As we bring our discussion of the history of comedy to the modern day, Alex and Jonathan look at three comedy films from the past two decades: Mean Girls (2004), Guardians of the Galaxy (2014), and The Fall Guy (2024). We discuss the facets of wit as a mode of humor, the way wit has been incorporated into action-comedy through Marvel films and other pop franchises, and what goes into modern meta witty romantic comedy.


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  • (09:59) – Mean Girls
  • (25:19) – Guardians of the Galaxy
  • (43:33) – Marvel rant ends
  • (58:58) – The Fall Guy
  • (1:23:56) – Overall
  • (1:31:41) – Coming Attractions


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https://thefilmlings.com/2025/06/06/the-wits-end/


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