Is Comedy DEAD? (feat. Marvel, Jordan Peele, Men In Black) – Wisecrack Edition

The video explores the decline of traditional comedy films, attributing it to the rise of streaming services and the focus on international markets. It highlights the cultural specificity of comedy, making it hard to export. The video introduces Geoff King's theory of comedy as a mode rather than a genre, showing how comedy is integrated into various film genres today. Despite fewer comedy films, comedic elements thrive in other genres, suggesting comedy's evolution rather than extinction.

What is one reason for the decline in box office success of comedy films?

• Lack of interest in humor

• Rise of streaming services

• Increased competition from action films

• Decrease in movie theaters

How have studios responded to domestic losses in comedy films?

• By reducing production budgets

• By producing more rom-coms

• By focusing on international markets

• By increasing ticket prices

Why are comedies challenging to adapt for international audiences?

• They require expensive special effects

• They have complex storylines

• They rely heavily on cultural specificity

• They are too long

What shift has occurred among comedy writers due to changes in the film industry?

• They have moved to writing novels

• They have shifted to television

• They have started writing action films

• They have retired from writing

According to Geoff King, how should comedy be viewed in films?

• As a mode that modifies other genres

• As a form of documentary

• As a standalone genre

• As a type of drama

What is a 'mode' in the context of film, according to Geoff King?

• A manner of presentation or mood

• A specific type of character

• A type of setting

• A type of dialogue

How does modern cinema often incorporate comedy?

• By only including it in animated films

• By avoiding it altogether

• By using it as a background element

• By making it the main focus of every film

What is an example of a film that uses comedy as a mode?

• A Western film

• A superhero film like Shazam

• A silent film

• A historical documentary

What is a key feature of comedy as a mode in films?

• It always involves slapstick humor

• It can be integrated into any genre

• It requires a specific setting

• It is only used in animated films

What has contributed to the instability of film genres today?

• The decline of action films

• The blending of different genre elements

• The increase in film length

• The rise of silent films