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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 12, 2014 12:15:55 GMT -5
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist is hysterical. It's a kung fu spoof, so there is violence but it's very cartoonish.
Gone with the Wind is a BAD idea if you want to avoid the topic of death. Mellie dies, Bonny dies, Father dies, an entire scene is devoted to Scarlett walking thru a crowd of dead/dying Civil War soliders.
Easy A is a decent romantic type comedy with Emma Stone. No death and no violence
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Post by shanendoah on Feb 12, 2014 12:55:31 GMT -5
Rock of Ages
Timer (you've never heard of it, but it's available for streaming on Netflix)
Footloose (the original)
Strictly Ballroom
Take the Lead
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2014 13:16:46 GMT -5
Speaking of Footloose, I wonder how all of the John Hughes movies have aged. There's anothe "-athon" idea!  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2014 13:31:05 GMT -5
Comedy: Being There 1979 Peter Sellers and Shirley McClain
eta Almost anything with Peter Sellers in it makes me laugh. Revenge of the Pink panther still cracks me up after seeing it too many times.
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Post by swamp on Feb 12, 2014 13:34:42 GMT -5
Speaking of Footloose, I wonder how all of the John Hughes movies have aged. There's anothe "-athon" idea! I've recently seen parts of both Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles, and I'd say very well. |
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Post by Cookies Galore on Feb 12, 2014 17:11:38 GMT -5
Speaking of Footloose, I wonder how all of the John Hughes movies have aged. There's anothe "-athon" idea! I've recently seen parts of both Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles, and I'd say very well. I watched Heathers a few weeks ago. Still good! |
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Post by les63 on Feb 12, 2014 17:33:00 GMT -5
I'm not a rabid Jim Carrey fan, buuuuuuut....
I love Ace Ventura Pet Detective and Bruce Almighty. I get to laughing so hard, I'm crying! Those two are some of the movies I watch when I really need a laugh. As they say, "laughter is the best medicine".
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Post by Spellbound454 on Feb 12, 2014 17:33:58 GMT -5
Dirty Dancing and Grease are old favourites....and Footloose  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2014 17:57:07 GMT -5
This is maybe too young, but I really liked Shrek 2. Not so much the others, but the second one as a stand alone romantic comedy film was really fun to me. I think only Mungo, the war Gingerbread Man sinks into the moat. If you like foreign films, I really enjoyed " Going by the Book" too. Basically an incredibly rule abiding cop (he gave his new boss a ticket for speeding) is selected to be a "robber" in a bank heist drill for law enforcement. It's supposed to be an easy win to reassure the public but... strong orientation to detail = good at given tasks, that's all I'll say  I thought it was pretty clever and fun. There's some mock violence, and one or two "envisioning the future" scenes, so you might want to preview it, but no person was actually hurt or killed in the story; the main character is a cop after all. |
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Post by HoneyBBQ on Feb 12, 2014 18:00:40 GMT -5
SPACE BALLS
Ok, Maybe some other Mel Brooks? Pick any?
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Post by Tiny on Feb 12, 2014 20:57:08 GMT -5
You guys are GREAT! Lots of good ideas! I'm making a list now. I have some of the movies mentioned and I know another friend has many of the others.
I'm thinking something in the 'musical' or music themed will win the day... so Footloose, Grease, Mary Poppins (my suggestion which you guys helped me to remember) or perhaps Victor/Victoria or Mrs Doubtfire (another one you guys helped me think of). I'm going to look into the Devil wears Prada - I know my friend wanted to see that but I think I'll preview before suggesting it.
Thanks again!!
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Post by Waffle on Feb 12, 2014 21:52:52 GMT -5
"Musical" - Dirty Dancing
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Post by taz157 on Feb 12, 2014 22:26:17 GMT -5
The Devil Wears Prada is good. No death and light hearted. I recommend.  |
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Post by michelyn8 on Feb 12, 2014 22:40:59 GMT -5
I like most of the suggestions - especially anything of Mel Brooks (Robin Hood Men in Tights).
For romcom there is Friends with Benefits - Justin Timberlake/Mila Kunis - which makes fun of romcoms in a way.
Other comedies: Love Stinks, Grown Ups, Airplane. And if you have Netflix you can find lots of standup on there like Nick Cannon, Dane Cook, and George Carlin. |
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Feb 13, 2014 19:39:37 GMT -5
You've Got Mail is a cute romantic movie and I always love Arthur w/Dudley Moore and Pretty Woman. those are both funny and romantic. I never get tired of them.
I hope your friend feels better soon. That is a rough time!
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Post by MarleyKeezy78 on Feb 13, 2014 20:25:57 GMT -5
Uhhhh, Wayne's World of course!!! I  that movie I even have the sound track because I love Tia Carreras voice! Sheah!!! |
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Post by beenherebefore on Feb 13, 2014 20:38:44 GMT -5
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Post by beenherebefore on Feb 13, 2014 20:41:55 GMT -5
Another one that may be fun is Julie & Julia - I loved it.
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Post by raeoflyte on Feb 13, 2014 21:10:17 GMT -5
Noises off-but it has slap stick violence.
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Post by taz157 on Feb 13, 2014 21:13:11 GMT -5
You've Got Mail is a cute romantic movie and I always love Arthur w/Dudley Moore and Pretty Woman. those are both funny and romantic. I never get tired of them. I hope your friend feels better soon. That is a rough time! DH and I saw that on our first date as we met online and it came out during that time. Whenever it comes on, we tend to watch it. |
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Feb 13, 2014 21:23:35 GMT -5
If you want a really good spoof/satire movie, which is as politically incorrect as it can get, in all the right ways, watch Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles".
It is ROFL hilarious and way ahead of its it's time, considering the year it was made - 1974.(
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Post by milee on Feb 13, 2014 21:49:53 GMT -5
Zoolander, especially if you're drinking.
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Post by thyme4change on Feb 14, 2014 9:29:49 GMT -5
Hot Tub Time Machine!
You could even venture into the Christopher Guest world - Best in Show, Waiting for Guffman, A Mighty Wind.
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Post by imawino on Feb 14, 2014 16:24:10 GMT -5
I agree with a lot of the comedies already mentioned. Did anyone say Office Space? Love it! |
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 14, 2014 19:49:15 GMT -5
Robin Hood, Men In Tights and The Princess Bride are both awesome, back when Cary Elwes still looked really good! someone else said Marisa Tomei - she was Mona Lisa Vito in My Cousin Vinny!  hugs to you and your friend, and lots of wine. |
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Post by Tired Tess on Feb 14, 2014 23:39:57 GMT -5
I never get tired of The Honeymooners. Alice was wonderful. And as much as Ralph messed up, he did it with good intentions to make a better life for Alice. |
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Post by Shooby on Feb 14, 2014 23:58:35 GMT -5
I have a whoke collection of thosr on vhs
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Post by amishgal on Feb 15, 2014 9:19:22 GMT -5
Stepbrothers!
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Post by beenherebefore on Feb 15, 2014 15:58:37 GMT -5
Trading Places is Very funny and one of my all time favorite movies!
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