, Michael Jackson was the lead performer in musical and dance performances. The thirty-minute Wednesday evening show began airing on CBS as a summer 1976 show and it continued into the 1976–1977 season, finishing on March 9, 1977 after running for 12 episodes.
A gambler and his friend, who owes money to the mafia, go to Las Vegas in search of a big win to pay off their debts. Along the way, they encounter various misadventures and comedic situations.
Grace tries to be the perfect mother and TV producer but finds trouble in juggling both.
An Italo-French biopic about one of the most famous women of Belle Époque, Spanish-born dancer and actress, star of Folies-Bèrgere: Carolina Otero.
Sweethearts (1938) follows a married couple who are famous Broadway stars. When they receive a letter from Hollywood offering them a chance to star in a movie, their relationship gets tested. Amid jealousy, deception, and the price of fame, the couple navigates their way through a series of comedic mishaps.
Ignazio Panizza goes from one failure to the other until he meets a singer, Caterina, provided with an exceptional voice.
Star Spangled Rhythm is a musical comedy film that showcases various sketches and musical performances. The movie features an ensemble cast and takes place in Hollywood, California, during World War II. It includes flag-waving, impersonation, and comedic moments as it follows the behind-the-scenes production of a fictional variety show.