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Walk the Talk
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Walk the Talk

2000
Newly released ex-con Joey Grasso (Salvatore Coco) is intent on rehabilitation. He's also seeing a paraplegic woman whom he thinks is one of the keys to his salvation. But when Joey starts mooning over a lackluster singer at a local dive, he veers from the straight-and-narrow once again. He's headed for ruin for sure ... or is he?

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  • Shirley Barrett
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    Andy Colby's Incredibly Awesome Adventure
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    Andy Colby's Incredibly Awesome Adventure

    1988
    For 12-year-old movie buff Andy Colby (Randy Josselyn), a trip to the local video store is a normal part of his daily routine. But when he stumbles across the aptly named "Incredible Video Adventure," he knows he's found something special. Ignoring the video clerk's warnings to sit away from the television and hang on to the remote control, Andy and his sister (Jessica Puscas) are unwittingly pulled into a montage of action-adventure clips.

    Directed by:

  • Deborah Brock
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    Best of Crapston Villas: Volume 1
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    Best of Crapston Villas: Volume 1

    1995
    Get down and dirty with a visit to Crapston Villas -- a disgustingly dilapidated apartment complex filled with some incredibly perverted plasticine puppets -- in this animated British series from the creators of "Spitting Image." In this collection of episodes, you'll meet a slew of not-so-friendly neighbors, including a struggling actor with a vomiting cat, a libidinous couple with a thieving grandma, and many more questionable characters.

    Directed by:

  • Sarah Ann Kennedy
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    Rappas
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    Rappas

    2009
    Tempted by visions of booty and bling, brothers and hopeless hip-hop wannabes Gary and Cary foolishly sign a phony record deal. Now they want out of the contract, but the only exit is to raise $100 large. Desperate, the two recruit some pals to help them pull off a heist of historic proportions, but do they really have a prayer? Crystal Burdette directs this comedy that stars Tyrell Ellis and Jeffrey Pierce.

    Directed by:

  • Crystal Burdette
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    Muffin Man
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    Muffin Man

    2003
    In the distant future, excessive junk-food eating causes humans to evolve into disgusting slobs known as Homo twinkus. Recorded from the perspective of visiting aliens, this mockumentary traces humankind's downfall at the hands of processed food. Writer-director Jessica Eisner crosses a classic tale of romance with a shocking history lesson to craft a biting social satire that critiques the excesses of modern society.

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  • Jessica Eisner
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    Homo Heights
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    Homo Heights

    1998
    Gay guru and fading icon Malcolm (Quentin Crisp in one of his last roles) wants to escape from Homo Heights and his grasping lover, drag queen and head of the gay Mafia Maria Callous (Stephen Sorrentino). Callous, meanwhile, is determined to maintain control of both his empire and his boyfriend. When Malcolm's friend Clementine (Lea DeLaria) offers to help, both are put in danger in this film written and directed by Sara Moore.

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  • Sara Moore
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    And the Winner Is...
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    And the Winner Is...

    2009
    The hypocrisy lurking behind politics and small-town life is revealed in this sharp, hilarious satire that finds Centerville shaking up its mayoral election by forcing the candidates to participate in an "Election Pageant." Seven eccentric, competitive locals run for office despite their many flaws, and during the pageant, show off their skills at baby kissing, photo ops, handshaking and other skills needed by a savvy politician.

    Directed by:

  • Christina Grozik
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    Titillating Steven
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    Titillating Steven

    2003
    This award-winning semiautobiographical farce from directors (and stars) Jacqueline Donelli and Kerry Donelli follows the struggles of twin sisters on their nearly ego-deflating Hollywood quest. The naive girls, desperate to get their screenplay produced by movie mogul Steven Speilstein, hold on to hope as long as they can. It's an insider's amusing perspective of the humbling path often walked by hopeful screenwriters chasing their big break.

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  • Jacqueline Donelli
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    Antisex
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    Antisex

    2008
    It's love at first sight when Ivan meets gorgeous Nonna, but there's a catch: When their relationship gets physical, Nonna reveals she's asexual. Ivan's buddies say to dump her, while Nonna's friends urge her to abstain, but neither wants to give up.

    Directed by:

  • Larisa Isaeva
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    Interruptions
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    Interruptions

    1997
    When Wendy Shuman (Kelly Maguire) returns to Los Angeles after a year away at a New York college, family shenanigans mark her homecoming in this wacky coming-of-age comedy set over the course of one zany day. As the family attempts to leave home to attend a birthday party, events conspire to keep them from departing. Directed by Gretchen Somerfeld, Interruptions stars Harry Cohn, Grace McClure, Kirk B.R. Woller and Beth Grant.

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  • Gretchen Somerfeld
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    Forbidden Foot
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    Forbidden Foot

    2006
    In this romantic comedy, bachelor Dave (Everett Phillips Jr.) leads a wretched life devoid of meaning, suffering deep loneliness as he attempts to connect with women. Unfortunately, his insistence on finding a woman with perfect feet makes his quest even more daunting. Dave's clumsy, inappropriate social skills tend to frighten prospective dates right off the bat, but he persists, determined to find Ms. Right. Elena Roth and Arina Gray co-star.

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  • Natasha Guruleva
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    Coma Girl: The State of Grace
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    Coma Girl: The State of Grace

    2005
    An emotionally empty data-cruncher (Dina Jacobsen) finds her carefully nursed apathy challenged when she's forced into the unknown world of stand-up comedy and apartment hunting in this offbeat offering. Darren Gooding, Lisa Renée and Amanda Orton join writer-director Jacobsen in the cast of this comedy about self-enlightenment and transition.

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  • Dina Jacobsen
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy: Episode 3
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy: Episode 3

    2006
    Host Joe Flaherty wraps up this Second City retrospective with a look at the troupe's most notable alumni, from Dan Aykroyd to Tina Fey.

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  • Sharon Bartlett
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy: Episode 2
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy: Episode 2

    2006
    In the second installment of this Second City retrospective, host Scott Thompson connects the Chicago institution to the Canadian sketch show "SCTV."

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  • Sharon Bartlett
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy: Episode 1
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    The Second City: The First Family of Comedy: Episode 1

    2006
    Actor-comedian Dave Thomas hosts the first installment of this Second City retrospective that serves as a primer about the Chicago institution's past.

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  • Sharon Bartlett
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    Festival Shorts Collection: El Gran Zambini aka The Great Zambini
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    Festival Shorts Collection: El Gran Zambini aka The Great Zambini

    2008
    Set in a bustling city overlooking an abandoned circus, this dialogue-free short from Spain centers on an aging circus performer as he struggles to come to terms with his defunct career and his strained relationship with his young son.

    Directed by:

  • Igor Legarreta
  • Emilio Perez
  • Chris Stenner
  • Arvid Uibel
  • Philippe Prouff
  • Rupert Jones
  • Sherry White
  • Pauline Pinson
  • Claudia Morgado Escanilla
  • Firas Momani
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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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