Ever get to the video store and draw a complete blank on what to see?  Is your Netflix queue bare and empty?  I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite films that you might not have seen.  Last post we covered Thrillers/Dramas, this time we’ll look at Comedies.  Now comedies are categorically less inclined to offer much in the way of substance or wisdom, but I prefer my comedies with some-thinking-required and so these are slightly more sophisticated and less like traditional comedies.

Comedy

Stranger Than Fiction

I missed this film when it came out and only saw it a year or so ago.  Aside from the fact that it was filmed in the Windy City (+1 in my book), I just love how creative it is.  In addition to being a thoughtful romantic comedy in its own right, it explores existential issues and the way that we approach story narration in a very unconventional manner.  It follows Harold Crick (Will Farrell) who is an unassuming accountant for the IRS.  This is my favorite performance by Farrell, he is genuine and honest and is perfect for this part.  Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, and Queen Latifah round out the cast.  This film is rated PG-13 for some brief language, subject matter, and a couple of derriers in a shower-room scene.

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Ever get to the video store and draw a complete blank on what to see?  Is your Netflix queue bare and empty?  I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite films that you might not have seen.  I’ll do my best to make this a recurring feature, to keep our readers fully stocked on substantial cinema!  Please keep in mind that I’m recommending these films because I have enjoyed them.  You won’t find many of these films in Christian bookstores, but I believe that biblical wisdom can be gleaned from each of them.  Okay, enough with the obligatory disclaimer..

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