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Sandra Bernhard - I'm Still Here...Damn It

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The DVD of Ms. Bernhard's newest show is a hoot. I'd already heard the CD recording. First things first, I must say that I miss the hilarious opening number "Walk Tall" (great opening on the CD -- disappointing that it's not here, since I think it's very funny). Otherwise, the show is practically the same as the CD version, only shorter.

Sandra was incredibly pregnant during the filming, which is both shocking, bold, and comical all at once. She's decked out in a see-through designer dress -- her breasts, stomach, and thonged bottom on display. Very Sandra!

One editing mistake (in my humble opinion...) is the cutting of "A Diva Moment", which is included on the DVD under the Additional Footage option. For a show titled "I'm Still Here, Damn It", this rant would have been perfect to include. Sandra chastises the audience, reminds them that she's filming an HBO special, not a "tacky club gig", berates them for the cheap tickets they bought, then proceeds to explain how she's been performing the show for six months and working in the business for 20 years. It's a pure example of the hilarious-yet-true comic line that Ms. Bernhard walks. Why it was not included is beyond me!

For all the glib and shallow topics she includes, one gets the feeling that Sandra Bernhard (like a lot of us)looks to heal her soul. This woman starts the show with a "Native American Moment", talks about the Cabala, and sings a song called "God is Good" -- all whilst about to have a child at any minute! She may not be as fresh as her incredible show/film WITHOUT YOU I'M NOTHING, but Ms. Bernhard is not tired. I, for one, appreciate her unflinching take on pop culture. She plays the vapid, soul-less celebrity on stage...but only to give us all a look at our own shallowness.

Thanks, Sandra. You're still here! (damn it).

almost as good as seeing her live, this has all the best bits of the show plus a half hour of extras, all as hilarious as the original content.

I have seen this DVD perhaps 10 times since I bought it this past Christmastime and I'll probrably see it again tonight since I'm thinking about it. You have to be a Bernhard fan to really appreciate the sarcastic wit of hers and her take on society, politics and celebrities, albeit how it effects her in the world that she lives in. The fact that this HBO special filming of her night club act was filmed while she was very pregnant (I'm guessing 9-1/2 months by the shape of her physique) and wearing a rather see thru dress (due to club lighting), shows that she has absolutely no shame and we are all the better for it. Spending the hour just listening to her puts my miserable life into perspective (well at least for an hour anyway). Make sure you see the extras with her dozen or so (1 minute long) comments on different subjects and people (Mother Teresa and her house painter are favorites). She sings too! I loved the tribute to Giani Versace (a song on how the tragedy effected the lives and more importantly, the careers of the grieving supermodels left behind on the catwalk) and the cover of "Midnight train to Georgia" just brings a tear to my eye every time- who!! who!! Get the incense and bottle of vodka ready, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Miss Sandra Bernhard!

The very funny Sandra comes through in this cynical, dry performance peppered with musical numbers that don't always deliver (but the girl CAN sing).

I found the "extra footage" format a little annoying--they look like bloopers thrown in for good measure, but some of those bits are pretty hilarious ("Diva Moment" is particularly funny, where she blows a line, and then launches into an impromptu attack on her audience, hilariously slaying them for not laughing loud enough "in the back").

All in all, I wish she'd cut back on the singing and beef up the stand-up stuff, but overall still a very enjoyable performance.

This hugely popular one-woman show makes for great, funny entertainment, and the DVD picture is gorgeous. If only they'd re-edited the one-hour version, which appeared on HBO, to contain the 30 extra minutes; instead, the extra minutes are collected seperately as a bonus DVD feature. It's not as good a show as "Without You I'm Nothing" (the actual show, not the motion picture adaptation), but it's still wonderful. There's nobody like Sandy!

This is one of the unfunniest things I've ever seen. The show mainly consists of made up anecdotes and songs and none of them are funny. Apparently Bernhard's idea of a joke is referring to people as 'Honey' or 'Darling', which makes the crowd (presumably consisting of her near friends) howl with delight.
So if you're looking for a funny dvd I suggest you look elsewhere.

Comedy with substance, and unfortunately intentionally induced laughter has become a rare commodity, fortunately or more pressing, here we find a rare exception.

I got the video version of I'M STILL HERE DAMN IT! and I was worried that maybe the 30 minutes of footage available on the DVD would not be on the VHS version. Well thank goodness...it is! This is a concert recording that was shown on HBO, and runs about one hour. Additional footage is provided after the credits ... about 30 minutes of very funny bits that were sometimes funnier than anything included in the formal "show". This is Sandra Bernhard in rare form doing her stand-up routine and about 4 songs thrown in as well. It's a great treat to be able to see her show on video!

This is a really great DVD. Sandra is very funny throughout the whole thing! The show is about an hour long, but it's the cut scenes that are the funniest. She is quick and funny. She has a nice singing voice, although at times it's hard to tell if she's trying to sing or just trying to make fun of a certain style of singing. There were some great jokes here, about Courtney Love, Lilith Fair, modern technology, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Versace, and many others. The bonus cut scenes are funny, even funnier than the show. The Rosie O'Donnell joke is hilarious. The "Diva Moment" is also a higlight. She doesn't miss a beat. I hope she releases another DVD sometime soon, she's very funny and this is an enjoyable show that you'll enjoy watching again and again.

Sandra is a rare Gem. She is one funny Gal. Bright, Witty, and Refreshing. This is here at her best. I have seen her live many times. I'd travel far to see her but this is as close as you can get when she's not in town. Love You Sandra.