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Jan 26, 2018 · A Futile and Stupid Gesture: Directed by David Wain. With Frank Gingerich, Morgan Gingerich, Annette O'Toole, Harry Groener. In the 1970s and '80s, National Lampoon's success and influence creates a new media empire overseen in part by the brilliant and troubled Douglas Kenney.
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- 2018-01-26
A Futile and Stupid Gesture is a 2018 American biographical comedy-drama film based on Josh Karp's book of the same title, directed by David Wain, and written by Michael Colton and John Aboud. The film stars Will Forte as comedy writer Douglas Kenney, during the rise and fall of National Lampoon.
A Futile and Stupid Gesture entertainingly recreates the birth of an influential comedic movement, even if it struggles to cover its creative ground. Writer Doug Kenney co-founds National...
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- Will Forte
- David Wain
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Jan 26, 2018 · A film about the rise and fall of National Lampoon and its founder Doug Kenney, directed by David Wain and starring Will Forte. The review criticizes the script, the tone, and the casting choices, and praises the comedians and the era.
Jan 26, 2018 · The movie chronicles the life of Doug Kenney, founder of National Lampoon and co-writer of Animal House and Caddyshack. It shows his comedy legacy, his drug problems, and his tragic death in 1980.
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Watch A Futile and Stupid Gesture | Netflix Official Site. In a life full of triumph and failure, "National Lampoon" co-founder Doug Kenney built a comedy empire, molding pop culture in the 1970s. Watch trailers & learn more.
