Total Film Magazine – 100 Must-See Movies: Comedies – September 2016 Supplement

Original Total Film Magazine Supplement | September 2016 | 100 Must-See Comedies | Classic Comedy Films | British & American Cinema | Film Collectable

An original Total Film Magazine special supplement from September 2016, titled 100 Must-See Movies: Comedies.

This illustrated publication celebrates 100 notable comedy films, covering everything from classic Hollywood slapstick and British comedy favourites to romantic comedies, satirical films, animated adventures and modern cult classics.

Published under the Total Film name, the supplement features film photography, editorial commentary, a comprehensive movie checklist and a selection of memorable performances and scenes from comedy cinema.

An interesting collectible for film enthusiasts, comedy fans and collectors of British cinema publications.

Publication Details

• Publication: Total Film Magazine

• Supplement Title: 100 Must-See Movies – Comedies

• Issue Date: September 2016

• Publisher: Future Publishing

• Format: Printed magazine supplement / special publication

• Subject: Comedy films, cinema history and movie reviews

• Language: English

• Country: United Kingdom

• Condition: Pre-owned

• SKU: 1582

Important: This is an original Total Film supplement, not the complete regular September 2016 issue of Total Film Magazine.

The September 2016 date is confirmed on the photographed introduction page. An exact publication day is not visible.

Front Cover – 100 Must-See Comedies

The front cover features a cream background with decorative orange borders and a collage of recognisable comedy film characters.

At the centre is the prominent TOTAL FILM PRESENTS branding, followed by the large black number 100.

Below this appears:

MUST-SEE MOVIES – COMEDIES

The cover introduces a selection of memorable comedy films from different periods of cinema history.

Its design combines classic film stills with more recent comedy characters, reflecting the broad range of films discussed inside.

Featured Cover Imagery

Wayne's World (1992)

Mike Myers and Dana Carvey appear together as Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar.

The photograph shows the characters in their familiar casual clothing, with Wayne wearing his distinctive black cap and Garth wearing glasses.

The film is a well-known example of early 1990s American comedy and remains a cult favourite.

Ghostbusters (1984)

A photograph across the upper section features the Ghostbusters team in their familiar uniforms, operating their proton equipment.

The image captures the supernatural comedy's combination of science fiction, action and humour.

Zoolander (2001)

Ben Stiller appears as Derek Zoolander, wearing a patterned headband and striking a characteristic modelling pose.

The film is recognised for its satire of the fashion industry and its exaggerated characters.

Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

Renée Zellweger appears as Bridget Jones in a photograph on the left-hand side.

The romantic comedy is one of the best-known British-set comedy films of the early 2000s.

There's Something About Mary (1998)

Cameron Diaz appears in a portrait from the romantic comedy.

The film became particularly well known for its outrageous humour and memorable comic situations.

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

A film still featuring Graham Chapman is included among the cover photographs.

The film remains a major example of British satirical comedy.

Dumb and Dumber (1994)

Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels appear together in a photograph from the comedy.

Their characters, Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, became widely recognised for their exaggerated slapstick humour.

Additional Cover Imagery

The cover also includes classic black-and-white comedy photography, musical comedy imagery and scenes from other well-known films.

The combination of photographs creates an attractive overview of comedy cinema across several generations.

Introduction – Enter a Glass Case of Emotion

The photographed introduction page is headed:

Enter a glass case of emotion...

The introduction is written by Josh Winning, contributing editor for Total Film.

It discusses the publication's celebration of comedy films and the variety of humour represented throughout the selected titles.

The editorial references the magazine's earlier 100 Must-See supplements covering science fiction, fantasy and thrillers.

It introduces comedy as a genre encompassing everything from physical slapstick and absurd situations to satire, romantic misunderstandings and unconventional characters.

The introduction mentions examples such as:

• Who Framed Roger Rabbit

• Bridesmaids

• Groundhog Day

• Beverly Hills Cop

• Men in Black

The page also includes a large orange checklist displaying the 100 selected comedy films.

This checklist provides an enjoyable reference for film collectors and readers wishing to track the movies they have watched.

The 100 Must-See Comedies Checklist

The photographed checklist contains a broad selection of comedy films.

Notable titles visible include:

Classic Comedy and British Favourites

• Monty Python and the Holy Grail

• Monty Python's Life of Brian

• Airplane!

