Pavements vs Why We Laugh: Funny Women
Why We Laugh: Funny Women has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 7/10 for Pavements). Why We Laugh: Funny Women is the shorter watch at 1h 27m compared with 2h 8m. Why We Laugh: Funny Women is the older of the two (2013 against 2025). Both are comedy, documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Pavements | Why We Laugh: Funny Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2013 |
| Length | 2h 8m | 1h 27m |
| Genres | Comedy, Documentary, Music | Comedy, Documentary |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Alex Ross Perry | Bernard Gourley |
| Main cast | Joe Keery, Jason Schwartzman, Michael Esper, Fred Hechinger, Nat Wolff | Aisha Tyler, Kathy Najimy, Amy Hill, Jane Leeves, Whoopi Goldberg |
Synopsis
Pavements
'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-baiting Hollywood biopic.
Why We Laugh: Funny Women
An uncensored look into the lives of the female stand-up comedian. Featuring interviews and live performance footage from some of today's most prominent female voices in stand-up comedy and entertainment, this revealing documentary sheds light on the legacy of the female comedian and the dedication, courage and passion that is required to be successful in the male dominated stand-up comedy business.
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