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The Back to the Future screenplay was written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale for the 1985 science-fiction comedy film directed by Zemeckis. It follows teenager Marty McFly after he is sent from 1985 to 1955 in a time machine built by Doc Brown, where his actions threaten to alter his family history...

The Dr. Strangelove screenplay was credited to Stanley Kubrick, Peter George, and Terry Southern for the 1964 film directed by Kubrick. It adapts elements of George's novel Red Alert into a political satire about accidental nuclear escalation during the Cold War. The screenplay uses military procedu...

The Apartment screenplay was written by Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond for Wilder's 1960 comedy-drama. It follows insurance clerk C. C. Baxter, who lends his apartment to senior executives for private affairs in exchange for professional advancement, while becoming involved with elevator operator...

The Some Like It Hot screenplay was written by Billy Wilder and I. A. L. Diamond for the 1959 film directed by Wilder. It follows two Chicago musicians who witness a gang killing and disguise themselves as women to join an all-female touring band, where they meet singer Sugar Kane. The screenplay bu...

Woody Allen and Marshall Brickman's Annie Hall screenplay follows comedian Alvy Singer as he revisits his relationship with Annie, from their meeting through its deterioration and aftermath. The story is shaped by reflection rather than a straightforward sequence of romantic milestones. Alvy's effor...

A shipwreck begins William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, separating Viola from her twin brother Sebastian and setting its mistaken identities in motion. Generally dated to around 1601 or 1602, the comedy takes place in Illyria. Viola disguises herself as a young man and enters Duke Orsino's service,...

Bo Burnham: Inside is a 2021 Netflix television special created and performed by comedian Bo Burnham. Shot entirely within a single room during COVID-19 lockdowns, it’s notable for its innovative approach to stand-up comedy blending musical performance with introspective commentary on social media,...

Counterfeit Monkey is a text-based puzzle game written by Emily Short and released in 2012. Set in a fictional version of Atlantis where linguistic technology allows users to manipulate objects by altering the letters in their names, the game centers on an underground movement resisting language res...

Steve Meretzky's Planetfall, published by Infocom in 1983, places the player in the role of a low-ranking Stellar Patrol ensign stranded after a shipboard disaster. The escape leads to a largely deserted planet, where abandoned facilities and signs of decline create a mystery beneath the game's comi...

Taskmaster is a British comedy panel game show broadcast on Channel 4. The show presents contestants with bizarre and challenging tasks designed to test creativity and problem-solving skills under pressure. Alex Horne, as Taskmaster, meticulously oversees the competition, while comedians attempt to...

Operation Y and Other Shurik’s Adventures is a 1965 Soviet comedy film directed by Leonid Gaidai. It features Aleksandr Demyanenko as Shurik, a student involved in a series of improbable events across three segments: “Workmate,” “Déjà vu,” and “Operation Y.” The narrative centers on Shurik’s consist...

Sentimental Value is a drama film exploring familial relationships through the lens of memory and regret. The story focuses on Nora and Agnes, sisters confronting their estranged father Gustav’s return after many years. Joachim Trier directs this cinematic work starring Elle Fanning. It's intended f...

That Obscure Object of Desire is a 1977 film by Luis Buñuel, adapted from Pierre Louÿs’ novel. It depicts Mathieu's recollections of his complicated relationship with Conchita, spanning flashbacks set in Spain and France during a period of political unrest. The film received an Academy Award nominat...

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington depicts a young senator’s efforts to expose corruption within the U.S. government. The film draws inspiration from the experiences of Montana Senator Burton K. Wheeler, who investigated similar scandals during the Harding administration. It was adapted from Lewis R. Fost...

The Dick Van Dyke Show was a CBS sitcom running from 1961 to 1966, comprising 158 half-hour episodes. Produced by Calvada Productions and shot at Desilu Studios, the series featured Carl Reiner as its original producer alongside Bill Persky and Sam Denoff. Earle Hagen composed the theme music for th...

