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Fahim Anwar: There's No Business Like Show Business

Comedy

Pigeons, NBA Jam, a Disney Channel audition gone wrong. Fahim Anwar displays some of the smartest stupid material with moments of poignancy in his first one hour special. Join him on the quest to make his parents less disappointed.

David Cross: Bigger and Blackerer

Comedy

The new David Cross comedy special, Bigger and Blackerer was taped during two shows, back-to-back on the same evening at Boston's Wilbur Theatre. During his illustrious career, David Cross has played recurring roles on the TV programs Arrested Development and The Colbert Report, and won an Emmy Award for his contributions to The Ben Stiller Show. He has also appeared in such films as Waiting for Guffman, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, the Bob Dylan fantasy I'm Not There (in which he portrayed Allen Ginsberg), and Kung Fu Panda. Bigger and Blackerer is both David Cross' third album and first comedy special on Sub Pop Records, preceded by the albums It's Not Funny (2004) and Shut Up, You F****** Baby! (2002), and the 2003 tour documentary Let America Laugh.

Free Money

Comedy

When two small town losers court the Swede's (Marlon Brando) daughters, they go head to head with a father-in-law set on making them his guests in his prison. Dreaming of breaking out, Bud (Charles Sheen) and Larry (Thomas Haden Church) eye a "money train" on it's way through town. The only thing standing in the way of a financial opportunity of a lifetime is The Swede. Is this "Free Money" worth the price? Welcome to a wacky mix of small town morals and unpredictable danger.

An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn

Comedy

After getting fired by her scheming husband Shane Danger from his cappuccino shop, dissatisfied Lulu Danger (Aubrey Plaza) is stunned when a TV commercial for "An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn For One Magical Night Only" reveals a mysterious man from her past (Craig Robinson). When Shane and his bumbling cohorts steal the cashbox from Lulu's adopted vegan brother Adjay, specialist Colin (Jemaine Clement) enters the fray to retrieve the stolen funds. But Lulu seizes the opportunity to run off in search of her mystery man—and events only become stranger from there. This is a story of love, theft, athletic swimming, and a magical magical event.

You Choose!

Comedy

French fries or salad? Friends or lovers? Right or left? Life is comprised of small and large decisions. Juliette’s big problem is that she is totally unable to make the slightest choice. Even at 40, she asks her father and her two best friends to decide everything for her. When her love life crosses paths with Paul, and then Etienne – each one charming and unique – it’s only normal that Juliette’s heart wavers. But this time no one can make up her mind for her.

All Sorts

Comedy

A lonely data entry clerk finds his way into the magical world of championship folder filing when he meets June, an incredibly fast filer. In a strange office where employees get eaten by filing cabinets, bosses fire themselves, and copy machines have magical abilities, June and Diego search for love.

The Winner

Comedy

A naive gambler (D'Onofrio) on an uncanny winning streak attracts the attention of a calculating casino owner (Lindo), a sexy showgirl (DeMornay) and a trio of low life hustlers (led by Whaley), who each have their own greedy plans for the walking jackpot. But his luck may be sort-lived. When his ex-con brother (Madsen) shows up at his doorstep with a dead body, the naive "winner" is unwittingly thrust into a high-stakes game of murder in this offbeat, Pulp fiction-esque action-thriller.

Blindfold

Comedy

Sinister surprises lurk in the dark for Rock Hudson in the riveting thriller, Blindfold. Dr. Bartholomew Snow (Hudson) is a respected New York psychologist recruited to meet with scientist Arthur Vincenti (Alejandro Rey) who suffered from a mental breakdown, while the scientist completes a top-secret military project. Due to the level of the classified work, Snow must be blindfolded when taken to Vincenti's location. When a group of enemy agents gets to the troubled scientist, Snow is the only one who can find him… and he may have to wear a blindfold to do it.

Breast Picture

Comedy

When adult-film director Bud (Joel Spence) pens a great dramatic screenplay, he’s determined to shoot it, one way or another - especially when a mainstream star (Joey Kern), unaware of Bud’s risqué résumé, signs on to the project. Using his unwitting employer’s sets and equipment - and a semi-cooperative cast of erotic actors - Bud sets out to realize his artistic vision while appearing to turn out a standard porno.

Call Me Brother

Comedy

A coming-of-age romantic comedy about a brother and sister in their late teens who are reunited after years of separation only to discover intimate feelings they struggle to confront. Between immature friends and dysfunctional parents, they find comfort in each other over a wistful and awkward summer weekend.

Mayor Cupcake

Comedy

Mary Maroni (Lea Thompson) is a loving wife, a caring mother-of-three, and Bridgestone’s finest cupcake baker. Her simple life becomes a lot more complicated when her daughter secretly nominates her to run for mayor. Before she can react, a unfortunate accident involving the incumbent mayor sends her straight into office. With the love and support of her family to guide her, it isup to Mary to prove that she has the right ingredients to clean up the town. All rise for Mayor Cupcake!

