Sentences with phrase «best modern comedy»

«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.

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

Not exact matches

Both Parks & Rec and Community were shut out in the Best Comedy category, though Veep, Louie, Big Bang Theory and Modern Family were all nominated.

Straying from the standard, modern superhero formula it helped to pioneer in 2002, Homecoming is more teen comedy than it is a «good vs. evil» tale, highlighting a distinctive setting in Queens as the battleground for crushes, parties and yes, actual super villains — this one played by Michael Keaton in a scene - stealing performance.

SNL is still the modern King of Political Satire, but the state of the country and its politicians in the face of a new presidency have shifted the open nature of comedy, for better or worse.

The hilarious Emmy - winning best comedy «Modern Family» is taking the environment seriously.

That it works both as a comedy and a good - natured meditation on religion, tradition and their persistence in the modern world is a very thick layer of icing on the top.

Snub: Jesse Tyler Ferguson (pictured right) and Eric Stonestreet (left), «Modern Family» Supporting Actor - Comedy Though «Modern Family» scored its sixth straight nom for Best Comedy, several members of its much - honored cast got the could shoulder, including five - time nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson and three - time nominee (and two - time winner) Eric Stonestreet.

Kudos to Roos for giving Lisa Kudrow the best screen role of her career as Lucia, the sister of Bill's deceased partner, and the acerbic conscience of a perfectly dysfunctional modern anti-romantic comedy.

2015 turned out to be the year Orphan Black «s Tatiana Maslany finally got her due, as well as the year Modern Family and The Big Bang Theory loosened their stranglehold on the comedy categories.

«Modern Family» continued its run as television's most honored comedy at the Emmys, winning the best comedy award for the third year in a row, while the terrorism thriller «Homeland» won critical praise and the best drama Emmy.

Other than that, Modern Family won almost everything else in the comedy category (including Best Direction, even though the majority of those nominees were women, one of them having directed an episode of Modern Family, but whatever).

Smart and dumb, scary and silly, and never less than entertaining, Scream one of the best horror comedies of the modern era.

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Putting a twist on the original movie Going in Style, director Zach Braff does a good job of reviving the comedy for modern - day audiences.

«Modern Family» did well as usual as Eric Stone Street and Julie Bowen won for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress in Comedy, states RadarOnline.

Tangled 2010, 100 minutes, PG / Directors: Nathan Greno, Byron Howard / Writer: Dan Fogelman / Stars: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy Buy It: Blu - ray Combo • Blu - ray 3D Combo • DVD • Instant Video The best of Disney's modern princess musicals, this fairy tale comedy is better than advertised.

Mad Men took home Best Drama Series while Modern Family won Best Comedy Series at the inaugural awards ceremony hosted by Cat Deeley.

But those are all 50 - 75 years old, and I haven't even mentioned my modern - era favorites, like Luis Bunuel («The Exterrminating Angel,» «Simon of the Desert,» «The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie,» «The Phantom of Liberty»), Monty Python («Life of Brian» — greatest comedy of the last half - century), Christopher Guest & ensemble («Spinal Tap,» «Waiting for Guffman,» «Best in Show») or the Coen Bros. («Barton Fink,» «The Big Lebowski»).

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.

Two pure comedies, Paul Feig's «Spy» and Judd Apatow's «Trainwreck,» were nominated in the Best Motion Picture — Comedy category alongside three films comprised of considerably more dramatic fare: Adam McKay's exploration of the modern financial crisis, «The Big Short,» David O. Russell's profile of an entrepreneur, «Joy,» and Ridley Scott's sci - fi adventure, «The Martian.»

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?

If there's a widespread problem in modern American comedies, it's that readiness to give up a good joke for some sorry excuse for a moral about family values, friendship, being yourself, yada yada yada.

These conflicts between the friends, the daughters and parents, as well as each individual character gives the film a depth that is both necessary in modern culture and takes Blockers a step beyond its predecessors in this niche comedy genre.

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It's more of a buddy comedy than a deep satirical look at modern day terrorism but it does carry a decent, well researched social commentary on extremism and Jihad in a British context.

The ABC comedy lineup is back today as well, with «The Middle» at 8, «The Goldbergs» at 8:30, «Modern Family» at 9 and «Black - ish» at 9:30.

As far as modern romantic comedies go, No Strings Attached is at best passable, and yet, when lined up against the greats of the genre, it falls embarassingly short.

Better Things — the Pamela Adlon and Louise C.K. FX comedy is poignant, often hilarious, and sometimes so true if feels more like a documentary on modern L.A. life and family — but neither the show nor its lead landed a nomination.

«There's no one better to comment on our modern America than Roseanne,» ABC continued, confirming that «the most culturally relevant comedy» will return to ABC in 2018 with all the original cast members — including Sara Gilbert (Darlene), who was missing from Tuesday's festivities as she co-hosted The Talk in Los Angeles.

He deserves to be remembered as one of «the greats» and if modern audiences watched The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, even though it's about 70 years old, they would find that the comedy holds up remarkably well.

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But it indicates what much film comedy has become: a slightly sourish cocktail of bad behavior, wry observation, and commentary on how difficult modern life can be, especially for characters who feel entitled to a better one.

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.

On the TV side, this could be the year 30 Rock loses Best Comedy — I don't watch Modern Family, but it's gotten rave reviews from everyone who does, and Glee has a lot of love, too.

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?

On the television side, comedy series awards went to «Modern Family» for best ensemble; Alec Baldwin as best actor for «30 Rock»; and Betty White as best actress for «Hot in Cleveland.»

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But there is much more on the films plate than simply laughing - to - prevent - from - crying at the current state of America, the film delves into life philosophy, behavior etiquette in the modern world and simple human dignity in ways that only a good comedy can.

While Sarah is not herself nominated for a Critics Choice Award, Modern Family is up for two - Best Comedy, plus Best Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series for Ed O'Neill, who plays her character's grandfather.

At the root of the best modern sex comedies and movies about arrested adolescents learning to man up is male friendships, something that is always taken for granted in the same films.

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Now showing in theaters is an action comedy sequel to one of the best modern action comedies, 21 Jump Street, an updated big screen take on the 80s TV series.

A good modern - day litmus test may be the comedy of Larry David, «Curb Your Enthusiasm» more than «Seinfeld», although a distinctly Jewish New York sense of humor runs through all three, with Allen and David having repeatedly crossed paths, most extensively in 2009's enjoyable Whatever Works.

This latest edition of Now Stream This has scoured streaming services to bring you back a variety of films: comedy, horror, drama, as well as modern - day movies and classics from Hollywood's yesterday.