The Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame V: Comedy Edition

[Citizen Rules]

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The Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame V
Comedy Edition

It's back! And I'm hosting it:) I messaged Cricket and asked if he was going to host again and if he minded if I did something a bit different. He only said three words in his reply...Go for it!

Past Winners


Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame I (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=61062)
Winner-Neiba (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=61062)

Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame II (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=62530)
Winner-TheUsualSuspect (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=62530)

Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame: Foreign Language Edition (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2185780#post2185780)
Winner-Citizen Rules (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=2185780#post2185780)

Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame IV (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=64212)
Winner-Hey Fredrick (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=64212)


Seeing how the Comedy Countdown is open to all comedy movies not just those that are tagged 'comedies', same goes here. This time all comedies are open to being picked not just those on the MoFo list.

You're trying to find a 'comedy' movie that the person you're choosing for will like & or think is funny. You don't necessary have to like it yourself and it's not necessary that you've watched it before. Just take your best guess based on what you know someone likes and dislikes in comedies.


You have until March 7th to join. Send me by PM your comedy choices for each member. If the member has already seen the movie you'll have to pick another...it would be helpful to send a 2nd and perhaps a 3rd choice for each member.

You'll choose different movies for different members based on what you think that member will enjoy or find funny...but you can pick the same movie for multiple members.

Voting will be just like any other Hall of Fame. No movies longer than 2 hours and 40 minutes. However if anyone wants to wave that they can. Previous HoF movie winners can be nominated in this.

Anyone can join, but if you've never completed a Hall of Fame before, you will need to watch 6 of the movies picked for you within 1 month before I post your nominations.

Members:
Citizen Rules
Allaby
John Dumbear
Wyldesyde
Ueno Station
edarsenal
TheUsualSuspect
Phoenix74
Siddon
Takoma11
Cricket

[Citizen Rules]

Deadline May 24th

Allaby watches: Done, ballot received
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/77/My_favorite_year.jpg/220px-My_favorite_year.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e7/Dinner_at_Eight_cph.3b52734.jpg/220px-Dinner_at_Eight_cph.3b52734.jpg
Waitress (2007) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288286#post2288286)
The Castle (1997) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288711#post2288711)
The Extra Girl (1923) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288738#post2288738)
Christmas in Connecticut (1945) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288919#post2288919)
Dinner at Eight (1933) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289954#post2289954)
My Favorite Year (1982) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2290016#post2290016)
Sunny (2011) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?t=65793&page=16)
Auntie Mame (1958) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2294970#post2294970)
Four Lions (2010) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2296275#post2296275)
Zero Effect (1998) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2296409#post2296409)


Citizen Rules watches: Done, ballot finalized
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/f4/Waitress_film_poster.jpg/220px-Waitress_film_poster.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Victor_Victoria_%281982_film%29.jpg/215px-Victor_Victoria_%281982_film%29.jpg
See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289335#post2289335)
The Bank Dick (1940) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2290587#post2290587)
Victor Victoria (1982) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288812#post2288812)
Waitress (2007) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2290247#post2290247)
Black Belt Jones (1974) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289327#post2289327)
Bugsy Malone (1976) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289018#post2289018)
Ghost Town (2008) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289903#post2289903)
Knives Out (2019) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2290323#post2290323)
Take the Money and Run (1969) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289902#post2289902)
Beetlejuice (1988) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289609#post2289609)


Cricket watches: Done, ballot finalized
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/60/With_honors_poster.jpg/220px-With_honors_poster.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/70/What_We_Do_in_the_Shadows_poster.jpg
What We Do in the Shadows (2014) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2297888#post2297888)
Quo Vado (2016) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288810#post2288810)
Blade of the Immortal (2017) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2301441#post2301441)
Ocean's Eleven (1960) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2301022#post2301022)
Don't Look Up (2021) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2302249#post2302249)
Chicken Run (2000) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2292690#post2292690)
Don't Talk to Irene (2017) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2290452#post2290452)
With Honors (1994) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2301660#post2301660)
Wrong (2012) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2296507#post2296507)
Thank You for Smoking (2005) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2293449#post2293449)


Edarsenal watches: Done, ballot finalized
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/60/Diner-movie-poster-1982.jpg/220px-Diner-movie-poster-1982.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/68/A-nous-la-liberte-poster.jpg/220px-A-nous-la-liberte-poster.jpg
Boy (2010) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2302970#post2302970)
A Nous La Liberte (1931) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2301059#post2301059)
Alfie (1966) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2300858#post2300858)
Bananas (1971) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2300865#post2300865)
Diner (1982) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2301392#post2301392)
Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2300848#post2300848)
Blithe Spirit (1945) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288125#post2288125)
Ready or Not (2019) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2302952#post2302952)
Symbol (2009) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2302962#post2302962)
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2298949#post2298949)


Phoenix74 watches: Done, ballot received
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/00/KungFuHustleHKposter.jpg/220px-KungFuHustleHKposter.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/72/Swiss_Army_Man_poster.png/220px-Swiss_Army_Man_poster.png
Kung fu Hustle (2004) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2294477#post2294477)
Brand Upon the Brain! (2006) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2292659#post2292659)
The Hospital (1971) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2296564#post2296564)
Frankenhooker (1990) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2299488#post2299488)
The Player (1992) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2294107#post2294107)
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2295843#post2295843)
Swiss Army Man (2016) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2290496#post2290496)
Visitor Q (2001) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2295167#post2295167)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2293740#post2293740)
Arthur (1981) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2291107#post2291107)


Siddon watches: Done, ballot received
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/One_two_three43.jpg/220px-One_two_three43.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/54/The_Lost_Skeleton_of_Cadavra_%282001%29_poster.jpg/220px-The_Lost_Skeleton_of_Cadavra_%282001%29_poster.jpg
Used Cars (1980) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2302501#post2302501)
Death at a Funeral (2007) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2303211#post2303211)
Logan Lucky (2017) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2295080#post2295080)
Good Morning, Vietnam (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288402#post2288402)
Camp Death III in 2D! (2018) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288460#post2288460)
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2302989#post2302989)
Avanti! (1972) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2287911#post2287911)
One Two Three (1961) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2301280#post2301280)
CODA (2021) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288400#post2288400)


Takoma watches: Done, ballot received
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8b/Graduateposter67.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/67/All_the_Way_to_Paris_FilmPoster.jpeg/220px-All_the_Way_to_Paris_FilmPoster.jpeg
All the Way to Paris (1966) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2287730#post2287730)
Happiness of the Katakuri's (2001) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2287741#post2287741)
The Pink Panther Strikes Back (1976) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288817#post2288817)
A Man Called Ove (2015) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2287909#post2287909)
Parade (1974) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288130#post2288130)
Holiday (1938) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289001#post2289001)
Cold Pursuit (2019) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288310#post2288310)
The Graduate (1967) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288809#post2288809)
Werewolves Within (2021) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289012#post2289012)
Jackass: The Movie (2002) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289209#post2289209)


Ueno Station watches: Done, ballot received
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/59/%C2%A1%C3%A1tame%21_poster.jpghttps://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/e1/Schizopolis.jpg/220px-Schizopolis.jpg
The Burbs (1989) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289289#post2289289)
¡Átame! (1989) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2299379#post2299379)
Twentieth Century Oz (1976) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288437#post2288437)
World's Greatest Dad (2009) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2294389#post2294389)
Hairspray (1988) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2288350#post2288350)
Happiness (1988) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2290271#post2290271)
Josie and the Pussycats (2001) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2302281#post2302281)
Harold and Maude (1971) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2301495#post2301495)
Schizopolis (1996) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2295363#post2295363)
Duck Soup (1933) (https://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?anchor=1&p=2289969#post2289969)

[Citizen Rules]

For just this one time....We could open this up to all comedies not just those listed on the MoFo List.

I can see advantages in both ways. If you have opinion post it:p

[Allaby]

Knock, knock.

Who's there?

Allaby.

Allaby, who?

Allaby joining this hall! ;)

[Citizen Rules]

Knock, knock.

Who's there?

Allaby.

Allaby, who?

Allaby joining this hall! ;)Ha, good! Glad to see ya!

[Allaby]

For the type of comedies I like, I enjoy:

witty, intelligent, well written comedies
Cute, fun family comedies
musical comedies
romantic comedies
classic or silent comedies

I am not usually in to vulgar comedies with bathroom type humour or poop jokes. I don't usually like really dark or mean spirited comedies.

I would be in favour of opening it up to any comedies, not just those on the lists.

[John Dumbear]

I’ve never participated in one of these, so would like to throw my hat into the ring. Especially, since it’s comedy, my favorite genre.

My taste? Pride myself on being unable to be offended, by anything. That’s what makes comedy great… no rules.

[Citizen Rules]

I’ve never participated in one of these, so would like to throw my hat into the ring. Especially, since it’s comedy, my favorite genre.

My taste? Pride myself on being unable to be offended, by anything. That’s what makes comedy great… no rules.Good to have you! I remember you were in the Movie Roulette and you were a good member there too.

My taste? Pride myself on being unable to be offended, by anything. That’s what makes comedy great… no rules. Perfect, that gives us some idea of what you like, I'm going to put that on the second post.

[Citizen Rules]

For the type of comedies I like, I enjoy:

witty, intelligent, well written comedies
Cute, fun family comedies
musical comedies
romantic comedies
classic or silent comedies

I am not usually in to vulgar comedies with bathroom type humour or poop jokes. I don't usually like really dark or mean spirited comedies.
I put your comedy likes & dislikes on the 2nd post. Thanks for posting those.

I would be in favour of opening it up to any comedies, not just those on the lists.That might be helpful as there's not that much comedies on the MoFo list. I'll see how the voting goes and go with the majority.

[Wyldesyde19]

I’m in. No limits to the comedies

[John Dumbear]

Okay, didn’t realize this is akin to the Movie Roulette thread. Some fine film was recommended to myself there.

[ueno_station54]

to the dismay of everyone i might be in on this. moreso if its open to anything.

[Wyldesyde19]

to the dismay of everyone i might be in on this. moreso if its open to anything.
I always look forward to your nominations, as I’ve enjoyed them in the past so far.

[Citizen Rules]

to the dismay of everyone i might be in on this. moreso if its open to anything. That in itself is funny:p It's looking like any film can be picked as long as the person you're picking for hasn't seen it...the goal of course is to pick something they will like and think is funny, but you don't have to find it funny yourself.

[ueno_station54]

oh i guess i should give my little spiel about what kind of funnies i like then. i guess i'm more into absurdist, "lol so random XD" type humour. stuff that gets as much of an exasperated "whaaaat???" as it does a laugh. to broaden this a bit i like visual comedy. slapstick is good, stuff with editing gags are a big plus, stuff that really use the medium instead of just funny lines. i don't really know how much that helps lol i've never really thought about what i think is funny before.

[SpelingError]

I'm not going to be able to join this one, but I hope you all have fun.

[Citizen Rules]

Think I'll tag people who were in the last Personal Recommendation
@edarsenal (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=50536) @Hey Fredrick (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=95709) @Okay (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=95618) @rauldc14 (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=60169) @seanc (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=75240) @Siddon (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=95448) @Takoma11 (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=107735) @Thief (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=109353)
@cricket (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=68505) Thursday Next

[edarsenal]

I'm in.

I love the old screwball, slapstick humor with vaudevillian flavor. Anything that tips a hat to that works great for me. Kung Fu Hustle, The Good, The Bad, The Weird does that I truly love them for it.
Silly humor works well for me when it comes to British comedy. Think Monty Python, Peter Sellers, Hitcher's Guide to the Universe and you can add Dry/Clever/Witty Humor when it comes to British Comedy as well.
A lot of the Quirky films work, but not all of them.
Quite a few animations from Pixar, Dreamworks, and the like have scored very high in laughter for me.

I despise pretty much the recent shock comedy from the States in the past two decades. So, please, skip that whole Hangover, slasher parodies, Zoolander stuff, or anything with Adam Sandler or his click. There have been very, VERY few of the newer comedies that caused me laughter from the States. Like anything, there are rare exceptions, but they are rare and hard to pinpoint.

[Siddon]

Think I'll tag people who were in the last Personal Recommendation
@edarsenal (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=50536) @Hey Fredrick (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=95709) @Okay (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=95618) @rauldc14 (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=60169) @seanc (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=75240) @Siddon (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=95448) @Takoma11 (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=107735) @Thief (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=109353)
@cricket (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=68505) @Thursday Next (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=9011)


Is this based on lists or are they open to all comedies?

[TheUsualSuspect]

I'M IN!!!!

[PHOENIX74]

I'd like to be part of this! (Even if I do dismally) - I'm relatively new, so not an old hand at picking just the right film for everyone, but I've had a little while to gauge.

The kind of comedies I like? Dark. Or at least intelligent. I'm not a big fan of older kind of Three Stooges kind of comedies - so please, nothing like that. Instead, stuff like you'd get from Bobcat Goldthwait, Taika Waititi - you know, guys whose name is really hard to spell. Preferably, there's some kind of taboos being broken - or else something political, relevant or clever. I think Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers and Monty Python were great. Plain old slapstick isn't for me. I'm not going to laugh just because some guy slipped on a banana peel.

[Citizen Rules]

Is this based on lists or are they open to all comedies?For this time, it's open to any movie, not just from the list, as long as the person hasn't seen it. Hopefully we all discover some good comedy gems.

[Citizen Rules]

My comedy likes and dislikes are:

I'm not big on comedies from the last few years, I prefer 20th century comedies. British humor doesn't usually work for me and neither does foreign comedies or animation. I'm not into vulgar or extreme comedies. I do actually like some of Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Jack Black, etc type movies if they aren't too wacked. Oh I'm a big John Candy fan, but I've already seen every single one of his films.

[Siddon]

For this time, it's open to any movie, not just from the list, as long as the person hasn't seen it. Hopefully we all discover some good comedy gems.


Okay then I'm in

[Siddon]

As for my comedy taste...

I like smart comedies...WC Fields over Marx Brothers, Lemmon and Matthau over Lewis and Martin. I enjoy a good satire, Shaun of the Dead, Walk Hard, Undercover Brother etc. I like horror comedy but not the gross out type, less is more when it comes to humor for me.

[cricket]

I'm interested but still up every night taking care of my boy, don't know if I can commit to anything yet. Hoping in a week everything back to normal.

[Citizen Rules]

Send your comedy choices for the other members to me by PM and try and include a 2nd or 3rd choice if possible. You can always check peoples Letterboxd accounts to see if they watched it or not. I don't have one those myself.

So far the members are:
Citizen Rules
Allaby
John Dumbear
Wyldesyde
Ueno Station
edarsenal
TheUsualSuspect
Phoenix74
Siddon

Watch the 2nd post as that's where I list the members as they join.

[Hey Fredrick]

I'm terrible at recommending comedies so I'm going to sit this one out.

[Citizen Rules]

So far a lot of comedy choices are coming in to by PM, cool! Lots of neat choices. I was going to message the members and ask each time if they had seen their chosen films, but to make it easier on all, I think I'll wait until the reveal and post the movie choices then. If you've seen some of your choices already, let me know and will go with a 2nd choice.

