In considering the greatest of these films over time, Mr. Kimmel explains why When Harry Met Sally (1989) was called the greatest movie Woody Allen never made. Or how off-screen relationships helped My Man Godfrey (William Powell and Carole Lombard were divorced but remained friends) but interfered with Sabrina (where Audrey Hepburn was carrying on an off-screen affair with co-star William Holden, though her character was supposed to be falling in...

A documentary that goes beneath the surface of some of the favorite films, seeking to better understand the way society views love, relationships, and romance. Romantic comedies are hugely successful and deeply loved by many but often have avoided critical analysis. Helped by a diverse chorus of writers, actors, and filmmakers, and with original songs by her band Summer Camp, director Elizabeth Sankey embarks on a journey of investigation and self-discovery....

What made America laugh: "Features hilarious routines and classic scenes featuring such legendary entertainers Abbott and Costello, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Spike Jones, Danny Kaye, Milton Berle, Lenny Bruce, George Burns and Grace Allen, W. C. Fields, and more"--Container. Laugh? I thought I'd die!: Features "show business legends and contemporary superstars, including Bob Newhart, Lily Tomlin, Bill Cosby, Billy Crystal, Steve Martin and Jerry Seinfeld,...

"Authorized by author and director Bruce Robinson, Withnail & I: From Cult to Classic charts the extraordinary journey of a beloved cult film from being 'just thoughts really' to becoming a permanent feature in any list of the best British films ever made. Illustrated throughout with never-before-seen photography and archive material, and featuring contributions from famous fans like Sam Bain, Margaret Cho and Charlie Higson, this is the definitive,...

Brief sketches of the life and careers of the great talking film comedians of the 1930's: Laurel and Hardy, W. C. Fields, Mae West, and the Marx Brothers.