I have a weakness for a good parody. Taking the essence of a story and giving it a humorous twist is an art form in itself.
Here are three examples that would make my personal Parody Hall of Fame.
Galaxy Quest took the Star Trek fanboy/fangirl phenom, turned it on its ear and make a hilarious movie with its own engaging journey.
Jimmy Fallon's spoof, Downton Sixbey, of the currently trending, Downton Abbey is "spit take" hysterical. His show is produced in Studio 6B - hence the name. If you are hooked on Downton Abbey - Downton Sixbey is your next step.
And the newest inductee into my Parody Hall of Fame is:
Yes, it IS a musical parody of Lord of the Rings, Fellowship of the Ring - LIVE on stage.
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This wonderful production tells the ENTIRE story of Fellowship of the Ring with all the heart and a thousand times the humor of Tokien's tale.
Fellowship! Is playing in Hollywood for the next two weekends. If you live in the area grab your tickets and get to the theater. If you don't live in the area, make your plane reservations, grab your tickets, and get to the theater. Click on the link above to their website to see if the show is coming your way.
You haven't lived until you've seen a diva Balrog sing a torch song in a red spotlight.
What take offs, spoofs, or parodies would make your Hall of Fame?
Great topic! The TV series _Community_ is one of the best at consistently doing parody of some TV trope or another week after week. If you haven't seen it, you're missing a big treat!
ReplyDeleteI also love the "mocumentary" kind of film, like _This is Spinal Tap_, _Best of Show_ and the like. They are so hilarious!
If you can handle a little gore, _Shaun of the Dead_ is a super-funny zombie parody film.
I've never heard of these but I'll have to check them out. Fun topic!
ReplyDeleteI love Galaxy Quest. I had no idea there was a LOTR parody! Sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteParodies can be hilarious. I haven't seen any of these, so now I'll have to look into your suggestions. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love Galaxy Quest. Watched it a few hundred times. I also love Downton Abbey. Will have to check out Jimmy's spoof.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen any of these! I really want to see Jimmy Fallon's spoof! I always enjoy Space Balls (Star Wars) and have a good laugh when I watch it. I just heard two days ago that there is a Harry Potter parody off Broadway called Potted Potter that I would love to see.
ReplyDelete~Jess
That sounds completely awesome!!!! If it comes anywhere near here, I'll be there! :)
ReplyDeleteI always liked Weird Al's song parodies - they were so much fun!
Okay laughs and Tolkien? Hmm, don't have the money for the plane ticket, maybe it will come out in movie version!
ReplyDeleteHeather
Fallon's Sixby is snort funny! My favorites parts are with poor Mr. Bates.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen any of those but I really enjoy parodies; and let's face it, some books and TV shows just ask for it!
ReplyDeleteDownton Sixby sounds like a scream.
ReplyDeleteGalaxy Quest is one of my all time favorite movies! Never Give Up! Never Surrender!
ReplyDeleteSomeone sent me a you tube link with a parody of Darth Vader all domestic in his home and slicing carrots with a little vegetable knife that had a green lightsaber. Cracked me up.
ReplyDeleteGalaxy Quest is one of the greatest movies of all time :) I'll have to check out the other ones!
ReplyDeleteSarah Allen
(my creative writing blog)
I loved Galaxy Quest.
ReplyDeleteI adore the Scary Movie films. I thought their spoofs on horror movies were hilarious. I also enjoyed Spaceballs and other Mel Brooks movies.
I haven't seen so many parodies, but I would see Felowship gladly! Sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteI like a good spoof also, so I can't believe I haven't seen any of these. Where have I been?:)
ReplyDeleteGalaxy Quest is on my top ten list...of ALL movies! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love spoofs and parodies very, very much! (That's partly why I'm writing my current H2WaMM piece on my blog)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to check out Downton Sixbey. Sounds hilarious. I saw this one short clip called "Downton Arby's" which set the cast in an Arby's restaurant. It was pretty hilarious.
As for LOTR parodies, Mirriam at Thoughts of a Shield Maiden has this long, hilarious Lord of the Rings spoof that made me laugh so hard- link here
Man, I freaking love Galaxy Quest :) Love it.
ReplyDeleteI'd also love to see Fellowship, alas, I don't think that's in the cards for my near future.
~ Rhonda Parrish
I am jealous because I would LOVE to see that parody, yet sadly doubt I'll get to. I LOVE Galaxy Quest too, btw!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome - I WISH I lived in CA so I could see Fellowship! Sounds hilarious! And I love Downton Sixbey! My favorite parody is the VERY raunchy "Not Another Teen Movie." Gross but hilarious!
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Downton Sixbey gets my vote. I'm a Downton Abby addict, so this parody is a perfect one for me.
ReplyDeleteAre we there yet??? Oh my I wish I could afford to jump on a plane and go see Fellowship! Maybe it will come to Denver sometime! I love that there is a spoof for Downton. (I feel hip just knowing these things). YAY for spoofs! I love all the Star Wars spoofs out there. Have you seen the Piano Guys spoof on Star Wars?
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any of these, but from the sounds of it, I'm really missing out.
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