Sentences with phrase «classic screwball comedy»

The last act is a tour de force of coincidence and character work that rivals the labyrinthine story machinations of classic screwball comedies strained through a filter of Coen Brothers nihilism.

«Libeled Lady» (Jack Conway, 1935) Classic screwball comedy about reckless journalism, society scandals and trumped - up romance.

This light, silly romantic comedy attempts to recall classic screwball comedies, not least, in the admirable feistiness of its lead female character.

Not that you'll be in a particular hurry to get there, given how entertaining it is to watch the talented cast perform Potter's rat - a-tat script (the speed and complexity of the dialogue are reminiscent of classic screwball comedies like «His Girl Friday»).

right up there with the classic screwball comedies.

a happy surprise... Latifah shines under the direction of Wayne Wang, who turns her into a classic screwball comedy heroine.

This is a classic screwball comedy made brand new, exactly the kind of movie Howard Hawks and Preston Sturges and Grant and Gable and Hepburn would be making today, with hysterical gags, slapstick moments, perfect timing, and dialogue so sharp it leaves teeth marks.

Film Adaption: His Girl Friday A brief look at the adaptation of the novel The Front Page into this classic screwball comedy.

Also in 1937, March matched wits with legendary actress Carole Lombard in this classic screwball comedy from director William Wellman.

In a classic screwball comedy — which this film resembles — such lines would have wit and sparkle: Ralph Bellamy would exclaim with gusto, «This food is of restaurant quality!»

Here you'll find the directorial debut of Amber Tamblyn; a classic screwball comedy; a horror anthology film; a forgotten Nicole Kidman thriller; a recent highly acclaimed sci - fi flick; an intense indie drama; yet another incredible performance from Michael Stuhlbarg; and much more.