1. Craig Ferguson's "A Wee Bit O'Revolution" and Iliza Shlesinger's "War Paint"
Why Craig Ferguson? It might seem odd to close this list with two stand-up specials, but when it comes right down to it, you can't go wrong with good comedy. And honestly, wouldn't you rather watch a great hour long stand-up than another one of those sad excuses for comedy films we see far too much of? Host of "The Late Late Show" Craig Ferguson's first special comes to us from the Wilbur Theater in Boston - and it's a doozy. The Scotsman's off-the-wall, decidedly honest and self-deprecating brand of humor is refreshing to watch. In this special in particular, he's also great at unspooling hilarious personal stories that, as he says, "You can't make up." From his childhood desire to be Sean Connery, to dosing himself with chloroform at a Deep Purple concert, to auditioning in Hollywood and beyond, every bit brings something new and hilarious.
Why Iliza Shlesinger? If you don't get your hands on comedienne Iliza Shlesinger's War Paint, you're missing out in a huge way. Iliza is a hugely energetic and unapologetic performer, and there's not a weak spot in her special. Like Craig Ferguson, Shlesinger excels at longer form storytelling with a bitingly hilarious spin. You might expect some of the subject matter she tackles to be boring (who hasn't seen a bit about the perils of dating before, right?) but in Shlesinger's hands, the material feels fresh and outrageously funny.
Why Double Up? Stylistically, these two stand ups are reasonably similar, so it feels natural to segue from one into the other. If you're looking for a night of comedy that's guaranteed to keep things fresh, funny, and interesting, look no further than these two. Did your favorite Double Feature make the list? Agree with my picks? Disagree? Sound off in the comment section!