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Here Comes Mr. Jordan

Comedy

When a boxer (Robert Montgomery) is accidentally called to Heaven 50 years before his time, it's up to celestial executive extraordinaire Mr. Jordan (Claude Rains) to straighten out the matter. When Columbia Pictures' financial advisors read the screenplay for the fantasy comedy Here Comes Mr. Jordan, they had their doubts as to its box-office potential. Screenwriter Sidney Buchman went directly to studio president Harry Cohn in an effort to convince him to make the film. Cohn liked the script's uniqueness and, saying that all his bankers wanted was "what sold last year," told Buchman he'd make the picture. To play the saxophone-playing boxer Joe Pendelton, Cohn decided to borrow Robert Montgomery from MGM. Although Montgomery had some initial doubts about his part, he delivered what was to become an Oscar® -nominated performance. The film, which received a total of seven 1941 nominations, including Best Picture, won two (Best Motion Picture Story, Best Screenplay). Here Comes Mr. Jordan was so successful, it inspired a semi-sequel (1947's Down To Earth, which starred Rita Hayworth) and was eventually remade in 1978 as Heaven Can Wait.

5 Hour Friends

Comedy

Timothy Bonner (Tom Sizemore) is a San Diego golfer, failed businessman and divorcee who is 100% honest on the golf course but a lifelong womanizer who thinks nothing of cheating in his many casual romantic encounters. With his usual strength but surprising tenderness, tough guy Tom Sizemore is looking for love but doesn’t know it until he meets Carla Bianchi (Kimberlin Brown), a fiery attorney and divorcee. Timothy Bonner prefers the temporary “5 hour” relationships he has on the golf course and with the women he meets in bars, but the strong-willed, needy and tempestuous Carla Bianchi takes Timothy on a ride that teaches him the lesson of his life.

Lone Star State of Mind

Comedy

Joshua Jackson (The Skulls, TV's "Dawson's Creek") and Jaime King (Pearl Harbor) star in a hysterically rowdy look at small-town life and big-time trouble... deep in the heart of Texas. Also starring DJ Qualls (The New Guy, Road Trip), Matthew Davis (Blue Crush), Ryan Hurst (We Were Soldiers, Remember the Titans) and recording artist John Mellencamp (Falling From Grace). With a couple grand in the bank and a dream in their hearts, Earl Crest (Jackson) and his girlfriend Baby (King) plan their escape to Los Angeles from their hometown of Bennett, Texas. But a dim-witted cousin (Qualls), an ex-con and an angry drug lord threaten to derail their plans. Now, with just 48 hours to straighten things out, Earl finds himself in the middle of a mess - bigger than the entire state of Texas!

Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam — Live from Atlanta

Comedy

Shaquille O'Neal presents funnyman and actor Faizon Love as he takes on hosting duties for the latest installment of All-Star Comedy Jam. This time around, NBA All-Star and celebrity personality Shaquille O'Neal has handpicked some of stand-up comedy's funniest up-and-coming talents and paired them with veterans of the comedy stage. The line-up includes Red Grant, Finesse Mitchell, Gina Yashere, Robert Powell and 2012 Miller Lite stand-up champion Lavar Walker. Filmed at the Atlanta Symphony Hall in front of a live audience, during the 2013 NCAA Final Four weekend.

Housesitter

Comedy

Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn star in this hilarious romantic comedy about the consequences of "stretching" the truth. When architect Newton Davis' girlfriend Becky (Dana Delany) turns down his marriage proposal, his newly-built dream house suddenly becomes nothing more than an empty monument to her rejection. That is, until a chance encounter with Gwen (Hawn) turns his life upside-down. Housesitter is a delightful, warmhearted and intelligent comedy from director Frank Oz.

Candy Cane Lane

Comedy

Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters and save Christmas for everyone.

Adventures in Public School

Comedy

Sixteen years old and homeschooled his entire life, Liam is a sheltered, socially awkward genius whose universe revolves around his single mom, Claire (Judy Greer, ANT MAN). When college collides with love at first sight, Liam deliberately bombs his final exams and forces his way into public school so he can let loose for the first time. Under the borrowed identity of a sick student, Maria Sanchez, Liam sets his sights on Anastasia (Siobhan Williams, “UnReal”), a confident and popular one-legged girl - and the only person who notices him.

Big Trouble (1986)

Comedy

Get set for Big Trouble - and double indemnity - when Oscar® nominees Peter Falk and Alan Arkin star as a wacky pair of insurance swindlers. Golden Globe nominee Beverly D' Angelo aids and abets the inspired lunacy in Academy Award® nominated director John Cassavetes' riotous farce. The trouble and the laughs start when insurance man Leonard Hoffman (Arkin) decides to send his three sons to Yale. To raise the cash, Leonard gets drawn into a bizarre scheme by Steve Rickey (Falk) and his screwball wife, Blanche (D'Angelo). But their plot to collect on an "accidental" death policy gets sidetracked by a series of hilariously unforeseen twists. Can these unlikely allies pull off the sting before they get stung?

