As we bring our discussion of the history of comedy to the modern day, Alex and Jonathan look at three comedy films from the past two decades: Mean Girls (2004), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and The Fall Guy (2024). We discuss the facets of wit as a mode of humor, the way wit has been incorporated into action-comedy through Marvel films and other pop franchises, and what goes into modern meta witty romantic comedy.
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- (09:59) – Mean Girls
- (25:19) – Guardians of the Galaxy
- (43:33) – Marvel rant ends
- (58:58) – The Fall Guy
- (1:23:56) – Overall
- (1:31:41) – Coming Attractions
Resources referenced in this episode:
- WATCH: What No One Tells You About Learning to Taste (Drink Bad Coffee)
- WATCH: Tom Cruise Explains His New Stunt – Game Changers
- Related previous episodes:
Intro/outro music:
Ash by Mike Braudrick
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