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Last Laugh
Last Laugh or The Last Laugh may refer to: Literature * Last Laugh (comics), a DC Comics crossover series featuring the Joker * ''The Last Laugh'' (The Hardy Boys), a novel in the Hardy Boys Casefiles series * ''The Last Laugh: a new philosophy of near-death experiences, apparitions, and the paranormal'', a 1999 book by Raymond Moody * "The Last Laugh" (poem), by Wilfred Owen * ''Last Laugh'', the English-language title of the Japanese play '' Warai no Daigaku'' by Mitani Koki * ''The Last Laugh'', a 2007 play by television writer Richard Harris * "The Last Laugh" (short story), 1901, by E. W. Hornung Film * ''The Last Laugh'' (1924 film), a silent film directed by F. W. Murnau * ''The Last Laugh'' (2016 film), a documentary film exploring the ramifications of using the Holocaust as a topic for humor * ''The Last Laugh'' (2019 film), an American comedy film written and directed by Greg Pritikin * ''The Last Laugh'' (2023 film), a Peruvian comedy film written and direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Laugh (2016 Film)
''The Last Laugh'' is a 2016 American documentary film directed by Ferne Pearlstein about whether Holocaust humor, jokes about the Holocaust can ever be funny. Synopsis Is the Holocaust funny? This documentary looks at the taboo topic of humor, delving deep into pop-culture to find out where to draw the line, and whether that is a desirable—or even possible—goal. Much of the film is centered around Auschwitz survivor Renée Firestone who discusses humor in the concentration camps and finding enjoyment in life after the war. Cast :''All appearing as themselves'' * Mel Brooks * Larry Charles * Robert Clary * David Cross * Renée Firestone * Gilbert Gottfried * Lisa Lampanelli * Carl Reiner * Rob Reiner * Jeff Ross * Harry Shearer * Sarah Silverman ;Archive footage * Jerry Lewis * Joan Rivers Release ''The Last Laugh'' premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 18, 2016. Critical reception ''The Last Laugh'' has earned very high critical praise. The film has a score of 98 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Laugh (comics)
''Joker: Last Laugh'' is a crossover storyline published by DC Comics in 2001. Summary While locked up in the Slab penitentiary, the Joker finds out that he is suffering from a terminal brain tumor. Determined to go out with a bang, he causes a riot in the Slab, and in the ensuing chaos, modifies the chemicals used by the prison to suppress its metahuman inmates into his Joker venom, and manages to "jokerize" the other inmates, making them insane and changing their appearance, giving them white skin, red lips, green hair, and a wide smile. The Black Canary, Nightwing, and Batman move in to put down the riot, while Dinah Laurel Lance and Shilo Norman are trapped inside. The Joker prompts Black Mass to suck the prison into a black hole while he and the other villains escape. The Blue Beetle narrowly rescues the Black Canary, Batman, and Nightwing, while Dinah and Shilo are not so lucky. Barbara Gordon feels remorseful for being absent on a date with Dick Grayson (Nightwing) while th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Laugh (Gotham)
"The Last Laugh" is the third episode of the second season and 25th episode overall from the FOX series '' Gotham''. The episode was written by John Stephens and directed by Eagle Egilsson. It was first broadcast on October 5, 2015, in FOX. In this episode, in the aftermath of the GCPD massacre, Gordon and Bullock begin looking for Jerome Valeska. Meanwhile, Galavan plans his next move at a gala trying to act as a "hero" to the public. The episode was watched by 4.33 million viewers but received mixed-to-positive reviews with critics debating whether the plot twist was surprising or disappointing. Plot With the GCPD recovering from the massacre and death of Commissioner Sarah Essen, Gordon (Benjamin McKenzie) and Bullock (Donal Logue) start questioning people on the street for info on Jerome (Cameron Monaghan). They decide to go to Jerome's father, Paul Cicero (Mark Margolis), to see if he knows where his son is. Jerome and Tabitha have already captured Paul in his own apartmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Laugh (comedy Venue)
