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everyone loves a great laugh now and again, check out my reviews of great comedies
By Tabitha Rodriguez | Published 4/27/2006 | Read more »
Many claim that the romantic comedy genre has been done to death and that audiences are too jaded to care. Is there a way for romantic comedies to recapture their freshness and originality?
By Branwen66 | Published 3/20/2007 | Read more »
I have to say I am a romantic comedy nut. I love movies about love, and when they're funny it's like a double package. Catch And Release has been one of the best romantic comedies released lately. Jennifer Garner is exceptionally adorable in this move ,
By crystal kloeckner | Published 5/25/2007 | Read more »
In this second instalment, romantic comedies are examined in the context of rebelliousness vs conformity. What is it that sets romantic comedy protagonists apart from other genres?
By Branwen66 | Published 3/20/2007 | Read more »
If you're looking for a funny movie don't look for "classic" comedies. Look for some classic action movies.
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 11/7/2007 | Read more »
Netflix has released for instant viewing some of the biggest comedy hits of 2007, including Enchanted and Superbad, as well as other popular comedies starring Mike Myers, Adam Sandler and Bigfoot.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 10/16/2008 | Read more »
The comedies Oscar has always honored as Best Picture have certain ingredients to them that keeps them apart from true laugh-out-loud comedies. Those comedies that truly make us guffaw are still awaiting respect...if any good ones can be made today...
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 2/14/2008 | Read more »
This article is written as a companion to an article titled The Top 10 1980's Teen Comedy Movies. It features five more to add to the list.
By paul angelo | Published 10/31/2006 | Read more »
The year 2007 is more than halfway over, but that does not mean good comedies will not come out. Here are six movies that will have you laughing throughout the rest of the year.
By Steve DiMatteo | Published 7/18/2007 | Read more »
Whether you realize that screwball comedies were the best, or think that Sandra Bullock or Meg Ryan romantic comedies are actually good, there are plenty of romantic love stories that make the Netflix Roku worth the investment.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 6/30/2008 | Read more »
2008 provided some great romantics comedies that delivered what we've come to love and stretched the genre in some new and exciting ways.
By Aimee Cirucci | Published 12/8/2008 | Read more »
Laugh the low price of the Roku away with these ten great comedies available on Netflix for instant viewing.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 6/3/2008 | Read more »
They just don't big epic comedies anymore.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 12/2/2008 | Read more »
Writer/director/producer Judd Apatow has been the king of movie comedies for the last several years. But the last several films with Apatow's name on it haven't been as widely successful.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 8/26/2008 | Read more »
What is a cult comedy? I believe I have addressed that question previously. Read it and then watch these cult comedies on your Netflix Roku.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 7/9/2008 | Read more »
You have romantic comedies and then you have movies that are simply about sex.
By Steve Helmer | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
Romantic comedies are one of the best movie genres, in my opinion. But which romantic comedies are the best?
By Amy Brantley | Published 8/28/2006 | Read more »
Forget diamonds, romantic comedies are a girl's best friend. The following gifts would be perfect for a fan of romantic comedies.
By Amy Brantley | Published 5/31/2007 | Read more »
Amy Brantley shared her five favorite romantic comedies. Now I'm sharing mine. Starring John Cusack, Billy Crystal, Cary Grant, Kenneth Branagh, and Hugh Grant.
By Heather Bermingham | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
There is a certain purity that Hollywood tries to keep when dealing with romantic comedies.
By L. Vincent Poupard | Published 6/27/2007 | Read more »
Some say that scoping out naughty metaphors in movies made during the immediate implementation of the Hays Code can be fun. And, yes, seeing all the little symbolic winks of the eye in the great screwball comedies made roughly between 1934-1944 really can be a lot of fun.
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 6/16/2007 | Read more »
A great list article on ten of the best dark comedy movies out there, including some gems most people have missed.
By Shane Dayton | Published 12/20/2008 | Read more »
A look at the best comedy movies of this century. Given in a top ten format with descriptions of the warranted movies.
By Erik M. Dell | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
Every Christmas season there are 3 Christmas comedies I never miss and never get tired of.
By Chris G. | Published 11/20/2007 | Read more »
Looking for a list of great comedies to choose from? Look no further! Read through my list of laugh-out-loud comedy where you're sure to find a hit!
