To improve its relations with Muslim countries, the United States government sends comedian Albert Brooks to south Asia to write a report on what makes followers of Islam laugh.
Casts Albert Brooks, Amy Ryan, Sheetal Sheth, Fred Thompson, Penny Marshall, Victoria Burrows, John Carroll Lynch, Jon Tenney, Paul Eric Jerome, Emma Lockhart
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History of the World: Part I
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Catch-22
IMDB 6.6 | Jun , 1970
A WWII military pilot makes a valiant effort to be certified insane in order to be excused from flying missions. But there's a catch.D.E.B.S.
IMDB 6.5 | Mar , 2005
The star of a team of teenage crime fighters falls for the alluring villainess she must bring to justice.Life of Brian
IMDB 7.8 | Aug , 1979
Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother, the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs.The History of White People in America
IMDB 6 | Jun , 1985
In this parody of documentaries, host Martin Mull discusses the contributions that white people have made to the USA, visits the Institute of White Studies, and follows a typical white family as they go about their everyday lives.Best Actress
IMDB 1.3 | Mar , 2000
A Hollywood writer becomes embroiled while investigating into the lives of five fictitious actresses all nominated for the Academy Award for best actress.For 20
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2024
DURING THE FINAL YEARS OF CANNABIS PROHIBITION: Troubled college student Chance returns home to his affluent hometown in suburban Connecticut & conceives of a plan to take over the local marijuana trade.. He enlists the help of several friends and acquaintances and forms a business known as the Sleight of Hand. This plan, however, extends well beyond his control and begins to unravel as he continues to disregard the advice of his psychiatrist, descending further into depression. He must now shuffle his mother, doctor and cover job, as well as keep his illegal business one step ahead of the local authority. Chance's substance abuse and mental instability collide as he falls deeper into a world of vice and psychosis.Jane Austen's Mafia!
IMDB 5.4 | Jul , 1998
After growing up poor in Salmonella, Vincenzo Cortino installs himself as the preeminent, if bumbling, Mafia don of the New World. But now he must pass on power to one of his two sons: either level-headed veteran Anthony or vituperative loose cannon Joey.The Tripper
IMDB 4.9 | Apr , 2006
A Ronald Reagan-obsessed serial killer targets a bunch of hippies who are heading to a weekend-long concert.Pleasantville
IMDB 7.3 | Sep , 1998
Geeky teenager David and his popular twin sister, Jennifer, get sucked into the black-and-white world of a 1950s TV sitcom called "Pleasantville," and find a world where everything is peachy keen all the time. But when Jennifer's modern attitude disrupts Pleasantville's peaceful but boring routine, she literally brings color into its life.The Pride of Pikeville
IMDB 0 | Jun , 1927
Unlikely Lothario, the less-than-dashing crossed-eyed Ben Turpin, finds himself pursued by many beautiful ladies.Striptease
IMDB 5.6 | Jun , 1996
Bounced from her job, Erin Grant needs money if she's to have any chance of winning back custody of her child. But, eventually, she must confront the naked truth: to take on the system, she'll have to take it all off. Erin strips to conquer, but she faces unintended circumstances when a hound dog of a Congressman zeroes in on her and sharpens the shady tools at his fingertips, including blackmail and murder.The Sweet Sins of Sexy Susan
IMDB 2.3 | Jan , 1967
The literal English translation of the German-titled film here is "The Hostess of the Lahn." Suzanne (Terry Torday) is the beautiful redhead who runs an inn in the town of Giessen. She is the subject of many inspirational love songs by the student population. The lyrics also reflect the Germans' resentment and hostility toward the French occupation by the army of Napoleon. Suzanne appears in various stages of undress.History of the World: Part I
IMDB 6.8 | Jun , 1981
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.The Hotel New Hampshire
IMDB 5.6 | Mar , 1984
Over the course of several years beginning in the 1950s, a man and his oddball family run hotels in New England and Vienna, as unexpected events change their lives forever.1941
IMDB 5.8 | Dec , 1979
In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.Little Triangles
IMDB 0 | Nov , 2024
In a found-footage tape of some castings. We follow the auditions of a tortilla chips brand commercial named "Little Triangles", where each candidate's pursuit of the perfect turns upsettlingly bizarre. As tensions rise and performances take a sinister turn, the camera captures a descent into madness, revealing the dark and absurd side of the casting process. What are the actresses willing to do to become famous?Caucasian Spirituals
IMDB 10 | Feb , 2026
Live Video of a performance by Sara Hook of her piece Caucasian Spirituals, the piece showcases the conflicts of being a young southern woman while wanting to free herself to the current cultural norms of the northern cities.The Twelve Tasks of Asterix
IMDB 7.3 | Jun , 1976
Asterix and Obelix depart on an adventure to complete twelve impossible tasks to prove to Caesar that they are as strong as the Gods. You'll roar with laughter as they outwit, outrun, and generally outrage the very people who are trying to prove them "only human".Election
IMDB 6.9 | Apr , 1999
Tracy Flick is running unopposed for this year’s high school student election. But Jim McAllister has a different plan. Partly to establish a more democratic election, and partly to satisfy some deep personal anger toward Tracy, Jim talks football player Paul Metzler to run for president as well.Bulworth
IMDB 6.3 | May , 1998
A suicidally disillusioned liberal politician puts a contract out on himself and takes the opportunity to be bluntly honest with his voters by affecting the rhythms and speech of hip-hop music and culture.