Posts Tagged: Comedy
La Dolce Vita (1960)
One of the wonderful things about having a passion for films is that there is always another gem that you never got around to seeing. Over 50 years after it was made, I have finally sat down and watched Federico Fellini’s
La Dolce Vita (1960)
One of the wonderful things about having a passion for films is that there is always another gem that you never got around to seeing. Over 50 years after it was made, I have finally sat down and watched Federico Fellini’s
Frankenweenie (2012)
Tim Burton’s delightful Frankenweenie is a harmless comedy horror starring one of the most adorable dogs to grace celluloid. The film is packed with excellent characters, voiced by an excellent cast. This stop motion animation is yet another fine Burton
Frankenweenie (2012)
Tim Burton’s delightful Frankenweenie is a harmless comedy horror starring one of the most adorable dogs to grace celluloid. The film is packed with excellent characters, voiced by an excellent cast. This stop motion animation is yet another fine Burton
In Bruges (2008)
Martin McDonagh’s In Bruges is a brilliantly constructed and incredibly fun film. At times it is thrilling, at times dramatic, but overall this is superb comedy. The film stars Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes in fantastic and brilliantly acted roles. Finally
In Bruges (2008)
Martin McDonagh’s In Bruges is a brilliantly constructed and incredibly fun film. At times it is thrilling, at times dramatic, but overall this is superb comedy. The film stars Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes in fantastic and brilliantly acted roles. Finally
The Big Lebowski (1998)
One of the best Coen brothers’ films to date, and now widely regarded as one of the greatest comedies of all time, The Big Lebowski is a one-of-a-kind classic. Boasting the perfect cast, it stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore and John Turturro
The Big Lebowski (1998)
One of the best Coen brothers’ films to date, and now widely regarded as one of the greatest comedies of all time, The Big Lebowski is a one-of-a-kind classic. Boasting the perfect cast, it stars Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore and John Turturro
Barfly (1987)
Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway deliver outstanding performances in this cult classic. Barfly is a semi-autobiographical account by American poet, novelist and short story writer Charles Bukowski of his days hanging around bars in Los Angeles, drinking heavily. Though set within this
Barfly (1987)
Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway deliver outstanding performances in this cult classic. Barfly is a semi-autobiographical account by American poet, novelist and short story writer Charles Bukowski of his days hanging around bars in Los Angeles, drinking heavily. Though set within this
Carnage (2011)
Roman Polanski directs Jodie Foster, John C. Reilly, Christoph Waltz and Kate Winslet in this excellent black comedy. Polanski excels at chamber pieces. His debut feature, Knife in the Water (1962) as well as Repulsion (1965), Rosemary’s Baby (1968) and The Tenant (1976) all build their uneasy atmospheres
Carnage (2011)
Roman Polanski directs Jodie Foster, John C. Reilly, Christoph Waltz and Kate Winslet in this excellent black comedy. Polanski excels at chamber pieces. His debut feature, Knife in the Water (1962) as well as Repulsion (1965), Rosemary’s Baby (1968) and The Tenant (1976) all build their uneasy atmospheres
Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels star in this cult classic slapstick comedy which will have you crying with laughter for 107 minutes or turning off after 5; it’s a question of taste. The humour is ridiculous and often crude, the
Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels star in this cult classic slapstick comedy which will have you crying with laughter for 107 minutes or turning off after 5; it’s a question of taste. The humour is ridiculous and often crude, the
The Artist (2011)
So why does it work, a silent movie eight decades after talkies took the world by storm? Why did it win so many awards? Why on earth would you want to see a film without dialogue unless it was a
The Artist (2011)
So why does it work, a silent movie eight decades after talkies took the world by storm? Why did it win so many awards? Why on earth would you want to see a film without dialogue unless it was a
Stranger Than Fiction (2006)
The wonderful Stranger Than Fiction mixes fantasy, drama, sentimentality and humour into an exquisite cocktail of existential thoughts and warm, fuzzy feelings. Zach Helm’s original and award-winning screenplay is a gem. Marc Forster’s direction highly entertaining. The protagonist, played beautifully low-key by Will
Stranger Than Fiction (2006)
The wonderful Stranger Than Fiction mixes fantasy, drama, sentimentality and humour into an exquisite cocktail of existential thoughts and warm, fuzzy feelings. Zach Helm’s original and award-winning screenplay is a gem. Marc Forster’s direction highly entertaining. The protagonist, played beautifully low-key by Will
City Lights (1931)
In 1949 critic James Agee wrote in Life magazine that the indescribable look on Charlie Chaplin’s face at the end of City Lights was the greatest piece of acting on celluloid ever recorded. The film is one of Chaplin’s masterpieces, mixing comedy
City Lights (1931)
In 1949 critic James Agee wrote in Life magazine that the indescribable look on Charlie Chaplin’s face at the end of City Lights was the greatest piece of acting on celluloid ever recorded. The film is one of Chaplin’s masterpieces, mixing comedy
The Intouchables (2011)
The Intouchables was a massive hit, taking over $336 million at the box office in its first 6 months. It is a brilliantly funny and tender tale brought to the screen magnificently by its two main actors, Omar Sy and François Cluzet, and
