5 h. ago The next three weeks might decide the future of comedy movies

A trio of comedies are about hit screens in the UK: ‘Friendship’, ‘Happy Gilmore 2’, and ‘The Naked Gun’. In different ways, they each reveal a lot about the current state of the film industry, writes Louis Chilton – and might have serious knock-on consequences

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5 d. ago The Other Way Around review – witty uncoupling comedy is meta breakup movie for grownups

This Spanish marital drama finds Itsaso Arana and Vito Sanz planning a party to mark their separation. But not everyone thinks it’s a good ideaA little bit like Woody Allen, or an episode of Seinfeld minus the stream of gags, this talky Spanish comedy tells the story of a couple planning a break-up party. It follows film director Ale (Itsaso Arana) and her soon to be ex, actor Alex (Vito Sanz), as they call it quits after 14 years together. The decision is mutual, and as reasonable people who still like each other, they think they can split without the pain and heartache. “We’ve separated, but we’re OK!” says Alex, so many times it starts to sound hollow.So, alongside the breakup admin (deciding who gets to stay in their amazingly cheap rented flat in Madrid and dividing the DVDs), they organise a party to mark their uncoupling. The idea originally comes from Ale’s dad (played by director Jonás Trueba’s father, veteran film-maker Fernando), who has a theory that people should celebr...

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6 d. ago Netflix comedy 'cinematic equivalent of comfort food' with feelgood true story

Netflix's newest comedy drama Nonnas has been praised by critics and audiences alike for its moving true story - with one audience member saying it had them 'bawling in the first 10 minutes'

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7 d. ago One of Liam Neeson's best action movies arrives on Netflix ahead of Naked Gun reboot

The actor is moving into comedy after years of fighting bad guys in various movies

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1 week ago 'Funniest' ever comedy film with Grey's Anatomy star now streaming for free

Sandra Oh starred in the hit comedy film Quiz Lady alongside Awkwafina and Will Ferrell

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2 w. ago Arsenal offer initial £9.3m for Brentford’s Nørgaard and agree Arrizabalaga deal

Dane would compete with Zubimendi as Partey nears exitArsenal agree to pay keeper’s £5m Chelsea release clauseArsenal have offered an initial £9.3m for Brentford’s captain, Christian Nørgaard, as they attempt to secure a replacement for Thomas Partey and are poised to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea this week.Partey, whose contract expires next week, has yet to decide on his future having been offered a new deal on slightly reduced terms but looks increasingly likely to leave. It is understood that Arsenal have identified Nørgaard as a player who could add experience to Mikel Arteta’s squad after the departure of Jorginho for Flamengo. Continue reading...

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