John Cleese
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And now for something completely different. Professor at Large features beloved English comedian and actor John Cleese in the role of Ivy League professor at Cornell University. His almost twenty years as professor-at-large has led to many talks, essays, and lectures on campus. This collection of the very best moments from Cleese under his mortarboard provides a unique view of his endless pursuit of intellectual discovery across a range of topics....
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Jake is dumped, fired and humiliated. In an attempt to win back his ex, he embarks on a hilariously wild charity stunt by walking up the western coast of Australia. Throughout his journey, he braves unforgiving elements, wild dogs, and jellyfish, all the while learning to fall in love with life itself in this laugh out loud comedy.
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Governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind a visitor's appearance. Dr. Helen Benson is a renowned scientist who finds herself face-to-face with an alien called Klaatu. Klaatu has traveled across the universe to warn of an impending global crisis. She quickly discovers the deadly ramificications of Klaatu's claim that he is a 'friend to the Earth.' Now, she and her yourng stepson must find a way to convince the entity who was sent...
7) The Pirate
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An epic tale about Ioannis Varvakis, who sided with the Russians in their war with the Turks, befriended Catherine the Great, built a fortune out of sturgeon eggs – and then gave it all away to help his motherland fight the Ottoman empire.
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Harry just found out he only has a short time to live - but for his enemies, their prognosis looks even worse. When the doctors tell failed photographer Harry Sterndale to get his affairs in order, he does just that - with a vengeance. With nothing to lose, he embarks on a rampage of outrageously bad behavior.
12) Man About Town
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Successful, hardworking and unscrupulous, Jack is a Hollywood agent at the top of his game and completely out of kilter with his personal life. So he takes a self-help class and, when word gets out, becomes the focus of the gossip columns. Word travels fast...and so do the laughs.
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This volume includes the story of Superman's son in a world without Superman, a Superman raised in England, a Superman raised in the 30th century and an angel's attempt to help Linda Danvers (Supergirl) overcome the darkness within. Collects Son of Superman, Superboy's Legion #1-2, Supergirl: Wings and Superman: True Brit!
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One-sixth the gravity. 100% of the fun. That's the way things are on the moon when Eddie Murphy headlines The Adventures of Pluto Nash. Murphy plays the title role in a high-flying action comedy directed by Ron Underwood (Tremors, City Slickers). The year is 2087, and the future isn't what it used to be now that mobsters (including Joe Pantoliano) are muscling in on Nash's Club Pluto. But Pluto isn't ready to kiss his assets goodbye. With the help...
16) Rat Race
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An all-star comedy cast brings laughs from start to finish when a casino tycoon gives six money-crazed contestants the chance to win $2 million in a race from Las Vegas to New Mexico.
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The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of all time. From "Fast Time at Ridgemont High" and "Office Space" to "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," and "Showgirls."
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Hollywood on Set volume 12
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Darby Camp, Kevin Hart, Benedict Cumberbatch, and other riveting actors and filmmakers, delve into the heart of what makes their films Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021), Fatherhood, (2021), and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021) shine.