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1. Body Double (1984)
R | 114 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A young actor's obsession with spying on a beautiful woman who lives nearby leads to a baffling series of events with drastic consequences.
Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: Craig Wasson, Melanie Griffith, Gregg Henry, Deborah Shelton
Votes: 38,134 | Gross: $8.80M
2. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
PG-13 | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Shang-Chi, the master of weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization.
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton | Stars: Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 435,187 | Gross: $224.54M
3. A Bug's Life (1998)
G | 95 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A misfit ant, looking for "warriors" to save his colony from greedy grasshoppers, recruits a group of bugs that turn out to be an inept circus troupe.
Directors: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton | Stars: Kevin Spacey, David Foley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Hayden Panettiere
Votes: 314,361 | Gross: $162.80M
4. The Disaster Artist (2017)
R | 104 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
When aspiring actor Greg Sestero meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood to make their dreams come true.
Director: James Franco | Stars: James Franco, Dave Franco, Ari Graynor, Seth Rogen
Votes: 164,199 | Gross: $21.12M
5. Paddington 2 (2017)
PG | 103 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen.
Director: Paul King | Stars: Ben Whishaw, Hugh Grant, Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins
Votes: 93,876 | Gross: $40.44M
6. Becoming Bond (2017)
TV-MA | 95 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
A look at the troubled acting career of George Lazenby and his short-lived association with James Bond.
Director: Josh Greenbaum | Stars: George Lazenby, Josh Lawson, Kassandra Clementi, Jane Seymour
Votes: 3,223
7. Wyrd Sisters (1997)
140 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Duke Felmet murders King Verence and takes over the small country of Lancre on the Discworld, three witches are involuntarily tasked with protecting the king's baby son.
Stars: Jane Horrocks, June Whitfield, Annette Crosbie, Eleanor Bron
Votes: 1,069
8. To psonio (1983)
89 min | Comedy
A star-wannabe actor, usually working as a clumsy extra, gets a life opportunity when a venal theater protagonist gets him under her protection.
Director: Omiros Efstratiadis | Stars: Sotiris Moustakas, Sotiris Tzevelekos, Sofi Zanninou, Efi Pikoula
Votes: 211
9. I Agapi Mas (1968)
95 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
An artistic usherette gets her big break when the irritable female lead has an accident. However, as the talented amateur thespian shares a deep bond with the protagonist, the past comes back to haunt them. Can anything come between them?
Director: Kostas Karagiannis | Stars: Aliki Vougiouklaki, Dimitris Papamichael, Katerina Helmy, Petros Lohaitis
Votes: 450
10. Will You Stop! (1937)
Approved | 18 min | Short, Comedy
Tim (Tim Ryan) has written what he thinks is a great skit about Antony and Cleopatra for the department store's annual employee show, but the boss insists on his goofy daughter (Irene Ryan) playing Cleopatra opposite Tim's Antony.
Director: William Watson | Stars: Tim Ryan, Irene Ryan, Hugh Cameron, Ed Garvie
Votes: 19
11. Urge for Life (1986)
102 min | Comedy, Drama
Struggling to make ends meet, a talented actor is bent on ending his loveless and miserable life; however, he plays it safe when attempting suicide, since he knows that his best friend will always be there for him. Will he ever find peace?
Director: Pavlos Tasios | Stars: Giorgos Kimoulis, Kostas Arzoglou, Fanis Hinas, Katerina Razelou
Votes: 266
12. Passing Flickers (1982)
92 min | Comedy
Director: Han Hsiang Li | Stars: Tony Liu, Liang Chun Tai, Tien-Hsing Li, Feng Ku
Votes: 59
13. Poniro thilyko... katergara gynaika! (1980)
102 min | Romance, Comedy
Stuck in an unhappy marriage, a famous theatre star summons up the courage to seek happiness and love anew, in the shape of a young lawyer. But, is it love at first sight? Will her decision lead to an ignominious end in the show business?
Director: Kostas Karagiannis | Stars: Aliki Vougiouklaki, Angelos Antonopoulos, Haritini Karolou, Danis Katranidis
Votes: 264
14. My Name Is Anna Magnani (1979)
105 min | Documentary, Biography
Traces the life of Anna Magnani, her creations, her successes, her triumphs, her boycotted career, her nonconformism, her anxieties, her generosity - Punctuated with photos that tell her ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Vermorcken | Stars: Anna Magnani, Jean-Paul Andret, Claude Autant-Lara, Liliane Becker
Votes: 47
15. The Child of a Drunk (1961)
69 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
As the successful director of a small acting troupe returns to his birthplace and reunites with loved ones, his dormant love for the neighbourhood's belle awakes. However, will she reciprocate the feelings of the drunkard's child?
