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What do you do when you go to your boss's beach house for the weekend and find that your boss is already there ... but he's dead? You spend the weekend creating the illusion that he's alive, of course!

Ben Whittaker is a 70-year-old widower who has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin. "De Niro and Hathaway's charms plus a sparkling script make for feel-good fluff."--Newsday "If only real life were like a Nancy Meyers movie."--Toronto Star "With some genuinely insightful dialogue, a number...

A socially awkward teenage math prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad. "...it's small, smart, and satisfying."--Boston Globe "Long after you've seen the film, you'll remember the wonderfully nuanced work of the cast..."--Richard Roeper "A deeply affecting, sensitively handled British drama."--Hollywood Reporter

Minor leaguer Carlton takes an unplanned road trip to find his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garrett, after his mother becomes ill. Knowing that his father is charming, yet extremely immature, he brings along his sometimes girlfriend for support. After father and son are reunited, Carlton must struggle to deal with the misadventures brought on by his father's antics. Frustrations from the past come to a head as the mismatched trio...

An all-star comedy set during the latter years of Hollywood's Golden Age. It follows a single day in the life of a studio fixer who is presented with plenty of problems to fix. "Grade B+...It's coen lite, basically, but still filled with their best signatures..."--Entertainment Weekly "The combination of the Coen brothers' filmmaking acumen and George Clooney in absolute buffon mode is again Hollywood magic."--USA Today "An inside-showbiz lark...

"Washed-up history professor Lewis Birch (Griffin Dunne) takes his begrudging teenagers on a road trip to a conference in hopes of jumpstarting his career and reconnecting with his kids. But, when Lewis's estranged father goes missing on a Lewis and Clark historical reenactment trek, they're forced to make a family detour. The Birch family find themselves on a journey of discovery and connection as they make their own passage across America."--Container....

With his unique brand of humor, this former Last Comic Standing brings his lovable stage presence and wide range of voices and impressions. Bonus features include concert outtakes, audience Q&A, and extended versions.

Tyler Perry's latest stage play success comes loaded with laughs. Set in a hospital emergency room, it follows several nurses, their doctors, and some very interesting patients. What's done in the dark will always come to light!

A feature film adaptation based on the long-running ABC television series. Samantha, a pretty, modern-day witch, tries to abandon her supernatural powers for the sake of her mortal husband Darren, but temptation gets in the way. "In the process of avoiding a feature-length replay of the TV show, 'Bewitched' edifies die-hard fans by channeling the original's memorable supporting cast."--Newsday "Screenwriters Ephron and her sister Delia are able...

Harmony is a cosmetics saleslady whose life is shaped by an early encounter with the King himself. It all takes an ugly turn when she accidentally kills some Elvis impersonators and flees the scene.