The Abyss 1989  R, 140 min.
Genre: Action / Sci-Fi / Adventure / Thriller / Drama
Director: James Cameron
Cast: Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, George Robert Klek, John Bedford Lloyd, Christopher Murphy, Adam Nelson, J.C. Quinn, Todd Graff, Chris Elliott, Leo Burmester, Kimberly Scott, Captain Kidd Brewer Jr., Dick Warlock, Jimmie Ray Weeks
Ex-husband and wife Virgil "Bud" and Lindsey Brigman (Ed Harris and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) who hate each other, a crew of engaging oil drillers, and some gung-ho Navy divers find themselves fighting for their lives in the deep ocean while on a mission for the Navy to disarm a missing nuclear submarine–and there's something out there, too. Well deserved Academy Award winner in 1989 for Best Special Effects.
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Cabin Boy 1994  PG-13, 80 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Adam Resnick
Cast: Chris Elliott, Ritch Brinkley, James Gammon, Brian Doyle-Murray, Brion James, Ann Magnuson, Russ Tamblyn, Ricki Lake, Mike Starr, Melora Walters
With a name like Nathaniel Mayweather (played by Chris Elliott), it helps to be very rich, and this kid is! Through a series of wrong turns, he ends up as cabin boy on a ship and begins an "unusual" adventure.
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CB4 1993  R, 86 min.
Genre: Comedy / Musical
Director: Tamra Davis
Cast: Chris Rock, Allen Payne, Deezer D, Chris Elliott, Phil Hartman, Theresa Randle, Ice-T, Charles Q. Murphy, Khandi Alexander, Art Evans, Willard E. Pugh, Ty Granderson Jones, Rachel True, Victor Wilson, Richard Gant
CB4 stands for the name of a rap group, Cell Block 4. Its members pretend to be gang members to make their message appear more realistic. The film fails in its attempt to satirize the rap scene of music; however, it does provide some entertainment.
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Dance Flick 2009  PG-13, 83 min.
Genre: Comedy / Action
Director: Damien Wayans
Cast: Damon Wayans Jr., Craig Wayans, Shoshanna Bush, Essence Atkins, Affion Crockett, Chris Elliott, David Alan Grier, Brennan Hillard, Chelsea Makela, Christina Murphy, Amy Sedaris, Ross Thomas, Kim Wayans, Lauren Bowles, George Gore II
This comedy features Thomas Uncles (Damon Wayans Jr.) helping beautiful Megan White (Shoshanna Bush) perfect her dance moves. Megan is a White girl trying to fit in with the predominantly Black student body at Musical High School, and Thomas just might hold the key to her success.
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 Groundhog Day 1993   PG, 103 min.
Genre: Comedy / Fantasy / Romance
Director: Harold Ramis
Cast: Bill Murray, Chris Elliott, Andie MacDowell, Stephen Tobolowsky, Brian Doyle-Murray, Marita Geraghty, Angela Paton, Rick Ducommun, Rick Overton, Harold Ramis, Robin Duke, Michael Shannon, Willie Garson, Carol Bivins, Les Podewell
Weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray) comes to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to cover Groundhog Day activities and report on whether a shadow was spotted. Once there, he finds himself trapped in time and must relive the same day over and over. The key to his escape lies with TV producer Rita (Andie MacDowell) in his ability to become a better person.
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Hyperspace 1990  N/R, 82 min.
Genre: Comedy / Sci-Fi
Director: Todd Durham
Cast: Alan Marx, Paula Poundstone, Chris Elliott, Robert Bloodworth, R.C. Nanney, Lisa Huss, Gordon Peterson, Susan Gellner, Lane Davidson, Joy Laurens
After sitting on the shelf for several years, this film made its debut at a 3-D festival in 1990. The "Star Wars" spoof begins with Lord Buckethead (Robert Bloodworth) and his team in pursuit of a princess who stole a radio transmission. Unfortunately, he misses his target and lands on Earth in a small town of rednecks. And the "fun" really begins.
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Kingpin 1996 PG-13, 113 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Cast: Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, Bill Murray, Chris Elliott, William Jordan, Richard Tyson, Lin Shaye
When bowler Roy Munson (Woody Harrelson) gets his arm amputated in an accident with the ball return, he turns to alcohol for solace. Then, years later, Roy meets Amish farmer Ishmael (Randy Quaid) who just happens to be a great bowler. Roy becomes his manager and plans, through Ishmael, to win a $1 million prize at an upcoming bowling tournament in Reno.
