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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