172. COMEDY CINEMA 5: The Wit's End

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The Filmlings

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The Filmlings is a podcast dedicated to analyzing film in context. Each episode features a discussion of several movies that are all related in some way – usually by director, thematic content, source material, sequels, or cast/crew. Currently having covered over 500 films ranging from popular Hollywood films to obscure foreign arthouse, search the archive for your favorite film, we've probably talked about it. Hosted by Alex Geringer and Jonathan Satchell. Find more info at TheFilmlings.com

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172. COMEDY CINEMA 5: The Wit's End

The Filmlings

1 hour 40 minutes 53 seconds

5 months ago

172. COMEDY CINEMA 5: The Wit's End

As we bring our discussion of the history of comedy to the modern day, Alex and Jonathan look at three comedy films from the past two decades: Mean Girls (2004), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and The Fall Guy (2024). We discuss the facets of wit as a mode of humor, the way wit has been incorporated into action-comedy through Marvel films and other pop franchises, and what goes into modern meta witty romantic comedy.

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(09:59) – Mean Girls
(25:19) – Guardians of the Galaxy
(43:33) – Marvel rant ends
(58:58) – The Fall Guy
(1:23:56) – Overall
(1:31:41) – Coming Attractions

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https://thefilmlings.com/2025/06/06/the-wits-end/

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