Tag Archives: parody

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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Clue (1985) Is a Parody of House on Haunted Hill (1959)

Posted on October 31, 2016 by

Happy Halloween! I have a special treat for you to mark this holiday. 1985’s comedy classic Clue is obviously based on the popular board game. And yet its plot and characters seem to have quite a bit in common with … Continue reading →

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Pleasant Surprises: Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated

Posted on March 1, 2016 by

I never enjoyed the classic Scooby Doo cartoon shows. Even as a child, I found them repetitive and formulaic. In every episode Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby Doo would drive into some spooky town in the Mystery Machine and … Continue reading →

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Most Comedic Actors Have a 10-Year Window of Greatness

Posted on May 13, 2015 by

Nothing lasts forever. Case in point, comedic actors. Even the ones who reach superstar status and enjoy years of success eventually slip into mediocrity. The interesting thing is the pattern they follow. I’ve noticed that usually these kinds of actors … Continue reading →

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Bill and Ted vs. Wayne and Garth

Posted on February 17, 2015 by

I recently re-watched Wayne’s World and it brought back a lot of fun memories. It got me thinking about another cinematic pair of rockers: Bill and Ted. I was tempted to compare the two duos. After all, Bill and Ted … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Who Framed Roger Rabbit vs. Chinatown

Posted on September 9, 2014 by

Some people have speculated that Who Framed Roger Rabbit is some sort of sequel, remake, or homage to Chinatown. But it’s none of those things. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is actually a perfect parody of that classic murder mystery. I … Continue reading →

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Bad Movies with Great Music: Explorers

Posted on July 1, 2014 by

What were the makers of Explorers thinking? Few movies have such lofty aspirations and yet such disastrous outcomes as this one. Explorers feels sort of like E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial or Super 8 except without the compelling stories of those films. … Continue reading →

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