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2000s comedy movies marked a golden age, Hollywood critic argues

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Matt Singer, a film critic, contends in his new book "Funny Business" that the early 2000s represented a peak period for comedy films. He focuses on the emergence and popularity of the "Frat Pack" genre during this time.
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Film critic Matt Singer argues that the early 2000s marked a golden age for comedy movies in his new book "Funny Business." The book highlights the emergence and popularity of the "Frat Pack" genre, which became prominent during this period. According to Singer, this era produced numerous successful and influential comedies.

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Film critic Matt Singer believes the early 2000s were a golden age for comedy movies.
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Film critic Matt Singer believes the early 2000s were a golden age for comedy movies. asserted
2000s → believe → movies
His new book "Funny Business" details the rise of the "Frat Pack" genre. asserted
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