The Art of Film with Ian Nathan Season 1 Episode 5 - Comedy, Parody, Satire and Laughs

Airdate: 2023-Nov-23

Episode summary:

Ian Nathan continues his exploration of cinema with a look at comedy, parody and satire, beginning with the early days of on-screen comedy with the silent actors who took vaudeville slapstick to the next level, including Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin. As silent film gave way to talkies, films found new ways to keep the laughs coming, with stars like Groucho Marx bringing his famous one-liners to the screen in Duck Soup, and Peter Sellers excelling in satire in titles like I'm All Right, Jack and Two Way Stretch.

About The Art of Film with Ian Nathan series:

The Art of Film with Ian Nathan explores the many layers of the world of filmmaking, exploring styles, themes, eras, genres, studios, partnerships ...Show more >