• The Naked Gun

• Blazing Saddles

• Young Frankenstein

• Some Like It Hot

• The Producers

• The General

• Duck Soup

• A Night at the Opera

• Dr. Strangelove

• Withnail and I

• Four Weddings and a Funeral

• The Full Monty

• In Bruges

• Local Hero

• Shaun of the Dead

• Hot Fuzz

American Comedy and Cult Classics

• Dumb and Dumber

• Wayne's World

• Wayne's World 2

• Ghostbusters

• Groundhog Day

• Beverly Hills Cop

• Trading Places

• National Lampoon's Animal House

• National Lampoon's Vacation

• Ferris Bueller's Day Off

• The Blues Brothers

• Caddyshack

• Office Space

• The Big Lebowski

• Zoolander

• Superbad

• Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

• Step Brothers

• The 40-Year-Old Virgin

• This Is Spinal Tap

Romantic Comedy and Comedy Drama

• When Harry Met Sally...

• Bridget Jones's Diary

• There's Something About Mary

• The Apartment

• Annie Hall

• Love Actually

• Silver Linings Playbook

• The Wedding Singer

• Meet the Parents

• Bridesmaids

• Four Weddings and a Funeral

Animated and Family Comedy

• Toy Story

• The LEGO Movie

• Monsters, Inc.

• The Incredibles

• Despicable Me

• The LEGO Batman Movie

• Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Additional Notable Films

• Beetlejuice

• Clueless

• Mean Girls

• The Grand Budapest Hotel

• The Royal Tenenbaums

• The Hangover

• American Pie

• Borat

• Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

• Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

• Harold and Maude

• Raising Arizona

• O Brother, Where Art Thou?

The checklist is particularly useful for readers interested in exploring different comedy styles and influential films.

Inside Feature – When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

One of the photographed interior spreads features When Harry Met Sally..., directed by Rob Reiner.

The film stars Billy Crystal as Harry Burns and Meg Ryan as Sally Albright.

The article discusses the film's influence on the romantic comedy genre and its exploration of friendship, relationships and romantic attraction.

The feature includes a small photograph of Meg Ryan in a memorable scene.

The editorial highlights the film's sharp dialogue and the performances of its leading actors.

The photographed ranking places the film at number 66.

Inside Feature – Big (1988)

Another visible entry covers Big, starring Tom Hanks.

The film follows a young boy whose wish to become an adult unexpectedly comes true.

The supplement discusses the film's combination of fantasy, comedy and emotional storytelling.

The article examines Hanks' performance and the film's memorable depiction of childhood imagination.

The photographed entry is ranked number 67.

Inside Feature – The LEGO Movie (2014)

The photographed spread also features The LEGO Movie, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.

The article discusses the animated comedy's inventive visual style, humour and unconventional storytelling.

A large colour photograph of Emmet, the film's central character, appears near the bottom of the page.

Emmet is shown wearing his familiar orange construction uniform, with his distinctive worried facial expression.

The film is praised in the editorial for its creativity and appeal to audiences of different ages.

The photographed entry is ranked number 68.

Inside Feature – Inside Out (2015)

Another visible entry covers Pixar's Inside Out.

The film explores the emotions of a young girl through a colourful cast of animated characters.

The supplement discusses the film's combination of comedy, emotional storytelling and inventive character design.

The photographed entry appears at number 69.

Inside Feature – Blazing Saddles (1974)

The photographed spread also includes Blazing Saddles, directed by Mel Brooks.

The film is recognised for its satire of Western cinema and its unconventional humour.

A small colour photograph accompanies the article, showing characters from the film.

The editorial discusses its satirical approach and its place within American comedy cinema.

The photographed entry is ranked number 70.

Inside Feature – Withnail and I (1987)

The right-hand page of the photographed spread is devoted to Withnail and I, the British cult comedy written and directed by Bruce Robinson.

The film stars Richard E. Grant as Withnail and Paul McGann as Marwood.

A large colour photograph shows the two central characters outdoors in the countryside.

One character is seated on the ground while the other stands nearby wearing a long coat.

The accompanying article discusses the film's distinctive dialogue, eccentric characters and enduring cult following.

The image occupies a substantial portion of the page, making it one of the most visually prominent features shown in the photographs.

Magazine Layout and Presentation

The supplement features a traditional Total Film editorial design.