By Jessica Elliott | Published 6/26/2007 | Read more »
Turns out that the 1980s were a goldmine for great film comedy. Here are some of the very best ranging from highbrow to lowbrow, from those you know to those you may not.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 3/14/2007 | Read more »
It's getting close to that special time of year when finally, new, decent movies will be opening in theaters. Here I will list a few "must see" movies for the summer of 2007.
By Tashia M. Heath | Published 5/28/2007 | Read more »
The older I get and the more I get slapped with a cold, hard dose of reality - which is everyday - the more I appreciate a good comedy.
By Eric Williams | Published 3/15/2006 | Read more »
This article covers Jennifer Lopez movies that fall into the category of romantic comedy. It covers five of her past movies, and her connection with her costars.
By Kimberly Lawson | Published 5/31/2006 | Read more »
A good comedy can provide a few hours of entertainment and laughter on a Friday night date night at home.
By R. M. Dubuc | Published 3/26/2007 | Read more »
Top ten list of teen high school movies from the 1980s. Films starring Molly Ringwald, Tom Cruise, Sean Penn, and Winona Ryder make the list. Included with each listing is a memorable quote from each film.
By Jessica Shelton | Published 10/6/2006 | Read more »
The top ten PG comedies released to video in 2006...
By Susan300 | Published 12/20/2006 | Read more »
The top ten PG-13 comedies released to video in 2006...
By Susan300 | Published 12/20/2006 | Read more »
Grab a Polaroid or digital camera and let the fun begin. Guests will have a blast and you can create long lasting memories of the best New Year's Eve party ever.
By Ms. Nicole A. | Published 12/21/2006 | Read more »
Christopher Guest has made a name for himself by directing mockumentaries. But did you know that he is also a talented director of straight comedies?
By Timothy Sexton | Published 3/19/2007 | Read more »
The summer of 2007 may be known as the Summer of Trilogies, but 'Knocked Up' stands out among the rest. It is an incredibly funny movie and one of the most original comedies to come through Hollywood in a long time.
By Steve DiMatteo | Published 6/26/2007 | Read more »
The old adage says that tragedy ends in death and comedy ends in marriage. However, the formulaic happy ending of comedy has become a dull staple of film and literature. A look at the endings of four comedies.
By Johan Faffenbach | Published 6/16/2006 | Read more »
When it comes to funny movies, we all have our own opinions. Some like romantic comedies, while others like slapstick style flicks with crude and obnoxious humor. Whatever your taste may be there are always a
By Oakley Clark | Published 3/2/2006 | Read more »
Although Shakespeare's works The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night are considered comedies, they also signal the end of Shakespeare's comedy writing. An analysis of the plays reveal an inner darkness.
By ACfan | Published 10/13/2006 | Read more »
A new must-have boxed set DVD collection is available. If you only know Steve Martin from his roles as boring fathers in unnecessary remakes, then you owe it to yourself to see these three classic comedies.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 2/9/2007 | Read more »
The top 20 comedies of all time, including a brief summary and a famous quote left behind from each film. Compiled from an original list of 80, sure to spark debate or enthusiastic agreement.
By Charles Oh | Published 2/16/2006 | Read more »
There is a lot of talent out there in the entertainment industry this year, especially when it comes to the women in television comedies. At the 2007 Emmy awards, the competition in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series is extremely fierce.
By Dana | Published 9/13/2007 | Read more »
Like most sexually-themed teen comedies, this film depends on suspension of disbelief, but it does have a somewhat sweet core beneath its unabashedly naughty layers.
By Alex Diaz-Granados | Published 1/11/2006 | Read more »
This is the first part in a series of articles on the background and functions of romantic comedies. Through numerous examples drawn from both classic and contemporary films, the readers become acquainted with the nuts and bolts, as well as the quirks, of the genre.
By Branwen66 | Published 3/20/2007 | Read more »
A short review of my favorite comedies of all time.
By Steve Hicks | Published 1/8/2007 | Read more »
I love comedies. Comedy is one of the genres that most people have in common. In my opinion these 10 comedy movie clips take the cake!
By W1NE | Published 4/19/2007 | Read more »
Looking for some good comedies or dramas about the presidential election and the election process? Here are 10 movies to watch before the next presidential election.
By Pam Gaulin | Published 10/4/2007 | Read more »
It also doesn't seem to matter what type of movie you like, there are all sorts of different genres available such as Horror, Comedy, Drama, Indie, Romantic Comedies etc.
