Comedy

18 Comfort Food Films to Nurse Your 2017 Hangover

By  Meg Shields 

New Year’s Eve has laid waste to your body and soul. Let film help.

The 17 Best Stand-up Specials of 2017

By  Cooper Peltz 

From the personal to the political to the downright silly, these were the best stand-up specials of 2017.

The Tao of Nicolas Cage: Viva ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’

By  Chris Coffel 

In 1992 Nicolas Cage went to Vegas for the first time. Back then things were goofier and light-hearted.

How ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ was inspired by ‘Celine and Julie Go Boating’

By  Jacob Oller 

Dramedy In Motion: Blending Genre With ‘Atlanta’

By  Jacob Oller 

‘The Princess Bride’ Can Bring Us Together

By  Matthew Monagle 

When it comes to bringing people together during the holidays, ‘The Princess Bride’ embodies the spirit of Christmas.

Seriously Screwy: The History and Impact of the Screwball Comedy

By  Jacob Oller 

5 Reasons Why ‘Moonstruck’ is a Perfect Holiday Movie

By  Meg Shields 

For your consideration: Cher, Nic Cage, and an operatic love story to warm your bones. 

The Arid Hilarity of Hal Ashby’s ‘Being There’

By  Jacob Oller