Lance Bangs

Pavements (2025)

'90s indie-rock band Pavement reunites for their sold-out 2022 tour. But as preparations get underway, surreal tributes emerge: an off-Broadway musical adaptation of their songs, a museum devoted entirely to the band's legacy, and a shamelessly awards-bait ...

Ceremony Rohnert Park: Live From Hollywood (2024)

Because we're only doing this once, and because we know not everyone could get tickets, we are proud to announce the livestream of our sold out 'Rohnert Park' show at The Hollywood Palladium, directed by our old friend Lance Bangs. ...

Eric André Live Near Broadway (2024)

Gonzo comedian Eric André drags his anarchic comedy show across the globe with a star-studded cast as we capture his most electric performance yet. ...

Todd Barry: Domestic Shorthair (2023)

Todd Barry is back with a brand new stand up special from The Den Theater in Chicago. ...

The Elephant 6 Recording Co. (2023)

The unique inside story of the collective creative evolution behind the sounds of 1990s psychedelic rock bands Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, and The Apples in Stereo — the founding groups behind the Elephant 6 collective, as well as a host o ...

Jay Larson: Sounds Like Bruce (2023)

Before I ever did stand up comedy I had only ever seen it 3 times. I didn't really know what it was, I just lived my life, put myself in interesting situations and then took those stories to the stage. I never thought anything of it, I loved making people ...

Luna Moth (Performance Film) (2022)

A Performance Film for "Luna Moth" filmed during Maya's shows at Largo at the Coronet & Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever in Los Angeles. ...

Alyssa Limperis: No Bad Days (2022)

A comedy special that explores the difficult journey of losing a loved one. Grief can feel impossible to navigate, but comedian Alyssa Limperis finds humor and lightness in this hilarious, feel-good hour. ...

Jackass 4.5 (2022)

Through outrageous, never-before-seen footage, witness the making of the Jackass crew's last go at wild stunts. ...

Jackass Forever (2022)

The Jackass crew, along with some newcomers, returns for one final round of hilarious, absurd, and dangerous stunts. ...

Moses Storm: Trash White (2022)

Comedian Moses Storm recounts memories of growing up poor, dumpster diving for food, breaking into country clubs, squaring off with carjackers while naked, and more in this hilarious and heartfelt debut standup special. ...

Michelle Wolf: Joke Show (2019)

Comedian Michelle Wolf takes on outrage culture, massages, childbirth, feminism and much more (like otters) in a stand-up special from New York City. ...

David Cross: Oh Come On (2019)

Share the laughter, the tears, the gasps, and the salty language that you've come to know and love. Stare into the abyss one more time until the next time and see what makes David Cross one of the top 400 comics in America today. ...

Sonic Youth: Daydream Nation (2019)

A concert film of Sonic Youth performing their Daydream Nation album in full with a bonus encore of Rather Ripped songs at the ABC in Glasgow in 2007. ...

Julian McCullough: Maybe I'm a Man (2018)

Comic Julian McCullough hits the stage in Venice, California to discuss how Prince caused him to question his sexuality, why the people of Philadelphia really love Rocky Balboa, and why he relates to "The Baby-Sitters Club" books. ...

Fred Armisen: Standup for Drummers (2018)

For an audience of drummers, comedian Fred Armisen shares and demonstrates his thoughts on musical genres, drummer quirks, regional accents and more. ...

Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'? (2017)

Incisive comic Jen Kirkman gets real about women's bodies, the value of alone time and an Italian private tour guide who may have been a ghost. ...

Hannibal Buress: Comedy Camisado (2016)

He's a kamikaze gambler. A one-arm cuddler. And if his fly is down, so be it. A night of sly riffs and slow burns. ...

I'm Brent Morin (2015)

In a witty solo show, Brent Morin serves up infectious laughs on the agony of puberty, hot guy problems and the time a girl dumped him for a magician. ...

Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer (2015)

Adapted from their beloved comedy show at Upright Citizens Brigade, Crash Test showcases Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer on a state-of-the-art party bus adventure, picking up famous comedians and celebrities as they go on a sightseeing tour of Los Angeles. Ben ...

Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder (2015)

A mix of cabaret and standup recorded at Joe's Pub in New York. ...

Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine) (2015)

Jen Kirkman's Netflix produced stand-up special as performed at the North Door in Austin, Texas. ...

