I mean movies that are just like regular modern comedy movies but take place in a historical setting. Some examples include “The Little Hours” and “A Million Ways to Die in the West.” Furthermore, does anybody have any more examples of movies like these?
Period comedy
I mean, did you just make up that term? Or is that an actual genre comedy?
I don’t disagree that your term is adequately descriptive, I’m just curious as to whether that is a known name for this genre of comedy. I’m not trying to argue here.
If we’re including television I’m disappointed that nobody mentioned Blackadder.
If not, Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Anachronistic Comedy? Blazing Saddles is one, if ye think about it…
“Our Flag Means Death” seems like a solid example
“Johnny Dangerously” came to mind once.
Once.