[edarsenal]

Looks like we're off to a great start of folks.
I do like having references placed in the first few posts so we can read up and make better attempts at our choices.

[Wyldesyde19]

Sorry, a lot is happened in the last 24 hours.
I’ll get around to choosing nominations for everyone soon

[Citizen Rules]

Sorry, a lot is happened in the last 24 hours.
I’ll get around to choosing nominations for everyone soonHope all is well...And no worries, I haven't chosen any either.

[Takoma11]

Aw, heck. Sure.

But man, I can already see my name placed at #(however many people enter this thing).

I'm not into comedy that is mean-spirited, features animal cruelty at all (including simulated), or that mainly hinges on "cringe". (Yes, I know that I recommended Thunder Road which is all about awkwardness, but it's more the exception than the rule). I like movies that excel at physical comedy, or are witty. I like romantic comedies, musical comedies, horror comedies, and I'm fine with off-kilter stuff. I can handle crude jokes/nudity or explicit language, but I'm not into gross-out humor.

Some comedies I've rated highly:
City Lights
It Happened One Night
To Be Or Not To Be
Born Yesterday
Roman Holiday
Some Like It Hot
Life of Brian
Great Muppet Caper
After Hours
Brain Damage
Say Anything
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure/Bogus Journey
Dead Alive
Mumford
Cookie's Fortune
Happy Accidents
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Mean Girls
Kung Fu Hustle
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Hot Fuzz
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Black Dynamite
Four Lions
The Guard
What We Do in the Shadows
The Nice Guys
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Paddington/Paddington 2
BlacKKKlansman
The Velocipastor
The Spy Who Dumped Me
Thunder Road
Knives Out
Booksmart
The Farewell
Palm Springs
Shiva Baby
Another Round
Mitchells vs the Machines

[cricket]

I'm in and very excited for this. Thank you very much CR for hosting:)

[Thursday Next]

I think this is a great idea, but not sure how good I would be at recommending comedies.

[Citizen Rules]

I'm in and very excited for this. Thank you very much CR for hosting🙂Good to hear and glad you can join!

I think this is a great idea, but not sure how good I would be at recommending comedies.You'd be great! You've done well in the past PRs overall picking films for people. No different than picking other movies in the last PR. If anything I think my choices might be less liked than average, but I'll do my best.

Oh, I should say on the 2nd post I have links to where people say what they like and dislike in comedy. That can help as does Top 10 Profile movies and Letterboxd scores.

[cricket]

Examples of my favorite comedies are Animal House, The Hangover, Trading Places, Stripes, and Caddyshack, but I enjoy a wide variety.

[Citizen Rules]

Aw, heck. Sure.

But man, I can already see my name placed at #(however many people enter this thing).

I'm not into comedy that is mean-spirited, features animal cruelty at all (including simulated), or that mainly hinges on "cringe". (Yes, I know that I recommended Thunder Road which is all about awkwardness, but it's more the exception than the rule). I like movies that excel at physical comedy, or are witty. I like romantic comedies, musical comedies, horror comedies, and I'm fine with off-kilter stuff. I can handle crude jokes/nudity or explicit language, but I'm not into gross-out humor.

Welcome! That's a well written post as it gives us a lot of info on your likes/dislikes. I should add more to my own post on that subject.

[John Dumbear]

So far a lot of comedy choices are coming in to by PM, cool! Lots of neat choices. I was going to message the members and ask each time if they had seen their chosen films, but to make it easier on all, I think I'll wait until the reveal and post the movie choices then. If you've seen some of your choices already, let me know and will go with a 2nd choice.

Question?

Thought this was like "Movie Roulette" thread where we were paired up first and directed films toward your partner.

Or do we direct movies to all participants? How many films do I put up?

[Citizen Rules]

Examples of my favorite comedies are Animal House, The Hangover, Trading Places, Stripes, and Caddyshack, but I enjoy a wide variety.I knew you liked Bill Murray that's why I made the image on the 1st post.

[Citizen Rules]

Question?

Thought this was like "Movie Roulette" thread where we were paired up first and directed films toward your partner.

Or do we direct movies to all participants?Nope not like Movie Roulette (though I did love that idea!)...We choose comedies or funny movies for each member based on what we think they will like.

Just PM me your choices for the other members when you have them.

On the 7th I'll start this and post the movies each member will be watching. If you see a movie in your watch list on the 7th that you've already seen, let me know and I'll ask whoever picked it for you to chose another.

Some people are sending 2nd or even 3rd back up choices, probably only necessary if you pick a well known film for someone. So far many of the comedies seem to be lesser known (at least to me:p).

[Takoma11]

Okay, I sent in my nominations.

In other words: I'M SO SORRY! I TRIED! I SWEAR I TRIED!

[Citizen Rules]

Okay, I sent in my nominations.

In other words: I'M SO SORRY! I TRIED! I SWEAR I TRIED!All good🙂

[John Dumbear]

Sent my amended noms as well. Hope all is good.

[edarsenal]

got mine in earlier today. Somewhat happy with them. We'll see, though lol

[Allaby]

I sent mine in too and I personally guarantee each and every one of you will love the movie I picked for you!*

*not a guarantee

[Takoma11]

So I've talked about this with some folks before, and I think that there truly is nothing worse than a comedy that you don't find funny.

Nothing.

Because at least a drama or a thriller or a horror or a romance that is bad leaves room for making fun of it. But a comedy is already trying to be funny, and it just sucks the life out of the room if the humor doesn't land.

And humor is one of those basic character traits that a lot of us use to align ourselves with others. (Hence why "their sense of humor" is often cited as a desired trait in a partner). So when you find something funny and someone else doesn't, it feels personal in a way that's deeper than someone not finding something scary that you think is good horror.

Anyway, looking forward to plenty of awkward heartbreak in the weeks to come. :D

[Citizen Rules]

I don't watch a lot of comedies, but the ones that I like I often don't laugh out loud but laugh inside...if that makes sense. A lot of the films I think of comedies are maybe more fun films, than comedy films. I'm not even sure what comedy means? I guess it varies from person to person.

[Takoma11]

I sent mine in too and I personally guarantee each and every one of you will love the movie I picked for you!*

*not a guarantee

I like that you are manifesting success. That's what I needed when making my list: a vision board. Anyone here have spare copy of The Secret?

[Allaby]

I like that you are manifesting success. That's what I needed when making my list: a vision board. Anyone here have spare copy of The Secret?

We will write our own version of The Secret.

Step one: close your eyes and think funny thoughts.

Step two: Picture a baby dressed as a clown riding a unicorn

Step three: Manifest your funniest desires and write them in a child's diary.

Step four: Write down the silliest,most zany phrases you can think of.

Within 24 hours, you will achieve comedy success.

[Takoma11]

We will write our own version of The Secret.

Step one: close your eyes and think funny thoughts.

Step two: Picture a baby dressed as a clown riding a unicorn

Step three: Manifest your funniest desires and write them in a child's diary.

Step four: Write down the silliest,most zany phrases you can think of.

Within 24 hours, you will achieve comedy success.

But I already submitted my list!!!

My epiphany that I should have assigned everyone to watch Frankenhooker has come too little too late! What a tragedy.

[PHOENIX74]

So I've talked about this with some folks before, and I think that there truly is nothing worse than a comedy that you don't find funny.

Nothing.

Because at least a drama or a thriller or a horror or a romance that is bad leaves room for making fun of it. But a comedy is already trying to be funny, and it just sucks the life out of the room if the humor doesn't land.

And humor is one of those basic character traits that a lot of us use to align ourselves with others. (Hence why "their sense of humor" is often cited as a desired trait in a partner). So when you find something funny and someone else doesn't, it feels personal in a way that's deeper than someone not finding something scary that you think is good horror.

Anyway, looking forward to plenty of awkward heartbreak in the weeks to come. :D

Oooooooh I wish I'd read that before joining this PR Hall of Fame.

I'm very afraid now...

[ueno_station54]

ok picks submitted apologies in advance <3

[TheUsualSuspect]

Sorry, I'll be submitting my picks soon!!!

[TheUsualSuspect]

Submitted. Let me know if I need to re-pick.

[Siddon]

I gave everybody three options so hopefully I don't need to repick

[TheUsualSuspect]

I gave people one cause I was pressured by CR to get it done, hahahaha.

[Takoma11]

ok picks submitted apologies in advance <3

LOL, I love that we all feel this way.


On a much more positive note, I tend to like films more when they've been recommended to me with sincerity, because it adds a personal touch to that film. I'm very much looking forward to this HoF.

[Citizen Rules]

I gave people one cause I was pressured by CR to get it done, hahahaha. I still haven't gotten my own choices for the members done yet:cool: So you still have time if you want to rethink your choices...though it looks like you made wise choices.

[ueno_station54]

I don't watch a lot of comedies, but the ones that I like I often don't laugh out loud but laugh inside...if that makes sense. A lot of the films I think of comedies are maybe more fun films, than comedy films. I'm not even sure what comedy means? I guess it varies from person to person.
the amount of times i've asked myself "is this a comedy or is it just fun?" since the comedy countdown was announced is staggering.

[Thief]

Considering how much I've neglected comedies recently, I would love to join this, but I'm gonna pass. I'm really swamped with lots of things right now, so I know it would be a struggle to do it. I will keep an eye, though, so have fun.

[rauldc14]

I've been enjoying watching films that I choose lately, so I'll pass.

[Wyldesyde19]

Ok, I’m home and have some time to go over confirmed Reccs for everyone.
I….almost dropped out due to recent events over the weekend, but I actually could use some good comedies to cheer me up. So it’s good timing.

[edarsenal]

Ok, I’m home and have some time to go over confirmed Reccs for everyone.
I….almost dropped out due to recent events over the weekend, but I actually could use some good comedies to cheer me up. So it’s good timing.
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[Citizen Rules]

Yahoo! The comedy choices are up and running, on the second post. Take a careful look at the comedies that have been chosen for you and let me know if you've already seen any of them.

Deadline is May 24th, that's 11 weeks...and 1 week before the Comedy Countdown deadline of June 2nd. Hopefully we'll find some new favorites and have some fun in the process:D

@Allaby (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=110465) @John Dumbear (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=109440) @Wyldesyde19 (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=104656) @ueno_station54 (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=111569) @edarsenal (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=50536) @TheUsualSuspect (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=9280) @PHOENIX74 (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=112080) @Siddon (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=95448) @Takoma11 (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=107735) @cricket (http://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=68505)

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[Siddon]

Game Night (2018)
Used Cars (1980)
Death at a Funeral (2007)
Four Lions (2010)
A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
Camp Death III in 2D! (2018)
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001)
Zelig (1983)
One Two Three (1961)


Hey you guys only managed to get four film's I had seen before...congrats on the Zelig pick that's my favorite Woody Allen film

[cricket]

I have seen quick change, dead pool, and the best in show.

[Citizen Rules]

Game Night (2018)
Used Cars (1980)
Death at a Funeral (2007)
Four Lions (2010)
A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
Camp Death III in 2D! (2018)
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001)
Zelig (1983)
One Two Three (1961)


Hey you guys only managed to get four film's I had seen before...congrats on the Zelig pick that's my favorite Woody Allen filmI have 3 replacements so far, I'm waiting on a message for the 4th. Have you seen these?
The Firemen's Ball
In Bruge
Avanti!

[Citizen Rules]

I have seen quick change, dead pool, and the best in show.Replacements coming....

[Siddon]

I have 3 replacements so far, I'm waiting on a message for the 4th. Have you seen these?
The Firemen's Ball
In Bruge
Avanti!


The Firemen's Ball - yes
In Bruge - yes
Avanti! - No

[Citizen Rules]

The Firemen's Ball - yes
In Bruge - yes
Avanti! - NoChecking on it now...

[Citizen Rules]

I have seen quick change, dead pool, and the best in show.Got your replacements and I bet you've seen at least one of these:

Blade of the Immortal (2017)
Raising Arizona (1987)
The Cremator (1969)

[Siddon]

Got your replacements and I bet you've seen at least one of these:

Blade of the Immortal (2017)
Raising Arizona (1987)
The Cremator (1969)


Blade of the Immortal (2017) no
Raising Arizona (1987) yes...ofcourse c'mon now
The Cremator (1969) yes

[Wyldesyde19]

I’ve seen Clue. Will need a replacement

[Citizen Rules]

Blade of the Immortal (2017) no
Raising Arizona (1987) yes...ofcourse c'mon now
The Cremator (1969) yes
Those replacements were for cricket
I'm still waiting to hear back for more of your replacements I'll post them asap after I get em.

[cricket]

Got your replacements and I bet you've seen at least one of these:

Blade of the Immortal (2017)
Raising Arizona (1987)
The Cremator (1969)

Seen Raising Arizona and The Cremator

[Citizen Rules]

Seen Raising Arizona and The CrematorI'm sure you've seen this replacement: Lake Placid or have you?
and what about this one Ocean's Eleven (1960)

[Citizen Rules]

I’ve seen Clue. Will need a replacement
I have to hear back from the person who chose it.

[cricket]

I'm sure you've seen this replacement: Lake Placid or have you?
and what about this one Ocean's Eleven (1960)

I have seen lake placid but I have not seen the original Ocean's Eleven

[Citizen Rules]

The Firemen's Ball - yes
In Bruge - yes
Avanti! - No Have you seen Vice (2008)? I'm waiting to hear back for your other replacement.

[edarsenal]

Looking good, I have seen Tucker and Dale and enjoyed and Wilder's one two three which I liked

[Citizen Rules]

I have seen lake placid but I have not seen the original Ocean's ElevenWaiting on a message back for Lake Placid replacement.

[edarsenal]

Also Takoma HAS seen Mitchels. I mentioned it in my review of it and she listed it in this thread

[Citizen Rules]

Also Takoma HAS seen Mitchels. I mentioned it in my review of it and she listed it in this threadThanks Ed and also Cricket who just helped me out. I really do need the help, as this is turning out to be way harder than an HoF for me to manage...but I'm having fun too:p

[edarsenal]

Thanks Ed and also Cricket who just helped me out. I really do need the help, as this is turning out to be way harder than an HoF for me to manage...but I'm having fun too:p

If anyone can do it you can

[Citizen Rules]

If anyone can do it you canI am learning from my mistakes, ha. The harder part is that this is open to all movies so I'm dealing with big list of movies with titles going to each of us and of course a lot of us have seen some of these...Well it will all get ironed out.

[cricket]

Thanks Ed and also Cricket who just helped me out. I really do need the help, as this is turning out to be way harder than an HoF for me to manage...but I'm having fun too:p

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[John Dumbear]

Paddington 2 (2017)
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (2001)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
The Ruling Class (1972)
Beerfest (2006)
Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006)
Death Race 2000 (1975)
Super (2010)
The Toxic Avenger (1984)

Good choices, only seen three.

[Citizen Rules]

Paddington 2 (2017)
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (2001)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
The Ruling Class (1972)
Beerfest (2006)
Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006)
Death Race 2000 (1975)
Super (2010)
The Toxic Avenger (1984)

Good choices, only seen three.How about these:
Slap Shot (1977)
Buffalo 66 (1998)

Waiting on a message for the 3rd one.

