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Examining Jerry Stiller’s 4 Most Iconic Roles — GQ

Paying tribute to an actor who quietly helped define some of the 20th century’s greatest comedies. via Examining Jerry Stiller’s 4 Most Iconic Roles — GQ

Rick and Morty: Fans outraged as network ‘spoils’ next episode ‘Beware!’ — Newslanes

Although Adult Swim’s irreverent sci-fi comedy isn’t laden with shocking reveals and major character deaths – most of the time – Rick and Morty fans still have to tread carefully when it comes to stumbling across spoilerific posts online. The midseason premiere of Rick and Morty’s fourth season confused fans with a metacommentary on its […]… Continue reading Rick and Morty: Fans outraged as network ‘spoils’ next episode ‘Beware!’ — Newslanes

The Pink Panther (1963, Blake Edwards) — Ian Farrington

Spoiler warning: These reviews reveal plot details When a jewel thief targets the largest diamond in the world, he becomes distracted by its beautiful owner. Meanwhile, a French detective is on the thief’s trail, unaware that his own wife is having an affair with the criminal… In retrospect, this 1963 comedy film contains a couple […]… Continue reading The Pink Panther (1963, Blake Edwards) — Ian Farrington

COMEDY 1st Scene Screenplay: WIPE, by Edward Hicklin

Tommy was never taught how to wipe his butt properly, and was therefore teased for most of his childhood and beyond. After a particularly heinous prank takes his life, Tommy vows supernatural revenge against the summer camp that played host to his early demise. CAST LIST: Narrator: Allison Kampf Tommy (M): Steve Rizzo Kid #1/Random… Continue reading COMEDY 1st Scene Screenplay: WIPE, by Edward Hicklin

Lady and the Tramp 2019 *** — The Film Authority

Andrew Bujalski is something of a mercurial figure in American cinema; his Funny Ha Ha and Mutual Appreciation created a new genre ( mumblecore) and launched him towards such surprising indie fare as the alarming Computer Chess, a seemingly genial look at retro-computing style the concludes with a final scene which is genuine nightmare fodder.… via… Continue reading Lady and the Tramp 2019 *** — The Film Authority

Downhill 2020 *** — The Film Authority

Swimming against the tide is one thing, but I’ve not found many takers for my opinion of Force Majeure, critical darling and Golden Globe nominee; I hated it. 440 more words via Downhill 2020 *** — The Film Authority

At home with Seth Meyers and Steven Colbert circa March 2020… — The Film Authority

“Give us your politics, Elvis!’ demanded a voice at an Elvis Costello concert circa 1989. ‘Why, have you none of your own?’ caustically replied the beloved entertainer. 697 more words via At home with Seth Meyers and Steven Colbert circa March 2020… — The Film Authority

The Falcon and the Snowman 1985 ***** — New

‘This is not America…’ sang David Bowie at the end of John Schlesinger’s under-seen espionage story, torn from the headlines and released to an uncaring audience circa awards –season January 1985. 727 more words via The Falcon and the Snowman 1985 ***** — New

Desperately Seeking Susan 1985 **** — New

Time to disavow another opinion; I was still at school when Desperately Seeking Susan came out, and the clips playing in rotation as promos for Madonna’s hit single Into the Groove made it look like a female Beverly Hills Cop. 475 more words via Desperately Seeking Susan 1985 **** — New

Ooh…You Are Awful 1972 *** — New

‘The best British comedy in years’ was how The Observer described Clive Owen’s comedy on release; it’s probably fair to say that the shadow thrown over popular culture by this vehicle for comedian Dick Emery is not one which has endured. 360 more words via Ooh…You Are Awful 1972 *** — New