Kyle Kinane: I Liked His Old Stuff Better (2015)

Filmed at the historic 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia, Kyle Kinane's new special delivers wonderfully grim anecdotes filtered through his own optimistic lens. In "I Liked His Old Stuff Better" Kinane chooses to marvel rather than rue such experiences as f ...

Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats (2014)

Standup special filmed live at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. ...

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa .5 (2014)

Bad Grandpa .5 gives you a whole new perspective on the world of Irving Zisman with bonus scenes and pranks also featuring Spike Jonze as "Gloria" and Catherine Keener as Irving's wife "Ellie", plus a look at the evolution of Johnny Knoxville's naughty alt ...

Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project (2014)

The making of Spike Jonze's "Her. ...

Breadcrumb Trail (2014)

Breadcrumb Trail focuses on Slint's seminal album, Spiderland, and the Louisville music scene from which the band originated. ...

Todd Barry: The Crowd Work Tour (2014)

A Todd Barry show consists of two things: amazing jokes and amazing crowd work. In September 2013, he went on a tour without the amazing jokes and did entire shows of riffing and bantering with the audience. Filmed in seven west coast cities, "Todd Barry: ...

Her: Love in the Modern Age (2014)

Her: Love In The Modern Age chronicles reactions to Spike Jonze's Oscar-nominated film, "Her." The documentary, directed by Lance Bangs, features stories and reflections from writers, musicians, actors and contemporary culture experts, including Olivia Wil ...

Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable (2013)

Ben Stiller, Mike Myers, Seth Meyers and Michael Ian Black have a roundtable comedy discussion. ...

Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (2013)

86-year-old Irving Zisman is on a journey across America with the most unlikely companion: his 8 year-old grandson, Billy. ...

Marc Maron: Thinky Pain (2013)

Marc Maron returns to his old stomping grounds for an intimate special in which he takes stock of himself. More than ever, Maron is raw and hilariously honest as he dissects his own neuroses and self-loathing while providing outrageous anecdotes from his p ...

John Hodgman: RAGNAROK (2013)

Deranged Millionaire, John Hodgman, and his infamous moustache dispense their survival guide to the Mayan apocalypse or as he's deemed it "RAGNAROK". With his eccentric list of post-apocalyptic necessities, beef jerky dollars, sperm whales and mayonnaise, ...

All Noncombatants Please Clear the Set (2012)

A behind the scenes look at the making of Being John Malkovich, condensed from hours of footage during production. ...

Inside Portlandia (2011)

In a behind-the-scenes look at "Portlandia" with Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, the show's stars and creators talk about their friendship, their early days working on "Thunderant" and how they came to live in the wonderful world of "Portlandia. ...

Sting: Rough, Raw & Unreleased: Live at Irving Plaza (2011)

Nirvana: Live at the Paramount (2011)

Recorded in Seattle, WA on Halloween Night, 1991, Live at the Paramount is the only known Nirvana live show recorded on 16mm film. Now released to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the release of Nirvana's watershed album. ...

An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Puppeteering (2011)

Meeting Phil Huber, the real puppeteer behind Being John Malkovich. ...

Jackass 3.5 (2011)

Johnny Knoxville of 'Jackass' releases unused material of stunts, tricks, antics and shenanigans shot during the production of 'Jackass 3D' that didn't make it into the film, as well as the hilarious outtakes. ...

The Making of 'Jackass 3D' (2011)

27-minute long behind the scenes documentary on the making of Jackass 3D. ...

Jackass 3D (2010)

Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Wee Man and the rest of their fearless and foolhardy friends take part in another round of outrageous pranks and stunts. In addition to standing in the path of a charging bull, launching themselves into the air and c ...

David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer (2010)

Bigger and Blackerer was taped during two shows, back-to-back on the same evening at Boston's Wilbur Theatre. Only by watching this video will you learn of Cross unique relationship with the deaf community, share his canny insights into the editorial machi ...

Ecstatic Peace Archives (2010)

Lance Bangs interviews Thurston Moore about the Ecstatic Peace Archives. ...

The Vampire Attack (2010)

The Lazarus Effect (2010)

The Lazarus Effect is a 2010 documentary film about the positive impact of free antiretroviral drug therapy on HIV/AIDS patients in Africa. It was directed by Lance Bangs, and executive produced by Spike Jonze, after an organizer from AIDS awareness group ...

