 40 Days and 40 Nights 2002  R, 94 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Michael Lehmann
Cast: Josh Hartnett, Shannyn Sossamon, Vinessa Shaw, Paulo Costanzo, Adam Trese, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Keegan Connor Tracy, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michelle Harrison, Monet Mazur, Lorin Heath, Aaron Trainor, Glenn Fitzgerald
For six months after being dumped by his girlfriend, Matt (Josh Hartnett) had plunged into a series of one-night stands, which failed to bring solace. Turning to the church for help, Matt takes a vow of celibacy for the 40 days of Lent. But, now he meets Erica (Shannyn Sossamon) who plans a much different scenario for Matt, and his co-workers are placing bets on how long it will take Erica to succeed.
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Airheads 1994  PG-13, 91 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Musical
Director: Michael Lehmann
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, Michael McKean, Judd Nelson, Ernie Hudson, Amy Locane, Joe Mantegna, Nina Siemaszko, Marshall Bell, Reg E. Cathey, David Arquette, Michael Richards, Michelle Hurst
"The Lone Rangers" is a rock band, and its three members–Chazz," Rex, and Pip (Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, and Adam Sandler)–are trying to get their demo tape heard, but to no avail. They decide to take matters into their own hands by holding a local radio station hostage–using water pistols as weapons.
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 Because I Said So 2007  PG-13, 102 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Michael Lehmann
Cast: Diane Keaton, Mandy Moore, Gabriel Macht, Tom Everett Scott, Lauren Graham, Piper Perabo, Stephen Collins, Ty Panitz, Matt Champagne, Colin Ferguson, Tony Hale, Sophina Brown
Daphne (Diane Keaton) is the loving mother of three daughters. Two of them–sensible psychologist Maggie (Lauren Graham) and smart and sexy Mae (Piper Perabo)–have settled down and married. However, charming but insecure Milly (Mandy Moore) has not found a husband, so Daphne steps in. She places an ad in the online personals, "older woman seeks younger man for her daughter..." and the interviews begin.
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 Heathers 1989  R, 102 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Mystery / Romance
Director: Michael Lehmann
Cast: Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, Kim Walker, Penelope Milford, Glenn Shadix, Renee Estevez, Jeremy Applegate, Lance Fenton, Patrick Labyorteaux, John Zarchen, Jon Matthews, Phill Lewis, Carrie Lynn
This black comedy involves teenagers and status symbols in high school. Three of the four most popular girls in high school are named Heather (Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, and Kim Walker). The fourth most popular is Veronica (Winona Ryder) who, when she falls for Jason "J.D." Dean (Christian Slater), learns how to deal with the others–through murder!
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Hudson Hawk 1991 R, 95 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy
Director: Michael Lehmann
Cast: Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello, Andie MacDowell, James Coburn, Richard E. Grant, Sandra Bernhard, Donald Burton, Don Harvey, David Caruso, Lorraine Toussaint
In an effort to take over the world, the Mayflowers–Darwin (Richard E. Grant) and Minerva (Sandra Bernhard)–blackmail Hudson Hawk (Bruce Willis) into stealing three Leonardo da Vinci works of art. Not Willis' best effort, but the film does contain some good action scenes amidst off-the-wall comedy.
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My Giant 1998 PG, 104 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Michael Lehmann
Cast: Billy Crystal, Kathleen Quinlan, Gheorghe Muresan, Joanna Pacula, Zane Carney, Rider Strong, Steven Seagal, Harold Gould, Doris Roberts, Philip Sterling
While traveling in Romania, a talent agent, Sammy (Zane Carney), finds a 7 1/2-foot tall giant, Max (Gheorghe Muresan), and brings him home to America for what Sammy is sure will be fame and fortune on the silver screen.
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The Truth About Cats and Dogs 1996 PG-13, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Michael Lehmann
Cast: Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx, James McCaffrey, Richard Coca, Stanley DeSantis
Abby Barnes (Janeane Garofalo) is a veterinarian who also hosts an L.A. talk-radio show on which she gives witty advice to pet owners. One day, Brian (Ben Chaplin) calls for advice about dealing with his Great Dane and asks Abby for a date. Believing herself to be a "Plain Jane," Abby recruits a gorgeous model–friend Noelle (Uma Thurman)–to take her place, and the comedy of mistaken identities begins.
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| 1. 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
2. Airheads (1994)
3. Because I Said So (2007)
4. Heathers (1989)
5. Hudson Hawk (1991)
6. My Giant (1998)
7. The Truth About Cats and Dogs (1996)
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