light comedy
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Mr. Carney steers things back in a more pleasing direction in the end, but for a light comedy, “Power Ballad” contains far too much perplexed agony.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
It’s the film adaptation of the Broadway musical, with Cynthia Erivo playing Elphaba, later known as the Wicked Witch of the West, and Ariana Grande doing light comedy as Glinda.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024
Written by Alex Convery, “Air” nicely hits the sweet spot between light comedy and lighter drama that’s tough to get right.
From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2023
This light comedy may have its heart in the right place, generating just enough sparks to light up a dark movie theater.
From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2022
It was a gay light comedy, and Kay Francis wore long- sleeved white silk shirts with big cuff links.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
