Tag Archives: comedy

The Muppet Movie Is an ‘Isn’t It Funny That’ Comedy

Posted on June 5, 2018 by

There are many kinds of comedies. Slapstick, romantic, dark, road trip, parody, satire. You might think that 1979’s The Muppet Movie is a road trip comedy because at first glance it seems to be all about Kermit the Frog traveling … Continue reading →

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My Kids’ First Time Watching a Star Trek Film

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

Last week, my oldest son (who is 8 years old) told me he was really interested in whales. He’s been learning about them in school, and once something piques his interest there is no stopping him in his quest for … Continue reading →

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A Joke from Top Secret! (1984) Becomes Reality

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

I am always on the lookout for interesting comparisons between films, and it was surprising to find such a striking parallel between fiction and real life. I never thought a joke could be taken so seriously. Continue reading →

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This Is What Most Sequels Feel Like

Posted on February 6, 2018 by

I love Groundhog Day because it offers something new every time I watch it. And on my most recent visitation, I noticed something really cool about the snowman-building scene.

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How The Boss Baby Won Me Over

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

Everything about The Boss Baby appeared to be designed to repel me. By the time the movie hit the 17-minute mark, I was just about ready to shut it off because I thought I knew exactly where it was going and why … Continue reading →

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Before Twilight Was the Original Edward and Bela

Posted on October 24, 2017 by

Last week I talked a lot about Ed Wood, and it got me thinking that that film was a trendsetter in more ways than one. It didn’t just inspire others to ironically praise the efforts of bad filmmakers, but it also … Continue reading →

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Good Films About Bad Filmmakers

Posted on October 17, 2017 by

The 1994 film Ed Wood is an odd masterpiece. Johnny Depp is at his most manic and lovable in that film. He plays the titular writer and director of some of the most famous bad movies of all time, including … Continue reading →

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