Category: Comedy

  • BARBARELLA

    BARBARELLA

    “Barbarella” is a 1968 science fiction film directed by Roger Vadim, based on the French comic series of the same name by Jean-Claude Forest. The film stars Jane Fonda in the title role of Barbarella. Set in the distant future, the film follows Barbarella, a fearless and adventurous space traveler tasked with finding the scientist…

  • PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

    PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

    “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” is a classic 1987 comedy film directed by John Hughes.The story follows Neal Page (Steve Martin), a high-strung marketing executive desperately trying to make it home to Chicago in time for Thanksgiving to reunite with his family. However, his plans are thrown into disarray when mishaps strand him in New York…

  • JUST ONE MORE TIME aka THE OVER-AMOROUS ARTIST

    JUST ONE MORE TIME aka THE OVER-AMOROUS ARTIST

    “Just One More Time,” aka “The Over-Amorous Artist,” is a British comedy short film that was directed by Maurice Hamblin in 1974. The movie stars John Hamill as Alan Street, a promising portrait artist who finds himself in a tricky situation while his wife, Sue, played by Sue Longhurst, is at work. Later re-released in…

  • PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE

    PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE

    “Phantom of the Paradise,” directed by Brian De Palma, is a 1974 cult musical horror-comedy that serves as a unique and satirical take on the classic tale of Faust and The Phantom of the Opera. The story revolves around the world of the music industry, fame, and the Faustian pact that can come with artistic…

  • THE PARTY

    THE PARTY

    “The Party” is a 1968 comedy directed by Blake Edwards, starring the iconic Peter Sellers in the lead role. The film unfolds as a series of humorous misadventures at a Hollywood dinner party thrown by a well-meaning but bumbling Indian actor named Hrundi V. Bakshi, played by Sellers. Hrundi V. Bakshi is mistakenly invited to…

  • TO DIE FOR

    TO DIE FOR

    “To Die For,” directed by Gus Van Sant, is a darkly comedic crime drama released in 1995, starring Nicole Kidman. The film explores the dangerous allure of fame and the lengths one woman will go to achieve it. The story is presented in a mockumentary style, with interviews and dramatizations providing an inside look at…

  • ZETA ONE

    ZETA ONE

    Zeta One, also known as The Love Slaves, Alien Women, and The Love Factor, is a British comedy science fiction film from 1969. It was directed by Michael Cort and stars James Robertson Justice (known for his role in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Robert Hawdon, Charles Hawtrey (known for the Carry On Films series), Anna…

  • HONKY TONK FREEWAY

    HONKY TONK FREEWAY

    “Honky Tonk Freeway” is a 1981 satirical comedy movie directed by John Schlesinger. The movie takes a whimsical look at the transformation of a small Florida town when a freeway is planned to pass through it. The film boasts a large ensemble cast that features a unique blend of humor, satire, and social commentary. The…

  • HELP!

    HELP!

    “Help!” is a musical comedy film directed by Richard Lester, released in 1965, and starring the iconic British band The Beatles: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The film is a zany adventure that follows the Fab Four as they find themselves entangled in a madcap escapade involving a cult, a sacrificial…

  • PORKY’S

    PORKY’S

    “Porky’s,” written and directed by Bob Clark and released in 1981, is a raunchy comedy set in 1954. It follows a group of high schoolers in Florida as they navigate adolescence, relationships, and their quest for sexual experiences. The film stars Dan Monahan as Edward “Pee Wee” Morris. Mark Herrier as Billy McCarthy, Wyatt Knight…