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The magazine that made cocaine a writing tool and accidentally built modern comedy.
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Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead (2015)

chaotic goodcocaine-fueled geniuscomedy archaeology

Overview

ComedyDocumentaryHistory

A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never before seen footage, this is the mind boggling story of The National Lampoon from its subversive and electrifying beginnings, to rebirth as an unlikely Hollywood heavyweight, and beyond. A humour empire like no other, the impact of the magazines irreverent, often shocking, sensibility was nothing short of seismic: this is an institution whose (drunk stoned brilliant) alumni left their fingerprints all over popular culture. Both insanely great and breathtakingly innovative, The National Lampoon created the foundation of modern comic sensibility by setting the bar in comedy impossibly high.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Belushi's energy still terrifying through grainy footage.

Editing

Rapid-fire cuts mirror the magazine's amphetamine aesthetic.

Production

Incredible archival access to private parties and implosions.

Best for:Streaming: Late night with snacks and Wikipedia ready.·Friends: Group watch for comedy nerds who quote SNL.·Rewatch: Pause constantly to look up dead legends.
Heads up:Drug Use: Literal mountains of cocaine shown and celebrated.·Sexual Content: Magazine covers and cartoons that aged very poorly.
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Director

Douglas Tirola

ReleasedJan 25, 2015
Runtime1h 33m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Magnolia Pictures
Diamond Docs

Top Cast

John Belushi

John Belushi

Self - Actor (archive footage)

John Candy

John Candy

Self - Actor (archive footage)

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Self - Actor

Tim Matheson

Tim Matheson

Self - Actor / Director / Producer

John Goodman

John Goodman

Self - Actor

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Self - Actor

Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis

Self - Actor / Director (archive footage)

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Self - Actor

Beverly D'Angelo

Beverly D'Angelo

Self - Actress

Gilda Radner

Gilda Radner

Self - Actress (archive footage)

Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest

Self - Actor

John Landis

John Landis

Self - Director

John Hughes

John Hughes

Self - Writer (archive footage)

Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow

Self - Director / Producer

Fred Gwynne

Fred Gwynne

Self - Actor (archive footage)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The famous 'If You Don't Buy This Magazine, We'll Kill This Dog' cover was shot in one take with a real dog that was not actually threatened.

Cultural

Nearly every major American comedy from 1975-1995 traces back to this single magazine's bullpen: SNL, Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, The Simpsons.

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AFI DOCS 2015 Interview: Douglas Tirola, Director - DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD

AFI DOCS 2015 Interview: Douglas Tirola, Director - DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD

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