5 to 7 – An aspiring novelist enters into a relationship with a woman, though there’s just one catch: She’s married and the couple can only meet between the hours of 5 and 7 each evening. 2014 American romantic film written and directed by Victor Levin and starring Anton Yelchin, Bérénice Marlohe, Olivia Thirlby, Lambert Wilson, Frank Langella and Glenn Close.

20TH CENTURY WOMEN – The story of a teenage boy, his mother, and two other women who help raise him among the love and freedom of Southern California of 1979.2016 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Mills.  With Annette Bening, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Lucas Jade Zumann and Billy Crudu

A BAD MOM’S CHRISTMAS – As their own mother’s drop in unexpectedly, our three under-appreciated and over-burdened moms rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for mothers: Christmas. Christmas comedy film was written and directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. It is a sequel to the 2016 film Bad Moms. Cast: Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO ENDINGS – Three brothers discover that their life span has been cut short due to the drug tests, they underwent as kids. Dismayed, they decide to venture out and make up for their life’s biggest mistakes. Comedy / Drama /  2010 /  Writer-director: Jonathan Sobol / Cast: Scott Caan, Paulo Costanzo, Jason Jones.

A SERIOUS MAN – Larry Gopnik is a physics professor at a 1960s university, but his life is coming apart at the seams. His wife is leaving him, his jobless brother has moved in, and someone is trying to sabotage his chances for tenure. Larry seeks advice from three different rabbis, but whether anyone can help him overcome his many afflictions remains to be seen. Black comedy / 2009 / written, edited and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen / Cast: Michael Stuhlbarg, Sari Lennick and Richard Kind.

A SIMPLE FAVOR – Stephanie is a single mother with a parenting vlog who befriends Emily, a secretive upper-class woman who has a child at the same elementary school. When Emily goes missing, Stephanie takes it upon herself to investigate. 2018 American black comedy crime thriller film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer, based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Darcey Bell. The film stars Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Linda Cardellini, Rupert Friend, and Jean Smart

A WALK IN THE WOODS – After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. 2015 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Ken Kwapis and starring Robert Redford, Nick Nolte and Emma Thompson. Based on the 1998 book of the same name by Bill Bryson.

A WEDDING – The story takes place in a single day during a lavish wedding that merges a nouveau riche Southern family with an established wealthy Chicago family having possible ties to organized crime.  Satirical comedy-drama / 1978 / Writers: John Considine, Allan F. Nicholls, Patricia Resnick and Robert Altman / Director: Robert Altman / Cast: Desi Arnaz, Jr., Carol Burnett, Paul Dooley, Vittorio Gassman, Mia Farrow, Lillian Gish, Geraldine Chaplin, Howard Duff, Nina Van Pallandt, Amy Stryker, and Pat McCormick.

THE ACTORS  Set in Dublin, it follows the exploits of two mediocre stage actors as they devise a plan to con a retired gangster out of £50,000. Comedy / 2003 / Writer-director: Conor McPherson / Cast: Dylan Moran and Michael Caine

ADULT WORLD – An aspiring poet takes a job as a clerk at an adult bookstore and tries to make her contemptuous literary idol take her on as his protege.  Satirical comedy-drama, romance / 2013 / Writer: Andy Cochran / Director: Scott Coffey / Cast: Emma Roberts, John Cusack

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY – Alexander’s day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. However, he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother and sister – who all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. 2014 American comedy film directed by Miguel Arteta from a screenplay written by Rob Lieber. The film stars Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner, and Ed Oxenbould, and is loosely based on Judith Viorst’s 1972 children’s book of the same name.

AMERICAN BEAUTY – An advertising executive has a midlife crisis when he becomes infatuated with his teenage daughter’s best friend.  The film explores romantic and paternal love, sexuality, materialism, self-liberation, and redemption. Black comedy, drama / 1999 / Writer: Alan Ball / Director: Sam Mendes /  Cast: Kevin Spacey, Mena Suvari, Annette Bening,  Thora Birch,  Wes Bentley, Chris Cooper, Allison Janney.  

AMERICAN ULTRA – A stoner who discovers he was part of a secret government program and is a sleeper agent.  Action-comedy / 2015 / Writer: Max Landis / Director:  Nima Nourizadeh / Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Topher Grace, Connie Britton, Walton Goggins, John Leguizamo, Bill Pullman, and Tony Hale.

ANGEL’S SHARE – Set in Glasgow, Scotland, A socially-struggling young father narrowly avoids a prison sentence. He finds the road to redemption by way of how the great whiskeys are produced.  German-French comedy-drama / 2012 / Writer: Paul Laverty / Director: Ken Loach.

