Sentences with phrase «many modern comedies»

In 2014, Halpern — who the New York Times recently dubbed the «hidden architect of modern comedy» — built a $ 7 million comedy club that focuses on long - form improv.

Charna Halpern was recently heralded as the «hidden architect of modern comedy,» but she's faced many challenges in building a profitable theater business.

But where Sightseers was merely incompetent, We're The Millers seems to take delight in human misery as an end or source of humour in itself; it doesn't use pain or suffering to deepen the characters, it simply offers it as a benchmark of modern comedy.

It's far more absurd and the characters have comfortably become a modern comedy duo.

One also could imagine the same material set against the typical aesthetic of modern comedies — with their overlit backgrounds and spotlighted actors.

Some of this involves quirky characters as you would expect to find in modern comedy, but even this aspect finds its natural groove early and never disappoints.

Star Kristen Wiig (and she really should be a Star with a capital S after this breakthrough performance) finds the humanity usually missing from not just the chick flick but the modern comedy in general.

It was a remake of one of the most critically acclaimed modern comedies.

We sat down with the writer / director recently to discuss some of the film's themes and get his thoughts on the state of modern comedy.

Ben Stiller / Owen Wilson Shared Filmography: «The Cable Guy» (1996), «Permanent Midnight» (1998), «Meet The Parents» (2000), «Zoolander» (2001), «The Royal Tenenbaums» (2001), «Starsky & Hutch» (2004), «Meet The Fockers» (2004), «Night At The Museum» (2006), «Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian» (2009), «Little Fockers» (2010), «Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb» (2010) «Zoolander 2» (2016) Given the incestuous nature of the modern comedy scene, with everybody cropping up for cameos in each other's movies, it's easy to overlook that Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson have appeared in eleven movies together (with a twelfth on the way).

With only two feature films and one TV show to his name, writer / director Jody Hill, is now synonymous with ignoring the boundaries and «genre rules» of modern comedy and creating anti-heroes that laughably burble with nihilistic rage, scary faux pas and hot - air egos.

The film leans into modern comedy, but it also passes through moments of genuine longing and even existential crisis.

Scored with wit by a pointedly wry Seventies soundtrack that crucifies its older generation protagonists, The In - Laws is ultimately that rarest of beasts: a modern comedy that knows its strengths and exploits them.

I think it's expected that for every decent - to - good modern comedy we get a handful of crap ones.

And Baumbach subverts the false catharsis of his ending by refusing to let it play out exactly as expected; he's too smart to follow the modern comedy template too closely.

, Sexy Beast, Gooby 2:41:05 — Junk Mail: Internet Archive, Do Modern Comedies Rely Too Much on Cussing?

I hate to sound like a broken record, but the state of the modern comedy is pretty depressing.

Actually, there's a very good article by A.O. Scott on the art of the pratfall in which he explains why some of the greatest modern comedy (from «Little Miss Sunshine» to «Borat») is of the well - executed physical variety.

That can be excruciating to watch, but it's also the stuff of modern comedy.

No modern comedy worth its salt misses the chance to keep you chortling as the end credits roll.

That's something that's lacking in much of modern comedy, so it's good to see them try to find a place for it here.

But what good would this guide be if it didn't implore you, dear reader, to consider The Lobster, one of our absolute favorite modern comedies?

It's a modern comedy that allows its characters to fall in love naturally, without the pressure of sex, while also providing plenty of sex throughout the film (with other people).

Many people today don't realize it, but much of modern comedy was born at the National Lampoon.

Two of modern comedy's heavyweights, Will Ferrell and Zak Galifianakis, will go head to head in the forthcoming satirical comedy, THE CAMPAIGN, and we now have two new promotional campaign posters to add to the trailer and film poster.

Two of modern comedy's heavyweights, Will Ferrell and Zak Galifianakis, will go head to head in the forthcoming satirical comedy, THE CAMPAIGN, and we...

One of the film's most memorable aspects — and arguably the facet which helped to entrench itself within the annuls of modern comedy greats — is the work undertaken by the Max Fischer Players: Broadway - sized high school theatre reinterpretations of classic movies.

Many modern comedies focus too much on gross - out sexual humor.

Those not quite in tune may miss out on some of the gags, but may still enjoy the more modern comedy styles in other capacities, which is to throw in as much envelope - pushing vulgarity, F - bombs, and pop culture references as possible.

The Incredible Jessica James Netflix announced that it has acquired worldwide rights to writer / director Jim Strouse's refreshing and heartfelt modern comedy, The Incredible Jessica James, prior to the film's upcoming Read More →

There are the expected scenes of actors riffing all over each that populate most modern comedies, but also hints at a bigger budget and attention to aesthetics like nifty camera work, tilt - shift photography, and some decent action set pieces.

The modern comedy landscape, heavily influenced by the success of Family Guy and the Adult Swim model, is all about fitting as many jokes as possible onto the screen in the shortest period of time.

The New Guy is a great example of the new - type of modern comedy in which a fairly mundane, straight - forward plot is coupled with genuinely bizarre, unrealistic jokes.

A new trailer for the much anticipated sequel to the modern comedy classic Anchorman was released today.

There will be booze and then a screening of Paul Feig's modern comedy classic.

Ruben Östlund, Sweden, 2017, 150m A precisely observed, thoroughly modern comedy of manners, Ruben Östlund's Palme d'Or — winner revolves around Christian (Claes Bang), a well - heeled contemporary art curator at a Stockholm museum.

Actually, there's a very good article by A.O. Scott on the art of the pratfall in which he explains why some of the greatest modern comedy (from «Little Miss Sunshine» to «Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan») is of the well - executed physical variety.

None of Nicole Holofcener's quietly affecting and well - observed modern comedies qualified?

«Catastrophe» is here and gone in six episodes, but it leaves you spent, satisfied and pleasantly skeeved, the way the best modern comedy shows do.

But this movie never aims for classical farce; it involves, instead, lots of fast talking, references to outrageous moments from the characters» pasts, and micro-riffs, in the vein of a modern comedy aiming for first - tier Rogen / Goldberg but happy to settle for a second - tier episode of New Girl.

He is a modern comedy legend after roles in THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN, KNOCKED UP and SUPERBAD and as always the likeable Seth...

It might be unfair to compare this aggressively average gross - out comedy — which sits in some depressing space between Trainwreck and Dirty Grandpa — to a classic modern comedy like Step Brothers.

Another modern comedy classic that will bear no ill words!

Spy is the model for how modern comedy can bridge that increasingly perilous gulf between political correctness and wild courage.

Silent Movie is far from perfect, but it is a uniquely clever idea for a modern comedy, which is enough to merit a viewing, particularly for the biggest fans of any of the stars that make cameo appearances.

The impact of their magazine and movies like «Animal House» and «Caddyshack» can undeniably be felt in almost all modern comedy, but certainly in the quirky style of writer / actor / director David Wain.

Director: Michael Showalter Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano There aren't too many modern comedies with the chutzpah to pull off a 9/11 joke.

The line - up of The Galileo Open Air Cinema includes a variety (over 100, in fact) of cult classics, timeless romances, modern comedies, and everything in - between.

It has divided presidential opinion with its treatment of race, but Kenya Barris's series is redefining modern comedy by balancing issues and laughs

Not exact matches

Most crucially, Segura got an original - comedy - special deal with Netflix, which is the modern - day equivalent of being asked to sit on Johnny Carson's couch after your set — a guaranteed career maker.