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Drama, romance film
Grant Austen, the head of Austen Plastics, yearns for retirement. So when Schofield Industries, his largest customer, threatens to take its business elsewhere, Austen hires a consulting firm, which finds an interested potential buyer, the notorious businessman Cash McCall. Cash meets with Austen and his daughter Lory, who owns part of the company.
Comedy
The film follows Andy (Meyers) and his miscommunications regarding sex.
Action, Adventure, Comedy drama, Road Movie
In spring 1978, in the Northland town of Kaitaia, nineteen-year-old Gerry Austin (a.k.a. 'Blondini') steals a lost wallet and uses the cash and driver's licence to rent a yellow Mini. With no particular aim in mind, he drifts down to Auckland.
animated film, Comedy, fantasy film, historical film, musical film, musical play
thumb|After the crossing of the Red Sea, Moses and Aharon lead the Israelites into the Promised Land The Book of Exodus is retold by Moses, his brother Aaron, the Angel of Death, Jesus, and the traditional Hebrew God. The ancient mother goddess is cast in a "tragic struggle" against the new patriarchy.
romantic comedy
Heather Halloran, pursued by three men who want to marry her, is about to give birth. The events that led to her pregnancy are recalled. Her mother wants Heather to be a singing star but she works as a secretary for the rich Harlan Wycliff.
Cartoon, family film, romantic comedy, short film
Linus becomes infatuated with his teacher, Miss Othmar, and purchases a large, heart-shaped box of chocolates as a token of affection. Sally misinterprets his actions, assuming the gift is for her, and begins preparing a valentine in return. Meanwhile, Lucy attends a "pawpet" show staged by Snoopy and narrated by Charlie Brown, which explores the meaning of true love.
Comedy drama
The film tells the story of a young man named Tony, who comes from Chicago to spend the summer in California. Immersed in the atmosphere of coastal life, he meets locals and tries to find his place in the world, among surfers and beachgoers. Tony moves into the house of the owner of a local club, which displeases his daughter, but he strives to win the trust and friendship of his new acquaintances.
beach party film
Rich kid and party animal Gardner Pruitt III, known as "Ding" to his friends, is on the prowl for a new conquest in the form of teenager Sandy Palmer. In the meantime, Ding's influential grandfather, B.S. Cronin wants to curtail the romance and shut down a popular local college teen hangout.
Comedy, fantasy film, Satire On War
A bank manager speaks with teller Peter Stirling, who has been attracting public attention, and Stirling relates his story in a flashback. Stirling, a second lieutenant, is caught behind Japanese lines in Burma during World War II. A talking Army mule named Francis carries him to safety.
black comedy film, Crime Comedy, Dark Comedy, LGBTQ-related film
One-eyed Mrs. Taggart is an emasculating woman whose husband, a successful building contractor, has been dead for ten years. Joining her for the traditional annual celebration of her wedding anniversary are her three sons.
beach party film, Comedy, musical film
An ancient Chinese scroll is stolen from a museum in Los Angeles. The thief and teenager Don Pringle arrive on Catalina Island on the same boat. About half of the film involves swimsuit-clad adolescents dancing on yachts in various montages set to the singing of Little Richard, Carol Connors and The Cascades.
Comedy
Kelly Olsson is an aspiring writer, but Girl-Lure magazine keeps rejecting her racy submissions. Kelly decides to show the magazine boys what they are missing. She creates a fake identity for herself, pretending that a story about a young woman's wild ways is actually about herself.
Action, Action Comedy, Martial arts, Parody
The film opens with a young boy running to meet his grandfather (played by Yune), who lies dying on his bed. The young boy sadly explains that he could not find the medicine required to cure his grandfather's ailment and wonders aloud who will take care of him after his grandfather dies. His dying grandfather attempts to reassure the young boy and explains that he should go to America.
