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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Cabin Boy | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: What song does Chris Elliott sing in French aboard the Filthy Whore vessel? A: As I have not yet seen this film, I am not certain which song you are thinking of. After some ... | |
| comedy movie | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I don't have much to go on but here it goes. from what i remember it was a futuristic comedy where ... A: hmmn. was this an older film or fairly recent? if recent, i am thinking of of the film ... | |
| little rascals | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: last night we were watching little rascals on Turner Classic movies and on episode 491 Mommas Little ... A: nope, you are correct! in just a few early episodes, Buckwheat was in fact, a SHE! later, the ... | |
| The Little Rascals | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: What are the characters names of The Little Rascals? A: this is a popular question. actually, it depends on what period of time you are asking about. ... | |
| MARTHA RAYE | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: I AM LOOKING FOR THE TITLE OF THE MOVIE IN WHICH MARTHA RAYE SINGS "ONCE IN A WHILE," IN A NIGHTCLUB ... A: i cannot think of the film off-hand, but perhaps this link will give you ideas that will jog your ... | |
| Movie about Santa Claus | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006) I can't find a song title. This was a fast techno / dance ... A: unfortunately, i am not finding a soundtrack for this film. ... | |
| trying to find movie title | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I saw back in the 60's a film with a German Shepherd that was poisoned.He came back as a private ... A: I think you may be thinking of a film from 1951 called "You Never Can Tell". A German Shepard ... | |
| Danny Kaye | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: are there any movies that danny kaye plays a multiple number of characters? thank you A: Yes he did. In The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Kaye played seven different incarnations of Mitty. ... | |
| help with film | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: need help identifying comedy film. I think the film was early 80s since that's when i saw it on ... A: I believe you are thinking of a film called 'Hysterical' starring Bill & Mark Hudson (of the Hudson ... | |
| Comedy Ghost Movie 1978-1990 | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to recall a movie which I believe my wife and saw sometime between 1978 and 1990 (time ... A: Could you be thinking of a film called "Beetlejuice"? that starred Michael Keaton. Gina Davis and ... | |
| 1940s Movie with Martha Raye | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I remember seeing a movie from around 1940 with Martha Raye in which she had a secondary role as a ... A: i believe you are thinking of a film called 'Double or Nothing' starring Bing Crosby and Martha... ... | |
| Movies for friends | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: Its been a while since I have been in high school so I'm not sure what to pick for young adults from ... A: sure, here's a few to choose from: 13 Going on 30 17 Again Ferris Bueler's Day Off Meatballs ... | |
| The movie called "Parade"-1972 | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Is there anywhere this can be found and purchased online? A: i am assuming you mean the gay/lesbian documentary yes? after extensive research i'm afraid i ... | |
| Comedy Movies | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: what was the name of the comedy movie made in the 1950's or 60's where the wife was training her ... A: i believe you are thinking of an old Bobby Darrin film called "If a Man Answers" co-starring Sandra ... | |
| Old black and white movie | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: Not sure if you can help, but I am looking for a film possibly called the hole, which as far as I ... A: Hmmnn. Could you be thinking of a film from 1929 called "The Hole in the Wall'? ""Mrs. Ramsey sent ... | |
| Joe Dirt Song | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I*m not sure if you can help, but this question seems to boogle my mind. What is the opening song ... A: I'm really not certain either. Maybe this link will help? ... | |
| comedy caper movie | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: i saw a movie in the early 80's so its at least that old. it was about four groups of people after 4 ... A: The only comedy film I can think of w/ 4 suitcases is "What's Up Doc" w/ Barbra Streisand and Ryan ... | |
| 1960's 0r 1070's movie set in mental institution | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: An advertising executive ends up in a mental institution and the patients there come up with ... A: i think you're thinking of a Dudley Moore film called "Crazy People" this film is from 1990 tho, ... | |
| movie quote | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: think this was a movie and not a TV movie......A woman was being questioned about her knowledge of ... A: While not exact, this quote is from 'The Godfather'. This is from a scene with Apollonia ... | |
