Tag Archives: comedy

10 More Movie Poster Mashups

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

Three years ago I put together a humorous collection of movie poster mashups, demonstrating that one title could perfectly describe two films with almost nothing in common. It’s high time I shared another 10 of these mashups for your entertainment. … Continue reading →

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John Candy vs. Dom DeLuise

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

I grew up with John Candy and Dom DeLuise movies. Their silly performances appealed to me as a kid on a very rudimentary level. They’re big, fat comedians who managed to get a laugh through their awkward yet charming comedic … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Montgomery Brewster’s Great-Uncle

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

I’ve talked about Brewster’s Millions (1985) before, but I still don’t think this movie gets enough credit for being such a brilliant comedy. The setup is simple: a penniless schlub has to spend $30 million in 30 days and have … Continue reading →

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Pleasant Surprises: Swiss Family Robinson

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

As a kid, I wasn’t a huge fan of Disney’s old live-action movies. They were so boring and quaint, like The Parent Trap (1960) and Freaky Friday (1976). I probably would have had a whole different perspective on the matter … Continue reading →

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The Right Way and the Wrong Way to Do a One-Joke Comedy

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

One-joke comedies are so hard to pull off. It’s Pat, The Hot Chick, Chairman of the Board, Bio-Dome, Dude, Where’s My Car? and just about anything by the Wayans brothers and/or Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer are just terrible. And … Continue reading →

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Bill vs. Ted

Posted on March 7, 2017 by

Bill S. Preston, Esquire, and Ted “Theodore” Logan. The Great Ones, as some call them, are quite possibly the best duo in history. But who is the greatest Great One? Years ago I saw a tongue-in-cheek list of the best … Continue reading →

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What About Bob? What About Chiasmus?

Posted on February 14, 2017 by

When I get an idea for a Cinematic Chiasmus, I get excited about it because it’s a chance to look at a film in a way that no one has ever done before. A few months ago, the good folks … Continue reading →

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