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James L. Brooks

The director ofBroadcast NewsandTerms of Endearmentpaid us a visit and talked about some of his comedy favorites, from Oscar Wilde to Albert Brooks.

6 picks / Filmed December 2017

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Picks

6 picks

The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

Anthony Asquith

1952 • United Kingdom • 1h 35m

The Lady Eve

The Lady Eve

Preston Sturges

1941 • United States • 1h 37m

Sullivan’s Travels

Sullivan’s Travels

Preston Sturges

1941 • United States • 1h 31m

Shampoo

Shampoo

Hal Ashby

1975 • United States • 1h 50m

Unavailable

Lost in America

Lost in America

Albert Brooks

1985 • United States • 1h 31m

John Cassavetes: Five Films

John Cassavetes: Five Films

Box Set

James L. Brooks — Criterion Closet | Criteria