The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Synopsis: A funny and touching coming-of-age story based on the beloved best-selling novel by Stephen Chbosky, THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER is a modern classic that captures the dizzying […]
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Bizarro, vol. 9
Bizarro, vol. 9 by Dan Piraro 6.75 I remember when Bizarro comics first appeared in my local paper. I had never read anything so wacked out before. At least, not […]
George Carlin: Personal Favorites
Synopsis: For more than four decades, George Carlin has made us laugh and think with his salty, provocative style of standup comedy. This HBO Special Presentation highlights some of his […]
Inside the Actors Studio: George Carlin
Synopsis: For almost fifteen years and more than 200 episodes, James Lipton has sat down with some of the world’s most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews. Lipton’s […]
Religulous
Synopsis: In this new comedy from director Larry Charles (Borat, Seinfeld), comedian and TV host Bill Maher (Real Time with Bill Maher, Politically Incorrect) takes a pilgrimage across the globe […]
The New New Rules
Summary: From the New York Times bestselling author and host of HBO’s Real Time, Bill Maher’s latest collection of political riffs and savagely funny suggestions for preserving sanity in an […]
Tanner on Tanner
Synopsis: Off the record, on camera. “Everybody’s making pictures,” observes Martin Scorsese in this sly sequel to Robert Altman and Garry Trudeau’s Emmy Award-winning satirical miniseries, Tanner ’88. Sixteen years […]
Recount
Synopsis: Date of viewing: The future of the nation was hanging by a …chad. Every vote counts… if the votes are counted. In 2000, the election of the U.S. President […]
Election
Synopsis: Reading. Writing. Revenge. Reese Witherspoon plays Tracy Flick, a straight-A go-getter determined to be president of Carver High’s student body. Popular teacher Jim McAlister (Broderick) decides to derail Tracy’s […]
Please Vote For Me
Synopsis: Two males and a female vie for office, indulging in low blows and spin, character assassination and gestures of goodwill, all the while gauging their standing with voters. The setting […]
Tanner ’88
Synopsis: In 1988, renegade filmmaker Robert Altman and Pulitzer Prize-winning Doonesbury cartoonist Garry Trudeau created a presidential candidate, ran him alongside the other hopefuls during the primary season, and presented […]
Bob Roberts
Synopsis: Tim Robbins stars as Bob Roberts, a radical folksinger turned senatorial candidate, in this satirical comedy that blends his campaign trail with singing, music videos and scandal. Bob […]
The Candidate
Synopsis: Nothing matters more than winning. Not even what you believe in. Bill McKay (Redford), California Democratic candidate for US Senator, a man of integrity and idealism, will now let the great […]
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