ARE YOU THERE – A bipolar man inherits his estranged father’s fortune and must then battle his sister in court for it while simultaneously battling his psychological issues. 2013 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Matthew Weiner. The film stars Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis and Amy Poehler.

ARIZONA DREAM – A young New Yorker gets caught up in the family car business when his cousin coaxes him to come to Arizona to attend a wedding. As Axel makes the decision to try selling Cadillacs with his family, he meets an eccentric woman and her equally quirky stepdaughter. Their lives become inextricably intertwined through romance, dreams — and death. French-American surrealist indie comedy-drama / 1993 / Co-written and directed by Emir Kusturica / Cast: Johnny Depp, Jerry Lewis, Faye Dunaway, Lili Taylor, and Vincent Gallo.

ARMY OF ONE – An ex-construction contractor and unemployed handyman believe that God has sent him to capture Osama bin Laden in Pakistan.  Comedy-drama / based on true story / 2016 / Writers: Rajiv Joseph and Scott Rothman / Director:  by Larry Charles / Cast: Nicolas Cage, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Rainn Wilson, Russell Brand, Denis O’Hare, Paul Scheer, and Will Sasso.

AWAY WE GO – As they await the birth of their baby, a couple travels across America in search of the perfect place to raise their family. During their journey, they share assorted misadventures and reconnect with old friends and relatives who help them define the word home on their own terms, possibly for the first time in their lives. Comedy-drama, adventure / 2009 / Writers: Dave Eggers · Vendela Vida / Director:  Sam Mendes / Cast: John Krasinski, Maya Rudolph

BAD NEIGHBOURS 2 – 2016 American comedy film directed by Nicholas Stoller and written by Stoller, Andrew J. Cohen, Brendan O’Brien, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. A sequel to Neighbors (2014), the plot follows the Radners (Rogen and Rose Byrne) having to outwit a new sorority led by Shelby (Chloë Grace Moretz), living next door to sell their house currently in escrow. Zac Efron, Dave Franco, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Jerrod Carmichael, Ike Barinholtz, Carla Gallo, Hannibal Buress, and Lisa Kudrow reprise their roles from the first film

BARBERSHOP: THE NEXT CUT – As their surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, the crew at Calvin’s Barbershop come together to bring some much-needed change to their neighbourhood. 2016 American comedy film directed by Malcolm D. Lee, written by Kenya Barris and Tracy Oliver. It is the sequel to 2004’s Barbershop 2: Back in Business and the third mainline instalment in the Barbershop film series. It stars an ensemble cast, including returning actors Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson, Eve, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Deon Cole and new cast members Regina Hall, J. B. Smoove, Lamorne Morris, Tyga, Common, and Nicki Minaj.

BEATRIZ AT DINNER – Beatriz is a Los Angeles massage therapist and holistic healer who drives to the seaside mansion of her client Cathy. When her old Volkswagen breaks down, she receives a friendly invitation from Cathy to stay for a seemingly innocent business dinner. As the guests arrive and the wine starts to flow, Beatriz finds herself in an escalating war of words with Doug Strutt, a ruthless real estate mogul who cares more about money than people. 2017 comedy-drama film directed by Miguel Arteta from a screenplay by Mike White. The film stars Salma Hayek, John Lithgow, Connie Britton, Jay Duplass, Amy Landecker, Chloë Sevigny, and David Warshofsky.

THE BEAVER – A depressed executive hits rock bottom when his wife kicks him out of the house. At his lowest point, he begins to use a beaver hand puppet to communicate with people and overcome his issues. Comedy-drama / 2011 / Writer: Kyle Killen / Director: Jodie Foster / Cast: Mel Gibson, Foster, Anton Yelchin, and Jennifer Lawrence.

BEFORE WE GO – Two strangers stuck in Manhattan for the night grow into each other’s most trusted confidants when an evening of unexpected adventure forces them to confront their fears and take control of their lives. Writers: Ron Bass, Jen Smolka and Chris Shafer. Directed by Chris Evans. Stars: Chris Evans, Alice Eve, Emma Fitzpatrick

THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL – A group of British pensioners travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. British Indian English language comedy-drama / / 2011 / Writer: Ol Parker – based on the 2004 novel These Foolish Things by novelist Deborah Moggach / Director: John Madden / Cast: Judi Dench, Celia Imrie, Bill Nighy, Ronald Pickup, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Penelope Wilton and Dev Patel.