[cricket]

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
I've heard of this. Thought it was a horror but a quick look and I see it's a horror/comedy.

With Honors (1994)
I know it stars Brendan Fraser

Ocean's Eleven (1960)
Only seen the remake but I've always been interested.

Don't Look Up (2021)
My wife and I were planning on watching it already.

Chicken Run (2000)
I know it's on the animation list.

Haven't heard of the rest-
Quo Vado (2016)
Blade of the Immortal (2017)
Don't Talk to Irene (2017)
Wrong (2012)

[Allaby]

I have seen:

Galaxy Quest
My Fair Lady
Tampopo

I don’t think I have seen the others picked for me.

[Miss Vicky]

Cricket watches:
With Honors (1994)


I'll be interested to see what cricket thinks of this. I kind of suspect he won't like it, but kind of hope I'm wrong.

I've always loved it, but I have a soft spot for 90s Brendan Fraser. I also absolutely adore the soundtrack (that it features a Lindsey Buckingham song doesn't hurt anything). That said though, while it has a significant amount of comedic elements I've always considered it a drama.

[Wyldesyde19]

Count is off on the recommendations. Should be 10 for all, and I count 9.

[Citizen Rules]

Count is off on the recommendations. Should be 10 for all, and I count 9.Thanks Wylde, there should be 10 shouldn't there:D I'll get that straightened out, in some cases it's intentional as I removed the already seen movies.

[John Dumbear]

How about these:
Slap Shot (1977)
Buffalo 66 (1998)

Waiting on a message for the 3rd one.

Seen those and love them.

[ueno_station54]

haven't seen any of the films picked for me i'm being so nice to Citizen lol.

[matt72582]

Buffalo '66 is hilarious. And almost everything by Cassavetes.

[Takoma11]

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All the Way to Paris, 1966

American diplomat Wellborne (Bob Courtney) and Soviet diplomat Strogoff (Jamie Uys, who also wrote and directed the film) are constantly engaging in petty disagreements at a major international summit. Fed up with their childish bickering, a fellow diplomat (Arthur Swemmer) goads the two men into a race to walk to Paris, about 2000 miles away. Followed by their respective underlings, Tanya (Reinet Maasdorp) and Johnny (Angus Neill), the two make their way across the countryside, reluctantly bonding as they go.

Thank you, mysterious HoF recommender, who realized that this kind of gentle, stupid/smart film was just the right thing for me right now.

I will admit to being a bit nervous when I first came into this film, as I was worried that the comedy might lean a bit too far into farce territory. That, and it felt like the kind of movie where casual racism and sexism would put a damper on the fun.

But nope! This is just the right kind of silliness, and looking up Uys on the IMDb, I see that he is responsible for directing The Gods Must Be Crazy 2 (as well as the original), which was a film we owned on VHS, aka a film my siblings and I watched probably dozens and dozens of times.

The conversations between the two diplomats is basically straight out of my classroom. ("Why did you go *tsk* at me?!" "I didn't go *tsk* at you!" "Yes, you did, you went *tsk* at me!" "Oh, you mean during your speech? Yes, I went *tsk* at you! Do you know how long you were talking?!"). And as they make their journey, their sabotages are equally childish. Much of it consists of switching signs so that someone ends up in the women's section of a hotel instead of the men's; or switching signs so that someone walks the wrong way. Yeah, there's a lot of sign-based meddling.

What really makes the film work is that, despite being grounded in the very real conflict between the USSR and the USA, there isn't much direct commentary on those countries. Instead, the critique is of people who allow division and difference to endanger all of the people who depend on them. It is through sharing an experience and hardship that the two men are finally able to begin to put aside their differences and work together. At the same time, their underlings are reconciling and even beginning a tentative romance. All of this takes place under the watchful eye of the mysterious delegate, whose accent and country of origin seem suspiciously vague.

At the same time, there's some fun humor in the direction of the way that governments will inevitably suck the fun and humanity out of anything. As the journey becomes public knowledge, a panel of Soviet and American workers is put together to create a set of rules for the walkers, soullessly creating a series of regulations to be thrown at the two men. Simple pride means that neither government can have a serious conversation about the contest, becoming overly invested in the silly competition as highly symbolic.

This might be a bit too gentle or whatever for some people, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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[PHOENIX74]

I've seen :

Happiness (1988)
Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005)
School of Rock (2003)

They were good picks tho...

[Citizen Rules]

I've seen :

Happiness (1988)
Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005)
School of Rock (2003)

They were good picks tho...Have you seen:
Klown (2010)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
The King of Comedy (1982)

[PHOENIX74]

Have you seen:
Klown (2010)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
The King of Comedy (1982)

I've seen The King of Comedy and Klown, so I'm only two films now from a locked in set of noms.

[Takoma11]

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The Happiness of the Katakuris, 2001

Masao (Kenji Sawada) buys a rural property in the hopes that the construction of a new road will lead to it being a successful tourist stopping point. He enlists his wife Terue (Keiko Matsuzaka), his father (Tetsuro Tanba), his daughter Shizue (Naomi Nishida), and his son Masayuki (Shinji Takeda). But there's just a little snag: their guests just keep on dying, and the family must cover up the deaths in order to give their fledgling guesthouse a chance to survive.

Miike has always been hit-or-miss for me. He is undeniably a talented filmmaker with a particular skill for blending genres. On one end of the spectrum he's made movies I've loved, but on the other side of things he's done some stuff I really disliked. Finding humor in the violent and grotesque is a very subjective line, and there have been things he's put on screen that were meant to be darkly funny but just made me some combination of upset/sad/depressed.

I have had The Happiness of the Katakuris on my radar for many years now, but have resisted pulling the trigger because I was nervous about which version of Miike's "dark comedy" I'd be getting. (And honestly, seeing a child and a dog on the poster made me extra nervous). Fortunately, this one skews more to the humor than to the dark.

I can't think of anything to compare this film to. It's a comedy musical with a just-right dark thread running through the center of it. What really keeps it feeling light is the fact that the focus isn't on the deaths so much as on the way that the deaths impact the family and their own internal dynamics. Masayuki has a criminal past, and his parents not-so-secretly suspect he might have played a part in some of the deaths.

Visually, the film is an intentionally overstuffed blend of claymation, bubblegum musical numbers. and amusingly tense family dinners. These elements help to soften the violence and gore, giving the film a much needed lightness to stay in the comedy zone. The acting is all pitch-perfect, which is to say that it matches the tone of the visual madness. I particularly liked Nishida as the hapless Shizue, who gets her head turned incredibly easily. (We first meet Shizue as she returns to her parents' home, broken-hearted and pregnant . . . and giving a man passing on the street a not-so-subtle look up and down.) Her romance with a man who claims to be both a member of the Royal Family AND a US fighter pilot adds a lot of humor to the film.

I enjoyed this film very much. It was a real relief that my suspicions that it might be full of animal violence or other unsavory elements were unfounded. There was one joke about pedophilia (involving an adult male guest having loud sex with his adolescent, young teenage companion) that walked right up to the line for me. It's not that joke specifically that I disliked, but the fact that the family sits by and lets it happen really dinged the sympathy we're supposed to have for them. It's one thing to act out of self-preservation when it comes to events out of their control, and it's quite another to sit by while child abuse happens under your roof.

Another film I'm very happy to have watched!

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[Siddon]

Still need a replacement for Game Night

[Wyldesyde19]

Still need a replacement for Game Night

There are a few of us still waiting on replacements. Adding to that, he forgot a round of recommendations that he’ll post eventually. Should be 10 , not 9. I’m sure he’s busy atm, so he’ll get it all squared away at some point.

[Citizen Rules]

Still need a replacement for Game NightI have a note that you do need that.

There's one person who's not been on the board for 24 hours and needs to send a boat load of replacements. Once I get those everything should be squared away. Oh and that's why there's only 9 movies for most people. I removed the movies that they said they had already seen. Once I get the replacements it will be 10 movies for everyone across the board.

[Siddon]

Hats off to whomever pick A Man Called Ove...that was my backup pick for several of you.

[Takoma11]

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A Man Called Ove, 2015

Ove (Rolf Lassgard) is a man in his late 50s who has become increasingly isolated after the death of his wife, Sonja (played in flashbacks by Ida Engvoll). At a point of total despair and loneliness, Ove no longer wants to be alive. Against his will, though, Ove is pulled back into emotional connection with the arrival of a new neighboring family, especially the wife/mother of the family, Parvaneh (Bahar Pars).

There's a TED Talk that I've gone back to a few times called "Isolation is the Dream Killer", and I thought of it a lot while watching this film. There are several events that take place in Ove's life that are out-and-out tragedies, but we see via flashbacks that Ove was able to overcome them. In his present state it's the isolation that's doing him in. As he forms connections with others, he slowly comes back to life.

Ove is a very lovable character. He honestly made me think a lot of one of my students who struggles with OCD and some other related mental health issues. He likes things just so, and expects others to abide by his very logical rules. He has a rigid sense of rights and wrong, and he behaves accordingly even if it puts his own well-being at risk. His bluntness does not come from a place of unkindness, as we see him take in a stray cat, teach his neighbor to drive, and even temporarily take in a young gay man who has been kicked out of his home because of his sexuality.

The film splits its time between the present day and flashbacks to Ove's youth (played by Filip Berg) and his relationship with Sonja. We see how Ove's sense of decency was shaped by his relationship with his father, and how his romance with Sonja pushed against his rigid boundaries. Both Lassgard and Berg are charming in the lead role. Pars is also winning as the heavily pregnant Parvaneh who is unrelentingly cheery and patient with Ove.

I only had two minor nitpicks with this film. The first was just some inconsistency with the narration. There are times that the flashbacks are narrated by Ove, and it honestly doesn't totally make sense. (It does make sense when the flashbacks are couched as Ove talking to someone else). The narration just isn't needed, in my opinion.

I also thought that the characters of the "whiteshirts"---officials who in a flashback want to destroy Ove's home and in the present want to institutionalize Ove's neighbor (and former best friend/frenemy)--were a bit over the top. They are played as just sneeringly evil, and I thought it was a bit too much. I understand including an element that can unite the neighbors and light a fire under Ove, but it feels like too much. A scene where one of them taunts Ove over his wife's death lands wrong for me. There is such a rich depth of character development and internal conflict that putting energy into an external conflict feels out of place.

A very sweet film. I have a friend who really loved the book, and the story is certainly engaging.

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[Siddon]

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Avanti! (1972)


I really picked the wrong film to start this off with because Avanti is a film that leads the viewer to think about what they just saw. I'm not even sure about Wilder's influences with this one if it's based on the struggles of middle aged men or an attempt of doing the whole foreigner going through a crisis in a foreign land type film. Wilder walks that line and it's not really successful because neither position left me fullfilled because the lead doesn't take a position.


The basic plot of the story is a man flies to a small island in Italy where his father has died in a car accident. In a twist of fate his father was not alone and the lead is confronted by a woman who was the daughter of the other victim in the car. It's a dark idea and strong concept. The film takes a number of political points that have aged poorly the 135lb female lead treats the story like she's fat...might have worked in the early 70's looks bad today. The lead is blackmailed by a staff member...who was deported from the US by pulling a gun on war protesters...works in the last years of Vietnam..looks bad today.


It's a very well made film, but compared to the other Lemmon/Wilder films it's just not as good. It's trying to hard to be meaningful without actually committing and it's hurts it as a comedy. The jokes are so badly dated that you can't really laugh at them. But then again this might be the best of the nominations for me because it's so well made.

[Siddon]

I also thought that the characters of the "whiteshirts"---officials who in a flashback want to destroy Ove's home and in the present want to institutionalize Ove's neighbor (and former best friend/frenemy)--were a bit over the top. They are played as just sneeringly evil, and I thought it was a bit too much. I understand including an element that can unite the neighbors and light a fire under Ove, but it feels like too much. A scene where one of them taunts Ove over his wife's death lands wrong for me. There is such a rich depth of character development and internal conflict that putting energy into an external conflict feels out of place.




The "white shirts" are meant to represent European politics...they were a blending of "brown shirts", "communists", and bureaucrats.

[TheUsualSuspect]

I've seen Bernie and Clue.

[edarsenal]

https://media4.giphy.com/media/5hc2bkC60heU/giphy.gif, looks like I got my full ten so here's a breakdown of the noms given to me.


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Boy (2010) Being a Taika Waititi movie already places it on a high interest.
A Nous La Liberte (1931) I had this on my watchlist so very happy to finally get to it.
Alfie (1966) Can't remember if I'd seen the remake with Jude Law but pretty excited to see Micheal Caine in the original -- berry berry nice!
Diner (1982) This movie has been on my radar since it came out and I've continually been on the fence about it. Time to hop off and explore.
Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) Never heard of this, but, Dean Martin, Ray Walston, and Kim Novak?! NOICE
Blithe Spirit (1945) I watched this last night and enjoyed it even more than i expected I would so a truly excellent start to this. Should have a review in the next day or so.
Ready or Not (2019) A dark/horror comedy. . . Hmm, something tells me I might enjoy this.
Symbol (2009) This can only be Ueno and I am equal parts intrigued and petrified LOL
Bananas (1971) The early style of Woody Allen which I prefer so this should be a lot of fun.
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) I remember when this came out and should get a kick out of it.

[John Dumbear]

Paddington 2 (2017)
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (2001)
The Greasy Strangler (2016)
The Ruling Class (1972)
Beerfest (2006)
Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006)
Super (2010)
Choke (2008)
The Silencers (1966)
The Apartment (1960)


Looks like I'm all set to go also. Please note that I am a horrible writer and my reviews will never be up to par with all the fine writers here.

[edarsenal]

Paddington 2 (2017)
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (2001)
The Greasy Strangler (2016)
The Ruling Class (1972)
Beerfest (2006)
Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006)
Super (2010)
Choke (2008)
The Silencers (1966)
The Apartment (1960)


Looks like I'm all set to go also. Please note that I am a horrible writer and my reviews will never be up to par with all the fine writers here.
You'll do fine, just be yourself ;)
Nice list. A couple I haven't seen so curious to see what ya think of 'em.

[Wyldesyde19]

I’m all set so I’ll start this up once I return home this weekend. *


Street Trash (1987)
Support your Local Sheriff (1969)
Happy End (1967)
Harold and Maude (1971)
Harry and Tonto (1974)
Satanic Panic (2019)
God Bless America (2011)
Harvey (1950)
Muriel's Wedding (1994)
Best in Show (2000)

An interesting mix here. I have never heard of Street Trash, Happy End (smells like a Uenostation nom) or God Bless America. *
All of the others have been on my radar however, so I’m pleased. *

[Citizen Rules]

Paddington 2 (2017)
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (2001)
The Greasy Strangler (2016)
The Ruling Class (1972)
Beerfest (2006)
Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006)
Super (2010)
Choke (2008)
The Silencers (1966)
The Apartment (1960)


Looks like I'm all set to go also. Please note that I am a horrible writer and my reviews will never be up to par with all the fine writers here. I haven't seen many of those but they look fun and I hope you enjoy them! As far as fancy review writing goes, nah, don't worry...my favorite reviews are simple ones. Usually just your honest reaction to the movie is all that's needed...and it can be short too.