The Château

Comedy

A hilarious, bi-cultural comedy from filmmaker Jesse Peretz (First Love, Last Rites) and IFC Films. Inspired by Peretz's experiences living and working abroad, this indie film finds an abundance of humor in the comic misunderstandings that occur when two mismatched American brothers (Paul Rudd and Romany Malco) journey to France to claim an unexpected inheritance. Bringing a little attitude' and a lot of ignorance with them, they find the chateau's French inhabitants to be a lot more than they bargained for.

BT: My Life As I Know It Now!

Comedy

With an act that crosses all boundaries, BT will surely have you rolling with laughter. His physical performance style and charm landed him two performances on NBC's Friday Night Videos and a performance at the prestigious HBO U.S.

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot

Comedy

John Callahan has a lust for life, a talent for off-color jokes, and a drinking problem. When an all-night bender ends in a catastrophic car accident, the last thing he intends to do is give up drinking. But when he reluctantly enters treatment —with encouragement from his girlfriend (Rooney Mara) and a charismatic sponsor (Jonah Hill) —Callahan discovers a gift for drawing edgy, irreverent newspaper cartoons that develop an international following and grant him a new lease on life. Based on a true story, this poignant, insightful and often funny drama about the healing power of art is adapted from Callahan’s autobiography and directed by two-time Oscar® nominee Gus Van Sant. Jack Black, Carrie Brownstein, Beth Ditto and Kim Gordon also star.

Louis CK: Live at the Comedy Store

Comedy

Live at The Comedy Store is the sixth full-length comedy special performed by Louis C.K. It premiered on his website on January 27, 2015. The special was filmed in West Hollywood, California at the Comedy Store by C.K.'s own production company, Pig Newton, Inc.

Don Jon

Comedy

A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love.

The Fluffy Movie (Extended Edition)

Comedy

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, the world-famous Hawaiian-shirt-clad comedian, takes viewers on a joke-filled journey into his life in this nonstop laugh fest. The funnyman delves into subjects such as the joys of parenting a teen, the similarities between India and Mexico, and more hilarious observations, while also providing fans with special backstage access and exclusive never-before-seen footage from his sold-out Unity Through Laughter tour. See Fluffy himself unleashed, as he puts his animated storytelling, spot-on impressions and vivid sound effects on display before audiences around the world in this must-own comedy featuring event. This extended edition includes more jokes not seen in theaters!

Gone Hollywood

Comedy

After heading to Hollywood, Al (Fernando Carrillo from the hit telenovela Rosalinda) skyrocketed to stardom on a hit television show, but has had a tough time since his one big break. Down on his luck, he gets a surprise curveball when his late father leaves him a fortune – but there’s a catch – Al must go back home to reopen his dad’s bar. Reconnecting with old friends and maybe the woman of his dreams turns out to be the role of a lifetime in this fresh, funny look at getting a second chance and finding love where you least expect it.

The Extinction of Fireflies

Comedy

"The Extinction of Fireflies" is a contemporary comedy loosely based on the epic romance of Roman Emperor Hadrian and his teenage lover Antinous.

Hey Good Lookin'

Comedy

Animated filmmaker Ralph Bakshi ("Fritz the Cat," "Heavy Traffic," "American Pop") brings us this musical cartoon feature based on his recollection of growing up in Brooklyn in the 1950s.

How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town

Comedy

In high school Cassie Cranston (Jewel Staite) was slut-shamed out of the wholesome and repressed town of Beaver’s Ridge following a humiliating attempt at losing her virginity. Now, years later, a big city sex columnist, Cassie returns home to bury her mother and finds a chance for revenge when her prudish childhood nemesis insists she helps her old friends plan an orgy.

The Dunning Man

Comedy

Connor Ryan, broke and single, returns to Atlantic City to rebuild his life with the last source of income that he has -- a few condos that sit in the shadows of the city's most expensive casino.

The Better Half

Comedy

Life is good for Calista Ryan! She is the perfect Mom, with the perfect marriage, and the perfect cookie-cutter life... or so she thought! When a freak treadmill accident sends her crashing through the window of the gym, Calista (Perkins) finds herself waking up in the afterlife. It’s there that she meets her guardian angel, Daniel (Parnell), who gives her an insight into her real life; her teenage children are being bullied; she has been ignoring her loving husband (Bamber) whose eye has begun to wander elsewhere; and she has become generally bossy, selfish, and altogether insufferable! Daniel has one more surprise in store, and introduces Calista to Cali – her younger fun-loving carefree self… her BETTER HALF! Daniel gives Calista & Cali 48-hours to return to Earth and clean up the mess that Calista has made of her family life. They must work together to right their wrongs before time runs out!

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