Great Comedy Movies

Comedy has been around for almost as long as entertainment itself. Equally valuable as a form of escapism in times of hardship as a weapon of activism and social awareness, comedy has continuously retooled and adapted to mirror the sensibilities and concerns of its time. From Chaplin and Keaton, Hawks and Sturges to Wilder and […]

With theaters still closed in many places, that incredible Empire issue highlighting the cinema-going experiences of some of Hollywood’s best is still fresh on our minds. Recently a list of horror films recommended by Edgar Wright was posted in honor of it, but naturally we couldn’t stop there. On Wright’s list of 1,000 favorites alone, […]

Films can sometimes be described as witty or  having great wit, but what exactly does that mean? Utilizing comedy, witty humor is smart, fast, comedic verbosity that delves into the character’s psyche and personality to enhance the scene. In other words, not just dazzling dialogue or quick exchanges but showing the intellect, clever, funny and […]

Comedy is often the most subjective genre, and comedies that don’t appeal to the broadest possible audience are often ignored on their initial release. While the path to becoming a cult classic can give some films a second chance, there are often some that don’t fit the mold of a “cult film” and just become […]

Great comedies, like any films, come and go. And thus, some come out at the wrong time, are overshadowed by similar films, or get lost in a specific movement. Here are 10 great unseen comedies that you may have missed.   1. Get Out Your Handkerchiefs (1978) – Bertrand Blier A master at French comedy […]

As film fans, we seem to pay so much attention to our favourite directors, or waves, that sometimes it’s difficult to really find the time to explore something that we aren’t sure if we’ll like – it just makes much more sense to spend your time on something you are certain you’ll enjoy. So, with […]