What is David Wain's new film about?

David Wain's new film, "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass," is a silly parody inspired by 'The Wizard of Oz,' following Gail's journey to Los Angeles to fulfill her dream of sleeping with Jon Hamm.

Why is a shared audience experience important for David Wain's comedies?

David Wain's comedies, like "Gail Daughtry," thrive on the collective energy and shared laughter of a live audience, which amplifies the humor and impact of the jokes.

Who stars in 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass'?

The film stars Zoey Deutch as Gail, with Miles Gutierrez-Riley as Otto, Ben Wang as a CAA agent, and Ken Marino as a paparazzo. John Slattery also makes an appearance playing himself.

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David Wain's Silly Comedy Needs the Big Screen

28 Jan

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Summary

David Wain's new film is a silly parody of 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Zoey Deutch stars as a woman pursuing Jon Hamm in Los Angeles.
The director's comedies thrive on shared audience laughter and energy.

David Wain's Silly Comedy Needs the Big Screen

David Wain, known for his endurance cinema, has returned with "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass," a zany and silly parody inspired by "The Wizard of Oz." The film follows Gail (Zoey Deutch), a naive woman from Kansas who embarks on a journey to Los Angeles with dreams of sleeping with Jon Hamm before her wedding.

She is accompanied by her best friend Otto (Miles Gutierrez-Riley), a CAA agent played by Ben Wang, and paparazzo played by Ken Marino. John Slattery also appears, playing himself. Wain co-wrote the script with Marino, delivering the full-tilt silliness characteristic of his best work.

The article notes that Wain's films, including "Gail Daughtry," lose their magic when relegated to streaming. The shared audience experience, crucial for his comedies, was evident at the film's Sundance premiere where laughter filled the Eccles theater. This highlights the need for theatrical releases, a departure from his last film, "A Futile and Stupid Gesture," which debuted on Netflix.