The film has a few backstage skits and musical numbers of varying quality interspersed, but mostly its a filmed. On paper, half the jokes in her ingratiating concert film sarah silverman. Jesus is magic is a 2005 standup comedy film written by and starring sarah silverman, directed by liam lynch, and distributed by roadside attractions. Founded and featuring original content by partners sarah silverman, michael cera, tim and eric, and reggie watts, jash is the first fully realized network to offer all its comedic partners.
I liked everything about it except the writing, the direction, the editing and the lack of a parent or adult guardian. Released by interscope records in 2006 b000393202 containing music from sarah silverman. Sarah silverman is a unique comedian, and the movie is unique as well. Suzannah fagan, robin goldwasser, dee kaye, jonathan kimmel, rhet bear, liam lynch, grant jue, heidi herzon, mark williams, randy sosin. Even with liam lynch directing and helping write the song, it just never excels. Jesus is magic is a 2005 standup comedy film written by and starring sarah silverman, directed by liam lynch, and distributed by roadside attractions the movie is a concert film consisting of 72 minutes of clips taken from silvermans previous standup show of the same name, interspersed with flashbacks and comedic sketches. Release dates 11 also known as aka 2 release dates usa 11 february 2005. Comedian sarah silverman brings her patent, noholdsbarred humor to the stage in this performance film. Comedienne sarah silverman s live performance, framed by songs and a subplot concerning a couple of her friends, tackles many subjects, from religion to sex, to race to the holocaust and 911, in exceptionally explicit fashion. In the movie, this performance is set within the story of a wildly narcissistic standup star called sarah silverman, who winds up ravishing her.
That footage is edited together with personal interviews and comedy sketches. Jesus is magic soundtrack from 2006, composed by various artists. Sarah silverman i can write a show jesus is magic pt. Her last hbo special in 2002 was even mockingly titled jesus is magic. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. A handful of musical numbers punctuate the performance. The actress appeared in the movie whos the caboose. Comedian sarah silverman mocks jesus, christian values.
She composed the tv film, jesus is magic and she assumed a job as herself. Reuters danny moloshok controversial comedian sarah silverman strikes again with her antichristian agenda in a new promo trailer for her comedy special on netflix, a speck of dust. Jesus is magic, the movie, is the year s most outrageous comedy starring the funniest, sexy woman in america today sarah silverman. The 2005 performance film, sarah silverman jesus is magic consists of 72 minutes worth of clips taken from silvermans previous broadway standup show. Jesus is magic, an album by sarah silverman on spotify. When i was in college in 20062007, and i watched a lot of tv and remember there was quite a bit of hype surrounding the upcoming the sarah silverman program and they kept referring to the jesus is magic special. Jesus is magic 2005, written by sarah silverman and directed by liam lynch, was shown at the high falls film festival in rochester, new york. Some really good material appears on this movie some of her best jokes, and at. Jesus is magic is mostly a filmed concert of one of standup comic sarah silvermans lewd shows. Sarah silverman licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of interscope. In addition, in 2007, sarah cast in her new show titled the sarah silverman program. That all being said, i had been curious to watch this one as its the only one i know by title. Sarah silverman age, husband, net worth, family, biography. Sarah silverman jesus is magic comedian sarah silverman brings her patent, noholdsbarred humor to the stage in this performance film.
Available only in its original unrated, uncut theatrical version. Later, she began her own show named jesus is magic. Directed by liam lynch and starring sarah silverman, bob odenkirk, brian posehn and. The wit, the smile, the rape and holocaust jokes, they all tie together in a lovely, compelling little package called sarah. Jesus is magic is a movie that filled me with an urgent desire to see sarah silverman in a different movie. Combining standup material with comedy sketches and musical numbers, sarah silverman. For silverman, seemingly no topic is offlimits, as she squeezes. Sarah silverman discusses her movie jesus is magic. Jesus is magic 15 the first thing that has to be said about american comedian sarah silvermans bravura first feature is that it is definitely not a family film. Comedienne sarah silvermans live performance, framed by songs and a subplot concerning a couple of her friends, tackles many subjects, from religion to sex, to race to the holocaust and 911, in exceptionally explicit fashion. Silvermans brand of humor is dirty, offensive, and, judging from this film, very, very funny. Nov 11, 2005 sarah silverman s hilarious new concert film jesus is magic demonstrates what a treasure she is. Sarah silverman bio, age, husband, movies, tv shows and fired.
