I was talking to an executive this week, and they told me they were looking for more "hard comedies" to schedule in the fall. I nodded along with the conversation, and after I left, I immediately called my comedy-writing friends and asked them what the heck he was talking about. Today, I'm going to walk you through hard comedy, look at the definition, some examples, and go from there.Let's dive in. Defining Hard ComedyHard comedy refers to a TV show or movie whose primary focus is to make the audience laugh. The primary goal of hard comedy is to get a laugh, even if it means sacrificing subtlety or character development. Jokes are often delivered rapidly, with punchlines taking precedence over narrative flow.Who Wants Hard Comedies?Ever turn on a TV show or a movie and just want to be distracted? Maybe you jsut want to laugh and you don't want any serious stuff. Well, hard comedies are dependable shows and movies that people put on to escape the mundanity or depressing world they live in. They can be see nas comfort shows, you always know what to expect. Examples of Hard ComediesSo, what are some examples of this genre? The Hangover (2009): A bachelor party in Las Vegas goes horribly wrong, resulting in a missing groom, a tiger in the bathroom, and a baby in the closet. The remaining friends try to piece together the events of the wild night before the wedding.Friends (1994-2004): This iconic sitcom follows six friends...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 6 August, 2024