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways. ...

Collaborators (2009)

A portrait of Spike Jonze and his longtime moviemaking partnerships. ...

Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak (2009)

A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could. ...

How to Blow Up a Helicopter (Ayako's Story) (2009)

Interview of Ayako Fujitani and her dad Steven Seagal. ...

Family Portrait (2009)

Lance Bangs makes a film about contemporary culture in Los Angeles centered around Family Bookstore, Hope Gallery, The Smell, Cinefamily, and Ooga Booga. ...

The Black Keys: Live at the Crystal Ballroom (2008)

The Black Keys' new concert DVD reflects the no-frills genius of the drums-and-guitar duo's studio sound: It's a refreshingly straightforward, beautifully rendered, high-definition video document of their April 4, 2008 sold-out gig at Portland, Oregon's Cr ...

Passaic Mosaic (2008)

A short documentary, looking at life in Passaic, New Jersey, whilst the film Be Kind Rewind (2008) is being shot there. ...

Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover (2008)

The Jackasses takeover the MTV studio in New York City for a full day as they livestream straight 24 hours live of total chaos, craziness, foolishness and mayhem. ...

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two' (2006)

A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film, ...

Jackass Number Two (2006)

Jackass Number Two is a compilation of various stunts, pranks and skits, and essentially has no plot. Chris Pontius, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, and the whole crew return to the screen to raise the stakes higher than ever before. ...

Death Cab for Cutie: Directions (2006)

Death Cab for Cutie presents: Directions, an innovative anthology of 11 short films inspired by each song on the band's acclaimed album Plans. Every song was directed by a different director and includes 2 bonus videos of unreleased songs. The unprecedente ...

The Work of Director Mark Romanek (2005)

More than two-dozen music-videos directed by filmmaker Mark Romanek (One-Hour Photo) are collected together in this compilation from Palm Pictures. Among the songs featured in The Work of Director Mark Romanek are "Novocaine for the Soul" by Eels, "99 Prob ...

Jackass Presents: Murderball (2005)

Guys from 'Jackass' hang with the members of the U.S. Paralympic Quad Rugby team. ...

Screaming Masterpiece (2005)

A documentary about the bustling Icelandic musical scene. This documentary covers some of Iceland's most talented and well-known musicians. ...

Nirvana: With the Lights Out (2004)

Highlighted on the With The Lights Out DVD is a previously unreleased video of nine songs performed in 1988 at bassist Krist Novoselic's mother's house in Aberdeen, Washington; the rare "In Bloom" Sub Pop music video, and 10 never-before-seen live performa ...

Yeah Yeah Yeahs: Tell Me What Rockers to Swallow (2004)

A full live concert recorded at San Francisco's Fillmore, which showcases the band at their best and singer Karen O in full-on charismatic exuberance. ...

I've Been Twelve Forever: The Work of Director Michel Gondry (2004)

A documentary about the inspiration of director Michel Gondry. An extraordinary world where onirism, memories and childhood have the utmost importance. ...

Sonic Youth: Corporate Ghost (2004)

A compilation of 24 music videos by Sonic Youth ranging from 1990 to 2002. Collaborators include Harmony Korine, Spike Jonze, Todd Haynes, Mark Romanek, Richard Kern, and more. ...

David Cross: Let America Laugh (2003)

This is a feature-length documentary of David Cross's entire North American comedy tour. ...

The Work of Director Michel Gondry (2003)

A look at the work of director Michel Gondry, through his music videos, short films, and commercials. ...

The Work of Director Chris Cunningham (2003)

British director Chris Cunningham has drawn acclaim for groundbreaking music videos for the likes of Autechre, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Bjork, and Portishead, his award-winning commercials, and his risky short films. The Work of Director Chris Cunningham ...

The Work of Director Spike Jonze (2003)

When you experience The Work of Director Spike Jonze, you enter a world where anything can happen and frequently does. From the innovative director of Being John Malkovich and Adaptation., this superior compilation of music videos, documentaries, interview ...

Belle & Sebastian: Fans Only (2003)

Fans Only is a record of the development of Belle & Sebastian during their time with Jeepster, from If You're Feeling Sinister to Storytelling. Featuring all of the videos, live performances, interviews, out-takes, TV appearances, early documentary footage ...