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Lianna 1983  R, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Sayles
Cast: Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries, Jo Henderson, Jessica MacDonald, Jesse Solomon, John Sayles, Chris Elliott, Maggie Renzi, Rochelle Oliver
Lianna (Linda Griffiths) is in the throes of an unhappy marriage when she falls in love with a woman and now must deal with her awakening as a lesbian.
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Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 2000 PG-13, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Peter Segal
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Janet Jackson, Larry Miller, John Ales, Richard Gant, Anna Maria Horsford, Melinda McGraw, Jamal Mixon, Gabriel Williams, Chris Elliott, Earl Boen, Freda Payne, Sylvester Jenkins, Duffy Taylor, Nikki Cox
This sequel revolves around the lovable Professor Sherman Klump (Eddie Murphy) and his attempts to rid himself of his obnoxious alter ego, Buddy (also Eddie Murphy–as are all seven Klump family members). Buddy's actions threaten to doom Sherman's budding romance with the brainy and beautiful Denise (Janet Jackson).
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Osmosis Jones 2001 PG, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Cast: Bill Murray, Chris Rock, Laurence Fishburne, David Hyde Pierce, Brandy Norwood, William Shatner, Molly Shannon, Chris Elliott, Joel Silver, Elena Franklin
When an out-of-shape construction worker, Frank Pepperidge (Bill Murray), contracts a lethal virus, forces within his body–led by Osmosis Jones (Chris Rock) and Drix (David Hyde Pierce)–rush to fight off the virus, Thrax (Laurence Fishburne), that threatens Frank's life.
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Scary Movie 2 2001 R, 85 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Cast: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Kathleen Robertson, Tori Spelling, Chris Elliott, Tim Curry, James Woods, Natasha Lyonne
One year after Shorty (Marlon Wayans), Ray (Shawn Wayans), Cindy (Anna Faris), and Brenda (Regina Hall) survived their original ordeal, they are once again confronted with a "Scary" situation. As college freshman, their class assignment is to spend the weekend in a haunted mansion.
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Scary Movie 4 2006 PG-13, 83 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: David Zucker
Cast: Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Craig Bierko, Cloris Leachman, Conchita Campbell, Leslie Nielsen, Simon Rex, Anthony Anderson, Carmen Electra, Chris Elliott, Bill Pullman, Charlie Sheen, Dr. Phil, Shaquille O'Neal
Cindy (Anna Faris) and Brenda (Regina Hall) are back, and this time around Tom (Craig Bierko) joins them as they embark on a quest to learn more about a mysterious young ghost haunting the home of Mrs. Norris (Cloris Leachman). In the process, they save the world from an invasion by aliens.
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Snow Day 2000 PG, 89 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Chris Koch
Cast: Chris Elliott, Mark Webber, Jean Smart, Chevy Chase, Pam Grier, Zena Grey, Schuyler Fisk, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Iggy Pop, John Schneider
When a blizzard forces a school closing for the day, 15-year-old Hal Brandston (Mark Webber) sets out to make the most of it by impressing the beautiful Claire (Emmanuelle Chriqui). Meanwhile, others in his family get involved in their own struggles during one day of precious time off.
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 There's Something About Mary 1998 R, 118 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Cast: Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Chris Elliott, Lin Shaye, Lee Evans, Jeffrey Tambor, W. Earl Brown, Harland Williams, Keith David, Markie Post, Sarah Silverman, Khandi Alexander, Dan Murphy, Brett Favre
Ted (Ben Stiller) missed out on his high-school prom date with Mary (Cameron Diaz) years ago because of an embarrassing accident. Now, 13 years later, Ted realizes that he still cares for Mary and hires investigator Pat Healy (Matt Dillon) to find her. Pat locates Mary in Miami, becomes interested in her, and tries to keep Ted away. Ted catches on and heads for Miami only to find even more suitors in his way.
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| 1. The Abyss (1989)
2. Cabin Boy (1994)
3. CB4 (1993)
4. Dance Flick (2009)
5. Groundhog Day (1993)
6. Hyperspace (1990)
7. Kingpin (1996)
8. Lianna (1983)
9. Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
10. Osmosis Jones (2001)
11. Scary Movie 2 (2001)
12. Scary Movie 4 (2006)
13. Snow Day (2000)
14. There's Something About Mary (1998)
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