Author Topic: This year is a decent year for comedies it seems (Read 3227 times)

Himu · « **on:** May 02, 2007, 10:06:01 PM »

Superbad

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Knocked Up

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I am missing SOMETHING but can't remember!

TVC15 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:10:28 PM »

And you pick 2 Seth Rogen/Judd Apatow-related comedies. I heart you himumu.

Superbad looks motherfuckin badass.

Himu · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:12:23 PM »

Superbad looks fucking awesome.

I want a gif of Michael Cera punching the chick's stomach.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #3 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:13:34 PM »

What's the name of the Lonely Island comedy?

Mandark · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:13:53 PM »

Judd Apatow vs. Mark Brazill, the creator of That Seventies Show

When I read this in the magazine version back in the day, I didn't know who either of those guys was, but I did remember the Grungies skit that they were talking about. I didn't make the connection with Apatow until TVC mentioned that he used to write for The Ben Stiller Show.

Apatow comes off pretty well in the exchange. Brazill seems INSANE.

Candyflip · « **Reply #5 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:14:21 PM »

Superbad looks like crap. Almost as forgettable as the recent trash American Pie has been putting out.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:16:30 PM »

Superbad

TVC15 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:17:07 PM »

Quote from: Candyflip on May 02, 2007, 10:14:21 PM

Superbad looks like crap. Almost as forgettable as the recent trash American Pie has been putting out.

But it's R-rated and written by Seth Rogen. It will be awesome. Throwbacks to 80s comedies rock.

Also, the international Knocked Up trailer is better

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #8 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:19:04 PM »

Superbad? WTF are you crazy? That looks stupid as hell.

Knocked Up...meh. The trailer was cool the first time I saw it, but after that I lost interest.

TVC15 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:19:48 PM »

Quote from: Michelle on May 02, 2007, 10:19:04 PM

Superbad? WTF are you crazy? That looks stupid as hell.

Knocked Up...meh. The trailer was cool the first time I saw it, but after that I lost interest.

Dude, you admitted in the other thread that you don't like comedies. Get the fuck out of this thread.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:21:25 PM »

These movies aren't comedies, they're trash

TVC15 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:22:10 PM »

Quote from: Michelle on May 02, 2007, 10:21:25 PM

These movies aren't comedies, they're trash

Looks like PD is out to shit up yet another thread. What does it take to get banned around here?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #12 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:22:48 PM »

WOW PD YOU FUCKING SUCK

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #13 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:23:18 PM »

Both look great.

Mandark · « **Reply #14 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:25:45 PM »

The Superbad trailer got a very good reaction when I went to see Hot Fuzz, but that's the group I'd expect to like it. There were a couple guys who laughed at the Larry The Cable Guy army comedy, but I think they were high.

Seriously though, read that email exchange between Apatow and Brazill if you haven't. It's like Alec Baldwin yelling at his daughter levels of crazy.

TVC15 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:28:22 PM »

Quote from: Mandark on May 02, 2007, 10:25:45 PM

The Superbad trailer got a very good reaction when I went to see Hot Fuzz, but that's the group I'd expect to like it. There were a couple guys who laughed at the Larry The Cable Guy army comedy, but I think they were high.

Seriously though, read that email exchange between Apatow and Brazill if you haven't. It's like Alec Baldwin yelling at his daughter levels of crazy.

I remember reading it before. I will have to check it out again. I recall Judd pointing out that the sketch idea was a dumb idea that basically every one has had at want point, and it's pretty much true. I believe Brazill tells him to "get cancer" at one point.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #16 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:29:00 PM »

GODDAMMIT PD HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE SAY:

YOU DON'T KNOW SHIT ABOUT SHIT

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #17 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:30:17 PM »

Michael Cera omg omg omg man crush omg

And the 40 Year Old Virgin dude looks great in BOTH films.

Beezy · « **Reply #18 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:30:58 PM »

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #19 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:32:20 PM »

Knocked Up looks like saccharine drivel. Superbad however looks better.

TVC15 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:34:08 PM »

Quote from: Fresh Prince on May 02, 2007, 10:32:20 PM

Knocked Up looks like saccharine drivel. Superbad however looks better.

