comedy

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Groundhog Day - (1993 movie)

2018-03-28
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Groundhog Day (1993) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107048/

An asshole anchorman is sent to a little town to do a fluff story on Groundhog Day, but karma bites him in the ass when the town gets snowed-in.

A fantastic movie not just for the usual things, but for the execution of its idea. Unlike so many movies that have its elements, this one stays grounded and accessible. This movie is well-loved and highly recommended.

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The Orville - (2017 show)

2017-11-10
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(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5691552/
http://www.fox.com/the-orville

Its first impression is that it's sort of Star Trek parody-thing, it quickly unfolds into its own unique space-adventure-drama.

Fantastic originality and mood. Recommended, rapidly approaching highly recommended.

Like other shows these days, I became interested in this purely because "those people" "hate" it.

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As Good as It Gets - (1997 movie)

2017-10-08
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As Good as It Gets - (1997 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119822/

A quirky and grating writer finds himself pulled into the lives of ordinary people.

A really great, well-rounded, unique movie, especially for guys, as it has a single moment of clarity that will help them understand women.



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Father Ted - (1995-1998 show)

2017-09-18
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(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111958/
http://www.channel4.com/fatherted

Two priests, exiled to an island in the middle of nowhere in Ireland, try to make due.

A mid-1990s British comedy with a laugh track. If you aren't positive you can handle that, then pass. It has only a few moments, but is otherwise crap.

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Tucker & Dale vs. Evil - (2010 movie)

2017-08-20
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Tucker & Dale vs. Evil - (2010 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1465522/
http://www.tuckeranddale.com/
http://www.magnetreleasing.com/tuckeranddalevsevil/

College kids go on vacation out into the woods, and everything goes horribly wrong when misunderstandings spiral out of reason.

A great movie with a great tone. Really fun to watch, but, as with most of its peers, it's great for just the one watch.



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The Ice Pirates - (1984 movie)

2017-08-17
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The Ice Pirates - (1984 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087451/

In the far future, the scarcity of water prompts pirates to steal ice, but they are swept up into a rebellion.

Swashbuckling-and-blasters, this movie is cheezy without being funny. I think it has some cult following merely because there wasn't much of interest back then, and this style of movie was popular for reasons outside of quality entertainment. This is like some sort of movie version of shitposting.

Absolutely not recommended, as it doesn't tick any boxes outside of nostalgia.



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Safety Not Guaranteed - (2012 movie)

2017-05-26
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It really was in theaters. I went back to see it.
It really was in theaters. I went back to see it.

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(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1862079/
http://safetynotguaranteedmovie.com/

Two interns and a lovesick magazine reporter follow up on a crazy old classified ad requesting a partner for time travel.

It's not exactly a time-travel movie, science fiction, a comedy or a romance or a romantic comedy, but it does have a light dusting of everything. It's "okay".



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Real Genius - (1985 movie)

2016-12-26
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Real Genius - (1985 movie) poster

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(on Wikipedia)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089886/

A boy-genius is brought into an elite university to work on a laser project with a genius-misfit, but after its spectacular success they learn of its nefarious purpose.

While old, it holds up perfectly. A great movie, with a bunch of laugh-out-loud moments. Unlike the "frat boy" movies which are all about booze and boobs, this one shows genius with its hacker spirit.



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