It's not exactly a golden time for political satire, especially at the movies, but this month marks the 20th anniversary of 'Dick', a beautifully sharp satire of the Watergate scandal.
The 1987 vampire-themed horror-comedy The Lost Boys is being turned into a stage musical by It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s David Hornsby.
FX announced late last week that Atlanta has been formally renewed for a third season, but that it won't debut until 2021 where it will return for a two-part, 18-episode run, with the first debuting next January.
'Brockmire', which debuted in 2017, grew out of a Funny or Die sketch, and though it may be loved by critics, I don’t think I know anyone who actually watches it. But I’ve got a feeling it’s going to have a strong legacy.
How the reaction to a piece about how 'Friends' holds up illustrates some of the worst tendencies of pop culture analysis on the Internet.
When it comes to high-concept comedies set against the backdrop of real history, 2003's 'Good Bye Lenin!' is among the best
The series doesn’t aim for social and political commentary in the vein of Chappelle’s Show, Key & Peele, or Inside Amy Schumer, but in terms of pure humor, it’s the equal of all three.
Jim Carrey exploded onto the scene of the mid-1990s as one of Hollywood's leading stars going on an impressive run of major hits, with his criminally underrated 'Liar Liar' coming right in the midst of it all.
'Observe and Report' didn't make a huge cultural impact at the time, but I always considered it highly underrated - and with a decade of hindsight, it may have been the most prescient film of its era.
The 1990s were the days of high-concept movies, and what higher concept is there than The American President?
'The Hidden' arrived three years before the arrival of 'Twin Peaks,' but it's a movie that should naturally appeal to fans of that particular show. For one, it's got Kyle MacLachlan, playing an FBI agent with an unorthodox style.
'There's Something About Mary' was one of the biggest hit comedies of the 1990s, and it's famous for a few things, including the start of the Ben Stiller's run as a leading man.
It's clearly true that these men's careers have not been ended by the #MeToo movement. In fact, the movement appears to have shaken out in a way that's been rather just.
35 years after its release and 7 years after his untimely death, Robin Williams' 'A Night at the Met' is still one of the greatest stand-up comedy specials of all time.
Christopher Guest had quite a run in the late '90s and early 2000s, producing a series of very funny mockumentaries; the most successful of which being 'Best in Show.' Let's take a look back at this oft-overlooked comedy.
The 1990s were a time when a lot of filmmakers made movies that were meant to function as manifestos on the political climate of the day, and probably the weirdest one was 'Bulworth.'
Barry Sonnenfeld's 'Get Shorty', which arrived in theaters 25 years ago last month, was one of the most purely entertaining studio comedies of the 1990s.
30 years later, the legend of Bill Murray's 'Groundhog Day' has grown considerably over time, as it's become a frequent topic of philosophical debate and stoned dorm-room philosophizing.
'In & Out' was a decent-sized hit that got its origin story from Tom Hanks' 1994 Oscars speech. And while it had its heart in the right place, it's very much a film of its time.
'Modern Family' had a lot of the same problems that a lot of contemporary sitcoms have had: It went on for several years longer than it probably should have.
'Ski Patrol' was released 30 years ago last month and while it's considerably dated in many ways, it remains a screamingly funny movie - granted you love physical gags and nutshots.
'The Big Lebowski' spin-off, 'The Jesus Rolls', was actually intended as a remake of a whole different film from 1974, but with a dash of Jesus in it.
'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' is truly a hidden gem that I've personally already seen thrice now, and every time I get the same euphoric feeling as if I'm watching it for the first time. It's an undeniably special show that despite being set in an era we no longer live in, remains relevant for its ability to tackle important issues.
'Three Men and a Baby' was a massive hit when it came out which featured one of the greatest apartment sets in the history of movies and spawned an urban legend about a ghost boy.