Comedy is subjective. There’s that famous Mel Brooks quote: “Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.” Funny cannot be explained or intellectualized.

Comedy is designed to make us laugh and feel good, but that doesn’t mean the content always feels good itself. By tackling serious subject matter through a comedic lens or combining light and ...

The decade’s best funny flicks are wide-ranging, so there’s a fit for whatever speaks to your sense of humor. From teen ...

This post is updated frequently as movies leave and enter Netflix. *New additions are indicated with an asterisk. We could all use a laugh these days. As the world continues to depress people ...

Oh, to be 30 and flirty and thriving. That's what gawky 13-year-old Jenna (Christa B. Allen) wishes for her life in this beloved rom-com, not knowing that her wish is about to come true with a ...

This article is updated frequently as titles leave and enter Max. *New additions are indicated with an asterisk. Who doesn’t need a laugh these days? Max (formerly HBO Max) has one of the ...

We all have our favorite comedy films, but women-led comedies are often overlooked. Sure, there are the popular ones: 9 to 5 (1980), Clueless (1995), Bridesmaids (2011), etc., but what about the ...

While 2000's Meet the Parents introduced neurotic nurse Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) to his girlfriend's hard-to-please father Jack (Robert De Niro), the second ...

Whether you really need a pick-me-up or just want a giggle, the best Netflix comedy movies are here for you. Just like any other genre, the platform offers a large, ever-changing selection of ...

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