The King of Comedy (1982)

Rupert (Robert De Niro) has a desire of becoming a famous comedian. Rupert’s desire of becoming famous is so large that it’s an obsession for him. He gets an idea of how his focus can become a reality and begins to track down Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis) who is the host of a famous late-night talk show on TV. Rupert finds Jerry after one of his live shows and asks him personally if he can perform with him on his show. After being rejected, Rupert refuses to give up and begins to stalk Jerry, not taking no for an answer. Rupert is full of force, wits and determination.

The film setup is brilliant. We gain an understanding rather quickly of Rupert’s intentions when he first meets Jerry. At first glance, Rupert seems to have Jerry’s security and well-being at interest, but it’s not long until we learn Rupert’s true reasoning for bumping into Jerry. We also know that Rupert lives with his mother and has multiple standee cutouts of celebrities in his basement. It is in this basement where Rupert plays out his dreams and role-plays his fantasy of being famous.

Watching Rupert not give up and continuing to harass Jerry and his company is cringe-worthy. But Rupert as a character is also entertaining to watch, particularly when he tries to find ways to get what he wants and cut corners in show business.

The character of Rupert is played so well by Robert De Niro, and it’s easily one of my favourite performances by the actor. De Niro is rather enjoyable because the character is convincing and confident. Audience members will also find it easy to sympathise with Rupert even though he’s always pushing for what he wants in the wrong way. That’s the power of movies. Supporting actor Jerry Lewis is also fun to watch as he continually frowns upon Rupert’s methods and first-hand witnesses his obsession.

Director Martin Scorsese has simply directed a film that I genuinely love. The biggest strength in the movie is how well he has captured emotion, tension and pure awkwardness in its characters, particularly in Rupert’s case.

Considering this is from 1982, it’s impressive how well the visuals and the general story still holds up. And as for the plot, I can understand how many movie lovers relate this film to Joker, which was released in 2019. As an overall film, its only major weakness for me was that I felt some scenes dragged on far too long, and some scenes felt slightly overdone.

Overall, I enjoyed The King Of Comedy for many reasons, but mostly for its outstanding performance from Robert De Niro, who plays a man with a dangerous obsession. Despite the title of the film, it’s a film that doesn’t deliver the laughs, instead providing a deeper and darker level of emotion and entertainment. The film also still holds up well. If you’ve never seen The King Of Comedy, please do so- it will be a memorable and an unforgettable experience.

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In 1997, on an island, Noah (Mason Thames) is a young teenager with big dreams for the upcoming summer season. While he hopes to spend time with his close friends and play baseball, he also aspires to become a journalist, just like his father once was. Working in a...

Open Your Eyes (1997)

César (Eduardo Noriega) is a young, handsome man who enjoys success, primarily due to his good health and the wealth his parents left him after a tragic incident. However, César prefers to keep things casual when it comes to love. He is known for engaging in numerous...

Eyes Without a Face (1960) 

The film opens with a mysterious crime. A woman drives her car at night and pulls over to the side of the road, where she dumps a dead body—possibly that of another woman—into a lake. Shortly after this opening scene, we are introduced to Dr. Génessier (Pierre...

Boiling Point (1993)

After finally being released from prison, Red (Dennis Hopper) is eager to start fresh. However, he quickly returns to his old ways as a scam artist and criminal, planning to make large sums of money through deals that he believes will set him up for life. Red is...

The Strangers: Chapter 1 (2024)

Out in the woods, a terrified man runs, trying to escape an unknown threat. After a terrible fall, he encounters three mysterious strangers, all wearing masks that resemble a father, mother, and daughter—collectively known as "The Strangers." Unfortunately, things do...

Freelance (2024)

Katie (Nicole Pastor) is a freelance film editor in Melbourne, Australia. Struggling financially, she finds it hard to afford rent, a meal, or luxuries like a white latte. The main problem is that while Katie works freelance, the work is not always consistent, and the...

Terrifier 3 (2024)

Despite being beheaded by Sienna (Lauren LaVera) in Terrifier 2, Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) is back. Victoria Heyes (Samantha Scaffidi) is in an asylum and is the only survivor of the Mile Country Massacre, events that took place during Terrifier (2016)....

Terrifier 2 (2022)

Continuing right after the previous film, Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) has supernaturally risen back from the dead. After brutally murdering the staff member at the mortuary, Art steals various medicine supplies along with other bits that may come in hand to...

Terrifier (2016)

When the TV switches on and comes to life, an interview with the sole survivor of the Mile Country Massacre, which occurred a year prior, is being shown. While the survivor is unrecognisable, she mentions a man named Art the Clown. Following the massacre, it was...

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

The film begins with text on the screen stating that in October 1994, three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods of Burkesville, Maryland, while shooting a documentary. A year later, their footage was discovered. What viewers are about to see is, in fact, that...

Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 (2024)

Prepare to experience the West like never before. This film takes viewers on a fifteen-year journey exploring the continued development of America following the Civil War. The opening scene immerses the audience in the struggle to develop a small town called...

Latency (2024)

Hana (Sasha Luss) is a skilled professional gamer, making her the perfect candidate to test upcoming games and provide feedback to creators so they can succeed and profit. However, Hana has acute agoraphobia, which means she has no interest in leaving her home. One...

Top Rated Films of 2024

Well, it's that time of year when we select our top-rated films for the year, and 2024 was another great year for cinema. Here, I've published a list of personal favourites and, once again, my top ten titles, including my pick for film of the year. Trust me when I say...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

In a secret location is an imprisoned hedgehog named Shadow (voiced by Keanu Reeves). Shadow has been locked away for fifty years, but unexpectedly and mysteriously, his capsule unlocks, allowing him to regain his freedom. Despite the best efforts of armed guards to...

Nosferatu (2024)

When she was just a young girl, something strange, terrifying, and highly unexplainable happened to Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp). Now, in Germany in 1838, she feels haunted by an unknown presence. Recently married to Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult), Ellen hopes for a...

Paddington in Peru (2024)

Since our last encounter with Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw), much has changed for the Brown family. Some time has passed, and both Brown children have grown significantly, meaning the family hasn’t spent much time together recently. One day, Paddington receives a...

Anora (2024)

Set in Brooklyn, the story follows a young woman named Ani, also known as Anora, played by Mikey Madison. Anora works at a club dancing and stripping for money, along with being a sex worker on the side. One evening at the club, a customer is looking for someone who...

Timecrimes (2007)

Héctor (Karra Elejalde) is having a terrible day. After grocery shopping, he returns to his beautiful home in the countryside, only to discover that his car boot wasn’t closed correctly. As a result, he has lost a significant portion of his groceries. Upon arriving...

The 13th Floor (1988)

Late at night, a businessman named Robert Thompson (Tony Blackett) conducts a private meeting at his construction site. He instructs his daughter, Heather (Kylie Clare), to stay in the car while he attends the meeting. However, instead of waiting for her father to...

Coda (1987)

In a large apartment building, a woman named Anna (Vivienne Graves) is brutally attacked and thrown out of a window, crashing to the ground below. Shortly after Anna is thrown, a mysterious man approaches her body and discovers a strange key in her hand, which he then...

Desolation Angels (1982)

The film begins with a mysterious man altering a bank cheque, explicitly changing the amount that can be withdrawn. Shortly after, we hear a narration from an enigmatic woman. Her words reveal that something horrifying once occurred, preventing her from ever returning...

You Were Never Really Here (2017)

Joe (Joaquin Phoenix) is a man you hire to track down missing persons. He is a skilled former soldier haunted by the traumas of his dark past. When working, Joe moves confidently and has no qualms about using violence to accomplish his tasks. However, after completing...

Dollman vs. Demonic Toys (1993)

Officer Judith (Tracy Scoggins) returns! After surviving a terrifying battle against the demonic toys, Judith is determined to investigate further to ensure that the evil toys never return to wreak havoc on Earth. However, when she begins to suspect that the toys have...

Demonic Toys (1992)

Judith (Tracy Scoggins) is a police officer on a stakeout with her partner, Matt (Jeff Celentano). During their time in the car, it becomes evident that Judith and Matt are also in a romantic relationship. While they sit together, Judith shares that she has been...

Dollman (1991)

Ten thousand light-years from Earth lies a planet known as Arturos. There, a dangerous criminal is on the run and enters a local laundromat, taking thirteen people, including women and children, hostage. To prevent a bloodbath and support the mayor's upcoming...

Interview: Jason Trost / The Waves of Madness (2024)

Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) was excited to chat with Jason Trost, the writer, director and lead actor from The Waves of Madness (2025), which will be available in 2025 in Australia and New Zealand thanks to Umbrella Entertainment. Let’s break the ice....

The Waves of Madness (2024)

The luxurious cruise ship, the Elder of the Seas, is sailing the oceans, filled with passengers socialising and revelling while travelling worldwide for sixty days. Initially, everyone seems to be having a wonderful time, enjoying fine dining, partying, and drinking....

The Dead Don’t Hurt (2024)

Set in the 1860s in Elk Flats, Nevada, the story follows Holger (Viggo Mortensen), who lives in a quiet, dusty home near the mountains. Although his house is quite plain, he enjoys a peaceful lifestyle and prefers to keep to himself. While venturing outside the...

The Naked Jungle (1954)

Venturing deep into South America to meet her new husband, Joanna Leiningen (Eleanor Parker) does not find her new husband as eager to meet her as she thought he would be. Christopher Leiningen (Charlton Heston), married to Joanna by proxy, is suspicious of her, and...