Comedy, Comedy drama, Family Comedy, Tragicomedy
Kate and Alex are a couple living in a New York City apartment with their teenage daughter, Abby. Kate and Alex own a furniture store specializing in used modern furniture, which they buy at estate sales. They have bought the apartment adjacent to theirs, but its occupant, the elderly and cranky Andra, will stay in it until she dies.
Comedy, romantic comedy
Daydreamer Travis Rogers is on the verge of marriage to Stephanie Lawrence, whom he has known his entire life, but is starting to have doubts after his coworkers discourage him and his future father-in-law tries to force him into the manure business. A late-night talk with Stephi allays his fears somewhat, but they remain and he doubles down on his inexplicable, to his family and friends, need to buy an imitation Lamborghini sports car. Travis goes to Dallas to buy the car and meets a seductive saleswoman named Jonni Tigersmith.
Comedy drama, Coming-of-age, Family Drama, Road Movie
Carlton Garrett is the adult son of baseball legend Kyle Garrett and a minor-league baseball player with the Corpus Christi, Texas Hooks. One night, after another game in which he continues to slump at the plate, Carlton gets a phone call from his grandfather Amon, who tells him that Carlton's mother, Katherine has fallen ill and is at the hospital. Katherine requires a surgery that the doctors recommend; however, she refuses to sign the waiver until Kyle comes to visit her.
Comedy drama
Engaged by a magazine to write an investigative article on publisher Hugh Hefner's nightclub chain, Steinem poses as a young woman named "Marie" and enters the Bunny training program at the New York City Playboy Club. Outfitted with phony ears, a fuzzy tail, and a revealing costume, she learns the proper method of serving drinks, the "bunny dip", and how to fend off customers who ignore Hefner's "look but don't touch" policy. As she navigates her new reality, Steinem witnesses the financial struggles, vulnerability, and lack of dignity experienced by the women working as Bunnies.
Comedy drama, Criminal Comedy Film, romantic comedy
Bobby Corelli (Facinelli), a New York pickpocket, enjoys the free lifestyle he has until one day he is confronted by a former one-night stand, Lucy Atwood (Alexander), who informs him she is three months pregnant with his child. She gives him a chance to leave his daily life and take responsibility for his child. Bobby and Lucy work together to solve their problems while evading the cop (Michael Madsen) whose badge was nicked by Bobby.
Comedy
Gayle, Becky and Judi are performing in McCormick State College's Senior Talent Show in 1992. The three of them were the 'losers' and geeks in college but were always hopeful about their future. The next scene then jumps to 15 years later.
Comedy horror, Horror, musical film
Matthew Moorhouse is a high school teacher working in the small town of Mill Basin. One day, a heavy metal band named Black Roses arrives to play for three nights, after which they will move to their next destination. While the town's conservative parents are initially resistant, their concerns are mollified by the band's initially low-key appearance and by the town's mayor assuming that the band is harmless.
romantic comedy
Cassie (Rosanna Arquette) who seeks love and escape from her mundane ordinary life meets a traveling Shakespeare troupe offering a community acting workshop.
Comedy, war film
Set "Somewhere in the South Pacific" in 1943, Gruber's gambling scheme backfires when he tries to raise money for St Theresa's Orphanage through off-track horserace betting. Heavy bets on the horse "Silver Spot" leaves the crew owing a large sum to sailors and marines. Captain Binghamton is attempting to spy on the illegal operation from the air, but Ensign Parker mistakes his plane for the enemy and shoots it down.
Comedy drama, Drama, Tragicomedy
Adam Harris, a twenty-something college dropout, returns to his hometown, the fictional "Bickleton" in New Jersey, and moves back in with his parents. Lacking real direction in his life, Adam spends his time working at a local deli and hanging out with his equally unambitious friends. Adam soon finds himself unemployed and cut off by his friends.
Comedy, Comedy horror
Graham Krakowski is a middle class financial clerk who becomes paranoid that he is being stalked by a homeless man who camps across the street from his house. Ultimately he has the homeless man arrested for public urination. However, the homeless man is soon released from jail and appears to be ruining Krakowski's life.