Much like 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up is apparently a lot more crass than it comes across in trailers. Then again, that last half hour of 40 was kinda schmaltzy. Still, my favorites from Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared are in it, so I'm there.

Fresh Prince · « **Reply #21 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:36:48 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 02, 2007, 10:34:08 PM

Quote from: Fresh Prince on May 02, 2007, 10:32:20 PM
Knocked Up looks like saccharine drivel. Superbad however looks better.

Much like 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up is apparently a lot more crass than it comes across in trailers. Then again, that last half hour of 40 was kinda schmaltzy. Still, my favorites from Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared are in it, so I'm there.

Good to hear, I was half expecting an abortion joke in the trailer and all I got was some ironically Raymond like moments.

TVC15 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:40:07 PM »

Quote from: Fresh Prince on May 02, 2007, 10:36:48 PM

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 02, 2007, 10:34:08 PM
Quote from: Fresh Prince on May 02, 2007, 10:32:20 PM
Knocked Up looks like saccharine drivel. Superbad however looks better.

Much like 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up is apparently a lot more crass than it comes across in trailers. Then again, that last half hour of 40 was kinda schmaltzy. Still, my favorites from Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared are in it, so I'm there.
Good to hear, I was half expecting an abortion joke in the trailer and all I got was some ironically Raymond like moments.

I'm not willing to give it a guarantee or anything (like I said, the resolution to 40 was totally romcom), but I'm sure it's not as. . .Friends-y as it comes across. The main troubling thing I heard was that the original cut was near 3 hours, and that the release version is going to be 2. That's a loooooong time for a comedy.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #23 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:40:23 PM »

40 Year Old Virgin is easily my favorite comedy in the last ten years,

bluemax · « **Reply #24 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:47:01 PM »

Am I missing something here on Superbad? I mean it looks entertaining, but not amazing. I watched the R Rated trailer, and I laughed but it also felt like another teen "graduating highschool/coming of age" comedy to me.

I'd love to know if there is something more to this movie that I am missing.

Beezy · « **Reply #25 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:48:46 PM »

Quote from: Tobias Funke on May 02, 2007, 10:40:23 PM

40 Year Old Virgin is easily my favorite comedy in the last ten years,

I couldn't stop laughing throughout the whole movie.

TVC15 · « **Reply #26 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:52:12 PM »

Quote from: bluemax on May 02, 2007, 10:47:01 PM

Am I missing something here on Superbad? I mean it looks entertaining, but not amazing. I watched the R Rated trailer, and I laughed but it also felt like another teen "graduating highschool/coming of age" comedy to me.

I'd love to know if there is something more to this movie that I am missing.

Well, Seth Rogen wrote it, and he wrote a bit for Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared, plus it looks like he's co-starring in it. All good things. Michael Cera also rocks. Yeah, the movie looks like a teen party farce movie straight out of the 80s, but that's exactly what I want. It's a solid concept, it's got a solid cast, it's got solid writing. . .it'll be entertaining.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #27 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:54:20 PM »

The 40-Year-Old Virgin was the most pleasant surprise I've had in a movie theater since well... ever. I thought it was gonna be pretty cheesy, but I went to go see it due to Carell starring in it and the praise GAF was piling upon it. It was more raunchy and funnier than I ever thought it could be, even though it did slow down at the end.

I almost wish I was able to go into both Knocked Up and Superbad with the same ignorance.

Candyflip · « **Reply #28 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:54:48 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 02, 2007, 10:52:12 PM

Quote from: bluemax on May 02, 2007, 10:47:01 PM
Am I missing something here on Superbad? I mean it looks entertaining, but not amazing. I watched the R Rated trailer, and I laughed but it also felt like another teen "graduating highschool/coming of age" comedy to me.

I'd love to know if there is something more to this movie that I am missing.

Well, Seth Rogen wrote it, and he wrote a bit for Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared, plus it looks like he's co-starring in it. All good things. Michael Cera also rocks. Yeah, the movie looks like a teen party farce movie straight out of the 80s, but that's exactly what I want. It's a solid concept, it's got a solid cast, it's got solid writing. . .it'll be entertaining.