By Tyson Burke | Published 7/23/2008 | Read more »
With the 1970’s came change in film comedies. The popularity of such shows as Saturday Night Live and Second City Television led to films that were more manic and crazy.
By John Sanchez | Published 12/8/2006 | Read more »
The greatest Hollywood comedies ever.
By Cheap Canuck | Published 7/4/2008 | Read more »
Can't find a funny at the local theater? Rent one of these comedies from the past and find a hidden gem.
By Victor Medina | Published 4/13/2006 | Read more »
Everyone has their own favorite holiday movies. Maybe you like the classics, the sentimental, the animated or off-beat Christmas movies. and for well-written romantic comedies. Here are my top 12 Christmas movies.
By Pam Gaulin | Published 10/28/2007 | Read more »
A brief review of 5 different romantic comedy movies that were released in 2008, selected as the top 5 based on my personal review.
By Kimberly Smith | Published 11/30/2008 | Read more »
Director Peter Bogdanovich offers audiences a Who's On First slapstick comedy steered effortlessly by Barbra Streisand and Ryan O' Neal, in What's Up Doc?
By Alexa Nicole | Published 7/6/2006 | Read more »
These are the ten romantic movies of 2008 romance fans will not want to miss.
By Wendy Dawn | Published 9/2/2008 | Read more »
10 of the most buzz worthy movies you'll want to know about this summer season previewed
By L. Kyle Nelson | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
A brief explanation of part of what makes comedy classic as opposed to temporal.
By Max Power | Published 2/3/2007 | Read more »
Figuring that comedy was an escape from life I realized it was easier to deal with life through it
By Christopher | Published 1/4/2008 | Read more »
Here is a look at some Irish movies worth seeing. This list includes comedies. musicals and drama
By Stephen Sullivan | Published 3/23/2007 | Read more »
You will note that there were 15 movies released that summer but only one that was specifically directed towards children, something unheard of now. One was a sequel but only because of its use of a popular character's name.
By John Sanchez | Published 5/16/2008 | Read more »
A short review of each of the author's favorite Jimmy Stewart movies.
By Jeffrey Moats | Published 7/21/2008 | Read more »
Movies that you should stay away from at all costs...even if that DVD cover looks hella cool.
By John Darko | Published 8/25/2008 | Read more »
Dying is easy. Comedy is hard.
Oscar Wilde
By John Sanchez | Published 12/8/2006 | Read more »
German Director Uwe Boll is directing a new dark comedy in which the attack of 9/11 serves as an event for laughs. Will this controversial idea finally sink the critically hated director?
By Wes Laurie | Published 4/9/2007 | Read more »
The hilarious new comedy of "Hot Fuzz" by the team of Edgar Wright and Sean Pegg, the pair who brought us "Shaun of the Dead" makes it clear that British comedy is still the cream of the crop.
By Christopher Gonzalez Denzer | Published 4/18/2007 | Read more »
The 1980’s was another banner decade for film comedy.
By John Sanchez | Published 12/8/2006 | Read more »
Stan Laurel is best known for being the "lesser half" of the great comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy. Stan was the thin one who always inadvertently set up Oliver Hardy, sometimes literally, for a fall. Read on for more about Laurel's life.
By Laura Evans | Published 5/26/2005 | Read more »
Whether you prefer screwball, slapstick or dark comedy may tell others about your social preferences as well as your approach to problem solving.
By Erin Lashley | Published 5/17/2007 | Read more »
In the media and especially on television, African American women are often misrepresented. Throughout television history, African American female characters in situation comedies have reflected biased, stereotypical images and controversial characters.
By Khay | Published 11/9/2006 | Read more »
Fans of today's best tv comedies will surely appreciate their favorite shows on dvd. Here are some season sets the tv fans on your gift list might enjoy
By Abe | Published 10/13/2006 | Read more »
Television family comedies are some of the most fun shows to watch, there are a variety of shows offered this season.
By Michelle M. Guilbeau-Sheppard | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
Ten Funny Family Comedies That Could Vie For the Top Ten.
By Gary Davis | Published 1/29/2009 | Read more »
What parent does not enjoy a good laugh? Many new Spring TV Comedies are coming out soon and many of the funny shows are airing new episodes.
