Surely, there are moments in Airplane! (1980) that would confuse anyone not alive in the 1980’s. Today of course, smoking is prohibited on planes – and most everywhere else – the lax, simple security screeners went away thirteen years ago, food without an extortionate price tag is no longer served on flights. Most noticeably, the films form […]

 

 

Jun29

Airplane! Turns 30

On Friday, July 2, Airplane! will celebrate its 30th anniversary. I personally — slightly — prefer Anchorman, but despite my modern leanings, Airplane! is easily the finest comedy ever made. Its gags, puns and sequencing are all perfectly done, sure, but what really sets it apart is that, unlike many of the other comedies that come off […]