The Pirate Movie
“The Pirate Movie,” released in 1982, is a musical comedy film that offers a unique and humorous take on the classic pirate genre. Directed by Ken Annakin and starring Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins, this film is a parody of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta “The Pirates of Penzance,” infused with a modern twist and a healthy dose of 80s flair.
Weekend At Bernie’s
“Weekend at Bernie’s,” the 1989 comedy that takes ‘playing dead’ to a whole new level, is like a beach party where the guest of honor is, well, a corpse. Directed by Ted Kotcheff and starring Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman, this film is a dark comedy that turns a morbid situation into a series of […]
The Ringer
“The Ringer,” the 2005 comedy that dared to tread where few comedies have, stars Johnny Knoxville in a role that’s as surprisingly heartfelt as it is hilariously outrageous. Directed by Barry W. Blaustein, this film takes a premise that could have easily veered into the realm of the offensive and turns it into a story […]
The Kentucky Fried Movie
“The Kentucky Fried Movie,” the 1977 film that’s less like a traditional movie and more like a wild ride through a comedy funhouse, is a testament to the zany genius of director John Landis and the writing team of Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker. This film is a series of skits and parodies that throw caution […]
The Last Unicorn
“The Last Unicorn,” the 1982 animated film that’s part fantasy epic, part existential musing, is like a beautifully illustrated storybook that decided to get deep and philosophical. Directed by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr., with a screenplay by Peter S. Beagle based on his novel, this film is a mesmerizing blend of whimsy, sadness, […]
Slap Shot
“Slap Shot,” the 1977 sports comedy that takes a slap shot at the wild world of minor league hockey, is like a rowdy night at a dive bar – it’s loud, it’s crude, and it’s a heck of a good time. Directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman in one of his most […]
Santa Claus: The Movie
“Santa Claus: The Movie,” the 1985 film that tried to do for Santa what “Superman” did for, well, Superman, is a holiday spectacle that’s part origin story, part modern-day Christmas fable. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc and starring Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, and David Huddleston as Santa, this film is a lavish, if somewhat uneven, addition […]
Scrooged
“Scrooged,” the 1988 film that took Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and gave it a wildly irreverent spin, is like the fruitcake of holiday movies: a bit nuts, surprisingly rich, and definitely an acquired taste. Directed by Richard Donner and starring Bill Murray at his snarky best, this film is a Christmas comedy that’s as […]
Revenge Of The Nerds
“Revenge of the Nerds,” the 1984 comedy that turned the tables on the typical college hierarchy, is a film that’s as memorable for its stereotypes as it is for its laughs. Directed by Jeff Kanew and starring Robert Carradine and Anthony Edwards, this movie is a classic underdog story that celebrates nerd culture before it […]
Police Academy
“Police Academy,” the 1984 comedy that took the concept of police training and turned it into a circus of laughs, is a film that’s hard to forget – for better or worse. Directed by Hugh Wilson and boasting a cast of characters as diverse as they are hilarious, this movie is a wild ride from […]