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Waiting for Guffman
1996 80mins USA (15) Comedy
Directed by Christopher Guest Starring Christopher Guest, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara

When the town of Blaine, Mo., approaches its sesquicentennial, there's only one way to celebrate: with a musical revue called "Red, White and Blaine." Hoping the show will be his ticket back to Broadway, impresario Corky St. Clair (Christopher Guest) rounds up a cast of enthusiastic but untalented locals (Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara) to perform his masterwork. But, when Corky reveals that theater agent Mort Guffman will attend the opening, things really kick into high gear.

Best In Show
2000 90mins USA (12) Comedy
Directed by Christopher Guest Starring Fred Willard, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara

The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives -- the Mayflower Dog Show. The canine contestants and their owners are as wondrously diverse as the great country that has bred them.

    

A Mighty Wind
2003 92mins USA (12A) Comedy
Directed by Christopher Guest Starring Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Michael McKean

* ON SALE 15th SEPTEMBER *

In this hilarious backstage mockumentary, three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on an reunion concert in his honor, at the request of his son (Bob Balaban). For the members of The Folksmen, The New Main Street Singers, and Mitch & Mickey, time has not been kind. As the show approaches, apprehension sets in, romances are rekindled and ambitions are permanently deferred.a

For Your Consideration
2006 86mins USA (12) Comedy
Directed by Christopher Guest Starring Catherine O'Hara, Harry Shearer, Parker Posey

* ON SALE 22nd SEPTEMBER *

The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star generates awards buzz.

Repossessed
1990 80mins USA (15) Comedy / Horror
Directed by Bob Logan Starring Linda Blair, Leslie Nielsen, Ned Beatty

* ON SALE 29th SEPTEMBER *

It's been some time since Father Jebedaiah Mayii exorcised the Devil from little Nancy Aglet, who is now grown up with a husband and two children of her own. But the prince of darkness wants to go a second round and has returned to repossess her! With Father Mayii unwilling to help, Father Luke Brophy tries his best to help Nancy, even when TV's Ernest Weller plans to air the exorcism live on TV.

Sugar Hill
1974 91mins USA (15) Blaxploitation
Directed by Paul Maslansky Starring Marki Bey, Robert Quarry, Don Pedro Colley

* ON SALE 6th OCTOBER *

When nightclub owner Langston (Larry D. Johnson) refuses to sell out to local mob boss Morgan (Robert Quarry), he is beaten to death by a gang of hired thugs. His grief-stricken fiancee, Diana "Sugar" Hill (Marki Bey), vows revenge for his murder and turns to aged voodoo authority Mama Maitresse (Zara Cully). Together they conjure up the demonic spirit of Baron Samedi (Don Pedro Colley), who agrees to help Sugar. He raises an army of zombies and sets them upon Langston's killers.

Rocky IV
1985 92mins USA (12A) Drama
Directed by Sylvester Stallone Starring Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Talia Shire, Carl Weathers, Burt Young

* ON SALE 17th NOVEMBER * 

After reclaiming the boxing championship title, Rocky Balboa plans to retire and live with his wife, Adrian. However, during an exhibition match, Rocky's friend Apollo Creed is mercilessly beaten to death by hulking Russian newcomer Ivan Drago. Rocky vows payback against Drago and flies to Russia to train for a Christmas Day fight. Despite their different training methods, Rocky and Drago both wage a long and intense match.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
2005 103mins USA (15) Action / Crime
Directed by Shane Black Starring Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan

* ON SALE 24th NOVEMBER *

Two-bit crook Harry Lockhart (Robert Downey Jr.) stumbles into an audition for a mystery film while on the run from the cops. Winning the part, he lands in Hollywood, where he's flung into a tangled, murderous conspiracy with his childhood sweetheart, Harmony Lane (Michelle Monaghan), and hard-boiled private eye Perry van Shrike (Val Kilmer). This deadpan, affectionate parody of film noir tropes is named for film critic Pauline Kael's influential 1968 collection of film reviews and essays.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
1989 97mins USA (12A) Comedy
Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis

* ON SALE 1st DECEMBER *

As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark's employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.