Dane Cook Vicious Circle (HBO)

About Dane Cook Vicious Circle (HBO)

"Dane Cook: Vicious Circle" is a stand-up comedy special that premiered on HBO in 2006. The performance was filmed in front of a live audience at The TD Garden in Boston. The special consisted of comedian Dane Cook's humorously inflected observations on daily life, relationships, and the human condition. His segment "The Nothing Fight" is one of the more famous pieces from this performance, in which he dissects the absurdity of arguments escalating from minor disagreements.

Making / Production

"Dane Cook: Vicious Circle" was directed by Marty Callner, a veteran director of stand-up comedy specials. The special, filmed in the round nearly without any breaks, was very well-received for its energetic style and Cook's improvisational interaction with the audience. The HBO presentation was cut down from a lengthier performance, with several bits of comedy completely exclusive to the DVD release.

Actors

• Dane Cook - The comedian himself lead the show, sharing his unique observational comedy and engaging the audience with his energetic performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title "Vicious Circle" is a reference to the way in which Cook's comedy is structured, like a stream of consciousness, jumping from topic to topic and then back again.
• One unique aspect of this performance was its venue. Unlike most stand-up specials, "Vicious Circle" was shot at The TD Garden, an arena often associated with sports events and large concerts.

Quotes

• "Relationships, they're hard... because chicks are crazy." - Dane Cook
• "I did my best to illustrate that there are no winners in an argument. There's just two losers arguing over who's less of a loser!" - Dane Cook

Music and Soundtrack

• No specific songs or soundtrack is associated with "Dane Cook: Vicious Circle" since the entire special featured Dane Cook's stand-up routine without commercial or musical interjection.