[besson3c]

Man, it seems like the vast majority of comedies these days fit this mold, especially ones that star male actors... I'm just looking at this new Michael Cera movie, he is supposed to be playing a *14 year old* in this movie. We are certainly infatuated with this style of comedy though, aren't we? I mean, look at all of the actors that have essentially based their careers on movies where they have to grow up in the end:

- Michael Cera
- Will Ferrell
- Jack Black
- Adam Sandler

When do you think this trend really started, or has this always been a very common theme in comedy? Do you think we'll ever see the same sort of arrested development female movies? Are any of you getting tired of this formula?

[Uncle Skeleton]

So... they're not making an "Arrested Development" movie? What a tease

[SpaceMonkey]

Originally Posted by Uncle Skeleton 

So... they're not making an "Arrested Development" movie? What a tease

They, meaning Mitchell Hurwitz and Jason Bateman, have talked about doing one for a while. I think most of the actors have said they would be thrilled to do one. I don't know if he is consciously being a dick or not, but from what I remember Michael Cera is kind of holding out.

[turtle777]

I don't even know what the heck you are talking about.

What are these Arrested development movies (Pl.) ?
What is this Arrested development movie style that you are talking about ?

Or are you confusing Comedy in general with Arrested Development ?

-t

[SpaceMonkey]

I think besson is referring to the concept of "arrested development" (e.g., the plot of the film "Failure to Launch") as the thematic similarity between a lot of recent popular "slacker" comedies.

Edit to answer besson question: the phenomenon is not new, but the story being told from the point of view of the male character in question (and the redemptive moment at the end) more or less is.

[Big Mac]

Michael Cera flicks aren't arrested development films. They're geek-teen-hipster comedies. I hope this latest annoying looking one flops so that he learns some respect and agrees to an "Arrested Development" film - and yes he was the one with the jerkass comment that he'd have to evaluate the script before agreeing to an Arrested film.

[The Final Dakar]

I've been waning a movie for a long time.

[Stogieman]

I wonder what Mr. Wendel is up to?

[The Final Dakar]

He's probably on his way to Tennessee.

[Laminar]

[Jawbone54]

OH, C'MOOOOOON!!!

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[SpaceMonkey]

I think I like Will Arnett even better on "30 Rock."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cp2Z712XtY

[Laminar]

Originally Posted by SpaceMonkey 

I think I like Will Arnett even better on "30 Rock."

YouTube - 30 Rock - Laser Shield

Fantastic.

[besson3c]

Originally Posted by Laminar 

Fantastic.

Better than the Landlord?

[downinflames68]

I don't get the following of this show. I've seen probably.. 6-8 episodes. Some of them are entertaining, but I would NEVER EVER just sit and watch one on TV. Every time it's been at a friend's house. Why do people find this show so hilarious? Compared to Venture Brothers or Family Guy, I'm just not seeing the humor.

[Laminar]

30 Rock or Arrested Development?

[downinflames68]

Arrested Development.

[ghporter]

Originally Posted by besson3c 

Man, it seems like the vast majority of comedies these days fit this mold, especially ones that star male actors... I'm just looking at this new Michael Cera movie, he is supposed to be playing a *14 year old* in this movie. We are certainly infatuated with this style of comedy though, aren't we? I mean, look at all of the actors that have essentially based their careers on movies where they have to grow up in the end:

- Michael Cera
- Will Ferrell
- Jack Black
- Adam Sandler

When do you think this trend really started, or has this always been a very common theme in comedy? Do you think we'll ever see the same sort of arrested development female movies? Are any of you getting tired of this formula?

I assume you are referring to sitcoms that paint all guys as idiots in one way or another. It seems to have started with a movement toward painting "all dads" as morons-especially if they had attractive wives. Dad is an idiot, mom is smart but preoccupied, and the kids are the smartest ones in the family. Sitcoms that focus on young adults apparently want us to think that males go from generally together at 19 to totally brainless at about 23. This is why I don't watch any sitcoms; I sort of got out of "playing to stereotypes" somewhere around 40 years ago...

[Laminar]

Originally Posted by downinflames68 

Arrested Development.

Ah, further proof of your poor taste.

[Big Mac]

Originally Posted by Laminar 

Ah, further proof of your poor taste.

Agreed. Arrested was too good for TV.

[downinflames68]

Originally Posted by Laminar 

Ah, further proof of your poor taste.

I liked Contour SVTs before you owned one, and I was a fan of early 70s hondas before you were. WTF?

Speaking of which, how much should I pay for a non running but complete 72 CL350 scrambler?

[downinflames68]

Originally Posted by ghporter 

I assume you are referring to sitcoms that paint all guys as idiots in one way or another. It seems to have started with a movement toward painting "all dads" as morons-especially if they had attractive wives. Dad is an idiot, mom is smart but preoccupied, and the kids are the smartest ones in the family. Sitcoms that focus on young adults apparently want us to think that males go from generally together at 19 to totally brainless at about 23. This is why I don't watch any sitcoms; I sort of got out of "playing to stereotypes" somewhere around 40 years ago...

Just pointing out that the gay guys are never idiots.

[paul w]

Originally Posted by downinflames68 

I liked Contour SVTs before you owned one, and I was a fan of early 70s hondas before you were. WTF?

Speaking of which, how much should I pay for a non running but complete 72 CL350 scrambler?

by that logic, since I was born before you I am therefore better than you are.

[downinflames68]

I'm just questioning why he says I have poor taste if a lot of my interests are now his.

[Laminar]

Originally Posted by downinflames68 

I liked Contour SVTs before you owned one, and I was a fan of early 70s hondas before you were. WTF?

Somehow you're connecting your "interest" with my "action." Very different.

Speaking of which, how much should I pay for a non running but complete 72 CL350 scrambler?

I've never paid more than $300 for a bike, but I find good deals.

Originally Posted by downinflames68 

Just pointing out that the gay guys are never idiots.

Jack McFarland (Character)

Originally Posted by downinflames68 

I'm just questioning why he says I have poor taste if a lot of my interests are now his.

Your wording assumes my interest followed yours. And again, you're trying to compare you "liking" something with me "owning" something. Different scale.

[Laminar]

My favorite Michael Cera movie is the one where he loses his virginity.