Jackass Backyard BBQ (2003)

Backyard barbecue with the Jackass cast and crew ...

Pavement: Slow Century (2002)

Documentary tracing the existence of noted rock band Pavement from 1989 to their final performance in late 1999. The first hour is the history of the band, the last 20 minutes is uninterrupted footage of the band's final encore. ...

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie' (2002)

A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film, based on the TV show of the same name, about a group of young men who perform painful and outrageous stunts for fun. Includes interviews with Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera ...

Green Day: International Supervideos! (2001)

A collection of Green Day music videos from Dookie (1994) to Warning (2000). ...

Jeff Mangum Live at Jittery Joe's (2001)

Live at Jittery Joe's is a video album released in 2001 by Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel to battle the high prices of bootlegs on eBay. Filmmaker Lance Bangs recorded it on high 8 video at the Athens, GA venue Jittery Joe's on March 7, 1997 during a l ...

An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving (2000)

Lance Bangs interviews one of the extras whose job is to drive their car in the background of scenes in 'Being John Malkovich'. ...

Pavement: Live In Seattle, 1999 & Live In Manchester, 1999 (1999)

2nd disc of the Slow Century Documentary. ...

Torrance Rises (1999)

A mockumentary chronicling the Torrance Community Dance Group (from Fatboy Slim's "Praise You" video) on their road to the MTV Video Music Awards. ...

R.E.M.: Rough Cut (1995)

A behind-the-scenes documentary of R.E.M. as they prepare to embark on their 1995 Monster World Tour. ...

The Elephant 6 Recording Co. (2023)

The unique inside story of the collective creative evolution behind the sounds of 1990s psychedelic rock bands Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, and The Apples in Stereo — the founding groups behind the Elephant 6 collective, as well as a host o ...

We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C. (2023)

To commemorate the 20 years that have passed since DC-based post-hardcore band Fugazi's last live appearance (November 4, 2002, at the Forum in London), Joe Gross, Joseph Pattisall and Jeff Krulik presented a screening of crowd-sourced, fan-recorded live s ...

Jackass 4.5 (2022)

Through outrageous, never-before-seen footage, witness the making of the Jackass crew's last go at wild stunts. ...

Jackass Forever (2022)

The Jackass crew, along with some newcomers, returns for one final round of hilarious, absurd, and dangerous stunts. ...

Milford (2021)

Another day another dollar. Literally. While stuck in Milford, Jace dreams of a new life in California where his nostril hair won't freeze. ...

At the Video Store (2019)

Equal parts personal essay, intense rumination, and playful satire, this movie laments the death of the American Video Store while it searches for the missing human element in today's digital landscape. ...

Her: The Untitled Rick Howard Project (2014)

The making of Spike Jonze's "Her. ...

Jackass 3.5 (2011)

Johnny Knoxville of 'Jackass' releases unused material of stunts, tricks, antics and shenanigans shot during the production of 'Jackass 3D' that didn't make it into the film, as well as the hilarious outtakes. ...

Jackass 3D (2010)

Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Wee Man and the rest of their fearless and foolhardy friends take part in another round of outrageous pranks and stunts. In addition to standing in the path of a charging bull, launching themselves into the air and c ...

Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak (2009)

A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could. ...

The Making of 'Jackass Number Two' (2006)

A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film, ...

Jackass Number Two (2006)

Jackass Number Two is a compilation of various stunts, pranks and skits, and essentially has no plot. Chris Pontius, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, and the whole crew return to the screen to raise the stakes higher than ever before. ...

Jackass: The Movie (2002)

Johnny Knoxville and his band of maniacs perform a variety of stunts and gross-out gags on the big screen for the first time. They wander around Japan in panda outfits, wreak havoc on a once civilized golf course, they even do stunts involving LIVE alligat ...

The Making of 'Jackass: The Movie' (2002)

A documentary giving film fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this film, based on the TV show of the same name, about a group of young men who perform painful and outrageous stunts for fun. Includes interviews with Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera ...

Run Ronnie Run (2002)

A redneck with an uncanny knack for getting arrested becomes the star of his own reality program. ...

An Intimate Portrait of the Art of Background Driving (2000)

Lance Bangs interviews one of the extras whose job is to drive their car in the background of scenes in 'Being John Malkovich'. ...