Toni Erdmann
It was announced today that Jack Nicholson is coming out of retirement to star in a Hollywood remake of Toni Erdmann, also starring Kristen Wiig and produced by Adam ‘Anchorman‘ McKay. Maybe […]
Tag Archives: comedy
Young Frankenstein
Mel Brooks’ 1974 comedy stars the late, great Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein’s grandson, who insists that it’s pronounced “Fronkensteen” and that he’s not mad like his grandfather – until he goes to Transylvania… Like […]
Harold and Maude
A funeral-crashing youngster (Bud Cort) and a 79-year-old car thief (Ruth Gordon) form an unlikely romance in 1971 cult comedy Harold and Maude, not to be confused with Harold & Kumar Get […]
Eddie the Eagle
Based on the true story of Michael “Eddie” Edwards, Britain’s first Olympic ski jumper, Eddie the Eagle is a story of a wannabe Olympian of such determination that he’s prepared […]
As Young As You Feel
While finding its way into our DVD player via a Marilyn Monroe box set, As Young As You Feel comes before Monroe had earned screen legend status, making this one […]
The Man With Two Brains
Steve Martin plays a brilliant neuroscientist, Dr Michael Hfuhruhurr, who finds the chance for love with a woman he inadvertently runs over. But it turns out she’s just after his […]
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
A streetwise child (Julian Dennison) and his reluctant foster dad (Sam Neill) become the subject of a manhunt through the bush in this Kiwi comedy, a sort of mash-up of […]
Caddyshack
This 1980 comedy is set at an exclusive golf club and stars Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray and a gopher. Caddyshack makes occasional hints towards a plot but veers wildly off course, opting instead for a series […]
David Brent: Life on the Road
A pathetic middle aged man tries to revive his career as an entertainer by dusting off David Brent, the character that first made him famous. Fifteen years on from The […]
Shrek Forever After
The final instalment in the increasingly meandering and confusing fairytale parody saga sees Shrek experience a mid-life crisis. Yes seriously. But instead of buying a leather jacket and having an […]