[cricket]

I've seen Another Round, good choice though

[edarsenal]

I’m all set so I’ll start this up once I return home this weekend. *


Street Trash (1987)
Support your Local Sheriff (1969)
Happy End (1967)
Harold and Maude (1971)
Harry and Tonto (1974)
Satanic Panic (2019)
God Bless America (2011)
Harvey (1950)
Muriel's Wedding (1994)
Best in Show (2000)

An interesting mix here. I have never heard of Street Trash, Happy End (smells like a Uenostation nom) or God Bless America. *
All of the others have been on my radar however, so I’m pleased. *

Only seen a small selection of yours and definitely recommend the ones I've seen

[edarsenal]

I've seen Another Round, good choice though

There's one I should see

[CosmicRunaway]

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
I've heard of this. Thought it was a horror but a quick look and I see it's a horror/comedy.
Don't expect much horror out of it, as it's more of a comedy/satire.

Bon Cop, Bad Cop (2006)
Did I secretly join and nominate this? :lol:

[Takoma11]

The "white shirts" are meant to represent European politics...they were a blending of "brown shirts", "communists", and bureaucrats.

I figured they were meant as a general stand-in for corrupt bureaucracy. I just felt that they were a bit too cartoonishly evil and it detracted from the much more real and emotionally honest relationships between Ove and the other neighbors.

[edarsenal]

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SPOILERS

Blithe Spirit (1945) A truly excellent start to this HoF.
Delightful with quick-draw sharp wit, the performances truly make this such an enjoyable comedy for me. After a seance, a previous wife, Elvira (Kay Hammond), returns as a ghost that only her husband Charles (Rex Harrison) can only see to the utter agitation of his present wife Ruth (Constance Cummings). The highlight of a list of highlights is Margaret Rutherford as the enthusiastic, very British matron medium, Madame Arcati. I utterly adored her. I genuinely need to see a few Agatha Christie's Miss Marple films. I really do.

As things transpired and past and present wives clash while Harrison is downright snippy with everyone, I got a kick at learning how none of the three leads are all that nice. Not really. It gave a pleasant edge to the polite facade of their upper class. The peeks beneath the veneer kept me chuckling and, at times, burst out laughing. That balance of remaining both charming and little sh#ts was quite ideal for me.
And then, when Ruth dies, things catapult into a marvelous spiral of extremes. As she turned the teasing tables on Elvira, I was thoroughly invested and giddy at where it would go from there, even more so when I found Madame Arcati stuck around attempting to remove both ghosts. And then, having no prior knowledge of what becomes of Charles, my continually growing delight climaxed wonderfully. The two women waited on the bridge for the sound of Charles' car crashing with his displeased ghost plopping down between them was the perfect ending for me.

[edarsenal]

I haven't heard of the first three films reviewed, and it's The Happiness of the Katakuris that I am the most curious about. I've only seen a couple of Miike's films, including the outrageous Ichi the Killer , so to read that there is a balance to the absurd has got my curiosity.

[Takoma11]

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Parade, 1974

In Jacques Tati's final film, we watch as an audience of adults and children take in a circus performance, presided over by Tati's lead clown.

This is definitely a film that I'll have to revisit at some point, and I want to start by saying I'm really going back and forth on how I felt about it.

Honestly, I think that the mental "split" I'm having right now is about how I approached the film. I came at it with a comedy lens, looking for whatever it might have to offer in that department. And there is some really strong physical, visual comedy on hand, particularly in the form of Tati's mime routines. It's also really clear that the circus acts assembled are incredibly talented, from the musicians to a really stellar juggling/acrobatics trio.

But where this film really worked best for me is in its borderline-documentary function. This is a really sweet glimpse at a cultural/artistic moment that is both dated and enjoyably universal. The clothing! The haircuts! And yet the wonderful, always-true fact that in the presence of any show there will be one child who is enraptured and another child one seat behind them who is falling asleep.

The film floats back and forth between the performance and the events backstage. This gives the movie a kind of dreamy vibe that lands somewhere between documentary and fiction. The pace is very gentle, and the humor is mostly physical silliness.

I didn't have much to criticize about this one. I don't think that I was on the film's wavelength for the first 30 minutes or so, but I vibed with it a lot more as it went on. Like I said before, I probably owe this a rewatch with a different mental filter. I didn't super care for a sequence where audience members (ringers?) try to get on a bucking mule. It just looked very dangerous--for the animal and for the people!--and it made me uncomfortable to watch, especially one part where the mule's head was pulled down by a man trying to catch it.

Overall this was a fun and different watch. It was a neat cousin to the other Tati films I've seen so far.

3.5 (but this may go up if I revisit it before the end of this HoF).

[Takoma11]

I haven't heard of the first three films reviewed, and it's The Happiness of the Katakuris that I am the most curious about. I've only seen a couple of Miike's films, including the outrageous Ichi the Killer , so to read that there is a balance to the absurd has got my curiosity.

He has quite the range. He made my favorite segment in the anthology Three . . . Extremes, "The Box".

[edarsenal]

He has quite the range. He made my favorite segment in the anthology Three . . . Extremes, "The Box".

In just the few I've seen it definitely shows.

[PHOENIX74]

My nominations :

Kung fu Hustle (2004)
Brand Upon the Brain! (2006)
The Hospital (1971)
Frankenhooker (1990)
The Player (1992)
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
Swiss Army Man (2016)
Visitor Q (2001)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
Arthur (1981)

Swiss Army Man - Whomever picked this for me picked up on my taste pretty quickly, I've been eyeing this up for a while thinking that it looks good.

Kung Fu Hustle - I've been hearing about this on these forums lately and watched the trailer recently. Piqued my interest.

The Hospital - No idea about this one. There's a small bell ringing, meaning that I've come across it recently in my reading. Interesting film as a whole it looks like.

Frankenhooker - I remember seeing the VHS cover back in the day - it's pretty much imprinted in my mind. Haven't seen it though. That'll finally be remedied.

The Player - A classic that I've been meaning to see. They're the best nominations - the ones you've had on that list for ages.

Arsenic and Old Lace - I read the synopsis and I'm sold. Looks great.

Visitor Q - Ahh, I remember this coming up on the forums not too long back, and I really wanted to see it. I love all the Takashi Miike films I've seen so far - so this one is particularly awesome.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Another 2000s Countdown film will be struck down! This, of course, is one my watchlist. So this list gets better and better.

Brand Upon the Brain! - There's no doubt I'm going to love this. Like Hedwig and Player it's been released by Criterion as well, which always denotes that brand of quality. Very much looking forward to this one. (I'd never heard of it before now.)

Arthur - He he he he he he he. I hate Dudley Moore so much. Maybe, maybe, I can see past my personal opinion of him and enjoy watching Arthur. Hell, I have it on DVD and I've been meaning to watch it since forever. This is what is finally going to make me take that step.

I'm pretty excited about that line-up when I take a look at it. I tried my best when nominating films for everyone here, but I think I picked the hardest PR Hall of Fame to start in. Comedy is so much geared towards individual tastes, and the genre that can go the most wrong if you're out of step with the other person. Regardless, this is a lot of fun.

[Takoma11]

The highlight of a list of highlights is Margaret Rutherford as the enthusiastic, very British matron medium, Madame Arcati.

She is hilarious here, and equally hilarious in her Marple films.

[Citizen Rules]

...I'm pretty excited about that line-up when I take a look at it. I tried my best when nominating films for everyone here, but I think I picked the hardest PR Hall of Fame to start in.

Comedy is so much geared towards individual tastes, and the genre that can go the most wrong if you're out of step with the other person. Regardless, this is a lot of fun.You're right about comedy being the most personal of the movie genres. It's hard picking a comedy movie for someone else, but looking at all the choices everyone made (and yes I know who picked what)...I can see that people made very intelligent decisions....Glad you decided to join!

[CosmicRunaway]

Comedy is so much geared towards individual tastes, and the genre that can go the most wrong if you're out of step with the other person.
Man, I have a hard enough time figuring out what kind of comedy I like myself, let alone trying to recommend a film for someone else haha.

[Citizen Rules]

Here's my thoughts on the comedies I'll be watching:

See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)...Never heard of it, but I really like and find both Richard Pryor & Gene Wilder to be hilarious.

The Bank Dick (1940)...Dick=Detective btw. I've only seen a couple of W.C. Fields movies and I'm very interested in watching this one.

Victor Victoria (1982)...Think I'll like this one, Julie Andrews is a plus. Too bad I can't find a nice copy of the film, the one I found isn't that great looking.

Waitress (2007)...Love! that poster. It must be a good comedy because it was also chose for Allaby:p

Black Belt Jones (1974)...Might be real funny. Martial art films are among my least favorite but this is a comedy so could work wonders.

Bugsy Malone (1976)...Very curious about this one, I just might like it.

Ghost Town (2008) Synopsis: "Bertram Pincus is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts."..That sounds like a receipt for a funny movie! Looking forward to it.

Knives Out (2019)...I seen this mentioned at MoFo alot. The poster looks intriguing, high hopes here.

Take the Money and Run (1969)...I was hoping to get some Woody Allen films, especially his earlier ones as I've seen most all of his latest stuff.

Beetlejuice (1988)...Been wanting to see this one since it came out and yet I never had gotten around to it.

[edarsenal]

She is hilarious here, and equally hilarious in her Marple films.
I imagine she would be.
I saw her opposite Alastair Sims in The Best Time of Your Life and loved the bickering between the two.

[edarsenal]

My nominations :

Kung fu Hustle (2004)
Brand Upon the Brain! (2006)
The Hospital (1971)
Frankenhooker (1990)
The Player (1992)
Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
Swiss Army Man (2016)
Visitor Q (2001)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
Arthur (1981)

Swiss Army Man - Whomever picked this for me picked up on my taste pretty quickly, I've been eyeing this up for a while thinking that it looks good.

Kung Fu Hustle - I've been hearing about this on these forums lately and watched the trailer recently. Piqued my interest.

The Hospital - No idea about this one. There's a small bell ringing, meaning that I've come across it recently in my reading. Interesting film as a whole it looks like.

Frankenhooker - I remember seeing the VHS cover back in the day - it's pretty much imprinted in my mind. Haven't seen it though. That'll finally be remedied.

The Player - A classic that I've been meaning to see. They're the best nominations - the ones you've had on that list for ages.

Arsenic and Old Lace - I read the synopsis and I'm sold. Looks great.

Visitor Q - Ahh, I remember this coming up on the forums not too long back, and I really wanted to see it. I love all the Takashi Miike films I've seen so far - so this one is particularly awesome.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Another 2000s Countdown film will be struck down! This, of course, is one my watchlist. So this list gets better and better.

Brand Upon the Brain! - There's no doubt I'm going to love this. Like Hedwig and Player it's been released by Criterion as well, which always denotes that brand of quality. Very much looking forward to this one. (I'd never heard of it before now.)

Arthur - He he he he he he he. I hate Dudley Moore so much. Maybe, maybe, I can see past my personal opinion of him and enjoy watching Arthur. Hell, I have it on DVD and I've been meaning to watch it since forever. This is what is finally going to make me take that step.

I'm pretty excited about that line-up when I take a look at it. I tried my best when nominating films for everyone here, but I think I picked the hardest PR Hall of Fame to start in. Comedy is so much geared towards individual tastes, and the genre that can go the most wrong if you're out of step with the other person. Regardless, this is a lot of fun.

Pretty cool list and several unknowns for me to hear about.

I'm a HUGE fan of Kung Fu Hustle and have seen it countless times, be sure to watch the Dubbed version. VERY important. I am a fan of subtitles, use them constantly, but in Kung Fu Hustle the dubbed dialogue is a lot funnier than the subtitled. Also, the writer/director/leading actor took the time to get the dubbing right so it works exceedingly well.
I think one or two other folks have it as well, so this goes out to them as well.

[ueno_station54]

peace and love but i don't think i'd have ever considered watching anything picked for me (outside of maaaybe Duck Soup and Josie and the Pussycats) so y'all better know something i don't here lmao <3

[edarsenal]

Here's my thoughts on the comedies I'll be watching:

See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)...Never heard of it, but I really like and find both Richard Pryor & Gene Wilder to be hilarious.

The Bank Dick (1940)...Dick=Detective btw. I've only seen a couple of W.C. Fields movies and I'm very interested in watching this one.

Victor Victoria (1982)...Think I'll like this one, Julie Andrews is a plus. Too bad I can't find a nice copy of the film, the one I found isn't that great looking.

Waitress (2007)...Love! that poster. It must be a good comedy because it was also chose for Allaby:p

Black Belt Jones (1974)...Might be real funny. Martial art films are among my least favorite but this is a comedy so could work wonders.

Bugsy Malone (1976)...Very curious about this one, I just might like it.

Ghost Town (2008) Synopsis: "Bertram Pincus is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts."..That sounds like a receipt for a funny movie! Looking forward to it.

Knives Out (2019)...I seen this mentioned at MoFo alot. The poster looks intriguing, high hopes here.

Take the Money and Run (1969)...I was hoping to get some Woody Allen films, especially his earlier ones as I've seen most all of his latest stuff.

Beetlejuice (1988)...Been wanting to see this one since it came out and yet I never had gotten around to it.
I'm surprised you've never seen Beetlejuice and curious how you feel about Knives Out. A bit curious about that one as well.
I sent you a link in Comments for Victor Victoria.

[Miss Vicky]

Man, I have a hard enough time figuring out what kind of comedy I like myself, let alone trying to recommend a film for someone else haha.

Same, which is why I'm sitting this out. I did kind of do a double take when I saw someone had Hedwig picked for them, though. Same thought as you had with Bon Cop Bad Cop.

[ueno_station54]

also since i guess we don't really need to be secretive about what we picked for Citizen i goofed his pick up bad since its not even really intentionally a comedy, just a bad version of a genre he hates lmaaaoooo.

[edarsenal]

peace and love but i don't think i'd have ever considered watching anything picked for me (outside of maaaybe Duck Soup and Josie and the Pussycats) so y'all better know something i don't here lmao <3

Like others I had to pick for, it was a challenge deciding on something that, somehow, someway, might work for you. So, fingers crossed,

[cricket]

Will probably watch my first Monday, just wanted to make some hay in the 27th.

[ueno_station54]

Like others I had to pick for, it was a challenge deciding on something that, somehow, someway, might work for you. So, fingers crossed,
its ok, nothing i picked for anyone is funny either <3

[Takoma11]

peace and love but i don't think i'd have ever considered watching anything picked for me (outside of maaaybe Duck Soup and Josie and the Pussycats) so y'all better know something i don't here lmao <3

*sweats profusely*

I'm a HUGE fan of Kung Fu Hustle and have seen it countless times, be sure to watch the Dubbed version. VERY important. I am a fan of subtitles, use them constantly, but in Kung Fu Hustle the dubbed dialogue is a lot funnier than the subtitled.

