Tag: comedies

16 FEB

Now Stream This: Indie Dramas, Screwball Comedies, Horror Anthologies and ‘Walk Hard’

(Welcome to Now Stream This, a column dedicated to the best movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and every other streaming service out there.)  Looking for something to stream this weekend and beyond? I’ve got you covered. This latest edition of Now Stream This has scoured streaming services to bring you back a variety of films: […]

14 FEB

7 modern romantic comedies that redefined the genre

The CW Romantic comedies have changed significantly over the years. The days of formulaic stories starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, and Judy Greer as the best friend, are gone. And that’s a good thing. The traditional rom-com got old, and cheapened the great ones like “Moonstruck,” “Working Girl,” and “Say Anything.”  As our culture changes, […]

08 NOV

32 Interesting Behind-The-Scenes Facts About Your Favourite Romantic Comedies

1) Hugh Grant was “hugely grumpy” about having to do the dance scene in Love Actually, because he wanted his character to be a believable prime minister. 2) And the first draft had around four extra stories in it, including one about two girls being love, and another based on a real-life experience of one […]

12 AUG

Why Studios Aren’t Making as Many Comedies Anymore, According to Judd Apatow

For the most part, this was not a satisfying summer for studio comedies. Girls Night is currently on a roll with audiences and at the box-office, but the rest of this summer’s offerings included Baywatch, Rough Night, and The House (although Girls Trip is the notable exception here). All three didn’t connect with audiences. It’s not a great time for studio […]

08 AUG

Why studios aren’t making great comedies anymore, according to Judd Apatow

Frazer Harrison / Getty Images Judd Apatow is largely credited with giving new life to the R-rated comedy genre in the 21st century thanks to critical and commercial hits “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” and “Knocked Up.” But even though Apatow has found mainstream success with his films, he’s still very aware of just how far the […]

25 JUN

10 Science-Fiction Comedies You Might Have Missed

This weekend marks the 30th anniversary for science-fiction comedy Spaceballs, directed by genius funnyman Mel Brooks. No other director could pull off a movie with Spaceballs‘ weird cast of characters that includes the voice of Joan Rivers, Rick Moranis, John Candy, and more. Spaceballs was released during the decade of the Star Wars craze, but […]

15 JUN

The Past, Present, and Future of Raunchy Female Comedies

A dead stripper, a couple of swingers, and a Human Centipede joke. Sounds like the ingredients for a new Hangover movie, right? But it’s actually the plot of Rough Night, the new bachelorette party gone bad comedy opening this weekend. A female-fronted film with raunch and revelry shouldn’t feel like an anomaly in 2017, yet […]

29 MAY

Hilarious Conversations in Black Comedies

New York City’s Film Forum is celebrating a new 35mm print of Quentin Tarantino’s feature film debut, Reservoir Dogs. The screenings run through Thursday, June 1. From film critic Owen Gleiberman: Some of the most enthralling movies of our time have come down to the spectacle of raging macho blowhards hurling profanities and hell-raising wisecracks […]