| help! | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: I remember an old 1950s-60s black and white British film but can't remember the name. A group of ... A: Ahh, you are thinking of a film called 'The Big Job' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058969/ A real ... | |
| BIG ending | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: saw a movie a long time ago with my wife we both think it was BIG with TOM HANKS but the ending was ... A: Yup, you are correct! A home video release of this movie in New Zealand is rumored to have included ... | |
| movie title wanted | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: the movie involves a man that can pleasure women by looking at them the movies is pretty old 90's or ... A: not sure exactly what film you're thinking of here. Mel Gibson did a film called "What Women Want ... | |
| comedy chase movie - title? | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: there are different people in a different cars including a small pink open top jeep, the film ends ... A: I think you may be thinking of a film called "Rat Race", but this was not in the 80's. here is a ... | |
| basketball & ballet school | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: this film was about a ballet teacher who had to share a hall with a boys basketball team who were ... A: after much research i am afraid i am not coming up w/ an answer. i did find this link... ... | |
| Women stealing disguises in comedies! | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: I greatly admire you and your husband's love of comedies. I personally ADORE Cary Grant's comedic ... A: I love Cary Grant! Have you seen 'Mr. Blandings Dream House' w/ him and Myrna Loy? HILARIOUS! ... | |
| Movies like of Ace Ventura | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I want to know names of movies that are like Ace Ventura. One of his movie is "Ace Ventura: Pet ... A: i can think of a few films you may like Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison and The Water Boy, all with ... | |
| 80s Horror Comedy Movie | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm searching for any info on a movie that I used to watch when I was a child. I'm guessing it's an ... A: i believe the first film you are thinking of is 'the goonies' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089218/ ... | |
| Bob hope | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: can anyone help..my mums been after a bob hope film since forever, she cant remember the name of it ... A: i'm sorry....but after extensive research, i am unable to come up w/ the film she's thinking of. i ... | |
| Our Gang Comedies | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I wnat to know the names of the Our Gang Comedy characters. I remember Spanky, Froggy, Buckwheat, ... A: this link should provide you w/ much info. as the children became older, new younger kids were ... | |
| What movie is this in?? | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I remember watching a movie a while ago, I think it may have been a romantic comedy and the main ... A: Is this a recent film? Black family? Reminds me of Madea's Family Reunion possibly. A Tyler ... | |
| Comedy Ghost Movie - Black and White | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I remember watching this movie when I was a kid, I only remember bits and pieces. There were 2 ... A: Hmmn. Not alot of info here, could you be thinking of a film called "Beetle Juice'? Here is a ... | |
| Help! | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: For days now, my sister-in-law and I have been trying to figure out what movie partially takes place ... A: Offhand, this could be one of several films. Are you thinking of "Cuckoo's Nest" w/ Jack Nicholson? ... | |
| movie identification | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find the name of an old,funny movie.I have only scant recollection of the end, as I ... A: hmmn. offhand, nothing is ringing a bell for me. here is a list of his films tho...maybe this ... | |
| movie identification | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find the name of an old,funny movie.I have only scant recollection of the end, as I ... A: after some research i'm afraid i've come up with nothing. :( do you remember when the film was ... | |
| movie | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: Started to watch a movie in March of 1993 about a family sitting around a dinner table after the ... A: typically, this would be my area of expertise. however, i'll need a bit more info as nothing is ... | |
| 80s Movie | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I remember watching a moving growing up about a group of kids going through an old house. At some ... A: sorry, but w/o more info i'm afraid i can't help you. do you remember when you saw this film? any ... | |
| SOUNDTRACKS | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: WHO SINGS THE THE LAST SONG AT THE END. WHEN THEY ARE KISSING IN THE MOVE A CINDERELLA STORY. A: Not a Hillary Duff fan, so I am not sure. Do you know the title of the song? here's is a site w/ ... | |
| comedy movie | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: im looking for a very funny movie about a man that starts dating a woman & moves in together/she ... A: could you be mistaken about how old the film is? i'm thinking of the kathleen turner/michael ... | |
| chick flick | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I watched a movie years ago and in one scene the couple is in bed and the guy (in a voice over) ... A: sorry, but this isn't enuf info to go on. doesn't ring any bells. when do you think the film was ... | |
