the funniest movie ever made

[miriam_e]

I had a wonderful time yesterday watching What's Up Doc directed by Peter Bogdanovich, starring Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, and Madeline Kahn, Buck Henry shared writing credits.

I laughed and laughed and laughed till I had tears in my eyes.

I've seen it a few times before on TV, but now I own it on DVD. Yay!!! Also on the DVD are bits of a commentary by Barbra Streisand and a full, wonderful commentary by Peter Bogdanovich. A movie like this is unlikely to be made today... the lack of red tape, the dangerous stunts, the carefree abandon... It supports a suspicion I've long had that the greatness of a project is proportional to the enjoyment had by those creating it.

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[amberite2112.livejournal.com]

have you seen "Up The Sandbox"? easily as funny, with political overtones that might be relevant even in today's political climate. i think they had fun with this one, too.

[miriam-e.livejournal.com]

No. I haven't seen that one. I just now looked it up on imdb.com and it does sound good. I shall keep an eye out for it. Thanks muchly for the pointer. I am always on the lookout for good comedies.

[revbobbob.livejournal.com]

Funnier than Noises Off?

[miriam-e.livejournal.com]

I had never heard of it si I looked it up on IMDB.
Oooh! Peter Bogdanovich.
Wow! Just look at that cast:
Carol Burnett .... Dotty Otley/Mrs. Clackett
Michael Caine .... Lloyd Fellowes
Denholm Elliott .... Selsdon Mowbray/The Burglar
Julie Hagerty .... Poppy Taylor
Marilu Henner .... Belinda Blair/Flavia Brent
Mark Linn-Baker .... Tim Allgood
Christopher Reeve .... Frederick Dallas/Philip Brent
John Ritter .... Garry Lejeune/Roger Tramplemain
...
I'll have to look for it at the video library.
Thanks Bob. I'm always up for a good comedy.