A satirical lens is just what a new Judge Dredd adaptation needs, which is why Taika Waititi may just be the perfect director for the job.

Audiences often expect comedy movies to leave them with heartwarming moments, but there are some dark comedies which end things in tragedy.

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Margites, an early ancient Greek comedy, features an archetypal fool whose hilarious ineptitude influenced Greek comedy significantly.

When Des premiered in Mumbai’s Prithvi Theatre last January, it delivered a sharply original take on India’s independence. Now, Bengaluru audiences get their tu

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Cinematically directed, especially in Park's dazzling first three episodes, the show brims with good stuff - pointed comedy, a gloriously vivid '70s look and a grand thematic sweep.

But it was developed by Channel 4 in the UK, and fits into an unofficial tradition of UK half-hours, like Fleabag and Catastrophe, that carefully straddle the line between comedy and tragedy.

Chicago comedy expert Anne Libera says that satire “is not a useful tool today.” That’s why last weekend’s “SNL” opener came up empty.