Really? I've watched the film countless times but never dubbed. Is it just being able to hear the inflections in the delivery?

[edarsenal]

Really? I've watched the film countless times but never dubbed. Is it just being able to hear the inflections in the delivery?

There is very much that but the lines are more clever and amusing I feel in dubbed than subtitled.
I do believe Stephen Chow did his dubbing, not 100% sure, but I think so.


IMDb had this bit of trivia about it:
The English dubbing and the English subtitles are almost entirely different scripts. While in some places the phrasing might just be turned around, in others whole lines have been rewritten with different jokes and references.

an example is in the opening scene in the police station where the gang leader snaps at a cop for looking at him.
Subtitle: What are you looking at? You think I'm handsome?
Dubbed: What are you looking at? You want the name of my tailor?

[Citizen Rules]

also since i guess we don't really need to be secretive about what we picked for Citizen i goofed his pick up bad since its not even really intentionally a comedy, just a bad version of a genre he hates lmaaaoooo.:eek: Ah, that's OK...maybe I'll like it anyway🙂

[edarsenal]

:eek: Ah, that's OK...maybe I'll like it anyway🙂
I am amazed just how many "surprises" I've had in the Personal Rec HoFs. Films I truly thought: Really?! And then find out how much I enjoyed them.
So, ya never really know.

[Wyldesyde19]

I’ll be digging into this shortly. Trapped inside during a snowstorm, as good as any time to start it up.

[Allaby]

Just finished watching Waitress (2007). Written and directed by the late Adrienne Shelly, the film stars Keri Russell as a pregnant, unhappily married waitress who unexpectedly falls in love. This movie is pie. I like pie. The film is warm and sweet and fills you up just right, not too heavy, but not too light either. Keri Russell is wonderful in the lead role and she has good chemistry with the always charming Nathan Fillion. There are memorable performances from the supporting cast, especially Andy Griffith and Adrienne Shelly. I didn't like Jeremy Sisto's performance and found his character a little one dimensional. Also, the film could have done a little more with Darby Stanchfield's character. Other than that, I really liked the characters. I thought the screenplay was well written with the right amount of charm, humour, heart and depth. I liked all the pies in the film too and how they tied into the story. There is a bittersweet element to the film, considering the tragic and heartbreaking murder of the director, Adrienne Shelly, shortly before the film's premiere. It's sad she wasn't able to see how well received the film was and how much joy it brought to viewers. This was a great nomination for me and I am glad that I finally watched it. 4

[Takoma11]

Yeah, Waitress is a very sweet little film.

In the commentary for it Keri Russell talks about how emotional she was at the premiere because the final shot of (not really spoilers, but still in spoiler text) her walking with her daughter, the daughter was actually played by Shelly's daughter, Sophie. Shelly's husband is also in the film.

That adds a little oomph to it all.

[John Dumbear]

Yeah, Waitress is a very sweet little film.

In the commentary for it Keri Russell talks about how emotional she was at the premiere because the final shot of (not really spoilers, but still in spoiler text) her walking with her daughter, the daughter was actually played by Shelly's daughter, Sophie. Shelly's husband is also in the film.

That adds a little oomph to it all.

Agree that “Waitress” is a fine film and so glad you enjoyed it. I knew about what was in the spoiler, but where was the husband?

[cricket]

Big fan of waitresses here but I have not seen that movie.

[Citizen Rules]

Big fan of waitresses here but I have not seen that movie.The 80s new wave band? Or hot waitresses in general:p

[Takoma11]

Agree that “Waitress” is a fine film and so glad you enjoyed it. I knew about what was in the spoiler, but where was the husband?

He's credited as "Cake Man", so I assume it's a bit part. It's been several years since I've seen the film, so I don't know exactly. I only became aware of the cameos after watching the film for the third time (while listening to the commentary with Russell).

[Takoma11]

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Cold Pursuit, 2019

Nels (Liam Neeson) is a snowplow driver in a small ski resort town whose adult son is inexplicably killed under suspicious circumstances. While Nels' wife (Laura Dern) grieves, Nels sets out to find his son's killers. His actions set off a chain of events involving a powerful drug dealer called Viking (Tom Bateman) and the head of a rival drug dealing outfit, White Bull (Tom Jackson).

Someone has messed with Liam Neeson's child, and he's coming after them with a particular set of sk---wait, no sorry. And he's coming after them with a snowplow!

This film takes the very popular "someone messes with an older man's family" thriller genre and shifts it laterally into dark comedy crime territory, with what I found to be mixed success.

On the positive side, the film is packed with acting talent, from Neeson and Dern to Jackson (Shining Time Station flashbacks anyone?), to a brief role by enjoyable weirdo Michael Eklund as one of Viking's thugs. I'd also like to give a big shout out to Nicholas Holmes, playing the Viking's son, Ryan. It's hard to be a kid in a big Hollywood movie and not be totally irritating, much less this type of film in which most of the dialogue is saturated in irony and odd timing. So kudos to Holmes for making his character likable.

I would also compliment the writing in terms of the plot itself. There are a ton of characters floating around, and it was pretty easy to keep track of who was who and also to layer in various character dynamics and subplots. One subplot that I appreciated---to a degree--was the paternal relationship between Ryan and his father's second in command, Mustang (Domenick Lombardozzi), who feeds him Fruity Pebbles behind his father's back.

Where I struggled a little with this film was in the sheer volume and nature of the comedy. It throws everything at the screen, and I mean everything, and sometimes I wish it had taken a less-is-more approach. Sometimes the humor is either repetitive (such as two different jokes about mourning parents watching their children's bodies being moved by comically slow machinery) or a bit too predictable (in one scene a boy asks Nels to read him "anything" and I thought What, is he going to read him a snowplow manual? and sure enough, yes, that was the joke.). There was also a bit of a disconnect where the first ten minutes really focus on Nels' grief, but then no one (including Nels!) even mentions his son's name for almost the rest of the film.

I only just realized while looking up IMDb information for this film why the plot sounded vaguely familiar, yet the title was not: it is a remake of a Stellan Skarsgard vehicle called In Order of Disappearance that I almost watched a bunch of times. Not only is it a remake, it was made by the same director who filmed the original! I wonder how the two films compare.

In any event, I enjoyed this film, but felt that it was a little uneven and a little over-long.

3.5

[TheUsualSuspect]

The original, In Order of Disappearance, is a lot better.

[Takoma11]

The original, In Order of Disappearance, is a lot better.

It's on Kanopy, so I might check it out just to compare.

It's funny, because I just watched Riders of Justice, another dark comedy crime "revenge for dead family member" Scandinavian film.

[cricket]

The 80s new wave band? Or hot waitresses in general:p

I think you could guess;)

Takoma trying to be nice in her review of Cold Pursuit lol. Not a movie I would've thought of as a comedy.

[ueno_station54]

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Hairspray (John Waters, 1988)

I'd somehow never seen a John Waters film up to this point and this certainly wouldn't have been my first pick but it was still a pretty alright time. It has a nice aesthetic and Ricki Lake is charming and beautiful here and really carries the film on her back. There's not much of the film I personally found all that funny but there's certainly some amusing ideas e.g. the mother going into complete hysterics when she sees a black person, the "race riot" that's just white people attacking each other, the racist conversion therapy and while I'm not sure how intentional it was, it feels like the film touches on the performative nature of cis-straight-white activism and allyship a bit. I didn't really get a ton out of it but it was enjoyable enough. rating_3s are hard to write about.

[Takoma11]

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Hairspray (John Waters, 1988)

I'd somehow never seen a John Waters film up to this point and this certainly wouldn't have been my first pick but it was still a pretty alright time. It has a nice aesthetic and Ricki Lake is charming and beautiful here and really carries the film on her back. There's not much of the film I personally found all that funny but there's certainly some amusing ideas e.g. the mother going into complete hysterics when she sees a black person, the "race riot" that's just white people attacking each other, the racist conversion therapy and while I'm not sure how intentional it was, it feels like the film touches on the performative nature of cis-straight-white activism and allyship a bit. I didn't really get a ton out of it but it was enjoyable enough. rating_3s are hard to write about.

I like this version of Hairspray, but I also quite enjoy the remake which is an ENTIRELY different film and basically takes all of the edge away and makes it a more bubblegum cheerful musical. But a fun bubblegum cheerful musical, in my opinion.

[Siddon]

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CODA (2021)

Little surprised this was classified as a "comedy" because although it had some funny moments in it, for me this was more a drama and a musical. Which I guess a musical with deaf family members is funny in a way.

It's a great film, a deaf fishing family is being squeezed by regulations while the one family member that can hear wants to sing in a touching coming of age story.

You've got a number of good "little jokes" in the film..like the person who is supposed to judge and moderate the boats doesn't seem to have ever been on the boat. Or the sister teach's her friend to spell out that she has crabs to her brother because she doesn't want them to hook up.

[Siddon]

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Good Morning Vietnam (1987)

In the late eighties Hollywood decided to unload a second wave of Vietnam films. These films tried to show a bit more of what happened over there but they were still crude. Robin Williams films have a certain quality to them...in the sense they are dramas with Williams brand of humor shoe horned into the film. If you remove Williams and his bits you could end up with a solid drama. So at the end of the day as a comedy we judge the Williams act and this...wasn't that great.

I'm not a big guy for wokeness but Williams doing racial and gay voices doesn't really age well...it's just awkward and uncomfortable. The basic plot of the film is also dark but because Williams has an ego his character isn't a bad guy even though he's just looking to get laid. The people in charge try and kill him but no consequences are had for those actions. I like the plot but I was just left cold with the outcomes and I didn't think this felt like a real Vietnam story.

[edarsenal]

Seen Good Morning Vietnam multiple times and always enjoyed the mix of comedy and drama. However, it has been a while.

I have not heard of Coda.

It's been forever since I've seen Hairspray, but I remember enjoying it - speaking of, I watched a very good and quite beautiful documentary last night, I am Divine on Netflix.

I do remember seeing In Order of Disappearance; it was dark and done very well, but I have not seen Cold Pursuit.

It has been ages since I saw Waitress and barely remember it though I do remember the "warmness" the film evoked and all the yummy pies. I never knew about the tragedy; which is sad:(

[cricket]

I liked Good Morning Vietnam although it took me multiple times seeing it. Never heard of CODA and never seen Hairspray.

[Siddon]

CODA has a bunch of Oscar noms and it's good...it's just not really a comedy

[ueno_station54]

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Twentieth Century Oz (Chris Löfvén, 1976)

A reimagining of a movie I'm already not hot on was always going to be a tough sell for me and yeah this didn't do much selling. Making it much longer while having much less things than The Wizard of Oz isn't something I'm opposed to on paper but this film really does nothing with the extra space it has. I hate to use the B-word but this was just consistently boring and if there were any comedic elements present they did not register for me at all. Also there's a ton of music and almost all of it is mid. There's a couple nice shots during the road trip sequences and some of the colour choices are good but yeah its mostly just a slog to get through. Sorry <3
rating_2

[cricket]

Another one I'm not familiar with, something more common than any HoF I've been in. I did not expect that.

[CosmicRunaway]

My room mate was describing CODA the other day, and I thought it sounded eerily similar to La famille Bélier, which was nominated in (but eventually disqualified from) the Foreign Language Hall of Fame. Apparently it is actually a remake.

I remember Bélier having a rather comedic nature to it. The poster for CODA does give off much more of a drama vibe though.

[Allaby]

CODA was my favourite film of last year. It won 2 SAG awards and 2 BAFTA awards and is nominated for 3 Oscars, including best picture.

[Wyldesyde19]

My room mate was describing CODA the other day, and I thought it sounded eerily similar to La famille Bélier, which was nominated in (but eventually disqualified from) the Foreign Language Hall of Fame. Apparently it is actually a remake.

I remember Bélier having a rather comedic nature to it. The poster for CODA does give off much more of a drama vibe though.
Despite reading about this being a remakes I forgot that info. *
I need to eventually watch the original at some point and compare.

[Siddon]

I'd like to know who nominated Camp Death for me and did they actually think this was a good movie or were they just trolling.

[Citizen Rules]

I'd like to know who nominated Camp Death for me and did they actually think this was a good movie or were they just trolling.I can't tell you who chose that, but I can say they were certainly not trolling.

[Allaby]

I'd like to know who nominated Camp Death for me and did they actually think this was a good movie or were they just trolling.

With all the cool people in this hall, I can't imagine anyone would actually troll their nominations. I would speculate that whoever might have picked it thought it was an under-seen film, having only 224 votes on imdb, and unfairly maligned and underappreciated, with a ridiculously low rating. Whoever suggested it likely thinks it is laugh out loud funny, wildly entertaining, and an outrageous blast. That would be my speculation.

[Siddon]

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Camp Death III in 2D(2019)


Well it's garbage, the production quality is below most modern pornography films as is the story structure and performances. Basically this feels like someone used this is a business where a bunch of people pay to be goofy and silly and frame it in a horror film.

The film is just one stupid skit after the other with nothing to tie any of the scenes together. It's just a waste of time, like indulging the stand up of a child because that what this film is about.

It's a film that seems to be beneath most 10 year olds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtLs8pixgho

[Allaby]

Oh come on! It's fun and hilarious! It's certainly a more enjoyable film than My Dog Skip!

[Siddon]

Oh come on! It's fun and hilarious! It's certainly a more enjoyable film than My Dog Skip!

Well, My Dog Skip is a movie about growing up and the effects of nostalgia on our childhood in a fully realized quality period piece.

This movie has a woman nailing a yam to an outhouse. Whomever made this nom they likely just did it for attention.

[edarsenal]

My room mate was describing CODA the other day, and I thought it sounded eerily similar to La famille Bélier, which was nominated in (but eventually disqualified from) the Foreign Language Hall of Fame. Apparently it is actually a remake.

I remember Bélier having a rather comedic nature to it. The poster for CODA does give off much more of a drama vibe though.
I remember that film. Really enjoyed that one.

[PHOENIX74]

My room mate was describing CODA the other day, and I thought it sounded eerily similar to La famille Bélier, which was nominated in (but eventually disqualified from) the Foreign Language Hall of Fame. Apparently it is actually a remake.

I remember Bélier having a rather comedic nature to it. The poster for CODA does give off much more of a drama vibe though.

I caught La famille Bélier late last year, and I was going to say how surprised I was that so many of us have seen it. Then I realised - "Hall of Fame"

[Citizen Rules]

I caught La famille Bélier late last year, and I was going to say how surprised I was that so many of us have seen it. Then I realised - "Hall of Fame"Yup a HoF is where I seen it, liked it too. I think I even included it on my foreign language countdown ballot.

