Review of The King of Comedy (1982) by Richard Brody for New Yorker — 26 Jun 2016
Scorsese infuses this tale with the passionate energy of New York street life and wonder at the powerful workings of show business and studio craft. Yet his main subject is the ineffable factor of genius, which Jerry has, Rupert lacks, and no desire or effort can replace.
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This review of The King of Comedy (1982) was written by Richard Brody and published by New Yorker on 26 Jun 2016.
The King of Comedy has generally received very positive reviews.
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