| Old comedy/romance movie | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I was trying to remember a movie I saw many years ago. I believe it was in black and white. It's ... A: i believe you are thinking of a Bobby Darin/Sandra Dee comedy If a Man Answers (1962). Although ... | |
| Looking for a movie | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a movie that I saw when I was a little kid. The movie must have come out in the ... A: i believe the film you are thinking of is called 'brain donors'. it's from 1992 and was based ... | |
| b/w Comedy movie unknown | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I remember seeing a b/w movie about some 2 trees that grew money in their back yard. The wife ... A: There are two film that come to mind. One from the early 1990's about growing marijuana. The other ... | |
| 80s US Kids film like The Goonies | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I don't know if you can help but I remember seeing a film several years ago that I don't know the ... A: after much research i am sorry to say i cannot come up w/ an answer here. do you remember if there ... | |
| find a movie title | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: I'm trying to find a movie I saw 15 or 18 years ago . As I was a kid I don't remember who's acting ... A: off the top of my head i am coming up blank. if it's from 1975 it's over 30 years old. do you ... | |
| looking for a movie | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: what is the name of the movie not sure if from late 80's or 90's but it is a comedy where cant ... A: Well, w/o any further info, I'll suggest a film called "Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and ... | |
| Ferris Bueller Day Off Question | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: Yesterday, I saw that the movie will be on sometime and in the previews, you see a scene where ... A: Looks to be a guy by the name of Jonathan Schmock? (i've never heard of him) ... | |
| British Black & White Comedy query | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I remember seeing an old (1950s, 1960s) black and white comedy. Of the same style as The Plank. It ... A: First off, I do not know of a film called 'The Plank'. I love an old film along this line called ... | |
| which movie to watch? | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I am age 34. I'm having my 61 yr old female friend over to watch a movie. (I'm also her caretaker) ... A: i have not yet seen 'night at the museum' so i can't say for sure. but how about 'mrs. palfrey at ... | |
| need title to this movie | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: Just saw a movie on cable, can't recall any actors' names, it was a B movie, plot: group of 3 or 4 ... A: after much research, and in spite of the great amount of info you provide, i am stumped. what year ... | |
| movies- finishing sentences | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: do you know of any movies where characters finish each other's sentences off, because they know each ... A: offhand, a film w/ bruce willis called 'the fifth element' and a newer film called gray matters from ... | |
| Movie Title | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: There is a movie about a group of 3 or 4 guys who meet up for steak dinner to talk about how they ... A: i believe you are thinking of 'diner' from 1982. starred mickey rourke,with kevin bacon, guttenberg ... | |
| Scene Stealers/Small Roles with Big Impact | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: ew.com)which often has themed photo galleries to Hollywood history & its stars. I'm 40 & really ... A: sadly, i don't have much to offer you here. i have several favorite old films, but as far as small ... | |
| Long-forgotten, likely dumb, 80's or 90's movie | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: I'm going crazy trying to think of the name of this movie--I can't remember many helpful details ... A: sorry. off hand i am coming up with nothing. your hints were not helpful to me as i have not heard ... | |
| Early 80's | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: A.T's, I remember some of the kids going to a special Saturday school to help with these test. ... A: oh man, i am bummed now. if you can think of any more info; i.e. are you sure it was the 80's? ... | |
| Community College references in movies | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: Cannot find any good 80s or 90s comedy movies that reference community colleges in a negative/joking ... A: right off the top of my head i'm going to say 'risky business' w/ tom cruise. i know there is ... | |
| i cant think of the name! | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: i remember watching this film as a kid numerous times, with my younger brother. but unfortunately he ... A: sorry, but without more info i'm drawing a blank. do you remember who starred in the film? you're ... | |
| recommendation | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: Id like a recommendation for renting- the comedies I really like are the jerk, deuce bigalow ... A: oh that's an easy one animal house used cars caddyshack meatballs spaceballs young frankenstein ... | |