Director: Giorgos Petridis | Stars: Kostas Kakavas, Dina Trianti, Lavrentis Dianellos, Niki Linardou
Votes: 12
16. One Big Happy Family (1935)
21 min | Short, Comedy
A woman auditions for a theater company with her well-armed brothers there to make sure she gets the part. Her whole family attends her stage debut.
Director: Al Christie | Stars: Tim Ryan, Irene Ryan, George Shelton, Emerson's Mountaineers
Votes: 23
17. The Real Presence (1984)
60 min
Odd "fictional documentary" about the Avignon Festival.
Director: Raúl Ruiz | Stars: Franck Oger, Nadège Clair, Camila Mora-Scheihing, Catherine Oudin
Votes: 23
18. Remembering Hearts in Atlantis (2002 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Stars: Scott Hicks, Anthony Hopkins, Anton Yelchin
19. The Magic Arts (1978)
19 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Director: Bruce Petty | Stars: Don Pascoe, John Bell, Robert Bell, Grahame Bond
20. Larger Than Life (1952 TV Movie)
105 min | Drama
Stars: Christine Finn, Ian Fleming, Hugh Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis
21. The Shaw Festival: Behind the Curtain (2013)
Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary
From PBS - This is a one-hour behind-the scenes documentary on the Shaw Festival, one of North America's longest running, most distinctive and exciting theater experiences.
Directors: Aaron Lam, Jeremy Major | Stars: Debra McGrath, Tanya Apostolidis, Philip Atfield, Laurann Brown
22. Sweding: The Room (2018)
4 min | Short, Drama
Johnny has it all - great work, an apartment in San Francisco, best friend Mark and fiancee Lisa, and his birthday is near. But everything changes when Mark and Lisa start a novel .
Directors: George Zhuzikasio Ali, Ivan Prokopovich | Stars: George Zhuzikasio Ali, Ivan Prokopovich, Lady-cat
23. Laurie Elliott Actore (2007)
2 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Kevin MacDonald | Star: Laurie Elliott
24. Pros tin elefteria (1996)
130 min | Drama
Slowly fading into obscurity, a beloved and once-popular actress summons up the courage to make a comeback, only to see that--in this alluring world of fame and glamour--she has always been alone. How painful is the bitter road to freedom?
Director: Harris Papadopoulos | Stars: Mary Hronopoulou, Dimitris Papamichael, Stratos Tzortzoglou, Alkis Kourkoulos
Votes: 36
25. Girls on Top (2010)
50 min | Documentary
'Girls on Top' is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the lives of eight women as they reunite to perform in an award-winning production of Caryl Churchill's 'Top Girls'. A funny and ... See full summary »
Director: Cassandra Nicolaou | Stars: Diana Donnelly, Megan Follows, Kelli Fox, Ann-Marie MacDonald
26. The Old Actor (1912)
17 min | Short, Drama
An elderly actor is fired for his age. He disguises himself as a beggar. His daughter's beau accidentally gives him a gold coin. A chase ensues with a policeman, the daughter and her beau in hot pursuit.
Director: D.W. Griffith | Stars: W. Chrystie Miller, Kate Bruce, Mary Pickford, Edwin August
Votes: 262
27. Duet for Four: Wendy Hughes Interview (2008 Video)
8 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Stars: Wendy Hughes, Clare Binney, Diane Cilento, Arthur Dignam
28.
Columbo (1971–2003)
Episode:
Dagger of the Mind
(1972)
Not Rated | 98 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In London, a respected Shakespearean acting duo cover up the unintended killing of their producer.
Director: Richard Quine | Stars: Peter Falk, Richard Basehart, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Bernard Fox
Votes: 2,947
29.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Sanford Meisner: The Theatre's Best Kept Secret
(1990)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A leading acting teacher who trained some of the most famous performers of the stage and screen, Sanford Meisner was a founding member of the Group Theatre a leading force in the theater world of the 1930's.
