While comedy films about death have been around for a long time, this decade has seen a significant rise in the number of ...

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Whether you’re smirking at Puck’s schemes in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” or cringing at Michael Scott’s antics on “The Office,” the power of comedy is undeniable. But what makes something funny? Let’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about women in comedy. What makes a great movie? Iconic actors? Great directors? Or is it something harder to define? The ...

As arguably one of the most subjective movie genres, opinions on the best comedy films aren't always universally agreed upon. The constant evolution of comedy as a movie genre — including the ...

Classic comedy films, a cornerstone of cinema at large, have a timeless charm about them that continues to not only entertain audiences decades after their release but also influence modern filmmaking ...

Ten years ago, Melissa McCarthy hit a career peak with an unexpected turn into the action movie genre. McCarthy broke out as an Oscar-nominated Bridesmaids scene-stealer, and her hit comic vehicles ...