CaveGirl Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Now according to the definition below, a great start would be Monty Python's "Life of Brian" to lead any list of satires on film. But you are welcome to add to it, being that the online lists don't really seem to understand the true meaning of "satire".Now I would have no problem if you decide to instead write about movies starring a "satyr" as they can be quite enjoyable to watch also. They would be defined mostly as any of a class of lustful, drunken woodland gods usually partly looking like a man, with a horse's head and tail for the Greeks and for Romans more likely a goat's ears, tail, legs et cetera. Here is the definition for the former not the latter: "sat·ire ˈsaˌtī(ə)r/ noun the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. synonyms: mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn, caricature; More a play, novel, film, or other work that uses satire. plural noun: satires "a stinging satire on American politics" synonyms: parody, burlesque, caricature, lampoon, skit; More a genre of literature characterized by the use of satire." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SansFin Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 The Mystery of the Leaping Fish (1916) Heathers (1988) M*A*S*H (1970) Catch-22 (1970) Daisies (1966) The Devil's Disciple (1959) The Bed Sitting Room (1969) I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967) The Inspector General (1933) Paris When It Sizzles (1964) The President's Analyst (1967) When the Cat Comes (1963) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyCronin Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I think that one of my favorite franchises might qualify:SCREAM, SCREAM 2, SCREAM 3, SCREAM 4 And NETWORK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJazGuitar Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Nothing Sacred comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaveGirl Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 The Mystery of the Leaping Fish (1916) Heathers (1988) M*A*S*H (1970) Catch-22 (1970) Daisies (1966) The Devil's Disciple (1959) The Bed Sitting Room (1969) I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967) The Inspector General (1933) Paris When It Sizzles (1964) The President's Analyst (1967) When the Cat Comes (1963) Nice list, Sans Fin! There's two I haven't seen so I shall look for them. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaveGirl Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 I think that one of my favorite franchises might qualify:SCREAM, SCREAM 2, SCREAM 3, SCREAM 4 And NETWORK I'm tired of the crap here and I'm not going to take it anymore! Excuse me, Roy while I go yell that out my twentieth floor window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaveGirl Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Nothing Sacred comes to mind. Oh, that's a great one, James. Truly a legendary satiric masterpiece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffite Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Nothing Sacred comes to mind. Ha, I thought you were meaning 'sacred satire' and you couldn't think of any. (yike, laffite) Best example so far for me is Catch-22 (Sansfin) One, Two, Three (1962?) took a few pops at the Cold War. = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Oh, that's a great one, James. Truly a legendary satiric masterpiece! FUNNY FACE satirizes the fashion industry, doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaveGirl Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 FUNNY FACE satirizes the fashion industry, doesn't it? Whatever you think, Down as long as you "think pink"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesFrazier Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Whatever you think, Down as long as you "think pink"! Lately, I've been thinking punk, not pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaveGirl Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Lately, I've been thinking punk, not pink. I collect carnival punks if you have any, Down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
film lover 293 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 "Beat the Devil" (1953) "Ace in the Hole" (1951) "Some Like It Hot" (1959) "Singin' In The Rain" (1952) "S.O.B." (1981) Two cartoons: "The Booze Hangs High" (1930)-- satire of a Lost filmed operetta and a song from it. Listen to the father pig in his first solo and you will hear a specific person and song from another Warners operetta being satirized. "Hittin' The Trail For Hallelujah Land" (1930)--Takes a few specific shots at Universal's 1929 version of "Showboat", and Southern themed operettas in general. Both cartoons are available on YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dargo Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Ann-Margret here could just as easily have intoned "Bye Bye Elvis" instead of "Birdie" when she sang her lament about a '50s Rock & Roll idol being drafted into the U.S. Army, and how it affected many American kids back in the day. (...btw and speaking of "kids"...what's the matter them today?...why can't they be like we were?...perfect in every way!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepiatone Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I'd say Christopher Guest's gems WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, BEST IN SHOW, THE BIG PICTURE, A MIGHTY WIND all extoll the virtues and possibilities of satire in movies. They're just great! Sepiatone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SansFin Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 There's two I haven't seen so I shall look for them. I thank you for your kind words. I must wonder which two you have not watched. It is possible that I know where to locate them for free viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamradio Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 This satires the "Airport" movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedya Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Of course, the main plot of Airplane! comes from Zero Hour!, a 50s movie starring Dana Andrews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepiatone Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 One, Two, Three (1962?) took a few pops at the Cold War. = As we here in the midwest commonly refer to carbonated soft drinks as "pop", I found some humor in this reply Laffite! Sepiatone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamradio Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Like to mention the Comedy Channels "Drawned Together" that satired our favorite cartoon characters. The episode satiring "Veggie Tales" is my favorite. Cucumber blowing his brains out was a riot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SansFin Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Like to mention the Comedy Channels "Drawned Together" that satired our favorite cartoon characters. I am very sorry to say that I have seen three episodes only of this. It is quite very wonderful! It is sad to say that I can not speak of the best parts because it would be spoilers. "You can not say: slaughter without: laughter" indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffite Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 As we here in the midwest commonly refer to carbonated soft drinks as "pop", I found some humor in this reply Laffite! Sepiatone I wanted to say potshots but I didn't want a ruler to the knuckles from our local Autosenselessor. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksghost Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 How about DR Strangelove, the greatest black satire ever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepiatone Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 How about DR Strangelove, the greatest black satire ever. I can't disagree on one level, but then again, There are some who'd say I'M GONNA GIT YOU SUCKA is the greatest "black" satire ever. Sepiatone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyCronin Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Well, then NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE is the greatest teen movie of all time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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