Outrageous Fortune (1987)
Although the subgenre had been around almost as long as talkies were, Outrageous Fortune is notable for being the first “buddy comedy” from Hollywood to boast two female actors as the stars. There are...
Tagged: George Carlin
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
A quintessential teen flick of the late 1980s, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure has gone from minor cult hit to an adolescent staple, with an archetype that would be emulated by other famous “stoner” teen duos...
Jersey Girl (2004)
Jersey Girl sees a new, more mature Kevin Smith, both as a writer and director, but as he makes the transition from funny to a serious filmmaker, there appear to be some growing pains involved...
Car Wash (1976)
A day in the life of a car wash in Los Angeles, with many converging stories, many of them funny. Funky music, crazy cabdrivers, crooked preachers, and mad bombers abound. Quintessential 70s black comedy...