Spun off from his one man show, Steven bank: Home Entertainment Center, is this one season fun series. Again, Steven has regular goals including work, home and relationships and again, his goals are impeded by his own penchant for distraction. Steven is as talented as ever, but with this series he is joined by Teresa Parente and Michael Kostroff, both of which play multiple characters with amazing dexterity and skill. In the end, the show is a fun excuse to work together Steven's imitations and songs, of which he has even crafted an album! Banks! Banks! Banks!
Lust for Life is a biographical drama that delves into the turbulent life of Vincent van Gogh. The movie explores his artistic creations, mental illness, struggles with love, and ultimate demise. Set in the late 19th century, it captures the brilliance and torment that characterized van Gogh's life.
Art writer Waldemar Januszczak explores the revolutionary achievements of the Impressionists.
The Mimic is a comedy TV show that revolves around the life of Martin Hurdle, an impressionist who has a unique talent for mimicking famous personalities. Set in England, the show follows Martin as he navigates through his daily life while dealing with various comedic situations.
Paradise Found is a biographical drama that follows the life of painter Paul Gauguin. The movie explores Gauguin's journey from being a stockbroker in Paris to his time in Tahiti, where he finds inspiration for his artwork and confronts his own inner demons. Set in the late 19th century, Paradise Found showcases Gauguin's struggles as an artist and his pursuit of finding paradise.
Loosely based on the filmmaker's personal experience, "Terra Nullius" is an impressionistic account of an eight year old Koori girl, Alice, growing up in a white adoptive family which denies her Aboriginality. The film examines how unacknowledged shame and fear passes from one generation to the next, from one culture to another. The last scene depicts a silent meeting between the young Alice and the adult Alice. In order to reclaim her life, Alice decides she must confront the pain and confusion of her childhood.
A weekly half-hour competition that features Dana Carvey and is hosted by Freddie Prinze Jr. Carvey is the “expert-in-residence” in the comedic series that pits America’s best amateur impressionists against each other in a battle of celebrity impression. Each week a winner will be crowned.
When Steve is assigned to review restaurants for a magazine, he invites his friend Rob to join him on a road trip through England. Along the way, they visit various restaurants, engage in witty banter, and contemplate life and career choices.
The Morgana Show is a British television sketch comedy written by Morgana Robinson and James de Frond. The eponymous Robinson also stars in almost all of the show's sketches, which feature a wide range of original character creations and celebrity impressions. The Morgana Show airs on Channel 4.
Trixie is an amateur detective who gets involved in a murder case at a construction company. With her malapropisms and naivete, she tries to solve the mystery while dealing with a corrupt politician and her own romantic feelings.
This documentary explores the life and art of Paul Gauguin, a troubled artist known for his impressionist and post-impressionist paintings. It delves into his self-imposed exile in Tahiti, his struggles with syphilis, and his controversial relationships, including a May-December romance. The film examines his contributions to the art world and the symbolism present in his works.
A documentary about the revolutionary art movement known as Impressionism and the key figure, Claude Monet, who made it popular. It explores the struggles and triumphs of the Impressionists and their lasting impact on the art world.
A documentary TV show about the lives and works of the famous Impressionist painters in France during the 19th century.
Stand up Jay Pharaoh performs his most popular celebrity impressions in this powerhouse comedy special, including hilarious takes on Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Jay-Z, Barack Obama and more.
Pierre August Renoir's brilliant Le Moulin de la Gallette created immense controversy in its day. Famous for his use of hot reds, orange and gold to portray nudes in sunlight, Renoir's later life was blighted by arthritis, which crippled his hands. This fascinating story of a man and his work includes a visit to the artist's home.
"A Ballad in Blue" is a series of impressionistic images set to Andy Russell's rendition of the title song.
Two of entertainment history's biggest stars were united in this special 1960 television broadcast. Signaling the end of a string of shows hosted by Frank Sinatra, ABC pulled out all the stops when it booked the king of rock 'n' roll, Elvis Presley, to be the final guest. Presley's versions of "Fame and Fortune" and "Stuck on You" are terrific, but the duets between Sinatra and Presley, "Witchcraft" and "Love Me Tender," truly steal the show.
THE LITTLEST SUSPECT is the third one hour stand-up special by Kevin Pollak. Although best known for his award-winning work as an actor in over sixty films (A Few Good Men, Casino and The Usual Suspects), Kevin started out as a stand-up comedian, and was recently named on of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time by Comedy Central. Kevin is also the host of an award-winning talk show, Kevin Pollak’s Chat Show, which streams live online.
An overweight boy who was a bullied at school grew up to become a beloved comedian, folk artist Jope Ruonansuu. He was a versatile entertainer, but above all an impressionist, able to imitate more than 150 characters from the ruling class. Jope's journey was a natural extension of the post-war "Rillumarei" -culture. He broke through when the monoculturalism was at its most vibrant and grew in popularity as it began to crumble. With weight loss surgery, Jope sought a healthier life, but also to shed the extra pounds and childhood traumas. After the surgery, he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, but continued to fight, developing a number of different projects, including an anti-bullying campaign together with the President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö. The project was to culminate in a joint visit to Syväkangas school, in Jope's home town of Kemi. Jope passed away before then, but Niinistö kept his promise.