‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ ‘The Naked Gun,’ and the 21st-Century Comedy Movie Crisis
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The Evolving Landscape of Comedy Films
This chapter explores the challenges facing theatrical comedies in today's movie climate, highlighting the impact of trailers and the importance of a communal viewing experience. The speakers reflect on the comedic elements of recent films like 'The Naked Gun' while expressing concerns about the future of the genre in a fragmented audience landscape. They also discuss the need for original comedic voices and the cultural implications of evolving humor styles, emphasizing the nostalgia for traditional comedy in theaters.
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