The acting looks like ass. That and the most cliche theme ever make this movie look all bad. Then again I've only seen a 2 and a half minute trailer. I'll probably end up eating my words.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #29 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:54:57 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 02, 2007, 10:52:12 PM

Quote from: bluemax on May 02, 2007, 10:47:01 PM
Am I missing something here on Superbad? I mean it looks entertaining, but not amazing. I watched the R Rated trailer, and I laughed but it also felt like another teen "graduating highschool/coming of age" comedy to me.

I'd love to know if there is something more to this movie that I am missing.

Well, Seth Rogen wrote it, and he wrote a bit for Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared, plus it looks like he's co-starring in it. All good things. Michael Cera also rocks. Yeah, the movie looks like a teen party farce movie straight out of the 80s, but that's exactly what I want. It's a solid concept, it's got a solid cast, it's got solid writing. . .it'll be entertaining.

lol childish

* Malek: King of Kings goes back to watching the Three Stooges.

TVC15 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:57:43 PM »

Quote from: Malek: King of Kings on May 02, 2007, 10:54:57 PM

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 02, 2007, 10:52:12 PM
Quote from: bluemax on May 02, 2007, 10:47:01 PM
Am I missing something here on Superbad? I mean it looks entertaining, but not amazing. I watched the R Rated trailer, and I laughed but it also felt like another teen "graduating highschool/coming of age" comedy to me.

I'd love to know if there is something more to this movie that I am missing.

Well, Seth Rogen wrote it, and he wrote a bit for Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared, plus it looks like he's co-starring in it. All good things. Michael Cera also rocks. Yeah, the movie looks like a teen party farce movie straight out of the 80s, but that's exactly what I want. It's a solid concept, it's got a solid cast, it's got solid writing. . .it'll be entertaining.
lol childish
* Malek: King of Kings goes back to watching the Three Stooges.

lol u r hard on comedy!!!

Also, Mr Flip, this is the first movie Seth Rogen has written, so I'm probably a little more forgiving about its, well, lack of ambition.

TVC15 · « **Reply #31 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:00:01 PM »

Hmm, the director of the movie also directed a bunch of Undeclared and Arrested Development episodes.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #32 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:14:18 PM »

both of those look good. 80's-style comedies for the win!

Himu · « **Reply #33 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:16:29 PM »

Quote from: Mandark on May 02, 2007, 10:25:45 PM

The Superbad trailer got a very good reaction when I went to see Hot Fuzz, but that's the group I'd expect to like it. There were a couple guys who laughed at the Larry The Cable Guy army comedy, but I think they were high

When me and mupepe went to see Hot Fuzz we both loved it's trailer. It had an okay reaction with the audience. People were more hyped for Knocked Up. I am anticipating Superbad a lot more.

Along with Hot Fuzz, Superbad and Knocked Up seem to make 2007 a decent year for fans of REAL comedy. Comedy is getting better than it has over the past decade.

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 02, 2007, 11:00:01 PM

Hmm, the director of the movie also directed a bunch of Undeclared and Arrested Development episodes.

No wonder I love that trailer. Superbad's trailer is one of the best trailers I've seen in awhile. Next to 28 Weeks Later it single handedly SOLD me.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #34 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:18:27 PM »

My theater only had a trailer for Knocked Up. It seemed that people wanted to see that.

Like you Himu, I'm looking forward to Superbad more. Probably just because George Michael is in it.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #35 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:20:38 PM »

see, i liked knocked up more -- although both look great -- just because i think seth rogan is a great straight-man comedic actor in the style of belushi or old-school chevy chase.

TVC15 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:22:10 PM »

I just looked at Seth's IMDB profile, and it's nice to see his career has picked up so nicely. For a while, Judd Apatow was the only person giving him roles. It looks like his performance in 40 Year Old Virgin got him lots of work. That's good for him. I can't imagine a better minor leaguer than him that deserves a shot.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #37 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:23:47 PM »

yeah, for an amateur, he's sorely underrated -- especially for comedic roles. he writes AND acts better than kevin smith, so why couldn't he get a break? oh yeah, he hasn't given ben affleck dirty dumpster head.

Himu · « **Reply #38 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:42:54 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on May 02, 2007, 11:18:27 PM

Like you Himu, I'm looking forward to Superbad more. Probably just because George Michael is in it.

Ditto.

