A groovy trip in free-form jazz.
爵士钢琴演奏家罗克最近遇上了倒霉透顶的事情，当罗克的首席歌手在一辆车里和世界著名科学家威尔伯一起遭到谋杀后，罗克自然而然地成了警方调查的头号嫌疑人。罗克惊慌失措地逃到墨西哥，与曾经的乐队巨星德洛丽丝重逢。罗克只有72个小时来洗清自己的罪名，否则就将去坐电椅。罗克和德洛丽丝共同踏上寻找真相的危险之旅，他们将经历种种考验。在这场完全失控的谋杀案调查中，他陷入堕落的深渊-----------无论是在事业上还是在情爱上。尽管罗克已经到了这步田地，强硬的经纪人仍然不断催促他录完一张主流爵士唱片。
"The Spoils Before Dying" is a 2015 satirical miniseries crafted by Gary Sanchez Productions and Funny or Die, showcasing a hilariously warped take on classic film noir. Set in the sultry backdrop of 1950s California, the series follows jazz musician Rock Banyon, portrayed with deadpan brilliance by Michael Kenneth Williams, as he becomes entangled in a murder mystery involving his lover, a femme fatale played by Kristen Wiig. The show's creators, Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, infuse the narrative with absurd humor and intentionally poor production values, mimicking the style of old B-movies to comedic effect. The miniseries is a sequel to "The Spoils of Babylon," continuing the mockumentary format where a fictional author, Eric Jonrosh (played by Ferrell), introduces his latest "masterpiece." The humor is derived from the exaggerated melodrama and the over-the-top performances by an ensemble cast that includes Maya Rudolph, Haley Joel Osment, and Tim Meadows. The deliberately choppy editing and nonsensical plot twists serve to lampoon the conventions of noir and melodrama, making "The Spoils Before Dying" a unique entry in the realm of parody television. One of the standout elements of the series is its commitment to the bit, with every aspect of the production designed to enhance the parody. From the intentionally stilted dialogue to the melodramatic musical score, the show revels in its own absurdity. The inclusion of guest stars like Steve Landesberg and Emily Ratajkowski adds to the fun, as they deliver their lines with the same earnestness as the main cast, fully embracing the campy tone. "The Spoils Before Dying" may not be for everyone, as its humor is niche and relies heavily on an appreciation for the quirks of vintage cinema. However, for those who enjoy a good spoof and can appreciate the craftsmanship behind a well-executed parody, the series offers plenty of laughs and clever nods to the genre it lovingly mocks. It stands as a testament to the creative vision of Gary Sanchez Productions and Funny or Die, proving that even the most serious of genres can be ripe for comedic reinterpretation.
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年份2015
集数6
季数1
集时长23
状态Ended
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类型喜剧犯罪
制作国家United States of America