| College movie | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out the name of a movie. It's probably from the 80's or early 90's. It's a ... A: this sounds like last years comedy called 'accepted', but no one is killed. do you know who starred ... | |
| top 10 comedy movies | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: hi - i would like a good list of the latest top 10 comedy movies of the recent years - thanks A: not sure what you mean by 'recent', but here's some classic comedy films that i love to watch over ... | |
| MONTY PYTHON | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: To what extent Monty Python were anti establishment? Thank you A: Monty Python had as their stock and trade the dialogue-dense, mildly absurdist short-form sketch. To ... | |
| name of comedy- involves a fake gov't agent | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: not sure you can get this one, i don't remember much about the movie. but it's driving me nuts. it ... A: the only comedy films i can think of w/ used cars involved, are older films. "used cars" starring ... | |
| Jack Black | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: Do you know of any bloopers in his latest movie, Nacho Libre? The kid actor, Darius Rose, who ... A: 5 errors * Continuity: In the scene where Nacho puts chips on the ground as bait to get a ... | |
| WHY IS SLAPSTICK SO FUNNY?? | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: ....I'M DANNY AND I'M A HUGE SLAPSTICK FAN! AND IT'S SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE TOO! (It's probably cause ... A: i have often asked myself this question. we find humor in other people's misfortune? same w/ ... | |
| Movie Name | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: I would like to name of most sexy comedy movies till now Thanks and Regards Vinod A: 13 going on 30 50 first dates alot like love alfie along came polly anchorman anything but love the ... | |
| Name that show/movie... | 8/16/2006 |
| Q: A long while ago I saw a show or movie where the was a man who was talking to another man but the ... A: check out old episodes of "in living colour' it was on the fox network i believe...and is now shown ... | |
| hitting below the belt | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: LOL do you thing guy's getting hit in there testicles is funny? I think it's really funny. MY ... A: sorry...i'm with your boyfriend. it's done too often, i.e. relied on for comic relief. it's too ... | |
| Looking for movie based on content | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: i saw a comedy movie which i believe had an alien component. the memorable scene (which was ... A: i believe you are speaking about the woody allen film, "'everything you always wanted to know about ... | |
| looking for three good movies | 1/20/2006 |
| Q: I am looking for three good comedies to rent that I haven't seen. An action-comedy, a sci-fi-comedy, ... A: action comedy = it's a mad, mad, mad, mad, mad, world, beverly hills cop series, pirates of the ... | |
| comedy movies | 1/6/2006 |
| Q: i watch a lot of the funny movies. but now in funny movies is not very funny . me andmy family like ... A: any movie with david spade is usually fun. tommy boy, black sheep etc. dickie roberts, child star. ... | |
| Missing movie? | 10/7/2005 |
| Q: For some reason I am having a very difficult time finding information (especially the name)on a ... A: what you describe sounds like 'scary movie 2' w/ the wayans brothers. however, i believe chuck ... | |
| Jack Black | 9/12/2005 |
| Q: my name is Jordan Lawrence from Lee's Summit West High School. I was looking for experts on comedy ... A: 1. How much do you like Jack Black? i like him quite a bit. 2. How much do you like him (if you ... | |
| old black and white comedy | 7/23/2005 |
| Q: Over 30 years ago, when I was 5 or 6, I watched a movie that had me rolling on the floor ... A: sorry, i have researched this for some time and have not been able to come up with anything. i ... | |
| hi there | 6/12/2005 |
| Q: my name is khald nice 2 meet u i havn't seen any movie 4 about 2 years the last comedy movie i saw ... A: ok some of these are older and some are not. but all are very funny films. 1 caddy shack 2 ... | |
| Napoleon | 4/4/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help us. My friends and I have been watching Napoleon Dynamite (quite ... A: It's my thinking that it is present day (for the most part) The clothing seems to be from the early ... | |
| cyxork7 | 3/1/2005 |
| Q: thanks A: i never heard of this film, but did some research. best i can tell, this is a yet to be released ... | |
| comedy | 1/3/2005 |
| Q: Hey, Could you give me some hilarious quotes from some funny movies? Thanx for your time. A: i actually could, but to be honest, i'm so busy, i'd just do a bit of research online and cut and ... | |
April
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Expertise
I know funny. My husband knows slapstick. between the two of us, we know most of the funny movies and who stars/directed them. we`re particularly fond of movie bloopers, and can recite verbatim from films like caddyshack, meatballs, animal house etc. huge bill murray fans, as well as robin williams and steve martin.
Experience
i'm in my late 40's looking at 50 looming ahead. it's not a pretty site, but the good news is, i have seen alotta films.
Organizations
i belong to the human race.
Publications
phoenix magazine
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