Amy Schumer: Live at the Apollo

Late in this HBO Comedy Special, superstar comedienne Amy Schumer admits to being considered a sexually-oriented standup comic. Which is both no surprise and also a bit of a revelation, given that during the previous hour or so, while still delivering on the raunch quotient with absolutely no inhibitions, she largely avoids uttering George Carlin's infamous “seven dirty words.” Candid about insecurities over her body and being non-supermodel-skeletal, Schumer describes her culture shock going from the East Coast to work in Hollywood, where everyone is incredibly “hot,” and a personal trainer worked heroically to get Schumer to lose 10 pounds for her own movie project (unnamed, but clearly Trainwreck). Schumer tackles STDs, bodily functions, and euphemistic names for a wild variety of kinky sex acts, sometimes with uproarious, red-faced audience feedback. Filmed at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater, and directed by Chris Rock, this entertaining standup performance by the current female comic du jour is sure to be popular. Recommended. Aud: P. (C. Cassady)