Saul Austerlitz
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Saul Austerlitz is the author of Another Fine Mess: A History of American Film Comedy. His work has been published in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Boston Globe, Slate, the Village Voice, and other publications.

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The 10 Best Political Comedies Ever Made (VIDEO)

Posted September 1, 2010 | 17:25:45 (EST)

When people think of political films, their thoughts usually turn to stories of dense intrigue and skullduggery like "The Manchurian Candidate," or morally uplifting fare like "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." And yet, Hollywood has long known that politics was a sphere ripe for satirical appropriation. Running alongside the hoary...

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