Based almost entirely on silvermans successful show of the same name which appeared on. In her first comedy special posthealth scare, sarah silverman shares a mix of fun facts, sad truths and yeahshejustwentthere moments. Sarah delivers her trademark comedy that is so outrageous you have to watch her film over and over again. As in her standup act, silverman doesnt use transitional material. Its also an acquired taste at best, since silverman comes across as a racist, callous diva in sarah silverman. For silverman, seemingly no topic is offlimits, as she squeezes jokes. Unfortunately, the show was later canceled by the comedy.
But then jesus movie came out, you know, and but now the jews didnt. Dec 31, 2016 sarah silverman licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of interscope. Jesus is magic feb 26, 20 controversial yet extremely funny, thats why i like sarah silverman, the only funny jewish comedian. Comic sarah silverman performs her onewoman show in concert. Sarah silverman if you have to explain it jesus is magic pt. In conjunction with the films dvd release, this cd contains hysterical songs from the film, clips of her sidesplitting standup, and previously unreleased material. Nov 11, 2005 comic sarah silverman performs her onewoman show in concert. I am giving five stars despite not being able to watch this movie, entirely because amazon support has provided timely and satisfactory resolution for the problem of not being to stream this particular video. Narrative digressions on sex, race, politics, and more from comedienne sarah silverman. Because they felt everybody blames the jews for killing christ and then the jews try. There should have been somebody to stand up sadly after the first screening and say, sarah, honey, this isnt the movie you want people to see. Jesus is magic is a record of the provocative jewish standup comics nightclub act and often very funny e.
Based almost entirely on silvermans successful show of the same name which appeared on broadway and generated considerable buzz, the movie blends standup with prerecorded sketches and even some musical performances. Silverman is strikingly beautiful, and startlingly filthymouthed. Silverman won the emmy for best writing for a variety special for her hbo special we are miracles. I was raped by a doctor, which is so bittersweet for a jewish. Once again, in the new show, she makes fun of the death of jesus, as a. In 2001, silverman appeared on late night with conan obrien. And i was about to go on and a segment producer came over to me and he said. Based almost entirely on silverman s successful show of the same name which appeared on. Jesus is magic is a 2005 standup comedy film written by and starring sarah silverman, directed by liam lynch, and distributed by roadside a.
Listen to your favorite songs from jesus is magic by sarah silverman now. Jesus is magic is a movie that filled me with an urgent. Comedian sarah silverman cheerfully ignores any and all taboos in this performance film based on her hit offbroadway show. But then jesus movie came out, you know, and but now the jews didnt want people to see it. The movie opens, however, with a fictional prologue where sarah talks with two friends, who describe all the projects they are doing. But to truly understand and appreciate sarah silverman, one must experience her in jesus is magic where she proves why the washington post called her, so funn she should come with a sevenday waiting period. Jesus is magic by sarah silverman on amazon music unlimited. Comedian sarah silverman brings her patent, down to business. The movie was released on dvd on june 6, 2006 in the united states, june in canada, and october, 2008 in the silverman. Im sorry you were murdered by people afraid of new ideas. Sarah silverman if you have to explain it jesus is. Nov 11, 2005 watch the movie trailer for sarah silverman.
Jesus is magic are baldly offensive, even in the sort of postp. Sarah silverman is visited by jesus christ youtube. Actress sarah silverman arrives at the 2015 vanity fair oscar party in beverly hills, california february 22, 2015. Sarah silverman if you have to explain it jesus is magic. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing sarah silverman. Sarah silverman celebrated christmas in her usual mode. Her comic persona is a selfcentered hipster, brash and clueless about her political incorrectness. Jesus is magic stars sarah silverman, kiyano lavin the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 12 min, and received a score of 63 out of 100 on metacritic, which. Dec 09, 2005 perhaps to know sarah silverman is to love her. Jesus is magic is a 40 minute standup comedy routing padded to 72 minutes using staged bits with sister laura and bob odenkirk and several kitchie musical numbers. But to truly understand and appreciate sarah silverman, one must experience her in jesus is magic where she proves why the washington post called her, so funn she should come with a. Jesus is magic is a 2005 comedy written by and starring sarah silverman, directed by liam. Check out jesus is magic by sarah silverman on amazon music. Jan 21, 2014 founded and featuring original content by partners sarah silverman, michael cera, tim and eric, and reggie watts, jash is the first fully realized network to offer all its comedic partners.