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Coming Soon
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Coming Soon

2000
When high school senior Stream Hodsell (Bonnie Root) confesses to pals Jenny (Gaby Hoffmann) and Nell (Tricia Vessey) that she's still a virgin, the trio sets out to hook her up with a man who can rock her world. But in their stuffy Manhattan prep school, all the right boys are all wrong, and Stream fails to find real fulfillment -- until she notices moody outsider Henry (Ryan Reynolds). Colette Burson directs this coming-of-age tale.

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  • Colette Burson
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    Summer Night
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    Summer Night

    1987
    Lina Wertmüller (Swept Away) -- the first woman to receive an Oscar nomination for directing -- once again pairs mismatched strangers and chuckles at the results. Fed up with terrorists who tamper with Italy's natural resources, a wealthy woman (Mariangela Melato) hires a former CIA agent to abduct the No. 1 poacher (Michele Placido). But while she waits for someone to pay the criminal's $100 million ransom, she ends up beside him in bed.

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  • Lina Wertmuller
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    Portraits Chinois
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    Portraits Chinois

    1996
    A dreamy Parisian backdrop gives a romantic setting to this thoughtful comedy that follows the heartaches and loves of a group of city-dwellers. Costume designer Ada (Helena Bonham Carter) deals with the ups and downs of her relationship with an unstable screenwriter, Paul (Jean-Philippe Ecoffey), while Paul longs for Ada's co-worker Lise (Romane Bohringer). Elsa Zylberstein, Yvan Attal and Marie Trintignant co-star.

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  • Martine Dugowson
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    The Random Girl
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    The Random Girl

    2005
    They call him the "Lone Wolf Lover," though most of his reputation might be in his own mind. When the Wolf is challenged at his best friend's bachelor party to seduce a random woman, he isn't worried at first -- but nothing's prepared him for this! And when his buddy's marriage gets put on the line as part of the bet, the pressure's on for the Wolf to come through and do the right thing … maybe for the first time in his life.

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  • Melissa Vieira
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    Motherhood
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    Motherhood

    2009
    Financially strapped Eliza Welch (Uma Thurman) wants to throw her 6-year-old daughter a great birthday party, but all of Manhattan, her goofy dog, and her 2-year-old dynamo of a son seem to be conspiring against her. Besides the pressure of the party, Eliza must battle an invasive film crew, fend off a flirtatious messenger boy and keep up appearances at the playground. Katherine Dieckmann directs; Minnie Driver and Anthony Edwards co-star.

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  • Katherine Dieckmann
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    After Sex
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    After Sex

    1997
    A married woman is unable to resist a fling with a younger man in this dark comedy. Forty-something publisher Diane seems to have it all -- a successful business and a loving family -- but everything changes when she meets twenty-something Emilio. The two begin an intense sexual relationship, but when the affair ends, Diane's life is in tatters and she suffers an emotional breakdown. Brigitte Rouan, Patrick Chesnais and Nils Tavernier star.

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    River of Grass
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    River of Grass

    1994
    Cozy and Lee (Lisa Bowman and Larry Fessenden), lovers who are as criminally inclined as they come, plan a road spree of robbery and mayhem. But after bungling a series of heists and having to outrun the police for a crime they didn't commit, they decide that doin' what comes naturally requires more effort than they can exert. Talk about laid-back gangsters!

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  • Kelly Reichardt
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    The Freebie
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    The Freebie

    2010
    In this sexy indie comedy from actress-turned-writer/director Katie Aselton, a young couple in a bit of a relationship slump make a pact that they're each allowed to have a one-night stand with another person, no questions asked. Naturally, this kind of thing always sounds easier and a lot more fun than it actually is, as they both soon discover. Ever-reliable comic actor Dax Shepard plays the male half of the equation.

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  • Kathryn Aselton
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    The Smokers
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    The Smokers

    2001
    These smokers are definitely bad for your health! A group of outcast prep school girls decide to turn the tables on some obnoxious guys by sexually humiliating them at gunpoint! A black comedy in the mold of Heathers, The Smokers stars Dominique Swain and Keri Lynn Pratt as two of the gun-toting femmes with vengeance on their minds -- and corncobs in hand!

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  • Christina Peters
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    Raising Genius
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    Raising Genius

    2004
    To the dismay of his mother, Nancy (Wendie Malick), whiz kid Hal Nestor (Justin Long) locks himself in the bathroom to complete math equations and secretly ogle his cheerleader neighbor, Lacy (Danica McKellar), in this black comedy from co-directors Linda Voorhees and Bess Wiley. A battle of wills ensues with Nancy determined to lure her son out for a valedictory speech and Hal equally determined to stay in the can.

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  • Linda Voorhees
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    Frank McKlusky, C.I.
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    Frank McKlusky, C.I.

    2002
    Bumbling insurance fraud investigator Frank McKlusky (Dave Sheridan) goes undercover on a case and can't get anything right. One needn't look further than Frank's family to learn the root of his problems -- Dolly Parton plays his blowsy, over-the-top mom, and Randy Quaid is his comatose father. The hilarious supporting cast includes Enrico Colantoni, Kevin Pollak, Orson Bean and Andy Richter.

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  • Arlene Sanford
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    Tomorrow We Move
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    Tomorrow We Move

    2004
    Home life becomes claustrophobic for dutiful daughter Charlotte (Sylvie Testud) when her widowed mother (Aurore Clement) moves into her tiny apartment in this chaotic comedy. Writer Charlotte finds it impossible to get her work done when mom decides to return to teaching piano. With a steady stream of students invading, there's only one thing to do: sell her home and move to a bigger one. But can she really handle more disorder in her life?

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  • Chantal Akerman
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    Break a Leg
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    Break a Leg

    2003
    A favorite on the festival circuit, this black comedy tells the story of talented character actor Max Matteo (John Cassini), who's constantly losing jobs to nepotism or more marketable "names" in the industry. When his frustration boils over, Max decides to cripple the competition -- literally. He finally gains the success he craves, along with a fantastic new girlfriend (Molly Parker). But now he must come to terms with the choices he's made.

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  • Monika Mitchell
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    Just Friends
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    Just Friends

    1996
    Feeling at loose ends after being jettisoned by his longtime girlfriend, young businessman Peter (Anthony Palermo) starts to fall for beautiful new-girl-in-town Rebecca (Anita Barone) -- who just happens to be engaged to another man. The pair agrees to keep their burgeoning friendship platonic, but they soon wonder how long they can keep their resolve. Maria Burton directs this charming romantic comedy that co-stars Hal Linden and Tim Bohn.

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  • Maria Burton
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    101 Ways (The Things a Girl Will Do to Keep Her Volvo)
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    101 Ways (The Things a Girl Will Do to Keep Her Volvo)

    2000
    In this independent comedy from first-time director Jennifer B. Katz, Watson (Wendy Hoopes) is fresh out of college and looks forward to obtaining and balancing two of her main priorities -- her career and her love life. She faces trouble with both, finding herself struggling to keep her beloved Volvo and to find a worthwhile man. Will her car be repossessed, or will her love life?

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  • Jennifer B. Katz
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    Zeroman: The Complete Series
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    Zeroman: The Complete Series

    2004
    Leading a secret life as incompetent superhero Zeroman, Fair City postal carrier Les Mutton tries desperately to live up to his deceased secret agent father's accomplishments in this entertaining animated show. Though he never lacks enthusiasm, Zeroman often experiences a common sense deficiency. Leslie Nielson provides the voice of Zeroman, with Ryan Reynolds, Kevin MacDonald and Doris Roberts also lending their voice talent.

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  • Stacey Eberschlag
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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.

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  • 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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