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Since you broke out spoofs, black comedies, etc... (Reply to this comment)
by NFP
...you have mitigated some of my concerns. You need to break out "mockumentaries," as well, else Rob Reiner's 80s masterpiece "This is Spinal Tap" would just have to make it as the film that launched a comedic genre and skewered rock 'n roll mercilessly with laughter and self-parody in the process.
In the old school category, I'd think you'd have to throw in some of Danny Kaye's old flicks like "The Court Jester," don't you think, or some of the old Alec Guinness vehicles like "Kind Hearts and Coronets?"
And what of the Marx Brothers? Where to begin?
Nick
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Jul 12 '07
8:43 am PDT
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Re: I was (Reply to this comment)
by WilliamJones
Yeah, Woody's funny. I also like "Love and Death," a favorite spoof if I ever get around to such a list.
Appreciate the comment.
William
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Jun 11 '07
9:32 am PDT
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I was (Reply to this comment)
by Horswispr
gonna say something about Dr. Strangelove until I finally got around to the first paragraph. I agree about the Woody Allen flicks. Gotta go rent them. It's been years.
Thanks!
Horse
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Jun 10 '07
6:35 pm PDT
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Re: Re: Have you seen Al Brooks Movie about the Middle East? (Reply to this comment)
by WilliamJones
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World. It's nice to hear you thought it was funny, because I've yet to see it, and Walter Chaw (former Epinions writer, now writing for filmfreakcentral.net) panned it unmercifully.
If you couldn't already tell, I'm a fan (a fan with an autographed picture no less).
Thanks Barbara.
William
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Jun 02 '07
9:42 am PDT
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Re: Have you seen Al Brooks Movie about the Middle East? (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
That was really funny..looking for humor in the Muslem world..or something like that..
I Love the movie Sleeper and lost in America...
great list...
Barbara
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Jun 01 '07
8:14 pm PDT
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Re: I should be worried I think (Reply to this comment)
by WilliamJones
Gee Kimm, that's kind of surprising. I guess you're not a big movie buff. But hey, here's 10 to check out when you get some time.
And I appreciate that you stopped by.
William
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May 20 '07
3:47 pm PDT
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Re: A difficult-to-fathom (Reply to this comment)
by WilliamJones
I'm sorry I let you down, Stephen. I tried to mix it up a little, and I did want to highlight Albert Brooks. Admittedly, Preston Sturges got short-changed in the process. I do laugh at these, so hopefully you don't find the clunkers abhorrent.
William
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May 20 '07
3:32 pm PDT
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Re: Preston Sturges (Reply to this comment)
by WilliamJones
[Sturges] was one of the great writer/directors...
Yeah, he really was. And it's kind of embarrassing, only including one movie of his on such a list. This can partly be explained by the fact I've yet to see some of his movies, a couple of those being Christmas in July and Hail the Conquering Hero.
Still, I could have included Sullivan's Travels and The Palm Beach Story.
On a side note, the trailer-towing Yosemite Yellow 1953 Mercury Monterey convertible featured became a star of its own - with demand exceeding supply at Mercury dealerships nationwide.
Nice car, just don't use it to pull a house up a steep incline.
...and North By Northwest - one of his great comedy performances - a film (along with Psycho and The Birds) that Hitchcock referred to as a comedy on several occasions.
Although I'd never argue with Hitch, I wouldn't have thought to include those. On a list of black comedies, maybe?
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World has taken a beating in reviews lately for being dated, but I still find this film to be an amazing undertaking - considering the great cast, wacky script and extensive location shooting involved.
Yeah, I don't get it. There's no denying it's well done. You do need to see it in a widescreen format. Chopped, you don't want to go there.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
William
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May 20 '07
3:21 pm PDT
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I should be worried I think (Reply to this comment)
by KMINER
I came here today to read a few of your reviews ... and I've not heard of ANY Of these movies - yikes! :)
Kimm
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May 20 '07
3:00 pm PDT
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A difficult-to-fathom (Reply to this comment)
by Stephen_Murray,  in Movies
list, with Preston Sturges joined by some clunkers!
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May 20 '07
11:45 am PDT
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Preston Sturges (Reply to this comment)
by rkingfish
was one of the great writer/directors and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek was the ultimate under-the-radar film of its time. Hutton's daffy - Bracken's geeky and goofy - and the script is just classic.
The Long, Long Trailer, with all its credibility stretch and Metrocolor splendor cemented the Desilu name and TV empire. On a side note, the trailer-towing Yosemite Yellow 1953 Mercury Monterey convertible featured became a star of its own - with demand exceeding supply at Mercury dealerships nationwide.
Carey Grant's role in Bringing Up Baby was a good lead-in to later Grant films such as the 1948 comedy Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, with Myrna Loy less irritating than Katharine Hepburn; and North By Northwest - one of his great comedy performances - a film (along with Psycho and The Birds) that Hitchcock referred to as a comedy on several occasions.
It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World has taken a beating in reviews lately for being dated, but I still find this film to be an amazing undertaking - considering the great cast, wacky script and extensive location shooting involved.
Enjoyed reading the list of your favorites...
Rick
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May 19 '07
4:37 pm PDT
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Re: Great list! (Reply to this comment)
by WilliamJones
I also am quite a fan of Albert Brooks and think that films like Defending Your Life and Mother are unduly neglected.
Both are terrific, and I certainly wouldn't fault anyone for including them on such a list. I thought it best, however, to limit myself to three by him (and for sheer laughs, his first three are my favorites).
But my fav on the list goes to The Dude. It took me forever to get around to seeing it, but I don't think I've ever seen an actor (Bridges) slip so effortlessly into a character. Love it!
It's a great character, and a terrific performance. And of course that all reflects back on the Coen brothers. While the dialogue may feel improvised, it's not. The stammers, the hesitations, it's all been preconceived.
I like the pairing of the pacifist Dude with the John Goodman character, the Vietnam vet, railing against the gulf war. ("The man in the black pajamas, Dude. Worthy [frickin'] adversary...")
And I like the supporting characters. Donny, for example, who's always a couple steps behind the conversation.
But yeah, the Dude's my guy ("Hey man, there's a beverage here").
Appreciate the comment.
William
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May 16 '07
11:53 am PDT
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Re: Have you seen Al Brooks Movie about the Middle East? (Reply to this comment)
by WilliamJones
That would be Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World.
No, it came and went so quickly I didn't catch it when it played in theaters. It's been out on video for a while. As it's the only Brooks film I haven't watched, I'm certainly eager to do so.
Thanks for the comment.
William
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May 16 '07
10:44 am PDT
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Great list! (Reply to this comment)
by millinocket,  in Movies
I also am quite a fan of Albert Brooks and think that films like Defending Your Life and Mother are unduly neglected.
But my fav on the list goes to The Dude. It took me forever to get around to seeing it, but I don't think I've ever seen an actor (Bridges) slip so effortlessly into a character. Love it!
Sue
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May 16 '07
10:19 am PDT
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Have you seen Al Brooks Movie about the Middle East? (Reply to this comment)
by pierretascher
That was funny.
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May 16 '07
9:16 am PDT
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