To Be or Not to Be
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To Be or Not to Be

To Be or Not to Be is a uniquely fun screwball comedy that handles its subject matter well with plenty of irreverent laughter without ever actually stepping into the realm of making light of the struggles of others, earning a clear spot among the Greatest Films of All Time as it does so.

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Charade
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Charade

Charade is a prime example of taking two things that audiences love – romantic comedies and mystery thrillers – and blending them together to make something even better thanks to some excellent writing and chemistry, earning the film a spot among the greats.

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Bringing Up Baby
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Bringing Up Baby

The insanity of Bringing Up Baby perfectly exemplifies screwball comedy, and both Hepburn and Grant perform wonderfully in their roles, allowing the film to offer some comment on the state of gender roles in relationships – all of which earns it a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.

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Adam’s Rib
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Adam’s Rib

Adam’s Rib’s thought-provoking exploration of gender roles remains fairly well-aged in a modern context, thanks in part to the comedy written by Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin and also to the committed performances of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.

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