Ash Ketchum

I either misunderstood it or misremembered it. Like I said, I don't grasp allegory very well.

Giantrobo

Spoilers ahead if you haven't seen it.

clckworang

I'm particularly baffled that Dr. Strangelove, largely considered one of the greatest comedies of all time (AFI ranks it as the third greatest comedy), would be on your list.

Man Bites Dog and Happiness are also clearly comedies, albeit dark ones. That's even how they're classified on IMDB.

Maybe you just don't get dark humor.

I also wouldn't object if someone placed American Beauty, Lolita, Network, or Brazil as a comedy, at least as a subgenre. I think all of those are funnier than most typical comedies.

RichC2

Along with those, Fight Club is legitimately a dark comedy as well.

funkyryno

Yeah, I probably didn't have the best list there as several of those are dark comedies, and not just satire. But if I think about a bit, a dark comedy certainly falls into the broader category of comedy.

So my attempt to make a point was a big failure.

Osiris3657

I really liked this movie (still in my Top 5 of the year), but I'm very surprised at the amount of buzz I've seen on entertainment websites saying the movie has a real chance to make noise at The Oscars, including the major categories like Best Pic, Best Director, and Best Actor.

Again, big fan of the movie, but I would be shocked if it won any of those. It just doesn't fit the conventional idea of an Oscar winner.

Mr. Flix

But it does have one factor that gives it an edge over much of the competition. But it wouldn't be PC for me to point it out.

Brian T

But just imagine how good the Academy would feel about itself . . .

TomOpus

But you just did...

Mr. Flix

Crap!

TomOpus

Mabuse

The film is not PC and it’s actually a take down of seemingly well meaning liberal whites. The stereotypical Oscar voter is basically like Kathryn Keener’s character.

Groucho

You’re not wrong, but the likelihood of them figuring out that they are the target of the satire is low.

Mabuse

I don’t think they are that dumb.

Artman

Very good, well made film...but has no place in the Best Pic category. I really hope this and WW don't end up being nominated...

Greg MacGuffin

It's one of the most entertaining and interesting movies of the year. And unlike most crusty, period-piece nominees, it actually says something about the time we're living in. Why wouldn't it be considered for best picture?

Groucho

Given that best picture is a 10 film category now, I think this makes the cut.

Troy Stiffler

As long as it plays the marketing game, I think it'll be nominated. Gotta make your submission and hustle to get those votes.

Mabuse

I don't like the idea that only a certain type of film has a "place" in regards to being nominated. I'd rather it be something fresh than something that's Oscar Bait.

Artman

Just simply referring to the quality of the film...I could believe it being on a lot of top 20 lists...but top 10? I'd just turn into a bit of a joke if we start playing identity politics with the nominations. (we need one of these, two of those, etc)

While there have been movies that were likely nominated (and some winning) with some outside consideration of their box office/cultural significance (Titanic, LOTR, Avatar, etc) Get Out sits in 33rd place for this year's box office...Wonder Woman would be a better nominee if we're going by those standards.

Mabuse

I'm not playing identity politics. It's really good.

Artman

Agreed.

DaveyJoe

I'd like to see it get a Best Picture nomination, it was absolutely one of the best movies of the year.

Throwing Copper

Yeah, I agree. I just DVR'd it on cable several weeks ago because I'd heard so much about it. I really enjoyed it. Felt like, for once, I got my money's worth out of having the HBO/Cinemax/Showtime subscriptions.

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