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SCREWBALL COMEDY mini-MEGA (with Maureen Lee Lenker, Oriana Nudo, & Bryan Cogman)

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Screwball Comedy Debates

This chapter features a spirited discussion among the speakers about classifying a specific film as a screwball comedy. They explore its themes, including feminist undertones and humor in chaotic wedding scenes, while addressing historical connections like the Salem witch trials. The dialogue highlights the complexities of genre definitions and personal interpretations of classic films, especially in the context of Halloween viewing traditions.

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