I'd still call SOTD and Hot Fuzz parodies, only they're very respectful of the source material so I understand the "tribute" interpretation as well. Even though some of the classic parodies like Spaceballs and Naked Gun are making fun of their respective genres, I think there's still a fandom buried underneath the…

I don't understand people who don't enjoy it. Absolutely NAILS the genre and has some decent music too. Tropic Thunder was a good one too, even if it did start falling apart a bit by the end.

Having jokes that work without getting the references if part of the key I think. I've never been a big fan of Star Wars, and I hadn't seen any of them when I first watched Spaceballs, but it was still my favourite movie for a few years.

Hey, Loaded Weapon would be amazing if it was just that one scene with Bruce Willis. As a massive action movie fan, particularly the glory days of the 80s/early 90s, I think it's fucking hilarious. Still holds up alright too.

I'm just amazed this actually exists on a DVD with a commentary track. Sounds like pure DVD-R territory to me.

My reaction exactly. Then again, how easy are these jokes to make? It's like when there were heaps of Blair witch parodies; lots of people enjoy shooting fish in barrels.

To be fair, the AV Club search function really is terrible. Why is that a review isn't the first result whenever I search a movie title? Seems like Search Engine 101 to me.

Heh, "you're." I don't know how being "transperent" is an insult either. I give this troll a D-; the enthusiasm is there, but the style isn't.

Yeah, I'm the fucking moron. Better that than being the guy who can't recognise obvious sarcasm.

Neil Peart stands alone

Wow, someone who doesn't like Bonham. You're so rare and edgy.

Like most (all?) of us here, I'm a long-time Simpsons fan, and even with all the numerous rewatchings I've never found Bart's behaviour in this episode to be particularly odd, especially since the characters tend to be quite fluid when it suits the story and/or is funny.

The British Association of Paediatric Surgeons?

Pfft, I'll just stick with Eko Eko Azarak thanks.

"buppie" Is that supposed to be a black yuppie? If so, it's hard to think of a reason why that word should exist.

Oh shut the fuck up. So we shouldn't be sympathetic because he had a drug problem? In that case, I won't be sad when you die, because of your asshole problem.

There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?

Well, at least we'll see him again once head-in-a-jar technology kicks in. RIP Dick.

Money gets you one more round. Drink it down, ya stupid clown.
Money gets you one more round. Then you're out on your ass!

It is a valid musical identity. It still sucks though.