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Everything Relative
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Everything Relative

1996
Reunited for a special occasion, a group of women friends -- both gay and straight -- relive their memories of their college days during the 1970s, rekindle faded friendships and ignite new romances. During their weekend in the country the friends trace the changes they've undergone in the last 20 years -- a journey that's bound to open old wounds and perhaps heal them. Monica Bell stars.

Directed by:

  • Sharon Pollack
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    A Couch in New York
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    A Couch in New York

    1996
    In need of peace and quiet, New York City psychoanalyst Henry (William Hurt) swaps apartments with Parisian dancer Beatrice (Juliette Binoche). But Henry's hopes for relaxation fade as an increasing number of men call on Beatrice, who has her hands full with Henry's needy patients. When he returns home early and finds his miserable clients cheery, Henry decides to learn Beatrice's secret by disguising himself as a patient.

    Directed by:

  • Chantal Akerman
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    Gaumont Treasures: The Films of Alice Guy
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    Gaumont Treasures: The Films of Alice Guy

    1897
    Showcasing her pioneering creativity as an early filmmaker, this compilation of more than 60 short films by director Alice Guy features works she created for the Gaumont Film Company before moving to the United States. Selections cover genres ranging from comedy to social commentary and religion -- including "The Birth, the Life and the Death of Christ" -- and encompass early experimental techniques such as hand-coloring and synchronized sound.

    Directed by:

  • Alice Guy
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    Dirt
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    Dirt

    2004
    Two Texans (Tracy Fraim and Michael Covert) grieving their mother's death decide they miss the feminine presence at home and get a hooker (Jennifer Tilly) to keep them company. But they soon realize they need one more companion, so they kidnap DeDe (Tara Chocol), a store clerk. Interestingly, she's glad for the diversion; after all, she's sick of her abusive husband. But he's not sick of his wife, and he goes after all of them.

    Directed by:

  • Michael Covert
  • Tracy Fraim
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    All About Love
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    All About Love

    2010
    After more than a decade apart, ex-lovers Anita (Vivian Chow) and Macy (Sandra Ng) reunite unexpectedly, and learn they still share a mutual passion. But there's one -- or rather, two -- big hurdles: the babies they're carrying in their pregnant bellies. William Chan and Eddie Cheung co-star as the fathers-to-be in this Hong Kong romance about uncommon complications and commitment from director Ann Hui.

    Directed by:

  • Ann Hui
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    Easy
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    Easy

    2003
    Quirky Jamie Harris (Marguerite Moreau) has a big problem: She's a magnet for less-than-kind men as she hops beds. But things start to look up when she becomes the object of affection of two seemingly normal guys, Mick (Brian O'Byrne) and John (Naveen Andrews). Unfortunately, there's the immense problem of her self-imposed 90-day moratorium on sex. Emily Deschanel co-stars as Jamie's sister, Laura.

    Directed by:

  • Jane Weinstock
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    Walk by Faith
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    Walk by Faith

    2006
    After leaving a man at the altar, Pamela Matthews (LaRita Shelby) falls in love with a charming pastor (John Maddox), but her plans for marriage are dashed when he reveals that he doesn't want her to pursue her dream of becoming a jazz singer. Her friend Jackson Jones (Perry Cornelius), however, advises Pamela to follow her heart. Gail Gibbons plays Pamela's irascible grandmother in this entertaining romantic comedy from director Jill Maxcy.

    Directed by:

  • Jill Maxcy
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    Kettle of Fish
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    Kettle of Fish

    2006
    Mel (Matthew Modine) is a jazz musician with a serious lust for women of all types. When he finally decides to commit to his girlfriend, Inga (Ewa Da Cruz), fate delivers the ultimate test of fidelity in the form of an attractive biologist (Gina Gershon) who sublets Mel's apartment. Toss in a beautiful bride-to-be (Christy Cashman), whom Mel falls for, and you have all the ingredients for a classic romantic screwball comedy.

