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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After Hours
1985, in 7 top lists Check -
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Drag Me to Hell
2009, in 2 top lists Check -
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Fargo
1996, in 26 top lists Check -
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Get Shorty
1995, in 2 top lists Check -
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The Long Goodbye
1973, in 15 top lists Check -
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Tirez sur le pianiste
1960 — a.k.a. Shoot the Piano Player, in 10 top lists Check
Last updated on Oct 22, 2014; source