Visible features include:

• Cream-coloured pages with orange accents.

• Large black film-ranking numbers.

• Full-colour movie photography.

• Classic black-and-white film stills.

• Detailed editorial commentary.

• Film titles and original release years.

• A 100-film checklist.

• Multiple-column article layouts.

• Film trivia and historical observations.

The photographed pages demonstrate the publication's combination of entertainment journalism and cinema history.

The supplement provides a useful snapshot of comedy cinema as viewed by Total Film's editorial team in 2016.

Collecting Interest

This publication may appeal to collectors of:

• Total Film Magazine supplements.

• British film magazines.

• Classic comedy cinema.

• Monty Python memorabilia.

• Ghostbusters memorabilia.

• Wayne's World memorabilia.

• Jim Carrey films.

• Mike Myers films.

• Mel Brooks films.

• Tom Hanks films.

• British comedy films.

• Romantic comedies.

• Cult comedy cinema.

• Film ranking publications.

• Movie history and criticism.

The comprehensive selection of films makes this a useful collectible for comedy enthusiasts and readers interested in discovering classic and modern movies.

Condition – Detailed Assessment

Pre-owned condition – generally fair to good, with noticeable wear along the spine and some additional cosmetic marks.

The following assessment is based on the supplied photographs.

Front Cover

• The original front cover is present.

• The cream background, orange border and black lettering remain clearly visible.

• The film photographs retain good colour and image detail.

• Light surface rubbing and faint handling marks are visible.

• Minor edge and corner wear is present.

• The bottom-left corner shows noticeable rubbing and wear.

• The left-hand spine edge has visible scuffing, small abrasions and areas of colour loss.

• There are several small nicks and irregularities along the spine edge.

• The upper and lower edges show minor handling wear.

• The cover has slight natural curvature rather than lying completely flat.

The spine wear is the most noticeable imperfection visible on the front of the publication.

Interior Pages

• The photographed interior pages remain readable.

• The introductory article and orange film checklist are clearly printed.

• The photographed film features retain good colour and image detail.

• Light page curvature is visible around the central fold.

• Minor handling marks and light creasing may be present.

• The glossy pages show reflections from the photography lighting.

• No obvious major tears are visible on the photographed interior spreads.

• No obvious handwritten annotations are visible.

Spine and Binding

• The publication retains its booklet-style binding.

• Noticeable cosmetic wear is visible along the outer spine.

• Several small areas of rubbing and surface loss are present.

• Minor nicks and creasing are visible along the spine edge.

• The photographed interior pages remain attached.

• No obvious complete separation of the photographed pages is visible.

The spine should be considered an important part of the condition assessment.

Overall Condition

A pre-owned original September 2016 Total Film comedy supplement with noticeable spine wear and lighter general handling marks.

The printed cover and photographed interior pages remain visually presentable.

This item is not mint or brand new.

Only selected interior pages have been photographed, so the condition of every individual page cannot be independently confirmed.

Please examine all supplied photographs carefully, particularly the spine and corners, as they form an important part of the condition description.

Important – Supplement Only

This listing is for the original Total Film Magazine 100 Must-See Movies: Comedies supplement shown in the photographs.

This is a standalone supplement being sold individually.

The original September 2016 issue of Total Film Magazine that accompanied this publication is not included.

Any other originally supplied gifts, promotional items, loose inserts or additional publications are no longer included.

Only the photographed comedy supplement will be supplied.

Packaging and Delivery

We take care when packaging collectible magazines and printed publications.

UK Orders: The supplement will be sent in a protective hardback envelope to help prevent bending and damage during transit.

International Orders: The supplement will be sent in a sturdy cardboard mail-size box for additional protection during international shipping.

Final Description

An original Total Film Magazine – 100 Must-See Movies: Comedies – September 2016 supplement.

Featuring a selection of 100 comedy films, including Ghostbusters, Wayne's World, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Withnail and I, The LEGO Movie, Big, Blazing Saddles, When Harry Met Sally... and numerous other cinema favourites.

Includes a printed 100-film checklist, movie photography, editorial commentary and information about comedy cinema across several decades.

A collectible publication for fans of classic films, British comedy, Hollywood comedies and Total Film Magazine.

You will receive the actual pre-owned supplement shown in the photographs.

SKU: 1582