[Allaby]

Just finished watching The Castle (1997). Directed by Rob Sitch, this Australian comedy is about an average family who fights the government after they are told they must vacate their home. This is a charming, feel good type of film. I liked the screenplay and the performances were enjoyable. I didn't find it very funny though, but it was still a nice, pleasant watch. This was Rob Sitch's feature directorial debut and he has done two films since this one. I haven't seen his other films though. Although I wouldn't consider this one of the best Australian films I have seen, I would still recommend checking it out. 3.5

[TheUsualSuspect]

Welcome to the Dollhouse

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3

Todd Solondz likes to push the boundaries of what people find uncomfortable. Happiness is probably his most well known film doing this. Welcome to the Dollhouse, his sophomore effort, has a 7th grader trying to go through life but finding it difficult due to a bad home situation and the constant bullying at school. Coming of age dark comedies walk a fine line and Solondz is able to craft an effective story here with a few laughs.

Heather Matarazzo really helps sell the story and fits the role perfectly. Just one look at her is enough to have her story told. I've already gone through school, but as a father of a young child entering the first grade next year, this film cements my fear for today's youth. Back then when you are bullied you can escape the harsh words by running home and shutting them out. Now with the internet, it's harder.

Solondz likes to play loosely with the characters in sequels. Greta Gerwig plays Dawn (Matarazzo) in a newer film, Weiner Dog. There is a Solondz Extended Multi-verse!!!

[cricket]

Never heard of The Castle but I believe I've seen Welcome to the Dollhouse.

[Allaby]

Welcome to the Dollhouse is terrific. Heather Matarazzo is fantastic in it.

[edarsenal]

I've heard of Dollhouse, never checked it out, and curious about The Castle

[Allaby]

The Extra Girl (1923) Directed by F. Richard Jones, this silent comedy/drama stars Mabel Normand as a young woman from a small town who wants to be a movie star. I liked her performance and found the film to be pretty enjoyable. I think the best sequence was when she took a lion for a walk around a movie lot thinking it was a dog in a costume! The only other Mabel Normand film I have seen is Mickey (1918), which I would rank slightly higher than this film. The film had a couple humorous moments, but nothing really laugh out loud funny. I wouldn't rank The Extra Girl as one of the best comedies of the 1920s, but it is definitely worth watching and I would recommend it to anyone who appreciates silent comedy. 3.5

[cricket]

Another I've never heard of

[Thursday Next]

My room mate was describing CODA the other day, and I thought it sounded eerily similar to La famille Bélier, which was nominated in (but eventually disqualified from) the Foreign Language Hall of Fame. Apparently it is actually a remake.

I remember Bélier having a rather comedic nature to it. The poster for CODA does give off much more of a drama vibe though.

I did not realise CODA was a remake of La Famille Belier. I'm slightly less interested in watching it now. I quite liked La Famille Belier.

[Takoma11]

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The Graduate, 1967

Recent college graduate Ben (Dustin Hoffman) returns home to live with his parents. His post-college malaise is shaken up a bit when old family friend Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft) aggressively pursues a sexual relationship with him. Despite the affair, however, Ben remains emotionally detached. That is until Mrs. Robinson's daughter, Elaine (Katharine Ross), enters the picture.

This film has long been one of those glaring omissions on the list of movies that a film buff is supposed to have watched early in discovering their passion for cinema, but that I had never got around to until this point. I often have a (unfounded, I must admit!) hesitation to watch films that have a certain degree of cultural saturation. "Plastics". "You're trying to seduce me". *bangs on large glass church window*.

But this was for the most part really great and an example of a movie that manages to use technical moves that are brilliant even as they call attention to themselves.

The movie-making on display is what I loved the most here, and on so many fronts. I loved the way that the film takes us right inside Ben's perspective, whether that's getting quick ,frantic glimpses of the nude Mrs. Robinson, literally limiting us to his point of view inside a scuba outfit, or showing characters in a darkened blur as he looks up at them from the pool. Then there's the editing, with moments like an exquisite cut from Ben jumping up onto a pool float and then seamlessly landing on top of Mrs. Robinson in bed. Finally, the camera is totally emotionally indulgent and it's great. Pans and zooms are used to obvious and excellent effect. A standout to me was a moment where Mrs. Robinson speaks to Ben, the shot beginning in close-up only to zoom out and out and out to reveal that she's in a corner far away from Ben, leaving her suddenly looking very small and vulnerable.

I also liked the acting and the character development. Hoffman does a great job of playing the subdued Ben, finding a way to give variation in his performance without ever going too big. Paired with the subjective camera, it's a fantastic combination of an actor's style and a film's style meshing perfectly. I'm thinking of the sequence where Ben takes Elaine to a strip club in order to humiliate her, and as he realizes how hurt she is, the scope of the camera suddenly ceases to include the body of the stripper, focusing instead on Elaine's face.

Bancroft is also great as Mrs. Robinson. It would be easy to hate her as a character, but we are given enough backstory and depth, and we get to see enough of her pain, that despite some really horrible actions on her part, there is sympathy for her. Mrs. Robinson is someone whose life went off track, and she carries an understandable regret for this, but also an anger at the younger generation.

The one character I felt was a bit underdeveloped was Elaine. While there's some really good rapport between Ross and Hoffman, especially in the scene where they go on their first date, I never totally got her. We see that her fiance's friends speak very crudely about her, and her fiance is known as the "make-out king." I could see Elaine being cowed into not seeing Ben. But being cowed into marrying Carl? It somehow didn't make sense to me. She's in college (or graduate school), so what's the rush? I know that she's a bit soft-spoken at times, but the wedding thing felt more like plot convenience than something the character would actually do. She mostly feels like she exists to be the center of a power tug-of-war between Ben and Mrs. Robinson.

I also felt myself wondering about Bancroft as the "older woman", and she's only like 6 years older than Hoffman! (And only 9 years older than her "daughter" LOL!). I read a piece of trivia that was like "Oh, Hoffman is so boyish and Bancroft is so aged that it works!", but for me the age difference didn't feel real. It wasn't a problem because the acting was so solid, but it did make me laugh a bit.

This was a real delight to watch. Funny, and so interesting from a technical point of view.

4.5

[cricket]

Quo Vado?

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When I saw the nominations, I googled each movie I had never heard of. I didn't click on any links, I just quickly scanned the page in order to get a faint idea of what I was in for. With a title I'd never heard of, and a cheap and cheesy looking poster, I expected close to nothing from this movie so I figured I'd get it out of the way first. The IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes ratings for this are a joke. They are probably mostly from Americans who aren't used to foreign films. It turns out that this is the highest grossing Italian film in Italy in history. It's just a shade behind Avatar for being the biggest hit there from any country.

With participating in HoFs and being a member of this forum in general, I have seen a lot of movies that were major surprises. This one goes right to the top of that list. I'm not sure I'd call it a great film, but it's one that just hit me in all the right ways. It has just the right amount of vulgarity and off-color humor; enough to keep fans of that type of humor happy, but not so much so that it prevents the movie from becoming something more. I laughed for all 85 minutes. For several years I've focused on becoming a better person, and it's a constant struggle. This is one of those rare films that I feel can help me with that struggle. Also, very unexpectedly, I was even moved to tears. Taking all this into account, I have no choice with what rating to give it. I should have watched it last.

5

[Citizen Rules]

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Victor Victoria (1982)
Dir. Blake Edwards

I liked it. I loved Robert Preston in it. Preston inhabited his role just like he did in The Music Man. If anyone remembers my past HoF reviews I often talk about actors who can own their role without over selling it and that's what Preston does. The other aspect of film making that I gush over are sets. I loved the richness of the art deco sets here...Oh, and sometimes I'm impressed by refrigerators. Alas, no refrigerators in Victor Victoria.

The first 45 minutes when the characters are getting established and the story set up, was my favorite part. I'd give the first third of the film a 5/5. I liked the rest of the movie too, but I've never been a fan of Blake Edward films in general. Blake both directed and wrote Victor Victoria and after the transformation of Victoria into the female impersonator stage star Victor...the film's story lost steam. It was like the next 90 minutes had no focus but instead delivered musical stage numbers. Luckily for me I like Julie Andrews singing and the choreography of the stage numbers was tops. I especially liked the two different renditions of The Shady Dame of Seville.

I did laugh a few times at Robert Preston's witty observations in the first part movie. But I wasn't onboard for the huge tonal shift of Blake Edward's comedy gags which came later. The lighting strike of the umbrella made me roll my eyes. I wish they would've cut the gag of the man out on the apartment ledge in a snowstorm, old shtick. I wish the comedy had came from the inherently unusual (for 1934) situation of a straight man (and a gangster too) falling for a man who's actually a woman. A sharp writer could've worked that idea for many a clever insightful type laugh, instead Blake Edwards goes for the Inspector Clouseau style gags. At one point it seems his fellow gangsters are going to make his life really, really tough, but then nothing comes of it.

Oh last week I watched Blake Edward's The Great Race (1965) I didn't find much humor in that either. I'm a tough cookie I guess:cool:

[Takoma11]

Oh last week I watched Blake Edward's The Great Race (1965) I didn't find much humor in that either. I'm a tough cookie I guess:cool:

Both Victor/Victoria and The Great Race are childhood favorites. I have no idea what I'd think of them if I watched them for the first time as an adult.

[Takoma11]

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The Pink Panther Strikes Again, 1976

Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers) is called on once again when nemesis Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) escapes a mental institution and sets his sights on revenge.

This was another overall positive for me, which was a pleasant surprise because I was pretty tepid on the first Pink Panther film and I haven't seen the others in the series.

For the most part I enjoyed the visual gags and just the general comic timing, even more simple gags like a man dismounting from parallel bars directly into a stairwell. The humor generally landed in the silly zone as opposed to feeling mean. I was a bit worried when the setting shifted to a gay nightclub, but Michael Robbins' drag queen is treated generally with respect and participates in the humor instead of being the butt of the joke. (Robbins being dubbed by Julie Andrews is a fun touch).

As often is the case with me and this kind of comedy (silly, and no stakes), I began to lose steam with it about 15 minutes from the conclusion. I wish there had been a more consistent secondary character to stick with Clouseau. The way that the action jumps from place to place and the lack of character interaction with any emotion makes the film feel a bit like a series of set-pieces. Funny set-pieces, but I wish there'd been a bit more of a sense of flow or relationship.

Fun stuff.

3.5

[PHOENIX74]

Quo Vado?

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When I saw the nominations, I googled each movie I had never heard of. I didn't click on any links, I just quickly scanned the page in order to get a faint idea of what I was in for. With a title I'd never heard of, and a cheap and cheesy looking poster, I expected close to nothing from this movie so I figured I'd get it out of the way first. The IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes ratings for this are a joke. They are probably mostly from Americans who aren't used to foreign films. It turns out that this is the highest grossing Italian film in Italy in history. It's just a shade behind Avatar for being the biggest hit there from any country.

With participating in HoFs and being a member of this forum in general, I have seen a lot of movies that were major surprises. This one goes right to the top of that list. I'm not sure I'd call it a great film, but it's one that just hit me in all the right ways. It has just the right amount of vulgarity and off-color humor; enough to keep fans of that type of humor happy, but not so much so that it prevents the movie from becoming something more. I laughed for all 85 minutes. For several years I've focused on becoming a better person, and it's a constant struggle. This is one of those rare films that I feel can help me with that struggle. Also, very unexpectedly, I was even moved to tears. Taking all this into account, I have no choice with what rating to give it. I should have watched it last.

5

I'm a huge fan of Quo Vado? and as far as out-and-out comedies go, this one just has a great feel to it and cultural sensibilities which still translate so clearly in such a fun way. Saying it's "one that hit me in all the right ways" is exactly how I'd refer to it as well. I love how it can be politically incorrect, but in such an inoffensive and loveable manner.

[Citizen Rules]

Both Victor/Victoria and The Great Race are childhood favorites. I have no idea what I'd think of them if I watched them for the first time as an adult.I love to hear your thoughts on those if you chose to watch them again. I bet you'd still really like them.

[cricket]

I'm a huge fan of Quo Vado? and as far as out-and-out comedies go, this one just has a great feel to it and cultural sensibilities which still translate so clearly in such a fun way. Saying it's "one that hit me in all the right ways" is exactly how I'd refer to it as well. I love how it can be politically incorrect, but in such an inoffensive and loveable manner.

Well a big thank you to you if you nominated it for me!

[Allaby]

Christmas in Connecticut (1945). Directed by Peter Godfrey, the film stars Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, and Sydney Greenstreet. Stanwyck plays Elizabeth Lane, a popular food writer who pretends to be a rural housewife, mother and great cook, when she is really an unmarried New Yorker who can't cook at all. When her boss invites a handsome war hero to visit her for Christmas, she must try to prevent the truth from getting out. I had this on dvd as part of a Christmas boxset, but had never got around to watching it, so I'm glad someone nominated it for me. This is a pleasant and charming holiday themed romantic comedy and I enjoyed it. Stanwyck is wonderful, as usual, and the rest of the supporting cast are fine too. There are some cute, humorous moments in the film. If I had to summarise my thoughts on the film, I would say everything is hunky dunky! ;) 3.5

[John Dumbear]

"The Apartment"- (1960 - Wilder)

Seen a few Billy Wilders before and mostly enjoyed them. This one has been talked about a lot around here and was anxious to see it. Always loved Lemmon and MacClaine is mostly hit and miss. Charming little film with sprinkled in dark moments, in which are very tame by todays standards, but imagine in '60, they were pretty racy.

This is mostly my fault because I really don't watch many older films. I've never said I was a cinephile and this review proves it.

3.5

[cricket]

I loved The Apartment, but it's not enough of a comedy to make my ballot for the upcoming countdown.

[Takoma11]

I love to hear your thoughts on those if you chose to watch them again. I bet you'd still really like them.

I know I still like Victor/Victoria, because I have watched that one semi-recently. I know I'd still like The Great Race (I still sometimes hum "He shouldn'ta, hadn'ta, oughtan'ta swang on me").

I mean more that there's a nostalgia factor there that I can't separate out.

[edarsenal]

Quo Vado? sounds quite intriguing and very worthwhile. Extra Girl sounds familiar but not truly sure if I've seen it.
Both The Graduate and The Apartment are films that I finally saw in the past year or so and thought very highly of them. Favoring The Apartment more, but then it's Lemon and a Wilder film which easily tips the scales.
It has been some time since I last saw Victor Victoria and Preston was always the highlight for me.
The Pink Panther Strikes Again has always been my favorite of the series of films and while on Blake Edwards films, like Takoma The Great Race began as a childhood favorite and one I will revisit, enjoying still as an old fogey.

[Takoma11]

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Holiday, 1938

Johnny (Cary Grant) meets Julia Seton (Doris Nolan) while on holiday, and is shocked when he comes home to meet her family and learns that she comes from a wealthy banking family, led my patriarch Edward (Henry Kolker). Uneasy because of his own modest background, things only get more complicated when Johnny meets Julia's depressed brother, Ned (Lew Ayres) and her spirited sister, Linda (Katharine Hepburn).

I have no problem calling this a comedy (because, um, it clearly is), but for me the part of this movie that I enjoyed the most was the drama aspect of it.

Landing as a naive in the midst of the Seton family, Johnny becomes almost symbolic of the unhealthy dynamics that plague the family. As Julia and Edward hound Johnny to accept a position at Edward's bank, Ned hangs around the edges of the film, drunk and depressed. Linda, who is spirited and humorous like Johnny, must seek refuge in an old nursery room in the house, the one place where she feels happy. Julia and Edward openly manipulate others to do what they want of them, with only the aim of more, more, more. (One great delivery is when Johnny says he wants to earn only what he needs to live on and not too much money, to which Edward incredulously replies, "Too much money?!").

