The Personal Recommendation Hall of Fame V: Comedy Edition

CODA has a bunch of Oscar noms and it's good...it's just not really a comedy

Twentieth Century Oz (Chris Löfvén, 1976)

A reimagining of a movie I'm already not hot on was always going to be a tough sell for me and yeah this didn't do much selling. Making it much longer while having much less things than The Wizard of Oz isn't something I'm opposed to on paper but this film really does nothing with the extra space it has. I hate to use the B-word but this was just consistently boring and if there were any comedic elements present they did not register for me at all. Also there's a ton of music and almost all of it is mid. There's a couple nice shots during the road trip sequences and some of the colour choices are good but yeah its mostly just a slog to get through. Sorry

Another one I'm not familiar with, something more common than any HoF I've been in. I did not expect that.

My room mate was describing CODA the other day, and I thought it sounded eerily similar to La famille Bélier, which was nominated in (but eventually disqualified from) the Foreign Language Hall of Fame. Apparently it is actually a remake.

I remember Bélier having a rather comedic nature to it. The poster for CODA does give off much more of a drama vibe though.

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CODA was my favourite film of last year. It won 2 SAG awards and 2 BAFTA awards and is nominated for 3 Oscars, including best picture.

Despite reading about this being a remakes I forgot that info. *
I need to eventually watch the original at some point and compare.

I'd like to know who nominated Camp Death for me and did they actually think this was a good movie or were they just trolling.

I can't tell you who chose that, but I can say they were certainly not trolling.

With all the cool people in this hall, I can't imagine anyone would actually troll their nominations. I would speculate that whoever might have picked it thought it was an under-seen film, having only 224 votes on imdb, and unfairly maligned and underappreciated, with a ridiculously low rating. Whoever suggested it likely thinks it is laugh out loud funny, wildly entertaining, and an outrageous blast. That would be my speculation.

Camp Death III in 2D(2019)


Well it's garbage, the production quality is below most modern pornography films as is the story structure and performances. Basically this feels like someone used this is a business where a bunch of people pay to be goofy and silly and frame it in a horror film.

The film is just one stupid skit after the other with nothing to tie any of the scenes together. It's just a waste of time, like indulging the stand up of a child because that what this film is about.

It's a film that seems to be beneath most 10 year olds

Oh come on! It's fun and hilarious! It's certainly a more enjoyable film than My Dog Skip!

Well, My Dog Skip is a movie about growing up and the effects of nostalgia on our childhood in a fully realized quality period piece.

This movie has a woman nailing a yam to an outhouse. Whomever made this nom they likely just did it for attention.

I remember that film. Really enjoyed that one.

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I caught La famille Bélier late last year, and I was going to say how surprised I was that so many of us have seen it. Then I realised - "Hall of Fame"

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Yup a HoF is where I seen it, liked it too. I think I even included it on my foreign language countdown ballot.

Just finished watching The Castle (1997). Directed by Rob Sitch, this Australian comedy is about an average family who fights the government after they are told they must vacate their home. This is a charming, feel good type of film. I liked the screenplay and the performances were enjoyable. I didn't find it very funny though, but it was still a nice, pleasant watch. This was Rob Sitch's feature directorial debut and he has done two films since this one. I haven't seen his other films though. Although I wouldn't consider this one of the best Australian films I have seen, I would still recommend checking it out.

Todd Solondz likes to push the boundaries of what people find uncomfortable. Happiness is probably his most well known film doing this. Welcome to the Dollhouse, his sophomore effort, has a 7th grader trying to go through life but finding it difficult due to a bad home situation and the constant bullying at school. Coming of age dark comedies walk a fine line and Solondz is able to craft an effective story here with a few laughs.

Heather Matarazzo really helps sell the story and fits the role perfectly. Just one look at her is enough to have her story told. I've already gone through school, but as a father of a young child entering the first grade next year, this film cements my fear for today's youth. Back then when you are bullied you can escape the harsh words by running home and shutting them out. Now with the internet, it's harder.

Solondz likes to play loosely with the characters in sequels. Greta Gerwig plays Dawn (Matarazzo) in a newer film, Weiner Dog. There is a Solondz Extended Multi-verse!!!

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Never heard of The Castle but I believe I've seen Welcome to the Dollhouse.

Welcome to the Dollhouse is terrific. Heather Matarazzo is fantastic in it.

I've heard of Dollhouse, never checked it out, and curious about The Castle