Category: Comedy
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LADY BIRD
“Lady Bird” (2017) is a coming-of-age dramedy set in Sacramento, California, during the early 2000s. Written and directed by Greta Gerwig in her solo directorial debut, the film centers on the final year of high school for Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson (Saoirse Ronan), a spirited and headstrong teenager who yearns for more than her middle-class,…
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IN BRUGES
‘In Bruges’ is a 2008 dark comedy-drama written and directed by Martin McDonagh in his feature film debut. It blends sharp wit, brutal violence, and emotional depth, a hallmark of the former playwright. Set against the picturesque medieval backdrop of Bruges, Belgium, the story centers on two hitmen who lay low after a job gone…
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GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933
‘Gold Diggers of 1933’ is a 1933 dazzling, vibrant, witty backstage musical directed by Mervyn LeRoy with musical numbers and choreography directed by the legendary Busby Berkeley set against the harsh realities of the Great Depression. The film follows a group of struggling Broadway chorus girls who are trying to make ends meet while chasing…
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MONTY PYTHON’S THE MEANING OF LIFE
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life is a 1983 sketch-based satirical comedy that attempts—with tongue firmly in cheek—to answer one of the most profound philosophical questions of all time: What is the meaning of life? Directed by Terry Jones with the animated sequences directed by Terry Gilliam, who also directed the opening short film “The…
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UN MOMENT D’EGAREMENT aka IN A WILD MOMENT
‘Un Moment D’Egarement’ (In a Wild Moment) is a provocative French dramedy directed by Claude Berri, released in 1977. The film explores desire, betrayal, and the complexities of parenthood and aging masculinity. Pierre (played by Jean-Pierre Marielle) and Jacques (played by Victor Lanoux), two middle-aged friends, decide to take a summer holiday together in Corsica.…
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SHORT FILM: I JUST WANT TO KISS YOU
“I Just Want to Kiss You” is an 11-minute short film released in 1998, directed by Jamie Thraves. The film serves as an homage to the French New Wave, capturing themes of friendship and love. The film is shot in black and white, which reflects the stylistic elements of the French New Wave, focusing on the characters’…
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ARTHUR
Arthur (1981) is a romantic comedy directed by Steve Gordon, starring Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, John Gielgud, and Geraldine Fitzgerald. The film became a critical and commercial success, earning multiple Academy Award nominations and winning Best Supporting Actor for John Gielgud and Best Original Song for “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Christopher Cross. Arthur Bach (Dudley Moore) is…
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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL
Rock’ n’ Roll High School (1979) is a musical comedy directed by Allan Arkush, with contributions from Joe Dante. The film stars P.J. Soles, Vincent Van Patten, Clint Howard, Mary Woronov, Paul Bartel, and The Ramones. It blends rebellious teenage antics with the raw energy of punk rock. Known for its zany humor, over-the-top characters, and iconic soundtrack,…
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THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU
“The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” is a 2005 quirky comedy-drama directed by Wes Anderson. The film follows Steve Zissou (Bill Murray), a washed-up oceanographer and filmmaker, on a final, eccentric expedition to seek revenge on a rare jaguar shark that killed his partner and best friend, Esteban. The story opens with Steve Zissou’s latest…
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DRUK aka ANOTHER ROUND
Another Round (Druk, 2020) is a Danish drama-comedy film directed by Thomas Vinterberg, starring Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang, and Lars Ranthe. The film explores themes of midlife crisis, friendship, and the impact of alcohol on human behavior. The story follows four high school teachers—Martin (Mads Mikkelsen), Tommy (Thomas Bo Larsen), Nikolaj (Magnus…
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