Director: Nick Doob | Stars: Susan Boehm, Robert Duvall, Peter Falk, Bob Fosse
Votes: 121
30.
NewsRadio (1995–1999)
Episode:
Stupid Holiday Charity Talent Show
(1997)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Because of a bet he made, Mr. James promises to rehire Matthew if somebody from WNYX wins a talent show.
Director: Tom Cherones | Stars: David Foley, Stephen Root, Andy Dick, Maura Tierney
Votes: 322
31.
Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode:
John Lithgow/Mr. Mister
(1985)
TV-14 | 90 min | Comedy, Music
In cold open, President Reagan ignores Dr. Federico's appeal to use nukes against an incoming killer comet. In his monologue, jet-lagged John Lithgow mistakes the live show for a pre-show ... See full summary »
Directors: Dave Wilson, James Signorelli, Mark Story | Stars: Joan Cusack, John Lithgow, Robert Downey Jr., Nora Dunn
Votes: 70
32.
Undeclared (2001–2003)
Episode:
Addicts
(2001)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
Steven, Lizzie, and Rachel feel guilty after paying for someone to write their term papers, while Lloyd and Ron become addicted to online stock trading.
Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Jay Baruchel, Carla Gallo, Charlie Hunnam, Monica Keena
Votes: 231
33.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
Yee Howdy Rides Again
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
In a special Western-themed episode, Bill plays a VHS tape of a 1966 broadcast of "Yee Howdy", with a slate of cowboy and gunslinger cartoons: Bugs Bunny Rides Again (1948), Texas Tom (1950), Vitamin Pink (1966), Whoops! I'm a Cowboy (1937), Drip-Along Daffy (1951).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
Votes: 8
34.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
Toony's Lemonade Stand
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Toony goes into business selling his own lemonade beverage for 25 cents a cup, with a cartoon lineup featuring Hare Remover (1946), Blue Cat Blues (1956), Chaser on the Rocks (1965), The Pink Quarterback (1968), and Hoppy-Go-Lucky (1952).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
Votes: 5
35.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
Whose Your Daddy?
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
There's a knock at the door and a surprise visitor.
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
Votes: 5
36.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
I Like to Hobby
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Toony and the gang help Bill find a new hobby: Kitty Foiled (1948), Problem Pappy (1941), Count Me Out (1938), Slink Pink (1969), Hot-Rod and Reel! (1959).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
37.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
Fantastic Friday #12
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
It's Fan-tastic Friday once again.
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein, Kimberly
38.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
No Rats, Ands or Buts
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Bill and Toony run afoul of the grammar police when trying to design their new logo, and the cartoons showcase other dynamic duos: Tweet Zoo (1957), Zoom and Bored (1957), A Pair of Sneakers (1969), The A-Tom-inable Snowman (1966), The Goofy Gophers (1947).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
Votes: 5
39.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
The Orson Welles Story: Part 1
(1982)
111 min | Documentary
Part 1 of an in-depth interview exploring Welles' achievements and frustrations during his life in film and theatre.
Stars: Leslie Megahey, Orson Welles, Peter Bogdanovich, Robert Wise
Votes: 74
40.
The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
The Origins of the Anti-Human Depopulation Agenda
(2023 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Matt Walsh delves into the historical roots of the left's "anti-human agenda" aimed at depopulation. He sheds light on a little-known, rarely discussed document that marks the beginning of this movement.
Director: Mark Jones | Star: Matt Walsh
Votes: 15
41.
Audition Girl (2016– )
Episode:
Biggety Barren Buffalo-Chip
(2016)
5 min | Comedy
AG attends her first acting class with the world famous thespian, Dr. Richard Thornburg.
Directors: Kelly Catey, Cory Lockman | Stars: Beata Borelius, Kelly Catey, Heidi Heaslet, Austin Iredale
42.
Travel Oz (2007– )
Episode:
Uluru, Adelaide Festivals & Noosa Surfing
(2008)
27 min | Reality-TV
Director: Chris Grainger | Stars: Greg Grainger, Angela Cassidy, Tim Charody, Tim Doyle
43.
The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode:
Tywysog Cymru
(2019)
TV-MA | 56 min | Biography, Drama, History
Prince Charles is sent to Aberystwyth to learn Welsh from an ardent nationalist in preparation for the ceremony for his investiture as Prince of Wales.
Director: Christian Schwochow | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Daniels
Votes: 6,051