The Intouchables (2011)
The Intouchables was a massive hit, taking over $336 million at the box office in its first 6 months. It is a brilliantly funny and tender tale brought to the screen magnificently by its two main actors, Omar Sy and François Cluzet, and
The Graduate (1967)
One of the most famous seduction stories in cinematic history, Mike Nichols’ The Graduate is a funny, gripping, romantic film with some sober statements about the arduous maturation process as well as the rueful ennui of middle age. This film is
The Graduate (1967)
One of the most famous seduction stories in cinematic history, Mike Nichols’ The Graduate is a funny, gripping, romantic film with some sober statements about the arduous maturation process as well as the rueful ennui of middle age. This film is
Man Bites Dog (1992)
This controversial Belgian comedy drama is a sometimes shockingly violent yet effective satire on the complicity and often culpability of the media in our desensitisation to violence. One of the blackest comedies you’ll ever see, “Man Bites Dog” will have you laughing at scenes
Man Bites Dog (1992)
This controversial Belgian comedy drama is a sometimes shockingly violent yet effective satire on the complicity and often culpability of the media in our desensitisation to violence. One of the blackest comedies you’ll ever see, “Man Bites Dog” will have you laughing at scenes
50/50 (2011)
A comedy? About cancer? That doesn’t seem like very good taste! Script writer Will Reiser and director Jonathan Levine have managed to create a wonderful film. It’s a kind of romantic-comedy-drama about a young man with a severe form of
50/50 (2011)
A comedy? About cancer? That doesn’t seem like very good taste! Script writer Will Reiser and director Jonathan Levine have managed to create a wonderful film. It’s a kind of romantic-comedy-drama about a young man with a severe form of
Submarine (2010)
Filmed in Wales, the wonderful Submarine takes the familiar coming-of-age story and makes it original, funny, unpredictable and wholly satisfying. The young Craig Roberts and Yasmin Paige give great performances supported by a fine cast of seasoned actors. The film, written and directed
Submarine (2010)
Filmed in Wales, the wonderful Submarine takes the familiar coming-of-age story and makes it original, funny, unpredictable and wholly satisfying. The young Craig Roberts and Yasmin Paige give great performances supported by a fine cast of seasoned actors. The film, written and directed
Midnight in Paris (2011)
Woody Allen’s romantic comedy is a charming love letter to the City of Light and also a treatise on the power of nostalgia. Owen Wilson is well cast as a man perpetually doubtful of his talents and frustrated with his life – a
Midnight in Paris (2011)
Woody Allen’s romantic comedy is a charming love letter to the City of Light and also a treatise on the power of nostalgia. Owen Wilson is well cast as a man perpetually doubtful of his talents and frustrated with his life – a
101 Reykjavík (2000)
Baltasar Kormákur’s debut feature, based on Hallgrímur Helgason’s novel, is an Icelandic comedy about a slacker called Hlynur who lives with his mother and permanently on the dole. Hlynur’s whole life consists of watching porn, getting drunk in the local pub and
101 Reykjavík (2000)
Baltasar Kormákur’s debut feature, based on Hallgrímur Helgason’s novel, is an Icelandic comedy about a slacker called Hlynur who lives with his mother and permanently on the dole. Hlynur’s whole life consists of watching porn, getting drunk in the local pub and
Rango (2011)
Trippy mysticism? Existential self-reflection? This comedy-western animation has it all. Johnny Depp provides the voice for a lizard who takes on the role of sheriff in a frontier town populated by desert animals, good and bad. The graphics are awesome; the
Rango (2011)
Trippy mysticism? Existential self-reflection? This comedy-western animation has it all. Johnny Depp provides the voice for a lizard who takes on the role of sheriff in a frontier town populated by desert animals, good and bad. The graphics are awesome; the
The Guard (2011)
In this lovely little comedy set in Ireland, Brendan Gleeson plays an unorthodox rural garda (policeman) who has to team up with an FBI agent (Don Cheadle) to catch some international criminals. The mismatching of these two coppers from very
The Guard (2011)
In this lovely little comedy set in Ireland, Brendan Gleeson plays an unorthodox rural garda (policeman) who has to team up with an FBI agent (Don Cheadle) to catch some international criminals. The mismatching of these two coppers from very
Amélie (2001)
Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s beautiful and fantastical romantic comedy is about a sweet girl who devises extraordinary ways of bringing cheer to the needful and happiness to herself. The film is an absolute joy to watch, warming your heart and making you
Amélie (2001)
Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s beautiful and fantastical romantic comedy is about a sweet girl who devises extraordinary ways of bringing cheer to the needful and happiness to herself. The film is an absolute joy to watch, warming your heart and making you
Airplane! (1980)
One of the funniest films ever made, Airplane! mocks the 1970s airplane disaster movie with a relentless stream of comedy mayhem designed to expose Hollywood’s contrived plot devices. This must-see classic helped pioneer the spoof genre started by Mel Brooks. With
Airplane! (1980)
One of the funniest films ever made, Airplane! mocks the 1970s airplane disaster movie with a relentless stream of comedy mayhem designed to expose Hollywood’s contrived plot devices. This must-see classic helped pioneer the spoof genre started by Mel Brooks. With
