Sentences with phrase «of film comedy»

«The New Guy,» apparently, is following the new school of film comedy established by «The Sweetest Thing» in which continuity is discarded for random gags.

They aren't all masterpieces, of course, but they do offer a history of the evolution of film comedy through the silent era to early sound films.

,» after Ronny / Nicolas Cage declares his love, went into the annals of film comedy and she won an Oscar with a sensitive but stylized performance.

In his introduction, Mankiewicz reminded the audience how «Animal House» and cinematic progeny like «Caddyshack» (1980) «forever changed the face of film comedy.»

And he's brought that attitude to several of his film comedies, including the two «Horrible Bosses» and 2013's «We're the Millers.»

Not exact matches

The new streaming service will also be the exclusive streaming home to the full catalog of classic British sketch comedy show Monty Python's Flying Circus, which has been remastered in HD for the first time, along with Monty Python films.

Those include 14 new seasons of series, 13 comedy specials, six documentaries, two documentary series, nine feature films, and seven seasons of TV for kids.

Well, a former SNL director — who also happens to be lead writer of the David Spade comedy «Joe Dirt» — was behind it, and Stewart was recruited only after the first actress suffered a «nervous breakdown» right before filming.

And for every hit like «X-Men: Days of Future Past» there were flops like the raunchy western - comedy «A Million Ways to Die in the West» and Tom Cruise action film «Edge of Tomorrow.»

According to Jamie Perry, vice president of brand and product development for Jet Blue, the airline made the short film a comedy because you can't preach to people but you can be irreverent and humorous to get the same point across.

Since securing a job as a writer for «30 Rock» in 2006, Glover has used his diverse talents and signature humor to find success in a staggering number of industries, including television, stand - up comedy, music, and film.

The producer of hockey comedy Goon says piracy doomed the film to financial failure.

The people who claimed responsibility for the hack have said on Internet postings that they were incensed by the Sony Pictures film «The Interview,» a comedy about a fictional assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

After large movie theater chains, like AMC (AMC.N) and Regal Entertainment (RGC.N), refused to screen the comedy following threats of violence from hackers who opposed the film, Sony stitched together a limited release in theaters and a $ 5.99 video - on - demand (VOD) rental and $ 14.99 purchase option on YouTube Movies, Google Play (GOOGL.O), Microsoft Xbox Video (MSFT.O) and a dedicated site starting Dec. 24.

Chandrasekhar also touched on comedy's embattled relationship with critical reception, how the rise of President Trump affected the film's production, and the creative advantages of being in a comedy troupe.

The first hour of «The Hangover» is your typical bro - comedy film — until Mike Tyson himself shows up and demands that the «wolfpack» (Ed Helms, Zach Gafilianakis, and Bradley Cooper) return his pet tiger, which they stole.

Sony had to cancel the much - anticipated release of the comedy film The Interview last year after hackers threatened action if the film was released theatrically.

Some 200 U.S. theaters screened the Sony Pictures film despite threats of terrorism and an international cyberwar spawned by the farcical comedy about a plot to assassinate the leader of North Korea.

The upcoming reboot of the Ghostbusters franchise features one of the funniest ensemble casts of any film this year: Along with stars Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon, the sci - fi comedy will also feature appearances by Cecily Strong, Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd and a bunch of other big names.

The premiere of Louis C.K.'s upcoming film I Love You, Daddy has been canceled, and Netflix has removed his second standup comedy special from their streaming service.

Along with promising comedies, a new David O. Russell film, the latest offering from Pixar and a documentary about Hillsong, our list of the most anticipated movies of next year is filled with reboots and remakes.

These films were in stark contrast from Scorsese's work at the time, the character study of a live - at - home, celebrity - obsessed comedian with delusions of grandeur in King of Comedy and the «one crazy night in Soho» comedy After Hours — both of which met tepid reComedy and the «one crazy night in Soho» comedy After Hours — both of which met tepid recomedy After Hours — both of which met tepid results.

News, sports events, dramas, situation comedies, musicals, soap operas, documentaries, full - length feature films, even the weather report — all are providing part of the mass media «s mythic world.

Greta Gerwig's charming coming - of - age indie comedy is one the year's most critically praised films.

