Over 30 years ago, A-list megastar Charlie Sheen wasn’t afraid to look stupid, and the result was Hot Shots! 30 years ...

Standing as one type of movie within the broader comedy genre, the parody movie has an unusual history. Parody movies have ...

Leslie Nielsen was a master of comedy, his impeccable timing and deadpan delivery making him a legend in the genre ...

Most of the best action movies come with some genuine laughs. From the earliest days of motion-picture comedy, foundational geniuses like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton made their strongest mark ...

Arguably the last great Mel Brooks film to date, Spaceballs is in the upper echelon of parody films. It may also be the last great parody film in general, high above Disaster Movie or even Brooks' own ...

Matt Keeley is a Newsweek editor based in Seattle. His focus is reporting on trends and internet culture. He has covered internet history and popular culture extensively. Matt joined Newsweek in 2019 ...

With the release today of "MacGruber," yet another spoof/parody movie hits the screens, and this Friday's Top 10 movies. First, I must explain that two films — which could be argued to be parodies — ...

"Weird Al" Yankovic has been writing and recording parody songs since he was a teenager -- and has gone on to sell millions ...