I do really enjoy movies where an interaction with a couple of pure souls raises the lives of everyone in the room, and that certainly qualifies here. While Johnny is the obvious catalyst, there's also the very enjoyable supporting roles of Nick (Edward Horton) and Susan (Jean Dixon) as two of Johnny's old friends. While the comedy scenes were fine as comedy, I really enjoyed them just for the warmth they exuded.

Finally, the film nicely handles the question of Johnny being caught between the two sisters. Linda does the decent thing, which is to say that she pushes for her sister and for Johnny to be happy. When it becomes clear that Julia isn't really in love with Johnny, it causes Linda both distress and joy, as she realizes that loving him herself isn't much of a betrayal.

I quite enjoyed this film, not so much as laugh-out-loud comedy, but rather as a really sweet and heartwarming film.

4

[Citizen Rules]

I know I still like Victor/Victoria, because I have watched that one semi-recently. I know I'd still like The Great Race (I still sometimes hum "He shouldn'ta, hadn'ta, oughtan'ta swang on me").

I mean more that there's a nostalgia factor there that I can't separate out.I tell you want I did like about The Great Race was Natalie Wood's ultra determined suffragette character...She had some funny lines repeating her mantra at the guys.

[Takoma11]

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Werewolves Within, 2021

Finn (Sam Richardson) arrives in Beaverton as the town's new forest ranger. He immediately hits it off with the local postal worker, Cecily (Milana Vayntrub). The town is currently in an uproar over a divisive new oil pipeline. But when a local's pet dog is killed and the town's generators are mysteriously slashed, the residents find themselves holed up in the local hotel with the knowledge that one of them may be an otherworldly killer.

From the trailer and some reviews I'd read, I was expecting to really like this film and, oof, I didn't dig it quite as much as I was hoping.

I did really enjoy the cast, in particular Richardson in the lead role. I was trying to figure out why looking at him made me laugh so much, and I finally placed him as the utterly bizarre host of the baby contest in an episode of the show I Think You Should Leave. Richardson is very engaging as the outsider who is immediately out of his depth.

Vayntrub is also very good, and a good partner energy-wise for Richardson, as the sardonic mail delivery person who sardonically introduces Finn to the town's odd assortment of characters.

This is a film full of very strong, over-the-top characters, and I enjoyed seeing both Michaela Watkins and Harvey Guillen (Guillermo from What We Do in the Shadows!) pop up in supporting roles. This is the kind of film that lives or dies by line delivery, and the cast does a pretty good job of it.

On the down side, though, the rhythm of the film felt a bit off to me. A bit rushed. Like everyone had been told that they could only capture a minute of film at a time, so they needed to get all their lines in before time ran out. At times the film seems to understand the importance of alternating quick-fire dialogue with slower, silent moments. But way too often everything is rapid fire for too long with not enough variation.

And maybe this is just the nature of adapting a movie from a video game, but the plot itself felt a bit weak to me. This is a film full of strong and/or outlandish characters, but it doesn't seem to use them to the best effect. The relationships between the characters--aside from the tentative romance between Finn and Cecily---are weak at best and only superficially defined. For example, a man named Pete (Michael Chernus) constantly sexually harasses Cecily as his wife just stands right there. What does his wife (the character played by Watkins) think of this behavior? Who knows?! There's a directionless nature to the film that feels charming in the first third but then becomes a bit irritating in the second half.

Around the last 30 minutes I was asking myself wait, is there even a werewolf? What is happening here?. And not in a fun way.

I had really high hopes for this film, and I was really pleased to see that it had been recommended for me. It was on my watchlist, and it's the kind of film I would have recommended for myself, LOL. I wish that the writing or character development had been stronger. It was fun and I enjoyed it, but it feels like it could have been so much more!

3.5

[Takoma11]

I tell you want I did like about The Great Race was Natalie Wood's ultra determined suffragette character...She had some funny lines repeating her mantra at the guys.

My most retained line from the film (because my sister and I used to shout it at each other) is "PUSH THE BUTTON, MAX!!!"

[Citizen Rules]

My most retained line from the film (because my sister and I used to shout it at each other) is "PUSH THE BUTTON, MAX!!!"Ha, that's a good one...It's funny that The Great Race has this big pie fight in the end, the comedy I watched last night did the same scene.

[Citizen Rules]

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Bugsy Malone (1976)

I liked those cars! They actually worked too. They were pedaled by the driver and had bicycle tires and working steering. Good detailing on those cars. It was funny when the kid gangsters drove them around, ha!...I liked the dreaded Sprulge guns too and how they shut custard mini-pies at the other gangsters that then 'rubbed them out'. Except in the big gun battle at the end when everyone was shot with creamy goo and no one was rubbed out. But oh well, it's a movie meant to be enjoyed.

Scott Baio stars, he later went on to play Fonzie's cousin Chachi Arcola in Happy Days and later had his own TV spin off Joanie Loves Chachi. I've seen ever episode of both of those too so I wasn't surprised that Baio was the standout actor here. He's good in this.

I chuckled a few times and the movie concept is amusing. It sort of reminded me of the all midget cowboy movie The Terror of Tiny Town (1938) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0030845/)

The musical numbers didn't work for me here. I didn't like the arrangement of the songs. Something about mid 1970s music just didn't jive with me. Either did the kids who 'sing' but are actually dubbed by adult singers....Geez just let the little tykes sing for themselves, that would've been funner.

Glad I finally seen this.

[cricket]

Bugsy Malone was one of my favorites as a kid. I'm sure it'll make my musicals ballot when we get around to it.

[Wyldesyde19]

Starting up Satanic Panic which has been in my watchlist for years now.
Looking it up on The Numbers, which tracks box office (like box office mojo), it appears to have only played in 5 theaters.

No wonder I missed it.

[Takoma11]

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The cast of the MTV show performs a series of stunts and skits.

When I was in high school, a series of video tapes made it around my neighborhood, showing a bunch of twenty-somethings (skateboarders?) doing various "pranks" and skits. Soon, a ton of the guys in my neighborhood were making their own tapes. Thus I was shown many variations of property damage and dudes, like, farting in each others' faces in the name of being "edgy". Then shortly after college, I lived above a bar. All this is to say that the raucous laughter and smashed glass of young men who don't realize that they're not funny or edgy, they're just obnoxious is something I don't need any more of in this lifetime.

So anyway, this was 90 minutes of that. Only this also involved animal abuse and the harassment of random bystanders. The shot of the dead cat floating in the river is where I fully checked out of this one.

I laughed exactly one time: when a concussed Johnny Knoxville slurred out "But is Butterbean okay?" after the former boxing champ had beaten him into unconsciousness.

What a waste of time.

0.5

[cricket]

Finally an inspirational film!

[StuSmallz]

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The Graduate, 1967

Recent college graduate Ben (Dustin Hoffman) returns home to live with his parents. His post-college malaise is shaken up a bit when old family friend Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft) aggressively pursues a sexual relationship with him. Despite the affair, however, Ben remains emotionally detached. That is until Mrs. Robinson's daughter, Elaine (Katharine Ross), enters the picture.

This film has long been one of those glaring omissions on the list of movies that a film buff is supposed to have watched early in discovering their passion for cinema, but that I had never got around to until this point. I often have a (unfounded, I must admit!) hesitation to watch films that have a certain degree of cultural saturation. "Plastics". "You're trying to seduce me". *bangs on large glass church window*.

But this was for the most part really great and an example of a movie that manages to use technical moves that are brilliant even as they call attention to themselves.

The movie-making on display is what I loved the most here, and on so many fronts. I loved the way that the film takes us right inside Ben's perspective, whether that's getting quick ,frantic glimpses of the nude Mrs. Robinson, literally limiting us to his point of view inside a scuba outfit, or showing characters in a darkened blur as he looks up at them from the pool. Then there's the editing, with moments like an exquisite cut from Ben jumping up onto a pool float and then seamlessly landing on top of Mrs. Robinson in bed. Finally, the camera is totally emotionally indulgent and it's great. Pans and zooms are used to obvious and excellent effect. A standout to me was a moment where Mrs. Robinson speaks to Ben, the shot beginning in close-up only to zoom out and out and out to reveal that she's in a corner far away from Ben, leaving her suddenly looking very small and vulnerable.

I also liked the acting and the character development. Hoffman does a great job of playing the subdued Ben, finding a way to give variation in his performance without ever going too big. Paired with the subjective camera, it's a fantastic combination of an actor's style and a film's style meshing perfectly. I'm thinking of the sequence where Ben takes Elaine to a strip club in order to humiliate her, and as he realizes how hurt she is, the scope of the camera suddenly ceases to include the body of the stripper, focusing instead on Elaine's face.

Bancroft is also great as Mrs. Robinson. It would be easy to hate her as a character, but we are given enough backstory and depth, and we get to see enough of her pain, that despite some really horrible actions on her part, there is sympathy for her. Mrs. Robinson is someone whose life went off track, and she carries an understandable regret for this, but also an anger at the younger generation.

The one character I felt was a bit underdeveloped was Elaine. While there's some really good rapport between Ross and Hoffman, especially in the scene where they go on their first date, I never totally got her. We see that her fiance's friends speak very crudely about her, and her fiance is known as the "make-out king." I could see Elaine being cowed into not seeing Ben. But being cowed into marrying Carl? It somehow didn't make sense to me. She's in college (or graduate school), so what's the rush? I know that she's a bit soft-spoken at times, but the wedding thing felt more like plot convenience than something the character would actually do. She mostly feels like she exists to be the center of a power tug-of-war between Ben and Mrs. Robinson.

I also felt myself wondering about Bancroft as the "older woman", and she's only like 6 years older than Hoffman! (And only 9 years older than her "daughter" LOL!). I read a piece of trivia that was like "Oh, Hoffman is so boyish and Bancroft is so aged that it works!", but for me the age difference didn't feel real. It wasn't a problem because the acting was so solid, but it did make me laugh a bit.

This was a real delight to watch. Funny, and so interesting from a technical point of view.

4.5Even though it came along so early in the New Hollywood movement, (https://letterboxd.com/stusmallz/list/the-new-hollywood-movement-a-crash-course/detail/) I still feel that The Graduate is one of the crowning achievements of that entire period of film, so I'm definitely overjoyed that you liked it, Takoma!

[ueno_station54]

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The 'Burbs (Joe Dante, 1989)

So, I know this specific style of film (no idea what you'd call it but its extremely specific) is very popular and beloved but while watching them I can never wrap my head around who these films are for. I just can't imagine this naturally appealing to a child or an adult. Again I don't know what to call it but the Dante/Burton/Spielberg vibe continues to completely mystify me and like just about every film like this I can't really say its bad or anything but I am just unable to connect to it.

The second the premise is introduced you know every single beat the film is going to hit and it never even slightly subverts expectations. Heck, there's only one shot in the film that even kind of breaks away from the aforementioned vibe the film is hard locked into (the prolonged zoom in, zoom out whilst characters are screaming). The music really betrayed me. There's a piece of the score that only shows up in first scene (not including opening credits) that was sooo cool and interesting and then every other track is lame Elfman-adjacent sh*t. Also I don't like the cast at all. I don't have any comments to make there, just don't like anyone in this movie.

Despite having nothing positive to say about the film I'd still describe it as being generally inoffensive. Bland, inoffensive stuff like this typically gets a rating_2_5 from me, and that will be the case here as well. but I should probably start considering that more of a sin than I currently do.

[cricket]

I only first saw The Burbs about 4 years ago because of it's popularity here. I didn't think much of it.

[Allaby]

I saw The Burbs when I was a kid and didn't really care for it. I saw it again recently as an adult and liked it a lot more, rating it a 7/10.

[Citizen Rules]

I seen The Burbs for the first time a few years ago, I liked it OK.

[Citizen Rules]

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Black Belt Jones (1974)

I bet this is the type of movie Tarantino watches when he's sitting eating a bag of cheesy puffs and stealing movie ideas. It did seem like watching one of QT's movies only with less as it's a 1974 film made on a shoestring budget. I'm guessing this was made for a Drive-In theater double feature, probably the second feature. If you were around way back then and had a car and a date and you actually watched the second feature then you must've done something wrong:p

I went into Black Belt Jones with the lowest expectations, which often ends up helping me enjoy the film, cause I did kinda like it...at least I was never bored and that's something that happens to me during some movies (see my next review). I'm not into martial arts films, at all. But I did like the overall story and the 1973 Mustang Mach 1 was aces! Though I didn't see anything that would make me think this was a comedy, other than some of the MacGyver type crime fighting stunts were silly.

[Wyldesyde19]

Satanic Panic

Meet Samantha. Samantha, or Sam as she calls herself, just became a pizza delivery girl and just crashed a private party to demand a tip for the five pizzas she just delivered. It’s a big tip. Little does she know she just crashed the party of Satan Worshippers who plan to summon Baphomet. When their first option as a sacrifice is revealed by their leader (played by Rebeca Romijn of X Men fame) ad being unsuitable due to recents events (revealed at the beginning of the film) they decide to take Samantha in her place.*

Never mind the fact that the sacrifice has to be done that night, you would think the leader would have revealed this issue well before hand, seeing as it was very important after all, and then went about finding a backup sacrifice.

And that’s how this basically plays out. One hour long chase before we get to the sacrificial ceremony. It’s not a very funny film, although I did chuckle a few times. Like Jerry O’Connell accidentally shooting himself. But other then a few funny scenes, the script tried too hard. Certain scenes didn’t really work for me. It was mostly just a by the book approach that wasn’t exactly bad, but not exactly good. Somewhere around ok.

[Citizen Rules]

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See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)

If low expectations helped Black Belt Jones then my high expectations for See No Evil, Hear No Evil crushed it. I was really expecting to love Gene Wilder & Richard Pryor in this comedy vehicle as the pair made several successfully comedies together...and I find both funny. But not here. I mentioned getting bored by some movies in my last review, well this is one of them. I started checking the time remaining at the 45 minute mark and I kept checking until it was finally over.

Basically this is one of those 1980s buddy cop/crime movies, think Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, only this time it's a comedy...However I didn't laugh at much, maybe a couple of chuckles.

I will say Gene Wilder was good here, he's always good. Wilder never over sells his deaf character and indeed I could buy that he was deaf. Pryor on the other had did this way silly, over the top, blind guy bit that I just didn't buy. Interestingly enough the bad guy Anthony Zerba is also suppose to be blind and does pull that off quite well.

No cool cars this time, but there was one hot chick!

[Wyldesyde19]

Funny story about the time I went with my brother to watch Hear No Evil, See No Evil at the theatre in Tallahassee Florida.

About halfway through, the film flipped itself upside down and continued on for about five minutes before they stopped it. After waiting a few minutes, they announced they had to offer refunds or tickets to another movie that same day.

I think we chose tickets to another movie that same day.

