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Various Types of Comedy Films

22 Feb


Humour plays an important role in a comedy films which usually has a happy ending with the exception of black comedy. Comedy is one of the oldest genres in film with the first silent movie being a comedy. Comedy lays emphasis on individual performers, with a number of stand-up comedians turning to films due to their popularity.

Comedy films have a very lighthearted script with the sole purpose of entertaining. However other comedy films carry a social or political message like wag the dog and man of the year.

William Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing is considered to be the first comedy of manners, however the genre actually became prominent during the Restoration period. The plot of the comedy consists of an illicit affair or some other controversy or gossip. The witty dialogues of the comedy is more important than the story.

In a particular kind of comedy the main character or characters find themselves confronting an unusual situation which causes humour. Such situations may arise for example with the exchange of gender roles as in Tootsie (1982); changing age role, as in Big (1988); an individual enjoying freedom placed in a structured atmosphere as in Police Academy (1984).

A parody or spoof is a comedy film that uses sarcasm, stereotype and jeering of scenes from other films. Blazing Saddles (1974), Airplane! (1980) and Young Frankenstein (1974) are examples in this genre.

The anarchic comedy film employs meaningless and ridiculous, stream-of-consciousness humor which often satirises some kind of authority. These types of films have originated from a theatrical history of anarchic staged comedy. Prominent films in this category includes Duck Soup (1933), National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978), Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975).

Black comedy films satirises death, murder, suicide and war which are usually considered to be the prohibited subjects. Examples include Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), Monsieur Verdoux (1947), Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949), The Ladykillers (1955).

Gross-out films are of recent origin and deals with sex and toilet humour. There’s Something About Mary (1998), and American Pie (1999) are examples in this genre.

The romantic comedy revolves around the relationship between man and woman. The light-hearted romantic comedies usually shows social interactions and sexual tensions between the couple. Examples of this kind of film include It’s a Wonderful World (1939), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), Sabrina (1954), When Harry Met Sally… (1989), Pretty Woman (1990).

By: Trish Dsouza

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Trish likes to write on comedy, humour and shayari. You can read romantic shayari and funny shayari at her website shayari.in.



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Comedy Clubs in Minnesota

14 Feb


Minneapolis Comedy Clubs are a great option for social outings, whether it is a group of people or a couple’s night out. This article may be especially helpful for those that like a few good laughs as a form of entertainment, and have an appreciation for the fun environment of a comedy club. This article will delve into the comedy scene in Minneapolis and help you take away some ideas for the comedy options that play a large role in the entertainment and nightlife of Minneapolis. Many top name acts make their way from the East coast to West Coast, and famous comedians make frequent appearances at some of the Minneapolis comedy clubs.

Minnesota comedy acts have also had a chance to perform at a comedy club in Bloomington, called the Joke Joint, where comedy is finally taking off, after a year of building the venue. Comedy acts perform three to four nights a week, and most shows don’t exceed $15, which makes it an affordable night out. Some of the local comedians, like Wayne Burfeind or Diane Ford have performed among a long list of local Bloomington comics.

Stand-up comedian fans can also expect to see some National comedy acts make their way into the Bloomington, and the Twin Cities area. For free entertainment in the Minneapolis/Twin cities area, there is free comedy offered at Acme Comedy Company, which is one of the best Minneapolis comedy clubs. They offer a local mic night weekly, so you can try your hand at stand-up comedy, if you think you have a talent for it. Acme Comedy Club has been also known as Sticks Restaurant by some of the locals, but they are better known for comedy than they are their food.

Minnesota comedy has become a form of entertainment that is popular with the 25-40 year old target audience, and is making a comeback as that crowd has gotten burnt out with Karaoke nights and Texas Hold’em games, as a form of entertainment. In the hectic and stressful everyday grind, comedy clubs can be a refreshing source of entertainment that can make you feel better and allow you to have a good time with friends. Jokes that make fun of everyday life are popular stand-up comedian material that most of the audience can relate to and take a humorous view of.

Comedy Sports Twin Cities is one of Minneapolis comedy clubs that have a funny, clean improvised and completely interactive comedy show that is suited for the whole family. This Minnesota comedy experience is where two teams of actors compete for the biggest laughs and a referee calls fouls and takes the audience’s suggestions. Their slogan is “Fun enough for a bachelor party and clean enough for your Grandma”. They offer shows on Thursday and Friday nights at 8:00pm, and offer two shows on Saturday night at 8:00pm and 10:30 pm, with student discounts with a valid student I.D.

Comedy doesn’t just come in stand-up comedian shows. There are musical comedies and theatrical comedy experiences that include Vaudeville acts and dinner theater shows. The Brave New Workshop is hosting several shows a week, and this week’s event is “How to Make Love Like A Minnesotan II: Love Is In Bloomington”. This is one of the Minneapolis comedy clubs that have theatrical offerings, but other Minnesota comedy venues might include the Plymouth Playhouse in Plymouth, Minnesota or the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, where they have a variety of shows that often include comedy, for example.

Comedy is making a comeback as a popular form of entertainment, and the Twin Cities area boasts the 2nd largest number of theaters in the United States. That leaves a lot of venues for different acts, and there are plenty of local talents that moonlight as stand-up comedians. No matter what time of year, there are comedy shows going on somewhere in Minnesota, although most likely on weekends.

This article has highlighted some of the more established venues and information can be found readily on the Internet. We hope that you have learned about some new comedy entertainment choices and piqued your interest into learning more about how comedy fits into the nightlife of the Twin Cities area. Be sure to visit one of the Minneapolis comedy clubs we have mentioned, or any of the other Minnesota venues that are near your area to enjoy a break from everyday life or maybe just get a laugh or two out of it.

By: Carrie Nelson

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For more information about current Minnesota comedy shows, check out the latest schedule and show times available at Joke Joint Comedy Club.



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Become a Multimedia Artist Or Animator and Work on Summer Blockbusters

12 Feb


This summer’s hottest movies-Shrek, Toy Story 3, Despicable Me-are making headlines for their hilarious plots and celebrity cameos. (After all, who doesn’t want to hear Tom Hanks revive his iconic role as Woody or Steve Carrell play a supervillain trying to steal the moon?)

But the real stars may just be the men and women working behind the curtain. While celebrities lend their voices and acting talent, it’s the multimedia artists and animators who make the characters, landscape and movie plots come to life.

The days of hand-drawn animation stills are long gone. While the initial concepts for a cartoon may be done by hand, today’s multimedia artists and animators use computer screens and complex programming codes to bring Buzz Lightyear, Princess Fiona and all the rest to life rather than pens and paper.

Their ability to blend this unexpected combination of artistic creativity and specialized computer skills make these professionals a hot commodity. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for animators and multimedia artists will only grow as we become more and more accustomed to three-dimensional, realistic graphics in our movies, video games, and even on TV. There may also be future job opportunities in mobile technologies, scientific research, and other design services.

Find Out More About Animation & Design Careers
Animators and multimedia artists don’t just work in Hollywood. They design ground-breaking video games, Super Bowl advertisements, and much more. To learn more about careers in animation, design, and multimedia arts, visit this animation career profile.

By: Noel Rozny

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Noel Rozny writes the bi-weekly career blog mypathfinder for the myFootpath website. myFootpath is a resource to help you in your search for a college, degree program, career, graduate school, and non-traditional experiences. Visit www.myfootpath.com to start your college or degree program search.



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