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September 6, 2025
Without Kentucky Fried Movie, the first film from Jim Abrahams and his partners, Jerry and David Zucker, we might never
September 3, 2025
Heather Graham is one of our favorite actresses — a performer and creator who moves easily from indie classics to
Madeline Kahn Blazing Saddles
August 14, 2025
Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles, released half a century ago, is still widely considered one of the funniest movies of all
SNL behind the scenes Saturday Night Live
June 11, 2025
One of Saturday Night Live mastermind Lorne Michaels’ best lines is, “We don’t go on because we’re ready, we go
SNL Behind the Scenes Overused Words
March 2, 2025
Here are the 13 best SNL characters ranked from least to most funny — as Saturday Night Live celebrates its
Best Seinfeld Episodes
June 4, 2024
The 12 best Seinfeld episodes include reversals, underhanded maneuvers, candy, and a contest. Here are the 12 best Seinfeld episodes.
best Mel Brooks movies Stars of the 1950s
April 9, 2024
All 11 Mel Brooks Movies Ranked — the Best Mel Brooks Movies
June 30, 2022
In light of the Roe v. Wade reversal a look at female choice and bodily autonomy in films, from Juno…
Brian and Charles Main Jim Archer
June 14, 2022
In Brian and Charles, the performance of a lo-fi 7-foot robot with a washing machine body and mannequin head, encompasses…
October 2, 2019
Where to invest in your film education? Our annual list of the best film schools in the U.S. and Canada…
June 18, 2019
Written by Mindy Kaling and directed by Nisha Ganatra, the world of Late Night is an aspirational one where hard work and…
April 18, 2017
Explaining how something is funny is sometimes a fool's errand, but this video on Edgar Wright's visual comedy helps make…
February 27, 2017
Here's a compelling argument for why nonfiction film The Last Laugh should be on a must-see movie-going list for audiences.
April 29, 2014
Film Critic: The Movie will be a comedy that can only be described as a cross between Christopher Guest and…
August 13, 2013
For the past few months, MovieMaker has been running the “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals” contest. Vote for the funniest,…
May 31, 2012
Jesse Baget's Cellmates combines biting social commentary on racial relations with comedy, relying heavily on a strong script and actors…