Louis CK's video is pretty much the simplest possible case. A guy telling his own jokes is very simple, legally. But that kind of production only takes you so

Louis CK's video is pretty much the simplest possible case. A guy telling his own jokes is very simple, legally. But that kind of production only takes you so far. It tells us nothing about the feasibility of using the same model for a film noir, or a special effects blockbuster with recognizable stars.