I've been thinking of watching some more movies recently and comedies are my favorite genre. However, it's also a genre that's difficult to pull off well, and probably at least somewhat subjective.

So, sneakily asking for recommendations, I'm going to ask what your all time favorite comedy movies are.

I'll share my personal favorites too, as well as some I recently had seen and enjoyed. I'll limit myself to movies that are available in English, otherwise a few Italian movies would also make the list.

Blues Brothers (1980) Mix together a cool retro music act, the Chicago Police Department and Carrie Fisher with a rocket launcher, and what do you get? One of the coolest and most fun movies ever, even if not laugh out loud material.

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Love the Bomb (1964) A timeless classic slash terryfing 1960s satire of warmongering that feels still fresh and relevant today, for better or worse.

OSS 117: Cairo, a Nest of Spies (2006) Spy movie parodies are a favorite of mine, and this French movie is one of the best. Taking the reactionary undertones of those old movies, and mercilessly mocking them.

A Shot in the Dark (1964) Fun classic whodunit movie. Not much else to say.

  • MamaVomit [he/him]
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    7 days ago
    • Airplane (1980) - a million jokes a minute, and somehow most of them land
    • Austin Power (1997) - To be honest, I like the whole trilogy. The shtick gets old, but I think each one could stank on its own.
    • The Birdcage (1996) - I hate the son so much, but Nathan Lane and Robin Williams are great (Hank Azaria too)
    • Bridesmaids (2011) - Been awhile since I've seen it, but I remember liking it
    • I'm Gonne Git You Sucka (1988) - Another one that it's been a while, but some of it probably doesn't hold up
    • Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
    • Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
    • Matilda (1996)
    • My Cousin Vinny (1992)
    • Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    • A New Leaf (1971)
    • Office Space (1999)
    • School of Rock (2003)
    • Serial Mom (1994)
    • Smokey and the Bandit (1977) - Jackie Gleason is great in this
    • Step Brothers (2008) - Will Ferrell doesn't always work for me, but he and John C. Reilly we born to play these roles
    • What We Do in the Shadows (2014) - I haven't seen the show, but the movie is great

    I gave up thinking of comments for all of them, but here's my list.