5/6/08 Judd Apatow Films & Shows

BuddyDebbie · 05-06-2008, 09:17 AM

So I just watched Forgetting Sarah Marshall over the weekend (and in the last two weeks, I've rewatched all the episodes of Freaks & Geeks and Undeclared) and I just LOVE Judd Apatow and everything he does. Let's discuss. Which movies or shows do you like the most? Which actors do you like?

According to IMDB, here is a (not comprehensive) list of the projects that he has written, directed or produced.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Dewey Cox
Superbad
Knocked Up
Talladega Nights
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Anchorman
Undeclared
Freaks and Geeks

Am I forgetting any good things he has done? Please add to the list.

I have to say that Freaks and Geeks is my one true love. It is, I think, in my top three favorite shows of all time. If you haven't seen it, please go watch it! It's sooo good!

BuddyD · 05-06-2008, 01:45 PM

Oooh, I love this topic. I have to admit, comedy films are probably my least favorite genre. Anything with Adam Sandler or Mike Myers or Dane Cook makes me want to die. Or those spoof movies, ugh.

Thankfully, Judd Apatow is able to create comedies that have heart, soul, and huge laughs. After seeing Forgetting Sarah Marshall, I immediately came home and watched Freaks & Geeks and a few Undeclared episodes. Those shows remain brilliant.

Out of the movies you listed, I'd say 40-Year-Old Virgin and Superbad are my favorites. I also loved Sarah Marshall and Anchorman. Knocked Up and Walk Hard weren't my favorites, but I still enjoyed them. And Talladega Nights I've avoided due to my lack of love for Will Ferrell.

Joshjb · 05-06-2008, 01:57 PM

I hated Knocked Up. Worst two hours of my life.

That is the only reason I'm sceptical on watching Forgetting Sarah Marshall - as much as I love Jason Segal and Kristen Bell. (and Paul Rudd)

BuddyDebbie · 05-06-2008, 03:24 PM

Wait a second! I'm mad at both of you for not liking Knocked Up, but mostly at Don for hating on Adam Sandler, Mike Myers and Will Farrell. Seriously, Talladega Nights was awesome!

BuddyD · 05-06-2008, 06:38 PM

Well, I do love Anchorman, Punch Drunk Love, and Austin Powers, if that helps any. Just any of their movies aside from those look pretty painful to me.

And I do like Knocked Up! My only problem with it was that Paul Rudd's wife got on my nerves and annoyed me in every scene she was in.

Joshjb · 05-07-2008, 05:05 AM

Knocked Up was really painful to watch for me... it was waaay too long for a comedy. It was just too much.

Is Forgetting Sarah Marshall better than Knocked Up?

BuddyD · 05-08-2008, 09:29 AM

I think it is, yes. Forgetting Sarah Marshall doesn't overstay its welcome.

05-06-2008, 09:17 AM	#1
BuddyDebbie Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,028,827	5/6/08 Judd Apatow Films & Shows So I just watched Forgetting Sarah Marshall over the weekend (and in the last two weeks, I've rewatched all the episodes of Freaks & Geeks and Undeclared) and I just LOVE Judd Apatow and everything he does. Let's discuss. Which movies or shows do you like the most? Which actors do you like? According to IMDB, here is a (not comprehensive) list of the projects that he has written, directed or produced. Forgetting Sarah Marshall Dewey Cox Superbad Knocked Up Talladega Nights The 40 Year Old Virgin Anchorman Undeclared Freaks and Geeks Am I forgetting any good things he has done? Please add to the list. I have to say that Freaks and Geeks is my one true love. It is, I think, in my top three favorite shows of all time. If you haven't seen it, please go watch it! It's sooo good! __________________

05-06-2008, 01:57 PM	#3
Joshjb Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,271	I hated Knocked Up. Worst two hours of my life. That is the only reason I'm sceptical on watching Forgetting Sarah Marshall - as much as I love Jason Segal and Kristen Bell. (and Paul Rudd) __________________

05-06-2008, 03:24 PM	#4
BuddyDebbie Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,028,827	Wait a second! I'm mad at both of you for not liking Knocked Up, but mostly at Don for hating on Adam Sandler, Mike Myers and Will Farrell. Seriously, Talladega Nights was awesome! __________________

05-07-2008, 05:05 AM	#6
Joshjb Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,271	Knocked Up was really painful to watch for me... it was waaay too long for a comedy. It was just too much. Is Forgetting Sarah Marshall better than Knocked Up? __________________

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05-06-2008, 01:45 PM	#2
BuddyD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,004	Oooh, I love this topic. I have to admit, comedy films are probably my least favorite genre. Anything with Adam Sandler or Mike Myers or Dane Cook makes me want to die. Or those spoof movies, ugh. Thankfully, Judd Apatow is able to create comedies that have heart, soul, and huge laughs. After seeing Forgetting Sarah Marshall, I immediately came home and watched Freaks & Geeks and a few Undeclared episodes. Those shows remain brilliant. Out of the movies you listed, I'd say 40-Year-Old Virgin and Superbad are my favorites. I also loved Sarah Marshall and Anchorman. Knocked Up and Walk Hard weren't my favorites, but I still enjoyed them. And Talladega Nights I've avoided due to my lack of love for Will Ferrell.

05-06-2008, 06:38 PM	#5
BuddyD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,004	Well, I do love Anchorman, Punch Drunk Love, and Austin Powers, if that helps any. Just any of their movies aside from those look pretty painful to me. And I do like Knocked Up! My only problem with it was that Paul Rudd's wife got on my nerves and annoyed me in every scene she was in.

05-08-2008, 09:29 AM	#7
BuddyD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,004	I think it is, yes. Forgetting Sarah Marshall doesn't overstay its welcome.