Wes Andersons 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' is a visually stunning and delightfully quirky comedy set in a fictional European hotel between the two World Wars. The films meticulous production design, eccentric characters, and witty dialogue create a unique and immersive cinematic experience. While the...

Nippon Television's Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!! began in 1989 and became closely associated with Downtown, the comedy duo of Hitoshi Matsumoto and Masatoshi Hamada. Its variety format combines improvised conversation with elaborate comic challenges, often relying on the performers' reactions to awk...

The Coen Brothers' take on the genre is a masterclass in tonal ambiguity. *Fargo* blends the bleakness of a crime procedural with moments of absurd, almost farcical violence and dialogue. The film excels at making the audience complicit in the characters' poor decisions. Its a slow-burn descent into...

Downtown no Gaki Tsukai ya Arahende!! is a Japanese variety show presented by the Downtown duo alongside Hōsei Tsukitei and Cocorico. Broadcast since October 3, 1989 on Nippon TV, it currently airs nightly from 23:25 to 23:55 JST. The program has marked numerous milestones, including its 1000th epis...

Parks and Recreation is an NBC sitcom that ran for seven seasons from 2009 to 2015. The show centered on the activities of the Parks and Recreation Department in Pawnee, Indiana, featuring a core cast including Leslie Knope and several supporting characters. The series comprised 125 episodes and inc...

Onto their third serialization, manga duo Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi—also known by their pen name, Muto Ashirogi—are ever closer to their dream of an anime adaption. However, the real challenge is only just beginning: if they are unable to compete with the artist Eiji Niizuma in the rankings...

Repulsion is a 1965 psychological horror film centered on Carol, a young woman experiencing intense hallucinations and nightmares while isolated in her apartment. The narrative explores her disturbed mental state as she reacts to perceived male attention and the resulting anxieties. Catherine Deneuv...

Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a 1988 film blending live-action and animation set in 1947 Hollywood. The story involves a human detective, Eddie Valiant, investigating the alleged murder of a cartoon character named Roger Rabbit. The narrative explores the uneasy coexistence of humans and animated chara...

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is a 1995 Indian romantic musical film centered on two young non-resident Indians, Raj and Simran, who develop a relationship during a European trip. The narrative follows Raj’s efforts to persuade Simran’s family to accept their union, complicated by an existing arranged...

The Good Bad Mother is a South Korean television series exploring complex family dynamics and criminal investigation. Starring Ra Mi-ran, the show centers on a mother's desperate actions to protect her son while a detective unravels a decades-old mystery. It’s aimed at viewers interested in crime dr...

The Jack Benny Program was a long-running radio and television comedy series spanning from 1932 to 1965. It achieved significant recognition, earning multiple awards including two Emmy Awards for Best Comedy Series during its broadcast periods. The show’s longevity established it as a prominent elem...

Her is a 2013 science fiction drama directed by Spike Jonze. The film centers on Theodore Twombly, a writer, and Samantha, an AI operating system voiced by Amy Adams. It explores themes of connection, loneliness, and the evolving nature of relationships in the face of advanced technology. Designed f...

W.C. Fields stars in *It’s a Gift*, a 1934 comedy film marking his sixteenth appearance in a talking picture. This United States production offers a glimpse into early American sound cinema and showcases Fields' signature comedic style. The movie is primarily for audiences interested in classic Holl...

Way Out West is a 1937 comedy film starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. The movie showcases their developing comedic partnership during a period of early Laurel & Hardy productions. It’s notable for its exploration of classic Western tropes through the duo's signature physical humor. This film app...

The Marx Brothers were a comedic ensemble famed for their chaotic performances originating in vaudeville. Their brand of humor utilized rapid dialogue, exaggerated physical comedy, and satirical observations on society. This trio – consisting of Groucho, Harpo, and Chico – remains notable for its in...