• S5E05 - That Uncertain Feeling [1941] and Comedic Theory with Lance St. Laurent

  • Jul 2 2024
  • Length: 53 mins
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S5E05 - That Uncertain Feeling [1941] and Comedic Theory with Lance St. Laurent

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  • UW-Madison PHD Candidate Lance St. Laurent joins us to discuss THAT UNCERTAIN FEELING, as well as some comedic theory. We discuss our mutual admiration for elements of this relatively minor divorce-and-remarriage-style comedy, Lubitsch’s attempts to tackle psychoanalysis and modern art, and the film’s production origins. Additionally, we go deep on comic theory: relief, superiority, and incongruity all have their day, and we discuss the ways in which comedy involves collaboration between an artist and their audience. Lastly, we apply all this to the Tom Green masterpiece FREDDY GOT FINGERED, because that’s germane.

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    NEXT WEEK:

    Tim Brayton returns to discuss Preston Sturges and THE LADY EVE. For information as to where to find this film, check out our resources page.

    WORKS CITED:

    Humour: A Short Introduction by Noel Carroll
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