Nate Bargatze's Everyman Comedy: Could a 'Mr. Mom' Remake Work?
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David Fear
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
The article discusses the possibility of a 'Mr. Mom' remake starring comedian Nate Bargatze, analyzing his comedic persona as a befuddled everyman from Tennessee. It explores Bargatze's rise from stand-up clubs to arena tours, his clean comedy style, and whether his schtick would translate to a feature film remake of the 1983 Michael Keaton classic. The piece also touches on the current state of comedy films and Walmart's involvement in content production.
Key quotes
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Nobody doggedly builds a stand-up career that takes them from clubs to theaters to selling out arena tours from a foundation of genuine stupidity.
You do get the sense that guy with the Southern drawl talking about his confusion over Starbucks orders and his daughter's common-c
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