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The 100 greatest comedies of all time
BBC ^ | 22 August 2017 | no author listed

Posted on 12/30/2018 7:54:33 AM PST by Leaning Right

BBC Culture polled 253 film critics from 52 countries to determine the funniest films ever made.

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...


TOPICS: TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: cinema; comedies; comedy; comedymovies; film; movies
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To: outofsalt

It takes a more elevated palate. It is still quoted often in my family. As in when when kids ask for some gas money, “Oops, I forgot my checkbook. I hope you don’t mind if I pay you in change. That’s like a dollar an hour.”


181 posted on 12/30/2018 10:10:08 AM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: Leaning Right

number ONE !!!

What About Bob?

https://youtu.be/0pKymngWgJw


182 posted on 12/30/2018 10:10:48 AM PST by free_life (If you ask Jesus to forgive you and to save you, He will.)
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To: bagster; Whenifhow; null and void; aragorn; EnigmaticAnomaly; kalee; Kale; 2ndDivisionVet; ...

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Mel Brooks movies. Period. :)


183 posted on 12/30/2018 10:13:37 AM PST by bitt
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To: C210N

O. Henry was a writer of short stories known for their surprise endings. He was active in the late 1800’s and died in 1910. I’m not that familiar with his work. I know there used to be a chocolate bar named after him.

Can you explain how Stan & Ollie had an O. Henryesque ending
in this film?


184 posted on 12/30/2018 10:17:26 AM PST by lee martell (AT)
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To: free_life

Great clip. And that last line is a classic. I plan to use it often in the future.

My boss: You are underperforming. I’m taking you off this project.
Me: Is this some radical new therapy?


185 posted on 12/30/2018 10:19:46 AM PST by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: bitt

You nailed it. No further posts necessary.

:)


186 posted on 12/30/2018 10:27:52 AM PST by Redcitizen (I don't always lurk, but when I do, Freerepublic.)
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To: lee martell

Certainly, spoiler notwithstanding.

The entire clip is delivering a piano to the top of a staircase, only to find out at the very end that they could have drove their van to the front door.


187 posted on 12/30/2018 10:28:06 AM PST by C210N (Republicans sign check fronts; 'Rats sign check backs.)
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To: outofsalt

Post 84 before the first “Airplane!” reference? Surely Free Republic can’t be losing its touch.


188 posted on 12/30/2018 10:28:23 AM PST by Pollster1 ("Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed")
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To: mad_as_he$$

Was it “Desperately Seeking Susan” with Madonna and Patty Arquette?


189 posted on 12/30/2018 10:28:32 AM PST by lee martell (AT)
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To: C210N

That WAS funny!!!
The moment of anti-climax.


190 posted on 12/30/2018 10:30:06 AM PST by lee martell (AT)
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To: Leaning Right

191 posted on 12/30/2018 10:32:24 AM PST by a little elbow grease (Duct tape and cable ties have more worth than pussy hats and resistance.)
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To: Leaning Right
Forgotten comedy that may be one of the most underrated movies I've seen:

Let it Ride (Richard Dreyfuss, David Johansen and Jennifer Tilly, 1989)

192 posted on 12/30/2018 10:32:49 AM PST by Alberta's Child ("I'm a cool dude in a loose mood! Hey -- two ginger ales for my girls!")
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To: Leaning Right

bkmk


193 posted on 12/30/2018 10:33:57 AM PST by SanchoP
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To: bgill
Most telling that none are recent. There is no such thing as funny these days.

Imagine a remake of "Blazing Saddles" today: Take the original script and delete every offensive line. The remaining script would be shorter than most TV commercials.

194 posted on 12/30/2018 10:36:07 AM PST by Pollster1 ("Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed")
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To: x

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWpU8sX10_4

Bob Hope at his best!


195 posted on 12/30/2018 10:38:31 AM PST by JPJones (More tariffs, less income tax.)
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To: Leaning Right
"Space Balls"

You folks are slipping. Throw Meathead out of the Top 10 and insert at #9.

196 posted on 12/30/2018 10:39:38 AM PST by Salvavida
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To: Pollster1

“Imagine a remake of “Blazing Saddles” today: “

That’s the version that’s shown on TV today.

It’s so edited, it’s not funny at all.


197 posted on 12/30/2018 10:40:17 AM PST by JPJones (More tariffs, less income tax.)
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To: ek_hornbeck

Being There,,
The last Scene of
“Soon to Be” President Gardner
Walking on Water
Fascinates me.


198 posted on 12/30/2018 10:40:56 AM PST by Big Red Badger (Despised by the Despicable!)
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To: JPJones; LydiaLong
"Camptown Ladies"

LMAO.

"What in the wide, wide world of sports is a-goin' on here? I hired you people to get a little track laid, not to jump around like a bunch of Kansas City faggots!"

199 posted on 12/30/2018 10:42:15 AM PST by Alberta's Child ("I'm a cool dude in a loose mood! Hey -- two ginger ales for my girls!")
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To: Alberta's Child

“What in the wide, wide world of sports is a-goin’ on here? I hired you people to get a little track laid, not to jump around like a bunch of Kansas City faggots!”

LOL


200 posted on 12/30/2018 10:44:55 AM PST by JPJones (More tariffs, less income tax.)
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