| | | Magic's an Illusion. This Bulls*** is for Real.
Features: DVD
Penn & Teller: Bulls***! The Complete Second Season box set marks the return of the self-proclaimed pit-bulls for the truth, set out to prove that many of the institutions society holds dear are bogus and designed to profit from the desperate and trusting public. Each of the 13 episodes includes interviews and undercover segments intertwined with Penn & Teller's comedy. With zeal, passion and conviction the duo examines taboo topics and organi-zations such as PETA, safety hysteria, the business of love, 12 step programs, and the fountain of youth. Penn & Teller won two Emmys for their 1985 PBS special "Penn & Teller Go Public" and the prestigious 2004 Writers Guild Award for Best Comedy/Variety Series. They have also authored two best selling books.
"...every minute enthralls, is funny and disturbing all in one deft sweep." Alex Mestas, Lights Out Films
"...a good example of how daring cable television can be, and also a grand display of critical thinking on the airwaves." Brett Cullum, DVD Verdict
"...not only is Penn & Teller: Bulls***! hilarious, but you'll actually learn something." Dawn Taylor, DVD Journal
"...consistently exciting and thought-provoking..." Noel Murray, The Onion A.V. Club
"...what 60 Minutes might be like if it were run by the creators of South Park." TV Guide
Editor's Note
Nominated for the Emmy in Outstanding Reality Program, PENN & TELLER: BULLSHIT! features the comedic duo investigating a number of modern beliefs and institutions. In each episode, a topic is chosen that Penn and Teller proceed to investigate to reveal it for what it really is--a load of nonsense. They combine standard procedures of television journalism, such as interviews and undercover work, with Penn's angry tirades and Teller's mute displays of comic magic. In the second season of the program, collected here in its entirety, the subjects examined are as diverse as the effectiveness of the war on drugs; the value of recycling; and the truth behind New Age therapies. PENN & TELLER: BULLSHIT! presents the philosophy of skepticism by showing its applicability to our everyday lives, and refreshingly without regard to either side of the political spectrum.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, Dolby Digital Stereo | | Audio: Spanish Dolby Digital Mono | | Dubbed: Spanish | | Filmographies | | Interactive Menus | | Photo Gallery | | Previews | | Scene Selection |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Showtime Entertainment |
| Release Date: 2/1/2005 |
| Running Time: 390 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2004 | | Catalog ID: 20832 | | UPC: 00758445208320 | | Number of Discs: 0 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English, Spanish Dubbed | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Emmy (2006) | | | Steven Uhlenberg, Nominee, Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming (Small Team Entries - Primarily Single-Camera Productions) | |
Emmy (2004) | | | Mark Wolper, et. al., Nominee, Outstanding Reality Program | | | Penn Jillette, et. al., Nominee, Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming | |
Emmy (2003) | | | Gary Stockdale, Nominee, Outstanding Main Title Theme Music | | | Justin Leibow, Kyle Hollingsworth, Nominee, Outstanding Main Title Design |
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