The MOFO Preliminary Discussion of the Top 100 Comedies

Master of None

06-08-22

Originally Posted by Rockatansky

I suspect Chaplin, Brooks and Allen will have the most entries director-wise.

I personally avoid voting for more than one film from a given director (unless it's a two part movie, which were on my lists the last two countdowns). Keeps the results more interesting.

I also forgot to include Allen, but my experience with him is so minimal that I wouldn't know what will people will go with. Annie Hall, Manhattan, and Bullets Over Broadway probably?

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Rockatansky

Wallet Inspector

06-08-22

I forgot to vote for Allen (lol) but I think Annie Hall is a safe bet. I would hope one of his earlier, more overtly movies would make an appearance but I don't know how much cachet they have these days.

I'm rooting for Bananas, is what I'm saying.

ApexPredator

Registered User

06-08-22

Originally Posted by Little Ash

It's almost like you're saying one of the most important things in comedy is timing.

The only thing that's more important in comedy is money. People tend to laugh more when they're being bribed by the comic.

Thief

Master of None

06-08-22

Originally Posted by Rockatansky

Bananas is one of three films of his I've seen, but it's a solid slapstick. What will make me more happy about that is that it was filmed here in Puerto Rico, and features a couple of notable Puerto Rican actors.

Little Ash

he/him

06-08-22

Originally Posted by Thief

Life of Brian will surely get in, but it was directed by Terry Jones, not Gilliam.

As for Brazil, I agree that the distinct one might be a factor in it not getting in, but I think it has a chance at the backend.

Oh weird, for some reason I had assumed Gilliam was at the helm on that one as well.

Thief

Master of None

06-08-22

Originally Posted by Little Ash

Oh weird, for some reason I had assumed Gilliam was at the helm on that one as well.

I think they had a bit of an argument over it. Both directed Holy Grail, but Jones took over for this one.

mrblond

Society ennobler, last seen in Medici's Florence

06-08-22

Actually, it is very interesting what is the geographical distribution of all these 88 or 89 participants. ...By country, state, city...

Would you mind sharing yours?
Is there someone from continental Europe or Latin America?
Is there someone from some other not usual for the forum parts of the world?

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Thief

Master of None

06-08-22

Originally Posted by mrblond

Puerto Rico here.

Little Ash

he/him

06-08-22

I am the old woman, living in your house. Just out of the corner of your eye.

Just kidding.

Continental US here.

Rockatansky

Wallet Inspector

06-08-22

I am from Canada, but I did vote for two movies from India, which is the only geographically interesting thing about my list.

John Dumbear