Chris Rock’s New HBO Special “Kill the Messenger”
Chris Rock’s new HBO SpecialWhen other families were playing Raffi for their kids, I was sitting in the back of my mom’s station wagon listening to Chris Rock‘s Rock This on the Taurus tape deck, laughing hysterically along with the rest of my family. And now, when other people plug in headphones on the train and bump to their favorite tunes, I usually scroll through my iPod and listen to another one of Chris Rock’s acts, usually Born Suspect.
So when I saw an ad for his new HBO special “Kill the Messenger” on the subway, I went out and got tickets to see him at the legendary Apollo Theater, one of the shows that they were taping for HBO along with performances in South Africa and London. Legitimately, it’s as good as anything he’s ever done. I won’t spoil any of his jokes – but he kills it talking a little bit of Obama/McCain, the difference between jobs and careers, and how it’s all about the context in which you say something.
To get you ready for this weekend, check out some of his best work HERE.
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September 24th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Kudabeen says:
Watchin this for sure!
This plus the Mosley v Mayorga and Berto v Forbes Fight…
Crazy!
September 24th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Brown says:
I’ve never listened to his audio tapes/cds, but Bigger & Blacker is by far my favourite stand-up routine of all-time.
Can’t wait to get this on DVD.
September 24th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Michorizo says:
I like Dave Chappelle. His stand up at the Filmore in San Francisco was hillarious. If you haven’t seen it…rent it….worth the watch
September 24th, 2008 at 11:54 am
fallinup says:
Whatever. He aint got nothing on Carrot Top. jk
September 24th, 2008 at 11:57 am
Ashlov says:
For some reason, Chris Rock does great stand-up comedy, but every single one of his movies suck bad. I mean BAD. I can’t think of a single movie of his that’s been enjoyable. He’s had some decent small roles in some, but when he plays the main star, Jesus Christ they suck bad.
September 24th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
marcus the great says:
awww come on @ Ashlov, Head of State was pretty good…
September 24th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Kudabeen says:
His movie suck, because he delivers his punchlines as if he was on stage. It’s just a horrible mix. Everyone else is acting and the movie is trying to flow, then Chris Rock takes a moment to setup a joke and then drive home the punchline… Just doesn’t work…He needs acting lessons or something. He needs to holler at Adam Sandler or Eddie Murphy…
September 24th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Kudabeen says:
Head of State did stink less than others…
September 24th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
loc says:
This is some great news,
a comedic legend!
September 24th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
loc says:
oh, and Chappelle owes Rock because his show seemed very much in the style of Rocks old TV show.
SAHDAHTAY!!!
September 24th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Austin Burton says:
“I Think I Love My Wife” was pretty good. “Head of State” wasn’t terrible (thanks in part to Bernie Mac), but “Down to Earth” would have been unwatchable if I didn’t like Regina King.
September 24th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Big Sia says:
Down to Earth was fucking jokes…
September 24th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
JC says:
Definitely excited about this special. Bad Company was a really good movie IMO. Chris Rock isn’t the greatest actor ever, but he played his part and worked well with Anthony Hopkins.
September 24th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
samir says:
Dogma was a good movie, check it out
September 24th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
GEE...work sucks says:
This guy sucks, he ain’t even really funny.
September 24th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
dukesman2000 says:
I saw him at Mohegan Sun last month and the material is crazy funny
September 24th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
dc says:
so, i’m thinking of getting the cable turned back on just to watch this. LOL
September 24th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
fallinup says:
Two words. Pooty Tang
Three words. Best Movie Ever.
September 24th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
yallallreadyknow says:
POOTIE TANG
September 25th, 2008 at 1:52 am
Quest??? says:
pooty tang!?!?!?! r u nutz dogma was pretty good and i enjoyed watching
September 25th, 2008 at 2:12 am
Quest??? says:
by the way, dane cook was good in waiting.
April 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
Faith 'Freelance' Hill says:
Hey…wouldn’t it be wonderful to be a famous icon like that. So much skill and probably bucketloads of cash, too!