When Netflix dipped into the waters of producing original content, it did so with the deadly serious political thriller House of Cards. But the streamer knew its subscribers wanted to laugh, too.

Nikolai Gogol’s “The Inspector General,” originally published in 1836, is a comedy classic and a masterpiece of political satire. The story of a self-important and foppish young man who is mistaken ...

Russian comedy franchise “The Best Movie” is capitalizing on the 3D craze with a spoof take on the format. “The Very Best Movie 3-Dee” will be produced by Sony Pictures Enertainment’s local production ...

The New York Times asked over 500 directors, actors, writers, and other notable Hollywood powerhouses to name the best movies of the 21st century so far, and they included several great comedies. The ...