Crazy Famous

Comedy

In this clever and riveting comedy-adventure, Crazy Famous explores the basic human desire for fame through the eyes of a wide-eyed average Joe. Bob’s obsession to be famous lands him in a mental hospital after an outrageous stunt to get the media’s attention fails. When a psychiatrist tells Bob he needs to accept being average and stop pursuing fame, Bob throws a full blown tantrum and threatens to kill himself. Forced to wear an anti-suicide smock, a sullen Bob runs into Smith; a deranged mental patient who claims Osama Bin Laden is still alive and knows where he's hiding. Bob's enthusiasm is rekindled when Smith promises to make Bob famous in exchange for helping him escape the hospital to capture Bin Laden. To assist with this improbable mission, Bob recruits an angry naysayer with a myriad of mental health issues and a Dr. Phil wannabe. The escape surprisingly succeeds - - leaving our band of misfits free for one last desperate attempt to make Bob a household name.

Knights of Badassdom

Comedy

KNIGHTS OF BADASSDOM follows three best friends (Peter Dinklage, Steve Zahn and Ryan Kwanten) and dedicated LARPers (Live Action Role Players) as they take to the woods to reenact a dungeons and dragons-like scenario fresh out of the mythical Middle Ages. Trouble arises after they unwittingly conjure up some serious evil in the form of a blood-lusting Succubus, from the pits of hell. Fantasy and reality collide on the Fields of Evermore in an all-out epic battle of make-believe wizards, demons and assorted mythical creatures. Their courage and friendship is put to the test as they attempt to vanquish the evil they have summoned. Will the group prove to simply be foam sword-wielding LARPers, or true“Knights of Badassdom?”

Yourself and Yours

Comedy

When Youngsoo learns that his girlfriend, Minjung, was seen having drinks with another man, he can’t help but question her about it. The next day, she disappears. As he wanders and frets, Minjung has a series of encounters with other men. To them, it seems she’s not herself. Hong Sangsoo’s Yourself and Yours is a pleasing puzzle of mistaken identity, excessive drinking and he-said, she-said.

Look Out, Officer!

Comedy

The comedic complications multiply, as do the thrills and laughs, in this Stephen Chow classic. He is absolutely delightful as a crafty cop who is protected, helped, and haunted by a murdered inspector out to avenge his own death!

Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person

Comedy

Sasha is a young vampire with a serious problem: she’s too sensitive to kill! When her frustrated parents cut off her blood supply, she must learn to hunt or starve. Just as she decides to reject her instincts and embrace a final death, she meets a lonely teenager named Paul who is willing to give his life to save hers on the condition that she helps to fulfill his final wishes before day breaks.

Love and Demons

Comedy

Two demons — slinging sex, drugs and chaos — attack the lives of a struggling couple in this sultry demonic romance starring Chris Pflueger, Lucia Frangione, JP Allen and Arnica Skulstad Brown. Written and directed by JP Allen. "A sophisticated relationship comedy . . . lyrical . . . adventurous filmmaking. " -- San Francisco Chronicle. "Like a demonic, SF response to Wim Wenders' Berlin-based WINGS OF DESIRE. " -- SF Weekly. "SEXY, mischievous, and provocative . . . a singular moviegoing experience. " -- Way Too Indie.

The Canterville Ghost

Comedy

An all-star cast – including Stephen Fry (The Hobbit films), Freddie Highmore (Finding Neverland), Imelda Staunton (the Harry Potter films), Hugh Laurie (House), and Emily Carey (House of the Dragon) – gives voice to this fantastical and charming animated adventure that will pull you joyfully into the beyond. When an American family moves to the infamous Canterville Chase in England, they are haunted by a 300-year-old ghost: Sir Simon de Canterville (Fry)! And when Sir Simon and the family’s teenage daughter Virginia (Carey), start plotting together to get her family back to New York, Virginia discovers that Sir Simon has been cursed to be bound to the estate. After she uncovers the beautiful and tragic love story of Sir Simon’s beloved wife, she joins her new neighbor, the Duke of Cheshire (Highmore), to break the curse and take down the Grim Reaper (Laurie)!

Official Competition

Comedy

Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride.

Wolf Hollow

Comedy

Newbie film producer Alex (Christina Krakowski) has led her team of filmmakers, including her best friend Ray (Noah Welter) back to his hometown of Wolf Hollow. But when they stumble across a den of werewolves, led by his older brother Bart (Brian Ceponis), it's not long before the blood flies and the nightmare begins.With time running out and the bodies piling up, Alex and Ray must choose to run and hide or die trying to survive the bloodiest night of their lives.

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