The Laugh Last Theatre Restaurant & Zoo, popularly known as The Last Laugh, was a comedy club in Melbourne, Australia. It was a major centre for the development of Australian alternative comedy. The 250-seat Last Laugh opened in 1976 at 64 Smith Street, Collingwood in the former Foresters Hall. A smaller upstairs venue, Le Joke, was added in 1981. Acts associated with The Last Laugh in the 1980s included Los Trios Ringbarkus, The Phones, Rod Quantock, Mary Keneally, Wendy Harmer, Jane Clifton, Circus Oz, Tracey Harvey, Glenn Robbins and Richard Stubbs Richard Stubbs (born 4 November 1957) is an Australian radio and television presenter, writer and comedian. Career Stubbs was educated at Wesley College, Melbourne, where he was school captain. He then completed a Bachelor of Economics degree .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Last Laugh (comedy venue), The Comedy venues Culture of Melbourne Former theatres in Melbourne Australian comedy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scroggs The Last Laugh
''The Last Laugh'' was a prototype tailless dart-shaped aircraft built in 1929 by Roy Scroggs in the US. Designed as a lifting body, it was based on an earlier 1917 delta-winged patent. It underwent flight testing but the design was not developed further. Origin Roy Scroggs was a tailor living in Eugene, Oregon, US. He sought to develop an airplane that would bring safety, economy and STOL performance to everyday flying, and patented his first low-aspect-ratio delta design in 1917. His unconventional ideas were rejected by aeronautical experts and he received much ridicule for his persistence. When he finally built a full-size machine in 1929, his chosen name, ''The Last Laugh'', reflected his faith in his invention.''Eugene Guard'', 1929. The Handley Page HP.115 of 1961, designed to test the Concorde wing plan at low speeds, had a very similar Delta leading edge angle of swept. Design Shaped like a long, narrow delta with the nose cut off, the aircraft was conceived as a lift ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Told You So (Chino XL Album)
''I Told You So'' is the second studio album by American rapper Chino XL. Originally it was slated to be released via Warner Bros. Records, and the catalogue number 47710 was assigned to the release, but Chino XL was dropped by the label shortly after the promotional single "Let 'Em Live" was released. It was released on August 21, 2001 through Metro Records. Production was handled by Dan Charnas and Chino XL, both also served as executive producers together with Chris Jackson, Nick Wiz, Carlos Bess, J Dilla, Mixture, Buff William, One Eye and Rock The World. It features guest appearances from Aziz, B-Real, Kool G Rap, MaryAnne, Saafir and Shaunta. The album didn't made it to the ''Billboard'' 200, however it peaked at number 98 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States. Track listing ;Notes *Tracks 23 and 24 are untitled bonus tracks ;Sample credits *Track 10 contains elements from "I Forgot To Be Your Lover" by William Bell. *Track 22 cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For My Friends
''For My Friends'' is the third studio album by American rock band Blind Melon, released April 22, 2008. It is their first album in thirteen years, and the first to feature lead singer Travis Warren who was recruited after the death of previous lead singer Shannon Hoon. Track listing All songs written by Blind Melon as One (Glen Graham, Brad Smith, Rogers Stevens, Christopher Thorn and Travis Warren) Personnel ;Blind Melon *Travis Warren – lead vocals, acoustic guitar *Christopher Thorn – rhythm guitar, lap steel, Wurlitzer electric piano *Rogers Stevens Thomas Rogers Stevens (born 31 October 1970) is an American guitarist, best known for being a founding member of the alternative rock band Blind Melon. He has also been a member of the bands Extra Virgin and The Tender Trio, and is an attorney. ... – lead guitar, piano *Brad Smith – bass, percussion, backing vocals *Glen Graham – drums, percussion ;Technical *Brooks Byrd Graham, Danny Clinch, Heather Thorn - photo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sailing To Philadelphia
''Sailing to Philadelphia'' is the second solo studio album by British singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler, released on 26 September 2000 by Vertigo Records internationally, and by Warner Bros. Records in the United States. The album contains featured vocal performances by James Taylor, Van Morrison, and Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. The title track is drawn from ''Mason & Dixon'' by Thomas Pynchon, a novel about Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, the two English surveyors who established the border separating Pennsylvania and Delaware from Maryland and Virginia in the 1760s. This border later became known as the Mason–Dixon line and has been used since the 1820s to denote the border between the Southern United States and the Northern United States. Critical reception In his review for AllMusic, William Ruhlmann gave the album three out of five stars, writing that "in one song after another on this album, you get the feeling that he started out playi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saviour (album)
