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Bradley Cooper's 'Is This Thing On?' Redefines Stand-Up Film

8/22/2025

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Bradley Cooper directed and filmed "Is This Thing On?", increasing the film's intimacy.
Filming concluded four months ago, with Cooper quickly editing for the New York Film Festival.
Will Arnett showed renewed interest in stand-up comedy after watching a cut of the film.
Cinematographer Matthew Libatique worked with Cooper to develop an immersive experience using handheld cameras.

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Story summary

Bradley Cooper directed and filmed "Is This Thing On?", increasing the film's intimacy.
Filming concluded four months ago, with Cooper quickly editing for the New York Film Festival.
Will Arnett showed renewed interest in stand-up comedy after watching a cut of the film.
Cinematographer Matthew Libatique worked with Cooper to develop an immersive experience using handheld cameras.