I am working on a screenplay about a $320M lottery for the 320M living American. Thousands of women getting pregnant at the same time to give birth to the winner on time. Problem is, I don't have enough comedy. Anyone know where to research for such comedy? Much apreciated. I'm looking online and at the Library.
Screenwriting : BELLY BUMP (Comedy, Drama) by Vonnie Davis
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I always look first at what makes me laugh.. I watch every movie that does it.. what are my favorites.. Like Whats Up Doc or Young Frankenstein.... then today even go to what funny on TV.. 30rock was big.. gone now but big and it was a type of comedy.. we are in a time of absurd comedy... Bridesmaids.. pushing the absurd.. thats how I do my research.. and keep on watching over and over and over.. because its all about timing. My two cents..
Thanks. Guess I need to watch more comedy.
Vonnie, comedy is one of the hardest genres to write, Look at some of the silent movies of yesteryear and see how without dialogue they make you laugh. Notice that the best characters never know they are being funny. Once you understand how to create something visually funny try overlaying with dialogue that moves it in yet another direction. Then add layers on the same gag for instance a man walks down a street and walks into a tree. (That's funny we laugh when others suffer misfortune) The same man walks down a street is about to walk into a lamppost stops short acknowledges with a wave that he almost walks into happy with himself he moves to the left walks a further step and falls down an open manhole cover (That's Funny we laugh because we weren't expecting it and we like to laugh at the misfortune of others) Don't believe me look at Rowan Atkinson do it on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-RkuXPj3Q4 But then add the dialogue to increase the comedy. I've a few ideas. The one thing that is certain is that he shouldn't be talking about lampposts. How about him talking about how stupid the sales assistant who served him earlier is, or talking about how bad things have been and things can only get better nooooooow