''Saviour'' is the debut album by the UK band, Antimatter, released in 2001. Track listing Credits *Duncan Patterson - bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, programming *Mick Moss - bass guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, vocals *Michelle Richfield - guest vocals on tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 *Hayley Windsor - guest vocals on tracks 5, 6, 7, 9 *Brian Moss - sampling *Les Smith - sampling *James SK Wān – bamboo flute *Mags - lead guitar on "Going Nowhere" *Mark Kelson Mark Kelson (born 7 March 1976) is a Melbourne born musician, best known for his work as a member of The Eternal, Cryptal Darkness (1995–2002) & Alternative 4 (2010–2013). Career Mark Kelson began his music career in the doom band Cryptal ... - artwork References {{Authority control 2001 albums The End Records albums Antimatter (band) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dark Saga
''The Dark Saga'' is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Iced Earth. Released on May 20, 1996, it was the band's first album to feature drummer Mark Prator, as well as the last with bassist Dave Abell and lead guitarist Randall Shawver. ''The Dark Saga'' was also the first Iced Earth album to be co-produced by Jim Morris, who since then has worked on all of the band's releases. Recorded in early 1996, ''The Dark Saga'' is a concept album based on the Todd McFarlane comic book character Spawn (who also appears on the album's cover). Because of this, the album features a much more melodic and simplified sound compared to other Iced Earth albums. While the response to ''The Dark Saga'' was mostly positive, some viewed these musical changes as a disappointment. Writing and recording Musically ''The Dark Saga'' is much more melodic and simplified compared to Iced Earth's previous albums (majority of the songs on ''The Dark Saga'' are under four minutes long). Accordi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shriner's Convention (album)
''Shriner's Convention'' was Ray Stevens' seventeenth studio album, released in 1980, as well as his first for RCA Records. The front of the album's cover shows a drawn picture of Stevens on a motorcycle with a young, curvaceous woman in back of him. Stevens wears a blue, Hawaiian-styled shirt and blue jeans, while the woman wears a bikini, and the two wear shriner hats. In the background of the picture, there is a shriner's parade on the streets. On the back of the album, there is a comic strip of happenings at a motel while the parade occurs. The title track A title track is a song that has the same name as the album or film in which it appears. In the Korean music industry, the term is used to describe a promoted song on an album, akin to a single, regardless of the song's title. Title track may al ... is the album's sole single. Track listing In the cassette version of the album, the tracks for "Last Laugh" and "Coin Machine" are reversed. Album credits *Arranged and pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joker's Daughter (band)
Joker's Daughter was originally a musical collaboration between Greek-English singer/songwriter Helena Costas and producer Danger Mouse who released their debut album '' The Last Laugh'' in 2009. Today Helena Costas is backed by a new band and has a new album scheduled for release on 31 October 2011. History Born in London but Greek Cypriot by origin, Helena Costas studied violin from ages 7 to 13, then taught herself guitar and keyboards. As she became an adult, her mission came into focus. She wrote songs, and studied music production, and played gigs around London. Costas first began working with Danger Mouse in 2003, after sending him some home demos. Trey Reames, DM's Manager at the time, saw her playing at an open mic at Yo! Sushi in London. Reames started managing her and got DM to produce her record as a 'thank you' for introducing him to Ceelo Green and negotiating their first collaboration (26 inch remix on Lex records) which led to the formation of Gnarls Bark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |