Dave Attell: Captain Miserable

The host of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell is also one of the fastest-thinking performers working in standup comedy today, and this HBO solo special captures him at his quick-witted, acerbic best. Taped before a live audience in Washington, D.C.'s historic Lincoln Theater, the scabrously funny Attell riffs on everything from global warming to our puzzling fascination with female celebutards such as Paris Hilton. Along the way, Attell employs self-deprecating humor that pokes fun at his bouts of substance abuse and his seemingly endless string of dating disasters. Brilliant, sarcastic, irrepressible—Attell doesn't pull any punches or take any prisoners—and while his manic style takes a little getting used to, it's worth the effort. Named one of the “25 Funniest People in America” by Entertainment Weekly, Attell is one funny dude. DVD extras include bonus footage and a trio of featurettes. Highly recommended. Aud: P. (E. Hulse)