Comedy

The Evergreen Appeal of Spy Comedies

By  Angela Morrison 

A brief history of a beloved subgenre.

Every Episode of ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Ranked

By  Liz Baessler 

New and improved for all your ranking needs.

The Best Comedy Movies of 2019

By  Christopher Campbell 

Not only did these movies make us laugh the most this year, but many of them also gave us a lot to think about.

The Simple Comforts of ‘Schitt’s Creek’

By  Kaitlin Stevens 

How a light-hearted Canadian comedy became one of the decade’s loveliest and most important shows.

The 50 Best Comedy Movies of the Decade

By  Ciara Wardlow 

Reality didn’t always give us that much to laugh about in the past decade, but these movies sure did.

‘Succession’ Is So Much Funnier Than You Think It Is

By  Liz Baessler 

One of tv’s best comedies has tricked you into thinking it’s a drama.

How ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Appeals To the Masses

By  Margaret Pereira 

Taika Waititi’s new satire is surprisingly awards-friendly.

How ‘My Cousin Vinny’ Laughs in the Face of Imposter Syndrome

By  Meg Shields 

A millennial icon, ‘My Cousin Vinny’ is the patron saint of “fake it till you make it.” Case closed.

‘His Girl Friday’ and How They Created the World’s Greatest Fast-Talking Rom-Com

By  Kendall Cromartie 

At 240 words a minute, Howard Hawks’ comedic romp more than earns its place as the quintessential screwball comedy