By Michelle M. Guilbeau-Sheppard | Published 1/29/2009 | Read more »
Finding the right show for kids to watch with parents can be tricky. Even if it is animated it can be racy. Don't worry parents, we've got the scoop. Use our guide to spring comedies for parents who care about what their kids watch.
By Mimi Bullock | Published 1/29/2009 | Read more »
Horror comedies are not just around for our entertainment. They are around for the psychological help that they can provide.
By L. Vincent Poupard | Published 9/19/2007 | Read more »
Mark your viewing calendars! The new spring 2009 family TV comedies are on their way. Smart, savvy and funnier than ever, you are bound to love one of our favorite five shows.
By Mimi Bullock | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
Television comedies are neither as good nor as common on TV schedules as they used to be. A lot of big shows have left and few have replaced them. The comedy genre no longer stays confined to the usual 30-minute format.
By Jeff D Gorman | Published 9/9/2006 | Read more »
You know it's spring when the networks crank out their new comedies. Check out our list of our five new favorite family comedies. Mark your calendars, these spring TV shows will be here soon!
By Mimi Bullock | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
Guys, I know you don't want to see the latest romantic comedy with your woman, but let me tell you why you should.
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 2/10/2009 | Read more »
If your idea of a successful comedy is one that shows up on Happy Meals and every web banner ad on the Internet, these films failed. If your idea of success is achieving gut-busting brilliance, then, "WOOT!"
By Todd Christian | Published 1/4/2008 | Read more »
New spring TV comedy shows that families can watch together.
By Tiffany B. | Published 1/27/2009 | Read more »
A list of some of the funniest films ever made
By Aida Ekberg | Published 6/25/2008 | Read more »
Illustrated with the films, "It Happened One Night", "The Philadelphia Story", "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "Muriel's Wedding," the portrayal of women in relationships as submissive.
By Johanna Wickman | Published 11/3/2008 | Read more »
Ten of the best comedy TV shows to ever grace the airwaves.
By Mike Conklin | Published 2/20/2009 | Read more »
In a classroom discussion about Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, I found it wise to keep my mouth shut.
By Jennifer Thompson | Published 10/29/2007 | Read more »
Get the Roku and watch everything from The Dick Van Dyke Show to Tripping the Rift.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 6/5/2008 | Read more »
Is the traditional sitcom on its last legs?
By ALICE CHARLES | Published 10/8/2007 | Read more »
To show our simple skill,
That is the true beginning of our end.
A Midsummer Night's Dream, 5. 1
By Jennifer Thompson | Published 10/25/2007 | Read more »
Before his death, Gerry created a number of messages to his wife, Holly, to be given to his wife after his death. The messages are designed to help her overcome her depression and learn to live again.
By Mark Murphy | Published 12/28/2007 | Read more »
Hollywood does drag like a "Divine" Ru Paul. There are a bunch of cross dressing flicks from every film era - here's some popular favorites.
By Will Stape | Published 3/15/2007 | Read more »
There aren't many TV drama (or comedies) in history that can be said to have something about them where you could learn something meaningful. However, here's a list of some that did help us learn some important things without it being overly obvious...
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 9/29/2008 | Read more »
From the Simpsons to South Park, this article will look at the best and funniest animated comedies in television history.
By Chris Dilks | Published 8/4/2008 | Read more »
You may be noticing that some of your favorite ensemble shows lately have been employing rapid-fire dialogue that can sometimes exasperate a viewer. Not everybody loves it, but you should know where it came from and how it worked in movies decades ago...
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 5/19/2008 | Read more »
I've heard it said that comedies are the hardest movies for directors to pull off.
By Rebecca White-Glanders | Published 5/7/2008 | Read more »
I love cynical, sarcastic comedies that are dark in a sense of theme.
By J_Jammer | Published 12/25/2007 | Read more »
It should come as no surprise that Jason Reitman has made another stellar film. 'Juno', written by the insanely talented Diablo Cody, is one of the best comedies in years.
By Alexis Gentry | Published 11/12/2007 | Read more »
Last Night NBC launched night 4 of its 'Green Week'. The NBC comedies were hilarious, but "30 Rock" was the Best.
By kelly m. | Published 11/9/2007 | Read more »
Two newly released comedies go head to head. I have recently seen both and was disappointed with one and pleasantly surprised with the other.
By Michael Luchies | Published 8/13/2008 | Read more »
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