Although W.C. Fields is mainly remembered as a verbal comedian, he began his career as a pantomime juggler, and his comedic performances were always heightened
Tag: Comedy
For the release week of February 20th: Garv’s Pick of the Week: Underground [Blu-ray / Kino Lorber]: This epic film depicts a depressing subject, but it
When depicting subject matter that is disturbing, infuriating, or depressing, it is often most effective to approach the issue with humor, as Charles Chaplin did
Scorpion Releasing announced today that they will release Greaser’s Palace (1972), Robert Downey Sr.’s absurdist comedy/religious allegory on Blu-ray in May. The weirdo cult movie stars
It is estimated that 75% of silent film is lost forever — the victim of time, neglect, decomposition, and the occasional studio vault fire. Consequently,
For the release week of February 6th: Garv’s Pick of the Week: Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Collection [DVD + Digital / Mill Creek]: It
Reviewing Attack of the Killer Tomatoes posed a minor conundrum in terms of categorization. The 1978 film is amateurishly directed, has poor production values, and is
Garv’s Pick of the Week: Charley Chase at Hal Roach: The Talkies Volume One 1930-31 (Sprocket Vault)
For the release week of January 23rd: Garv’s Pick of the Week: Charley Chase: At Hal Roach: The Talkies Volume One 1930-31 [DVD / Sprocket Vault]:
For the release week of January 16th: Garv’s Pick of the Week: Matinee [Blu-ray / Shout Select]: MANT! Joe Dante’s love letter to the gimacky
Don your reading glasses, classic comedy enthusiasts, Here’s more recommended reading from the Bottom Bookshelf: Four of the Three Musketeers: The Marx Brothers on Stage
With the success of the James Bond films Dr. No (1962) and From Russia with Love (1963), movie studios around the world were on the
For the release week of December 26th: The day after Christmas isn’t a prime video release date, but there are still a handful of worthy