[Citizen Rules]

Funny story about the time I went with my brother to watch Hear No Evil, See No Evil at the theatre in Tallahassee Florida.

About halfway through, the film flipped itself upside down and continued on for about five minutes before they stopped it. After waiting a few minutes, they announced they had to offer refunds or tickets to another movie that same day.

I think we chose tickets to another movie that same day.OMG:p I never seen that happen in a theater.

Have you seen any other comedies with Pryor and Wilder? I'm wondering if I seen check out more of their stuff.

[Wyldesyde19]

OMG:p I never seen that happen in a theater.

Have you seen any other comedies with Pryor and Wilder? I'm wondering if I seen check out more of their stuff.

I have not, but I really should eventually. When I did eventually get around to revisiting this, it wasn’t very good.

[Citizen Rules]

I have not, but I really should eventually. When I did eventually get around to revisiting this, it wasn’t very good.
It was the only pairing of the two that I've seen...though I know they made some real received comedies together.

[Wyldesyde19]

It was the only pairing of the two that I've seen...though I know they made some real received comedies together.

Yeah, I hear Silver Streak is their best collaboration together, followed by Stir Crazy. Both are films I need to see yet.

[crumbsroom]

See No Evil, Hear No Evil is a piece of garbage


The Burbs is fun but irrelevant


Jackass obviously has a very specific market. And it shouldn't by definition be for me, as I couldn't care less about skateboarding. And I don't like bro culture. It also has a completely lack of any kind of cinematic style beyond the stylized opening. And yet, it presents its juvenile world view with such a exhuberent child-like panache, that I find it becomes elevated into something much stranger and funnier than it should be. And, most importantly, I find that behind all of the shit and piss and disgusting behaviour and (presumably) horrible smells, these films are essentially about friendship and love, between men who don't know how to express either. So when I look past all of the things I might not like that are here, and some of the sketches that just don't really work, I actually kind of love these movies.

[Siddon]

Who was the transgender character in Josie and the Pussycats?

[Wyldesyde19]

I’ve never seen Josie and the Pussycats, but this is the first I’ve heard about a transgender in the film.

[Citizen Rules]

I considered Josie and the Pussycats for you ueno, but I've never seen it and didn't read about it as I went with another choice. I didn't know about a transgender character in it, so I can't commit on that. But I use to watch the cartoon so I thought a movie about a girl band would be a fun choice for you, but I guess it wasn't. I actually forget what I chose for you, I should go look at my text file and see.

[ueno_station54]

alright so I went back and rewatched the scene they introduced Alexandra a few times and its highly possible i misinterpreted the scene and subsequent scenes aren't great with that misinterpretation. either way i still find that scene weird and i don't really know what its going for so i guess now its just a regular bad scene lol. i'll rewrite a review for it at some point and bump it up like a half star or something.

[Wyldesyde19]

Blade of the Immortal as a comedy?

I have questions…..

[Citizen Rules]

Blade of the Immortal as a comedy?

I have questions…..I'll PM the person who chose it for Cricket just to confirm that was indeed the correct movie. Some people didn't include the year of the movie, which makes it hard to ID correctly...and they might have been thinking of a similar title.

Anyone who thinks their movie might be listed as a mistake, give a shout out or just PM me and ask, I'll check it out.

[Wyldesyde19]

I'll PM the person who chose it for Cricket just to confirm that was indeed the correct movie. Some people didn't include the year of the movie, which makes it hard to ID correctly...and they might have been thinking of a similar title.

Anyone who thinks their movie might be listed as a mistake, give a shout out or just PM me and ask, I'll check it out.

Can we mulligan our recs that have already been viewed and not looked upon as favorably? Asking for a friend…..👀






The friend is me…..

[Siddon]

I'm okay if someone wants to take a mulligan on Death Camp and try something else....unless it was ueno_station54 (https://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=111569) because I don't 100% trust that poster to make an honest nomination.

[cricket]

Have not heard of Black Belt Jones.

I have heard of Josie and the Pussycats.

I looked up Satanic Panic one day when I was looking for something to watch. I passed for whatever reason.

Despite my love for Pryor and Wilder, I didn't care for Hear no Evil See No Evil.

[Allaby]

I haven't heard of Black Belt Jones either. I'm familiar with Josie and the Pussycats but have never got around to seeing it. I thought Satanic Panic was a lot of fun, an 8/10. I saw Hear no Evil See No Evil years ago, but don't remember much about it.

[Allaby]

Personally, I wouldn't want to take a mulligan on any of my recs. They are all 100% awesome and if anyone doesn't like a movie I suggested for them, they are wrong and obviously not as cool or sophisticated as me! :D

[Wyldesyde19]

Yeah, to be clear I was being facetious on the mulligan

[Citizen Rules]

Can we mulligan our recs that have already been viewed and not looked upon as favorably? Asking for a friend…..👀 The friend is me…..ha:p but no.

I'm okay if someone wants to take a mulligan on Death Camp and try something else....unless it was ueno_station54 (https://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=111569) because I don't 100% trust that poster to make an honest nomination.I like ueno, they have some different taste in film, but I believe they tried their best, as we all did. I guarantee some of you will hate my choices:eek:

Personally, I wouldn't want to take a mulligan on any of my recs. They are all 100% awesome and if anyone doesn't like a movie I suggested for them, they are wrong and obviously not as cool or sophisticated as me! 😁:up: for that!

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Official type stuff:cool: I wasn't talking about doing replacement movies for films chose for us that we don't like, we get what we get. I was talking about a mistake in the year of title or incorrect posted title made by me... as I tried to interpret your guys choices that didn't have years:cool:

[Takoma11]

it presents its juvenile world view with such a exhuberent child-like panache, that I find it becomes elevated into something much stranger and funnier than it should be.

You know, I kept waiting for some meta-enjoyment to kick in, but I was really shocked at how uncreative and frankly dull the various stunts were. Put X near penis. Stick Y in butt. Oh, look, some Japanese people are politely slightly baffled by our antics. The worst cinematic crime that Jackass committed was being achingly dull. (And the whole "rich frat boys who don't fear consequences" vibe makes it really hard to think about them in any kind of adorable man-baby light).

[crumbsroom]

You know, I kept waiting for some meta-enjoyment to kick in, but I was really shocked at how uncreative and frankly dull the various stunts were. Put X near penis. Stick Y in butt. Oh, look, some Japanese people are politely slightly baffled by our antics. The worst cinematic crime that Jackass committed was being achingly dull. (And the whole "rich frat boys who don't fear consequences" vibe makes it really hard to think about them in any kind of adorable man-baby light).


I don't really look at it on any meta level. And some of the pranks aren't terribly inspired. And it is obviously deliberately dumb. But I find the joy they find in eachothers company, infectious. And while I can't come up with any examples off the top of my head, I find them mostly to be pretty funny guys, in the way they are smart guys who are good at being dumb, and there are all sorts of little touches that brighten even some of the stupidest pranks.



Also, I don't think very many of these guys were wealthy when they began this. With maybe the exception of Bam Margera, and possibly one or two of the other professional skateboarders, I think they were mostly destitute bums at the time of filming this.



But it's not a film that you can really convince someone to appreciate. It either works for you or it doesn't. And in that way it's kind of critic proof. What complaints can possibly be made about it that aren't probably already being outright embraced by its fanbase? It just is, for better or worse.

[crumbsroom]

Also Ueno's taste is solid. They clearly like what they like and I think their picks are always (at the very least) interesting. And in the world of movies, where seem to have forgotten to even hit that low bar of just being interesting, or different, or honest, I personally welcome as many left-of-centre picks as I can get.

[ueno_station54]

I'm okay if someone wants to take a mulligan on Death Camp and try something else....unless it was ueno_station54 (https://www.movieforums.com/community/member.php?u=111569) because I don't 100% trust that poster to make an honest nomination.
hmm... i do still need revenge for And Then There Were None so who knows what i may have pulled.

[Takoma11]

I don't really look at it on any meta level.

But I find the joy they find in eachothers company, infectious.

"Meta" was probably the wrong word. I actually mean what you're saying in the second sentence. I kept waiting to get a vibe from it that I could like.

For example, if you've ever played with a toddler and they want you to roll a ball into a toy car over and over and over and over, like, that's dumb. But their earnest joy makes it not-dumb. I never felt that earnest joy. It all felt too calculated to be delightful and too ramshackle to be quality.

I've also, you know, had a really rough group of students this year and I am constantly having to deal with the fallout of mean-spirited "pranks" and property destruction, so I am very burned out on thinking that embarrassing someone or breaking things just because you can is any kind of charming.

[Citizen Rules]

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Beetlejuice (1988)

I like Winona Ryder so I used a screenshot of her instead of Michael Keaton who I'm ambivalent about in this. Oh I like Geena Davis too...So far this has been my favorite comedy movie in this PRV...but I still have more to watch!

I thought I'd like this as I've liked most all of Tim Burton's films with Ed Wood and Mars Attacks! as two favorites of mine for my comedy countdown ballot. The only film of his I didn't care for was the live action Dumbo remake.

Michael Keaton was decent here, no complaints. But I don't think he has the right type of comedy chops to pull of the freeform improv style of character comedy he was shooting for. Jim Carey (i.e. The Mask) would've been my first choice here.

Oh was that nice guy really Alec Baldwin? I'm so use to him playing the self centered type. Baldwin paired well with Geena Davis and I liked their part of the story best. I'd be amiss if I didn't mention my appreciation for Catherine O'Hara, always liked her.

Tim Burton really knows how to stack his films with lots of interesting stuff. My favorite here was the afterlife waiting room with Sylvia Sydey. Creative stuff!

[Takoma11]

so far this has been my favorite movie. I really liked this one and right now it's my favorite of the comedies I've seen here in this PRV.

It is a really fun movie and it has a ton of rewatch potential. Lots of details to discover each time.

My favorite here was the afterlife waiting room with Sylvia Sydey. Creative stuff!

The show Face Off is a reality competition for make-up/prosthetic/special effects designers. They did a challenge inspired by the waiting room where they had to create a ghost character that still showed how they died. It was a lot of fun!

[Citizen Rules]

It is a really fun movie and it has a ton of rewatch potential. Lots of details to discover each time.



The show Face Off is a reality competition for make-up/prosthetic/special effects designers. They did a challenge inspired by the waiting room where they had to create a ghost character that still showed how they died. It was a lot of fun!I'm not one to rewatch films often, but I could see myself watching Beetlejuice again sometime. I did like the dead characters based on how they died, Burton has the mind for creating this visual type of wow.

[cricket]

Haven't seen Beetlejuice in years but I was a fan when it came out.

[Citizen Rules]

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Take The Money And Run (1969)

Woody Allen's first full directorial debut, though he did directorial work on What's Up Tiger Lily?...Here Allen wrote, directed and stars in what's been called one of the first mockumentaries. Allen at his first full directorial job, created a new genre of films with his fictional autobiographical documentary about a poor boy from a poor family who turns to a life of crime and utterly falls at it.

When I first joined MoFo over seven years ago I didn't like Woody Allen or his films, though I hadn't seen many. Then a MoFo challenged me to watch more of Allen's films. Now I'm happy to say I totally changed my mind and count Allen as one of my favorite currently working directors.

I enjoyed Take The Money and Run, I thought it was clever, unique, funny and well made and I liked Woody in it. Right now this is my favorite so far in this PRV.

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Ghost Town (2008)

OK so I was eating pizza and wow was it delicious! I turn on the TV, access the USB drive and chose a comedy for the evening. I chose Ghost Town. As I was eating this tasty pizza the film starts with close-ups of dental equipment, then cuts to a dentist performing a procedure...'Ugh' I thought! Nothing worse than seeing dental tools of torture while enjoy one's dinner. So then we get to the scene where the dentist is going to have a colonoscopy and I though 'oh crap this going to suck'...

Indeed the first scenes in the hospital with Kirsten Wigg who's a difficult and daft nurse, was not funny and went on way too long. Now, I've seen several movies recently where I love the first act but hate the rest of the film. But to my pleasant surprise, Ghost Town keeps getting better and better until I ended up really liking it. A lot of that liking is because of Tea Leoni and her character's story. So as a film I did enjoy this but it didn't seem like a comedy to me, but more like a drama with some lighter moments. But still a good choice and glad to have watched it.

[Citizen Rules]

Are you guys still with me? Hope so:cool:

[Allaby]

Are you guys still with me? Hope so:cool:

I’m still with you! You couldn’t get rid of me even if you tried. I’m going to watch a few today or tomorrow.

[Allaby]

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Take The Money And Run (1969)

Woody Allen's first full directorial debut, though he did directorial work on What's Up Tiger Lily?...Here Allen wrote, directed and stars in what's been called one of the first mockumentaries. Allen at his first full directorial job, created a new genre of films with his fictional autobiographical documentary about a poor boy from a poor family who turns to a life of crime and utterly falls at it.

When I first joined MoFo over seven years ago I didn't like Woody Allen or his films, though I hadn't seen many. Then a MoFo challenged me to watch more of Allen's films. Now I'm happy to say I totally changed my mind and count Allen as one of my favorite currently working directors.

I enjoyed Take The Money and Run, I thought it was clever, unique, funny and well made and I liked Woody in it. Right now this is my favorite so far in this PRV.




Good movie, fun and entertaining. It’s an 8/10 from me. I’m a big fan of Woody Allen and I have seen 41 of his films.

[Allaby]

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Ghost Town (2008)

OK so I was eating pizza and wow was it delicious! I turn on the TV, access the USB drive and chose a comedy for the evening. I chose Ghost Town. As I was eating this tasty pizza the film starts with close-ups of dental equipment, then cuts to a dentist performing a procedure...'Ugh' I thought! Nothing worse than seeing dental tools of torture while enjoy one's dinner. So then we get to the scene where the dentist is going to have a colonoscopy and I though 'oh crap this going to suck'...

Indeed the first scenes in the hospital with Kirsten Wigg who's a difficult and daft nurse, was not funny and went on way too long. Now, I've seen several movies recently where I love the first act but hate the rest of the film. But to my pleasant surprise, Ghost Town keeps getting better and better until I ended up really liking it. A lot of that liking is because of Tea Leoni and her character's story. So as a film I did enjoy this but it didn't seem like a comedy to me, but more like a drama with some lighter moments. But still a good choice and glad to have watched it.




I thought this was alright, but kind of forgettable. I have seen 4 films by this director and this was his weakest, in my opinion. The other films I have seen by him are all thriller or horror and I think he is better at that genre.

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Good movie, fun and entertaining. It’s an 8/10 from me. I’m a big fan of Woody Allen and I have seen 41 of his films.Wow, you always impress me with how well watched you are. I need to catch up:D Did you see Wonder Wheel? Not much talk about that one, but I really liked it.

[Allaby]

Wow, you always impress me with how well watched you are. I need to catch up:D Did you see Wonder Wheel? Not much talk about that one, but I really liked it.

Yes, Wonder Wheel feels underrated to me. I liked it quite a bit, rating it an 8/10. Have you seen his last two, Rainy Day in New York and Rifkin’s Festival? Both are worth checking out.