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Recent Examples of squibDespite the proclamations of victory hailing from progressives across religious lines, the explosive document was ultimately a squib — the kind of pyrotechnic device used by Hollywood to achieve a particular incendiary effect but that inflicts no real damage.—Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 20 Dec. 2023 This political backdrop raises the possibility that his low-energy announcement speech may be a damp squib.—The Editors, National Review, 15 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for squib
Earlier, during his days with Monty Python, Gilliam co-wrote biblical black comedy The Life of Brian, whose themes of religious satire drew accusations of blasphemy and protests.
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Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
The logline portends a comedy, possibly a parody, even a satire.
Appearances by Amy Poehler, Will Arnett and Craig T. Nelson allow Blades of Glory to thrive like few 2000s comedies could.
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Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Gale and Zemeckis were nominated for a Best Original Screenplay Oscar for the film — a win in itself considering how popular sci-fi and comedy are both usually ignored by the Academy.
Even before the credits start to unspool, Star Wars fashion, director Richard Lester lets fly with a series of slapstick sight gags that pile disaster on disaster until only Superman himself can untangle the mess.
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Arthur Knight,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
Some situations border on slapstick such as a midnight robbery Blake and Philippe undertake to retrieve a cherished wedding ring Madame Beauvillier was forced to sell for the money.
The unlikely trio will collaborate on a new, still-untitled sketch comedy for HBO, focusing on American history, the network announced on Thursday, July 10.
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Charna Flam,
People.com,
11 July 2025
David will star in, co-write and executive produce a sketch comedy series about American history.
One of Ferrell’s biggest and best movies was this hilarious racing spoof, which followed the rise and fall and rise of a smug champion racer, his complicated friendship with best pal and fellow racer John C. Reilly, and his rivalry with an effete, snotty Frenchman played by Sacha Baron Cohen.
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
Just as impressive is Brooks stepping back into the shoes of Yogurt (his merchandising Yoda spoof), just a year away from his hundredth birthday.
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