    Directed by:

  • Claudia Myers
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    LolliLove
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    LolliLove

    2004
    A pretentious, well-heeled couple (played by James Gunn and Jenna Fischer, who also directed) is bound and determined to make a difference in the lives of the homeless, but not by giving them scads of money or by treating them to a hot meal. Instead, the twosome hands out lollipops with an uplifting slogan on the wrappers. Oh yeah, that'll do the trick. Linda Cardellini co-stars in this hilarious mockumentary.

    Directed by:

  • Jenna Fischer
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    The Beaver
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    The Beaver

    2011
    Suffering from a severe case of depression, toy company CEO Walter Black begins using a beaver hand puppet to help him open up to his family. Jodie Foster directs and co-stars as Walter's wife in this dark comedy.

    Directed by:

  • Jodie Foster
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    My Mother, the Spy
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    My Mother, the Spy

    2002
    CIA operative Gloria Shaeffer and her daughter, Alison, are abducted while on vacation. To ensure that they both get out alive, Gloria must come clean and tell Alison that she's an undercover agent.

    Directed by:

  • Elodie Keene
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    One Small Hero
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    One Small Hero

    1999
    Young Joey dreams of being a part of the Wilderness Club. After several failed attempts he is persuaded by his best friend Timmy to quit. When Joey gets home he surprised by the expensive camping equipment that his mother has bought him in anticipation of his club membership. Too embarrassed to tell her the truth, he secretly joins the group anyway and follows them on the adventure in the woods.

    Directed by:

  • Jennifer Marchese
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    Let It Rain
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    Let It Rain

    2008
    Returning to her provincial home in the south of France, feminist politician Agathe Villanova (Agnès Jaoui) struggles to reconcile herself with the old-fashioned family she left behind, as well as the undignified demands of her profession. After an interview for a political documentary falls flat, Agathe faces further challenges in dealing with her sister, Florence (Pascale Arbillot), and her lover, Antoine (Frédéric Pierrot).

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    Novel Romance
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    Novel Romance

    2006
    Traci Lords, Paul Johansson, Sherilyn Fenn and Mariette Hartley star in this romantic comedy. Magazine editor Max Normane (Lords) has it all: looks, brains and self-assurance. She lacks one thing she wants, though -- a baby. Hard-to-please Max wants a progeny who can edit &NFi;and&NFi_; write, so when egotistical but gifted author Jake Benjamin (Johansson) enters her life, she makes a Faustian bargain: Jake's sperm in return for publishing his book.

    Directed by:

  • Emily Skopov
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    The Contenders
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    The Contenders

    2009
    This dark comedy examines the lives of four discontented thirtysomethings during a long night of soul-searching about love, sex and the meaning of life after one of their friends is found dead at the party they're all attending. While Nora and Ken (Anna Gutto and Nick Stevenson) dissect their troubled marriage, Marc (Adam Henry Garcia) complains about his own family and Veronica (director Marta Mondelli) ponders her adventures abroad.

    Directed by:

  • Marta Mondelli
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    Late Bloomers
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    Late Bloomers

    1997
    At a suburban Texas high school, Dinah (Connie Nelson), a geometry teacher and basketball coach, and Carly (Dee Hennigan), a principal's assistant and wife of an algebra teacher, lip lock during basketball practice and soon find themselves in the midst of a passionate affair. But when word gets out, the ensuing scandal rocks the foundations of their pious community.

    Directed by:

  • Julia Dyer
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    Now and Then
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    Now and Then

    1995
    Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends -- Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta -- recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. Lesli Linka Glatter directs; Gaby Hoffmann, Ashleigh Aston Moore, Cloris Leachman, Thora Birch and Christina Ricci co-star.

    Directed by:

  • Lesli Linka Glatter
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    Now and Then (1995)
    A heartwarming movie about four childhood girlfriends who, in adulthood reunion, relive their experience of the life-changing summer of 1970, including a mystery death, divorce, standing up to the boys, first kiss, and the meaning of true friendship. Each explores her unique identity amidst family and friends. Beautifully directed by Lesli Linka Glatter.
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