Whether humor is deadpan, like in “The Big Lebowski”; surreal, à la Tim Robinson’s “I Think You Should Leave”; or observational, as typified by “Seinfeld,” there’s a comedy style out there to tickle ...

The fundamental view of humor differs across cultures. Source: Felix Rostig/ Unsplash Have you ever heard a joke that made you burst into laughter while your immigrant friend had a straight face?

The laugh-out-loud workplace comedy “30 Rock” (2006–2013) averaged more than seven jokes per minute, using the gamut of gags to get guffaws. Beyond a spectacular cast (Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy ...

Comedy is, and will always be, one of the most subjective movie genres. Sure, you have classics that are revered and modern box office smashes, but it is the one genre where one person's favorite will ...