He's apparently directing, writing, producing;etc. his own feature along with Seth now. I look forward to it, but I kinda wonder if he's too early in the game to do a writing/directing gig. All power to him tho.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #39 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:49:21 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on May 02, 2007, 11:20:38 PM

see, i liked knocked up more -- although both look great -- just because i think seth rogan is a great straight-man comedic actor in the style of belushi or old-school chevy chase.

I liked the Knocked Up trailer a lot more than Superbad (although the whole McLovin thing was great), but I wonder if that has to do with the fact that at this point in my life, having a child is more relevant than trying to score some poontang before I head off to college.

edit: Fuck. I'm older than Seth Rogen. I feel like I've totally wasted my life now!

TVC15 · « **Reply #40 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:51:31 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on May 02, 2007, 11:49:21 PM

edit: Fuck. I'm older than Seth Rogen. I feel like I've totally wasted my life now!

I just said that to Drinky in IM, heh. I feel so worthless now, especially since I wanna be a writer. Super Bad is apparently semi-autobiographical.

Himu · « **Reply #41 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:53:32 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 02, 2007, 11:51:31 PM

Quote from: distantmantra on May 02, 2007, 11:49:21 PM

edit: Fuck. I'm older than Seth Rogen. I feel like I've totally wasted my life now!

I just said that to Drinky in IM, heh. I feel so worthless now, especially since I wanna be a writer. Super Bad is apparently semi-autobiographical.

Oh come on. How does he make YOU feel worthless?

TVC15 · « **Reply #42 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:54:53 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on May 02, 2007, 11:53:32 PM

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 02, 2007, 11:51:31 PM
Quote from: distantmantra on May 02, 2007, 11:49:21 PM

edit: Fuck. I'm older than Seth Rogen. I feel like I've totally wasted my life now!

I just said that to Drinky in IM, heh. I feel so worthless now, especially since I wanna be a writer. Super Bad is apparently semi-autobiographical.

Oh come on. How does he make YOU feel worthless?

He's younger than me, and he pretty much has one of my dream jobs. And has had it for several years.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #43 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:57:38 PM »

Just noticed this over on IMDB:

This movie (Knocked Up) was originally going to be a follow up to The 40-Year-Old Virgin, having Seth Rogen and team to reprise their roles as the Smart Tech team.

TVC15 · « **Reply #44 on:** May 02, 2007, 11:59:43 PM »

I bet Steve Carell got too expensive.

Bill from Freaks and Geeks is in Superbad and Knocked Up. I love how Judd keeps recasting the same people <3

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #45 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:00:44 AM »

Damn, that would've been pretty cool for a sequel idea.

Cyanista · « **Reply #46 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:01:51 AM »

The 40 Year Old Virgin is good but the romantic shit knocks it down a notch. Let's Go To Prison.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #47 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:02:16 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 02, 2007, 11:51:31 PM

Quote from: distantmantra on May 02, 2007, 11:49:21 PM

edit: Fuck. I'm older than Seth Rogen. I feel like I've totally wasted my life now!

I just said that to Drinky in IM, heh. I feel so worthless now, especially since I wanna be a writer. Super Bad is apparently semi-autobiographical.

So have you tried sending any material to Hollywood? It's pretty tough to make it in Hollywood. The smartest and most beautiful woman I've ever seen has been trying to be a director for years but she's still paying her dues as a production assistant.

TVC15 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:03:38 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 03, 2007, 12:02:16 AM

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 02, 2007, 11:51:31 PM
Quote from: distantmantra on May 02, 2007, 11:49:21 PM

edit: Fuck. I'm older than Seth Rogen. I feel like I've totally wasted my life now!

I just said that to Drinky in IM, heh. I feel so worthless now, especially since I wanna be a writer. Super Bad is apparently semi-autobiographical.

So have you tried sending any material to Hollywood? It's pretty tough to make it in Hollywood. The smartest and most beautiful woman I've ever seen has been trying to be a director for years but she's still paying her dues as a production assistant.

Nope. I'm actually more interested in published work than screenwriting. I know very little about the details of screenwriting.

Himu · « **Reply #49 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:05:01 AM »

Quote from: Cyanista on May 03, 2007, 12:01:51 AM

The 40 Year Old Virgin is good but the romantic shit knocks it down a notch. Let's Go To Prison.

I agree completely. Before the romance shit it was gold.

