Overview
Based on Some Like It Hot (Wilder, 1959) American Cinema- Chapter 8: American Comedy (the file "Book1")
----> Respond on questions in a short paragraph (+/-)350-395 words: 1. How does Some Like it Hot fit into the history of American Comedy? Where does the humor stem from? Who was the funniest character for you? Why? Be specific. Do you think that comedy can hold up to the test of time or is it too tied to the era and society that it is made in? What are some of your favorite comedies? What aspects of society or issues do they address? Is there a common style/actor/director that you particularly enjoy watching? Does this reflect at all on you and your personality? 2. Respond to the 2 posts attached in which you supposed to ask one question on the end of your answer ( Discussion Board 1 --> 2 posts (each answer --> 150-180 words)) ( posts in attachment "DB12". ) 3. Trace the history of the American Comedy throughout the 20th century. How did comedy change and or develop in different eras? What were the common themes and how did they tie to what was going on in society? What does comedy expose about society that perhaps drama or thrillers cannot? (320-350 words)