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. 6 new

    After Hours

    1985, in 7 top lists Check
  2. 57 new

    Drag Me to Hell

    2009, in 2 top lists Check
  3. 64 new

    Fargo

    1996, in 26 top lists Check
  4. 73 new

    Get Shorty

    1995, in 2 top lists Check
  5. 109 new

    The Long Goodbye

    1973, in 15 top lists Check
  6. 160 new

    Tirez sur le pianiste

    1960 — a.k.a. Shoot the Piano Player, in 10 top lists Check
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Last updated on Oct 22, 2014; source