Triumph told me that the theatrical version cuts down on the romance shit or something. I forgot and I'm getting kinda drunk.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #50 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:05:32 AM »

TVC, what type of fiction do you write?

Himu · « **Reply #51 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:06:27 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 03, 2007, 12:03:38 AM

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 03, 2007, 12:02:16 AM
Quote from: TVC 15 on May 02, 2007, 11:51:31 PM
Quote from: distantmantra on May 02, 2007, 11:49:21 PM

edit: Fuck. I'm older than Seth Rogen. I feel like I've totally wasted my life now!

I just said that to Drinky in IM, heh. I feel so worthless now, especially since I wanna be a writer. Super Bad is apparently semi-autobiographical.

So have you tried sending any material to Hollywood? It's pretty tough to make it in Hollywood. The smartest and most beautiful woman I've ever seen has been trying to be a director for years but she's still paying her dues as a production assistant.

Nope. I'm actually more interested in published work than screenwriting. I know very little about the details of screenwriting.

The only way to make dreams come true is to make them come true. Make up a serious story that's got trademark tvc charm and send it to a publisher. seatle's got a lot of artist merit, it should have some peope you can use as connections or contacts, eh?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #52 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:08:04 AM »

I actually liked the "romcom bullshit" that you all hated in 40 Year Old Virgin...

TVC15 · « **Reply #53 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:11:45 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 03, 2007, 12:05:32 AM

TVC, what type of fiction do you write?

Um, the last thing I actually put any effort into was Bz: The Original Series. I generally like realism and working with central symbols. I occasionally write something that is clearly ripping off Borges. Also a fan of literary conceits, which I am not quite good at sustaining over serious length yet.

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I actually liked the "romcom bullshit" that you all hated in 40 Year Old Virgin...

Probably because it got you some ass after the movie ended.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #54 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:14:05 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 03, 2007, 12:11:45 AM

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I actually liked the "romcom bullshit" that you all hated in 40 Year Old Virgin...

Probably because it got you some ass after the movie ended.

Nope. We were at the drive-in with one of our friends, Wedding Crashers was next.

I genuinely liked the romantic comedy aspects of the film, it was nice to see a hard R comedy have a heart. I'm just a sappy bastard, I guess.

Himu · « **Reply #55 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:18:35 AM »

I'm a sap for romantic comedy myself, but that aspect in 40 Year Old felt intrusive, at least imo.

Oh man. Drive ins. I haven't been to one since I was like 7. I remember I went to see TMNT a week earlier. My parents took me to see Ghost and I watched TMNT one screen over. Totally awesome.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #56 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:32:18 AM »

TVC, it seems that you just don't have enough faith in your dream to put the effort into realizing it. There's no reason why you can't turn your immense talent for making creative insults into writing good literature.

TVC15 · « **Reply #57 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:34:57 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 03, 2007, 12:32:18 AM

TVC, it seems that you just don't have enough faith in your dream to put the effort into realizing it. There's no reason why you can't turn your immense talent for making creative insults into writing good literature.

Oh, I have faith in my abilities. I'm aware that I'm reasonably talented, and I'll even admit that I have some creative ideas. The problem is that I don't have the time or energy. I have a full time job that leaves me mentally exhausted to the point of not being able to do anything but think of insults to call G.

Himu · « **Reply #58 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:35:28 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 03, 2007, 12:32:18 AM

TVC, it seems that you just don't have enough faith in your dream to put the effort into realizing it. There's no reason why you can't turn your immense talent for making creative insults into writing good literature.

what he said

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #59 on:** May 03, 2007, 12:43:30 AM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 03, 2007, 12:34:57 AM

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 03, 2007, 12:32:18 AM
TVC, it seems that you just don't have enough faith in your dream to put the effort into realizing it. There's no reason why you can't turn your immense talent for making creative insults into writing good literature.

Oh, I have faith in my abilities. I'm aware that I'm reasonably talented, and I'll even admit that I have some creative ideas. The problem is that I don't have the time or energy. I have a full time job that leaves me mentally exhausted to the point of not being able to do anything but think of insults to call G.

Can't you take an extended leave? Don't let MS hold you down.

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Author Topic: This year is a decent year for comedies it seems (Read 3227 times)