In this episode we look at the comedy classic “Clue” and discuss:
turning a board game into a comedy
Making exposition fun
Camera work that plays into comedy
The nature of comedy
“What no one understands: ideas are a dime a dozen. An idea has no real value. It’s all about the execution of the idea.” – John Landis
References:
Clue was filmed on a set!
Cold Towne Theater (Austin, Tx) – go see some live comedy!
Go see our guest Joe Parsons at Master Pancake @ the Alamo Drafthouse
Dan Harmon’s circle joke
In this episode we look at the comedy classic “Clue” and discuss:
- turning a board game into a comedy
- Making exposition fun
- Camera work that plays into comedy
- The nature of comedy
“What no one understands: ideas are a dime a dozen. An idea has no real value. It’s all about the execution of the idea.” – John Landis
References:
Clue was filmed on a set!
Cold Towne Theater (Austin, Tx) – go see some live comedy!
Go see our guest Joe Parsons at Master Pancake @ the Alamo Drafthouse
Dan Harmon’s circle joke
This Week’s Recommendations:
Todd recommends Cincinnati Chili
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