Movies by Jason Friedberg

Jason Friedberg: The King of Parody Filmmaking If you're a fan of over-the-top, wacky parodies that gleefully skewer pop culture, then the name Jason Friedberg is likely familiar to you. As one half of the filmmaking duo behind some of the most maligned yet commercially successful parody films of the 2000s, Friedberg has carved out a unique niche for himself in the world of cinema. Teaming up with partner Aaron Seltzer, Friedberg has directed a series of hilariously (or painfully) on-the-nose spoofs that tackle everything from romantic comedies (Date Movie) to superhero movies (Disaster Movie) and fantasy epics (Meet the Spartans). With a keen eye for trend-spotting and a penchant for crude, slapstick humor, Friedberg's films are a dizzying barrage of references, celebrity cameos, and outrageous sight gags that often miss the mark with critics but seem to connect with a certain audience hungry for unapologetically silly, lowbrow entertainment. Whether you love or loathe his work, there's no denying that Friedberg's singular vision has left an indelible mark on the landscape of modern comedy filmmaking.