But on March 7, 1931, Chaplin’s City Lights was released to theaters, and recently, the American Film Institute ranked it as ...

Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular ...

In 1895, early filmmaking legend Louis Lumière produced and directed a movie called "L'Arroseur Arrosé," also known as "The Waterer Watered" or "The Sprinkler Sprinkled. " In it, a mischievous young ...

These classic 1940s movies have held up beautifully through the decades: Whatever their flaws, they recognize and examine aspects of human nature that haven't changed, and maybe even offer some ...

Since the 1920s, there have been an array of memorable comedy duos, such as Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy and Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, who left a significant mark on Hollywood, but one act that ...

Its biting satire, unforgettable performances, and clever writing prove great comedy never gets old. It takes a truly special comedy to make enough of an impact that it could still be celebrated ...

“They couldn’t make a movie like that today!” is a thing that is frequently said. Usually, it isn’t true at all. Said movie could be made, but it’s already been made, and movies influenced it have ...

Every genre of movie has its charm, but comedies that have the unique ability to make people laugh, smile and forget about their troubles, even if it's just for a few hours. That's one reason comedies ...

Few comedies are as quotable as Dumb and Dumber, and this restaurant scene perfectly captures why. When Harry and Lloyd find themselves at an upscale dinner, their complete lack of social awareness ...

It used to be an accepted altruism that all sequels stank, with only the rarest exceptions. We’re past that now, thanks in no small part to an entertainment industry that doubled-down on franchises ...