Margaret Cho Collection (I'm the One That I Want / Notorious C.H.O. / Revolution)

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Summary: a study in deterioration
Review: it saddens me to see where this once edgy, fresh, new voice in comedy has come. by the time we reach the third film in this trilogy, 'cho revolution', ms. cho's comedy seems to have deteriorated to sophomoric sex talk, abusive expletives, and moments of incoherent ranting, which her audience seems to enjoy less and less as the evening wears on. ms. cho's attitude and humor seem to have grown meaner and angrier and less hopeful over the years. perhaps all the trials and tribulations upon which she built here earlier routines have finally taken their toll. and a women who speaks so often against racism, appears to have adopted the exaggerated, stereotypical mannerisms of the now all too familiar black, urban, 'no you di'n't' cliche. the last third of 'revolution' has a pathetic, apology-in-the-guise-of-justification air about it which only draws attention to the almost sophoclean fall of this once promising young star. i agree with ms. cho that artists must speak the truth. unfortunately, ms. cho's truth has not set her free. sad. very sad.

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Summary: Laughed so hard I cried! ..."Mandrin Orange"
Review: This was one of the funniest things I have ever seen. She is as good if not better than ever. If you're looking to crack up this is what you need. The pretentious review is so off the mark. If ya wanna laugh at and not analyze your stand up this is for you. Funny, Funny, Funny!