One of 2016's most surprising breakout films - i0t currently holds a 97 % on Rotten Tomatoes — is Irish coming of age comedy Sing Street inspired by New Wave music, the raise of the music video and teenage romance.

Locus Corporation wishes to apologize regarding the first elements of our marketing campaign (in the form of a Cannes billboard and a trailer) which we realize has had the opposite effect from that which was intended... Our film, a family comedy, carries a message designed to challenge social prejudices related to standards of physical beauty in society by emphasizing the importance of inner beauty.

If the»80s were the decade of slashers, horror - comedy, and terrifying children's films, the» 10s are shaping up to be a decade of sun - drenched heartache, featuring women.

The actor (and now director) best known for his work in films including Juno and Scott Pilgrim and, of course, as George Michael Bluth on Arrested Development, will co-star alongside John Hawkes (Winter» sBone) in a new half - hour comedy from creator Charlie Kaufman.

It's supposed to be a comedy, but Max considers it a veritable primer on the life of a Jewish émigré «You can learn much from this film,» he says.

In fact, for a film derided in the popular press as a «jihadist comedy», Four Lions treads far more carefully when it comes to firing pot - shots at the politics of suicidebombers, or the Muslim faith, than one might expect.

In an adjudication published today, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints against Phones4U over an advertisement depicting a cartoon version of the Buddy Christ from the comedy film Dogma, along with the tagline «Miraculous deals on Samsung Galaxy Android phones.»

But he eventually gave a nod to the film the next day, stating: «Fly - on - the - wall #LabourSummer documentary really captures the chaos, complexity and comedy of politics.»

Since then, White has brought her genius to an incomparable variety of dramas and comedies, in both television and film, published books, and received eight Emmy Awards, three American Comedy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy.

This film is directed by Tom Shadyac, of Ace Ventura, Nutty Professor and other comedy gem fame.

When the main characters of a Kevin Smith (aka Silent Bob) horror - comedy film are yogis.

Researchers have concluded that after watching a comedy film concentration of HGH has increased by 88 %.

The screen star is still here, of course — this fall she appears in two major films, the comedy A.C.O.D. and the action movie Machete Kills.

The film, which hits theaters February 16, is a modern twist on a romantic comedy (boy and girl meet, fall in love, but then break up, and are suddenly reunited, ending up in that awkward stage where they have to debate whether to wave hello while taking out the trash), but it's also a particularly female spin on the coming of age story, the likes of which we're only beginning to see onscreen as more women carve out a place for themselves in writer's rooms and director's chairs.

She was the object of Adam Sandler's misguided affection in the comedy Just Go With It and she's currently filming What to Expect When You're Expecting alongside heavy - hitters like Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez, while her action / alien invasion flick Battleship is set to hit theaters next year.

As the days get darker and the nights grow colder, one of the most blissful things you can do this time of year is to spend the evening watching a classic romantic - comedy film.

Like Abbott and Costello films, «The Castle of the Monsters» also contains elements of comedy, spoofing the cliches of horror films.

The video was filmed as part of the «Five Minutes to Funny» class, held at comedy club DC Improv in Washington DC.

Every culture and nationality has its own repertoire of films, TV shows, comedy, and books, many of which you may have never heard of.

This year, I'm working on a series of eight short films, one of which is a romantic comedy in pre-production as we speak.

Depending on what night you choose or what time of day you go along, you could be enjoying a play, a theatre show, a film, a gig, a comedy, a dance event or even an art exhibition.

There are films, plays, comedy shows, music events and a whole lot more at this community - focused location that gives plenty of reasons to come along and have some fun.

i write alot of my own movie scripts, and im developing my own sitcom as we speak.and im also writing a comedy and a horror film soon to be copyrighted and im starring in, directing and filming this winter.

Sugar Club is Dublin's most creative nightspot, where the very slick theatre - style venue hosts an array of events from music to comedy to classic film - themed nights and there's even some saucy cabaret and sexy burlesque dancing shows to heat up your evening.

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The film explores the relationships of four sets of siblings who have Four sets of siblings struggle to work out their differences in this episodic comedy - drama from writer and director Carl Bessai.