Movies - Your favorite Black Comedies

[George]

Though I love black comedies, I never seem to seek out new (or new to me) films in this genre. So I figured I'd ask you guys. 

Happiness is probably my favorite black comedy.

What are your favorites? Please don't assume I have seen something, as I think that it's better to get as many good recommendations as possible.   

Thanks! 

[MN Dave]

I don't care what color the actors are.

[karlhenning]

They call him "Rim-Shot Dave" . . . .

[karlhenning]

I'm a keen fan of Brazil . . . but I wonder if it is not, after all, too serious to be considered a black comedy.

[George]

Thanks Karl!

I just found this list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Black_comedy_films

[George]

Found this list too: http://www.movierevie.ws/genres/99/1/Black-Comedy.html

[Sergeant Rock]

Thanks Karl!

I just found this list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Black_comedy_films

Odd, Lolita is on the list (one of my favorites) but Kubrick's other black comedy, and another of my Top 10 Films, Dr. Strangelove, isn't.

Sarge

[karlhenning]

Most interesting, George.

Black comedy is a sub-genre of comedy and satire^[1][2] in which topics and events that are usually regarded as taboo are treated in a satirical or humorous manner while retaining their seriousness.

Hmm . . . "topics and events that are usually regarded as taboo" . . . that's not quite right, is it?  But treated in a satirical or humorous manner while retaining seriousness is Brazil all over.

[karlhenning]

Odd, Lolita is on the list (one of my favorites) but Kubrick's other black comedy, and another of my Top 10 Films, Dr. Strangelove, isn't.

Excellent catch, Sarge!  Dr Strangelove is iconic black comedy.

[MN Dave]

They call him "Rim-Shot Dave" . . . .

Don't forget to tip your waitress.

[Sergeant Rock]

Dr Strangelove is iconic black comedy.[/font]

Indeed...the author's failure to mention it pretty much negates the entire article. Calls into question his expertise anyway 

Sarge

[karlhenning]

Found this list too: http://www.movierevie.ws/genres/99/1/Black-Comedy.html

The Ladykillers (1955) and Kind Hearts and Coronets are rich classics, of course.

Not sure I consider A Fish Called Wanda a black comedy . . . .

[Sergeant Rock]

The Coen Brothers recent Burn After Reading qualifies, I think...at least it does if your sense of humor is as dark as mine 

Sarge

[Todd]

Dr Strangelove and The War of the Roses definitely. 

I'm not sure if a couple other Kubrick films are strictly black comedies at all, but both A Clockwork Orange and Barry Lyndon seem to fit the bill.  The latter is usually portrayed as some type of period drama, but when I recently saw it, I couldn't help but laugh at the bitter irony and scathing criticism in the movie.  The highwayman scene was rather humorous, and the closing written scene in the movie says it all.  I don't know how to view A Clockwork Orange other than as a black comedy.  Much the same goes for Fight Club.

[Sergeant Rock]

The Ladykillers (1955)

Did you like what the Coen Brothers made of it in their 2004 remake? I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

Sarge

[springrite]

Not sure I consider A Fish Called Wanda a black comedy . . . .

If you do, then I'd put that on my list.

(Ain't got a list since I hardly watch any movies at all. It just takes away time I could have spent listening to music.)

[Josquin des Prez]

Did you like what the Coen Brothers made of it in their 2004 remake? I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

Sarge

I saw it. It was utter crap. Coen Brothers have become too much of a hit and miss this days.

[Scarpia]

I like some of the Billy Wilder classics, such as "The Apartment." 

[Sergeant Rock]

I saw it. It was utter crap. Coen Brothers have become too much of a hit and miss this days.

You see, JdP, the Coen Brothers are pure genius (I would have thought you'd recognize that) and so of course they can do no wrong 

Sarge

[George]

The Coen Brothers recent Burn After Reading qualifies, I think...at least it does if your sense of humor is as dark as mine 

Sarge

I need to see that one again. the first time through it flew over my head.