Bill Hader's List of 200 Movies Every Comedy Writer Should See

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Now you don't have to be a comedy writer to appreciate great comedic filmmaking, but "Saturday Night Live" veteran Bill Hader has an impressive list of 200 Essential Movies Every Comedy Writer Should See. Thankfully, this is also just a great list of comedies that any cinephile with a penchant for good comedy should check out. The list comes from Mike Sacks' book Poking A Dead Frog: Conversations With Today’s Top Comedy Writers, which sounds like a great read for anyone with more than a passing interest in the art of comedy. But we know you came here for the movie list, so keep reading for the goods. Read on!

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  1. 89 new

    I Wanna Hold Your Hand

    1978, in 1 top list Check
  2. 130 new

    Nashville

    1975, in 21 top lists Check
  3. 133 new

    A Night at the Opera

    1935, in 17 top lists Check
  4. 174 new

    This Is Spinal Tap

    1984, in 22 top lists Check
  5. 184 new

    Unfaithfully Yours

    1948, in 6 top lists Check
  6. 197 new

    Du levande

    2007 — a.k.a. You, the Living, in 6 top lists Check
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Last updated on Oct 22, 2014; source