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"Dre Ross has one more shot. Despite being a successful political consultant, his aggressive tactics have put him on thin ice with his boss, Mrs. Fitz, who plucked him from juvenile incarceration and mentored his career. She exiles him to the backwoods of South Carolina with $250,000 of dark money to introduce a ballot initiative on behalf of a mining company. The goal: to manipulate the locals into voting to sell their pristine public land to the...
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In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression, except for Gene, who is bursting with multiple expressions. Determined to become normal, Gene enlists the help of his handy best friend Hi-5 and Jailbreak. Together, these unlikely heroes embark on an epic app-venture through the apps on the phone, each its own wild and fun world, to find the code that will fix Gene!
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The beautiful Princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell (which can only be broken by a vow of everlasting love) and held captive at an enchanted lake. There, she befriends Jean-Bob the frog, Speed the turtle and Puffn the bird. Despite their struggle to keep the princess safe, these good-natured animals can do nothing about the sorcerer's spell.
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The spiritual formation of young people can often focus on encouraging their personal spiritual practices, and perhaps linking them to a local youth group. While both are important, Networks for Faith Formation argues that a far wider set of relationships are needed to help faith grow.
The aim of Networks for Faith Formation is to describe and commend eight key networks, relational bonds that nurture and nourish faith. The eight networks are "bedroom...
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An inspiring and triumphant portrait of comedian Barry Crimmins, who survived childhood abuse to become an influential political satirist and activist. Grand Jury Prize nominee at the **Sundance Film Festival**. *"Angry, quixotic, tragic, heroic - Crimmins' life is stunning. Catch this portrait and you can definitely call yourself lucky." - Katherine Pushkar, **New York Daily News***
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Steven Wright, actor, comedian, writer, Oscar winner, narrator of Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, and Rolling Stone's 15th greatest stand-up in the world, got his start on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. In this installment of Las Vegas Connection, Wright talks to Bart Torres about his unique, signature deadpan delivery, and how he doesn't believe in time.
13) Call Me Lucky
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An inspiring and funny portrait of comedian Barry Crimmins, who survived childhood abuse to become an influential political satirist and activist. In Competition at Sundance.
14) Allan The Dog
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A talking dog with Hollywood dreams learns an important lesson when he values fame over friendship.
15) Son of the Mask
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Funnyman Jamie Kennedy (Malibu's Most Wanted) stars as aspiring cartoonist Tim Avery, who's already hesitant about becoming a father when he finds himself taking care of someone else's infant, a baby with amazing abilities. Somehow the tot has stumbled upon the Mask of Loki, the mythological object with mystical power that transforms the wearer into his hyperactive, shape-shifting alter ego. In addition to coping with a baby with mind-boggling supernatural...
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The cubs are excited about going on a family trip, until they find out the destination is a tour of Bear Country₂s National Parks! Mama reassures the cubs and reminds them that if they keep an open mind about new experiences, it could lead to a world of adventure. Then, join the Bear family for five other stories as they try to cook a special dinner, build a big red kite, and more!
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Chosen from the first 52 original hours of the television series, this collection features twelve hours of stand-up comics performing their routines before live audiences at the Improv Club in Los Angeles, California. Also includes introductions and short bits by guest hosts as well as several musical performances.
Four DVD box set features the best and funniest comedians to have performed at the iconic Improv Club in Los Angeles including the likes...