88 Hits
88 HITS is a completely improvised comedy in the vein of THIS IS SPINAL TAP and stars members of the Second City trained improv comedy troupe FOUR DAY WEEKEND.
SYNOPSIS: A once-proud mob family struggles to survive as their money - and their old-school way of doing business - disappear.
88 HITS was originally shot in the spring of 2001, then had a short festival run in 2003 and a limited DVD release a few years later (under the original title of HIT). And now today you can stream it.
• "SIMPLY INSPIRED" • Daniel Wible, FILM THREAT
• "LAUGH-OUT-LOUD DELICIOUS" • Jane Sumner, DALLAS MORNING NEWS
• "A COMEDIC BLAST" • Gary Cogill, WFAA TV
The purchase also includes several BONUS FEATURES talking with the cast in Four Day Weekend about improvisation and their history, film critic Gary Cogill interview with Blake Calhoun & Troy Grant, also a second version of the movie with a commentary track (with director & producer) - and a great interview with the legendary character actor Burton Gilliam.
FAQ: CAN I WATCH MY PURCHASE ON A TV?
Yes. You can stream your movie to a compatible TV or streaming device using Apple AirPlay or Google Chromecast.
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88 HITS Featurette
A behind-the-scenes making of featurette with the cast of the movie.
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What is Improv?
The cast talks about improv and how to use it to tell a story.
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Improvise an Entire Movie?
Interviews with the cast about what it take to improvise an entire movie.
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A Brief History of Four Day Weekend
A look back at how the improv comedy troupe Four Day Weekend began.
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The Big Movie Show - 2003 Interview with Blake Calhoun & Troy Grant
2003 Interview with Blake Calhoun & Troy Grant about their completely improvised film 88 HITS.
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A Conversation with Burton Gilliam
An interview with legendary character actor Burton Gilliam discussing Blazing Saddles and more.
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88 HITS (Commentary Version)
Watch the film again, but this time with a commentary track from director Blake Calhoun and producer/actor Troy Grant.
