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Imitation General

Comedy

What would you do if you were suddenly in charge? In the midst of a heated tank battle, a lowly sergeant takes the rains of command when his general is killed in action. But the soldiers don't know they are being led into battle by an Imitation General. World War II. When Brigadier General Charles Lane suddenly dies, the situation is on the brink of becoming lethal chaos. To avoid a rout and the deaths of his fellow soldiers, Master Sergeant Murphy Savage (Glenn Ford) assumes command with only the knowledge and backing of Corporal Chan Derby (Red Buttons). But somehow, under Savage's direction--who actually has first-hand experience in tank battles--the tide of battle turns. The allies follow Murphy to victory ... and Derby enjoys a personal victory over his private nemesis, Orville Hutchmeyer (Tige Andrews), in this comedy lampooning the military chain of command.

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love

Comedy

When three East Great Falls High buddies accidentally discover the legendary "Book of Love," penned by some of their school’s alumni, they embark on a hilariously outrageous quest to lose their virginity with the girls of their dreams. Join Jim’s Dad (Eugene Levy) and this loveable and outrageous group of guys in this raucous comedy full of shocking and heartwarming fun!

Double Wedding

Comedy

Oscar-honoree Myrna Loy and her "Thin Man" co-star Oscar-nominee William Powell star in this wacky romantic comedy about a dress designer who tries to break her sister's engagement to a free-living artist, only to discover the lout is falling for her instead.

The Darien Gap

Comedy

This indie comedy from innovative director Brad Anderson (Happy Accidents, The Machinist) is a richly entertaining account of a twenty-something slacker’s desperate trip South to photograph a Giant Sloth and finally make his fortune. Lyn (Lyn Vaus), a young man who still feels traumatized by his parent's two-decade old divorce, is trying to get to Patagonia. Unable to afford the usual transportation he decides to hitchhike. Unfortunately, he gets as far as Panama and then finds himself faced with 80-mile Darien Gap, a gigantic swamp which he must somehow cross. While slowly pondering his plight, Lyn finds solace in the arms of hat-designer Polly Joy who tries to inspire her sluggardly lover to become a more lively fellow. From IFC Films, The Darien Gap was nominated for a Grand Jury Prize at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival and won a Best Director award for Brad Anderson at the Santa Barbara Film Festival.

Burglar

Comedy

Academy Award-winning superstar Whoopi Goldberg ("Sister Act," "Ghost") is the owner of a San Francisco bookstore who leads a secret life -- bookseller by day, thief by night. This audience-pleasing action-comedy is directed by Hugh Wilson ("Police Academy," TV's "WKRP") and based on a series of novels by Edgar-winning mystery author Lawrence Block. Co-starring John Goodman ("Roseanne"), stand-up comedian Bobcat Goldthwait ("Police Academy 3"), G.W. Bailey ("M*A*S*H") and Academy Award-nominee Lesley Ann Warren ("Victor/Victoria").

Ghost Team (Unrated)

Comedy

Louis is a regular guy. He runs a small print-and-copy shop in a Long Island strip mall. He drinks beer with his best buddy, Stan. He hunts for evidence that ghosts exist. Believe it or not, Louis is normal, one of many thousands of people who consider themselves amateur ghost hunters. It’s an escape from the drudgery of his daily routine and a reminder that there may be more to life than he knows. When a customer walks into his print shop and mentions possible paranormal activity at an abandoned farm outside of town, Louis sees a chance to finally indulge his hobby for real. With the help of his depressed best friend, a screw-up nephew, an overly vigilant mall cop, a hack cable-access psychic, a whip-smart beautician and a van filled with amateur equipment, Louis is determined to catch some ghosts on film. But poltergeists are the least of what the team finds in the abandoned McIntosh estate. What begins as a bumbling attempt to explore the farm soon becomes a hilarious and terrifying race to escape it alive.

Vanilla

Comedy

A freewheeling comedienne determined to save her family business invites an uptight app developer on a road trip to sell a van with a complicated history. Romance ignites on their three day trip south, but is tested as they discover each other’s secrets. When the van sale deteriorates, they must decide if their very new connection is worth more than a very old van.

Indian Summer

Comedy

Heartwarming ensemble comedy about eight friends who reunite after 20 years to the camp of their youth. They embark on the best summer of their lives, filled with practical jokes, midnight kitchen raids, campfire stories, and secret romances.

Miss Pinkerton

Comedy

In the tradition of classic Agatha Christie novels, Miss Pinkerton is a delicious whodunit from the pre-code era. Nurse Adams (Blondell) is a private duty nurse sent to the Mitchell house to care for Juliet Mitchell, who is in shock after discovering the body of her nephew Herbert Wynn. Adams' supervisor informs her that she will be working undercover for the police, as they suspect Wynn was murdered. Lead inspector Patten (George Brent) thinks Wynn was murdered by someone he knew, but when Patten finds out the victim took out a life insurance policy, he changes his mind and decides that Wynn committed suicide. But all is not what it seems. Nurse Adams sees a mysterious stranger creeping around, accusations fly and the body count mounts. Will Nurse Adams be able to help solve the case? Or will she be the next victim?

Onionhead

Comedy

Andy Griffith stars as Al Woods, a college student more interested in girls and parties than with his falling grades and strained relationship with girlfriend Jo Hill. And as World War II begins, Al expects to sit it out as an assistant cook for the coast guard. His rebellious ways, however, mean that he falls afoul of mess officer Red Wildoe (Walter Matthau), but his individualistic nature attracts Wildoe's fiancée Stella (Felicia Farr).

Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

Comedy

Christina Milian stars as sassy cheer captain Lina Cruz, whose world is turned upside-down when her family moves from the urban streets of East Los Angeles to the sunny beach town of Malibu. At her new school, Lina clashes with Avery, the ultra-competitive All-Star cheer captain, while also falling for Avery’s super-cute brother, Evan. Lina’s always been able to rise to a challenge, but can she create a new all-star squad, beat Avery at the Spirit Championships, and still keep her romance with Evan? Hot music, fierce competition and high-flyin’ fun continue in this all-new movie!

My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea

Comedy

From cartoonist Dash Shaw comes an audacious, critically acclaimed comedy debut that blends disaster movies, teen dramas and blockbuster clichs into a dazzling tale about how high school shapes who we become, even in the most unusual of circumstance

The Pink Panther 2

Comedy

In this hilarious sequel to the 2006 worldwide hit, Steve Martin stars as the bumbling, yet intrepid French police Inspector Jacques Clouseau, who teams up with a squad of international detectives just as bumbling as he is. Their mission: Stop a globe-trotting thief who specializes in stealing historical artifacts from around the world.

Suicide For Beginners

Comedy

Insecure, suburban Garrett (Wil Daniels) turns serial killer when he finds himself in need to murder his crush (Sara Tomko). Writing the perfect suicide note is not as easy as it sounds and thanks to his awkward incompetence things quickly spiral out of control.

The Party 2

Comedy

Two years later Vic has turned into a ravishing fifteen year old girl whose love life takes up more of her time than her studies do. Her parents are so involved in their jobs that they don't realize what is going on. But her great-grandmother Poupette, Vic's lasting ally, is there always ready to listen to Vic's secrets, encourages her and fuels her fantasies.

The Canterville Ghost

Comedy

One brave act and the spell is broken! The specter of Sir Simon de Canterville has haunted Canterville Castle for 300 years, ever since he was walled up alive for cowardice. A daring deed by a kinsman will free his spirit. Unfortunately, the Cantervilles are a timorous lot and Simon is out of luck. Then World War II GIs are billeted at the castle and among them is Canterville descendent Cuffy Williams. But could Cuffy be cursed with the family lily liver? Charles Laughton (as the ghost), Robert Young (as Cuffy) and Margaret O'Brien (as the castle's six-year-old current owner) conjure peals of merry laughter out of an exuberant, ingenious comedy based on an Oscar Wilde tale and cleverly directed by Jules Dassin (Rififi, Topkapi).

A Fine Mess

Comedy

Join the irresistible Ted Danson (two-time Emmy® winner, TV's "Cheers") and the unpredictable Howie Mandel (TVs "St. Elsewhere") as they find themselves in A Fine Mess. While making a movie at a racetrack, lady crazed actor, con artist, and all around bungler Spence Holden (Danson) stumbles on two goofball thugs, Turnip (Richard Mulligan) and Binky (Stuart Margolin), doping a race horse. Always ready to cash in on a golden opportunity, Spence phones his roller-skating carhop best buddy (Mandel) for some quick loot. When the two hoods discover Spence's plan, the chase is on, taking all four guys on a madcap comedy romp that includes hightailing it from the cops, the Mob, and the gangster husband of one hot-to-trot wife! Written and directed by Blake Edwards (The Pink Panther, Victor Victoria), A Fine Mess features a great soundtrack with music by The Temptations, Mr. Mister and Smokey Robinson.

The Odd Couple II

Comedy

It's a comedy celebration as Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau reunite to reprise their roles as Felix and Oscar in Neil Simon's The Odd Couple II. The times may have changed, but thankfully not the traits that make ex-roomies Felix Ungar (Lemmon) and Oscar Madison (Matthau) the all-time perfect mismatch. Oscar is still an uncompromising slob who thinks a brown sock and a black sock is close enough. Felix is still a fussbudget who can't pass a spice rack without arranging it alphabetically. After years of going their separate ways, the two are together again, en route to the weeding of Oscar's son to Felix's daughter. They've got the map, the rental car, a tankful of Simon's comedy zingers, and they're getting 1,000 smiles to the gallon.

Whitney Cummings: I'm Your Girlfriend

Comedy

Whitney Cummings--the whip-smart actress/comedienne behind TV hits '2 Broke Girls' and 'Whitney'--takes to the stage in her first HBO stand-up special. Taped in front of a live audience at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, CA, the show features Cummings' brutally honest, laser-sharp observations on modern gender dynamics, as she skewers the paradoxes of sex and relationships in an age when women have more power and independence than ever. Over the course of this uproarious hour, she tackles such topics as: whether men are attracted to strong women; pros and cons of dating broke men; how dating can be a terrible investment; problems with today's birth control options; being cheated on vs. being the cheater; internet-inspired perversions; egg freezing; and more.

Failure to Launch

Comedy

Matthew McConaughey is Tripp, a 35 year-old who still lives with his parents. And who can blame him? It's free, he's got a great room, and mom (Kathy Bates) does the laundry. Desperate to get him out of the house, his parents hire a gorgeous woman, Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker), to give him a little...push. They just didn't expect Tripp would push back! Zooey Deschanel, Terry Bradshaw and Alias' Bradley Cooper co-star in this romantic battle of wills that proves there's no place like home.

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