BLOCKERS – Three parents try to stop their daughters from losing their virginity on prom night. 2018 American sex comedy film directed by Kay Cannon in her directorial debut and written by Brian and Jim Kehoe, and starring John Cena, Leslie Mann, and Ike Barinholtz with supporting roles by Kathryn Newton, Geraldine Viswanathan, Gideon Adlon, Graham Phillips, Miles Robbins, Jimmy Bellinger, Colton Dunn, Sarayu Blue, Gary Cole, Gina Gershon, June Diane Raphael, and Hannibal Buress. It tells the story of a trio of parents who try to stop their respective daughters from losing their virginity on prom night.

BOAT THAT ROCKED – In 1966, BBC radio broadcasts less than an hour of pop music a day, forcing pirate DJs to take up the slack from boats anchored outside British waters. The commander of the pirate station oversees a host of seedy, lusty and dope-smoking DJs, and makes it his personal mission to see to it that his newly arrived godson loses his virginity. British comedy / 2009 / Written and directed by Richard Curtis / Cast: Bill Nighy, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Nick Frost and Tom Sturridge.

BOOK CLUB – Four women who read Fifty Shades of Grey as part of their monthly book club subsequently begin to change how they view their personal relationships. 2018 American romantic comedy film directed by Bill Holderman, in his directorial debut, and written by Holderman and Erin Simms. It stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen

BRAD’S STATUS – A father takes his son to tour colleges on the East Coast and meets up with an old friend who makes him feel inferior about his life choices. 2017 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike White and starring Ben Stiller, Austin Abrams, Michael Sheen, Jenna Fischer, and Luke Wilson

BRIDESMAIDS – Competition between the maid of honour and a bridesmaid, over who is the bride’s best friend, threatens to upend the life of an out-of-work pastry chef. Comedy / Women’s film / 2011 / Writers: Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig / Director: Paul Feig / Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph. Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Ellie Kemper, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Chris O’Dowd, Rebel Wilson, Matt Lucas, Michael Hitchcock, Jon Hamm, Franklyn Ajaye, and Jill Clayburgh.

THE BROTHERS GRIMSBY – A new assignment forces a top spy to team up with his football hooligan brother. 2016 action-comedy film directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Sacha Baron Cohen, Phil Johnston, and Peter Baynham. The film stars Baron Cohen, Mark Strong, Rebel Wilson, Isla Fisher, Annabelle Wallis, Gabourey Sidibe, Penélope Cruz, and Ian McShane.

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC– In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent. Comedy–drama / 2016 / Writer-director: Matt Ross / Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Frank Langella, Kathryn Hahn, and Steve Zahn. The story centres on a family forced by circumstances to reintegrate into society after living in isolation for a decade.

CARNAGE – When some roughhousing between two 11-year-old boys named Zachary and Ethan erupts into real violence, Ethan loses two teeth. Zachary’s parents, meet with Ethan’s parents, to try to smooth things over. However, what starts as a polite meeting among adults descends into finger-pointing, tantrums, and insults. Black-comedy-drama / Writers: Yasmina Reza and Roman Polanski / based on the Tony Award-winning 2006 play Le Dieu du carnage by French playwright Yasmina Reza / Director: Roman Polanski / Cast: Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz, Jodie Foster and John C. Reilly.

CHEF – After a public altercation with a food critic, a chef loses his job at a popular Los Angeles restaurant and begins to operate a food truck with his young son. Comedy-drama / Family / Cooking / 2014 / Writer-director: Jon Favreau / Cast: Jon Favreau, Sofía Vergara, John Leguizamo, Scarlett Johansson, Oliver Platt, Bobby Cannavale, Dustin Hoffman, and Robert Downey Jr.

CRAZY RICH ASIANS – Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. She’s also surprised to learn that Nick’s family is extremely wealthy and he’s considered one of the country’s most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse — Nick’s disapproving mother. 2018 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Jon M. Chu, from a screenplay by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim, based on the 2013 novel of the same title by Kevin Kwan. The film stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, and Michelle Yeoh

THE DARJEELING LIMITED – Three estranged brothers agree to meet in India a year after their father’s funeral for a “spiritual journey” aboard a luxury train. Comedy-drama / 2007/ Writers: Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola and Jason Schwartzman / Director:  Wes Anderson / Cast: Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Waris Ahluwalia, Amara Karan, Barbet Schroeder, Anjelica Huston, Natalie Portman, Camilla Rutherford, Irrfan Khan and Bill Murray.

DEATH BECOMES HER – Rivals who fight for the affections of the same man drink a magic potion that promises eternal youth, causing catastrophic side effects. Black-comedy / 1992 / Writers: David Koepp and Martin Donovan / Director: Robert Zemeckis / Cast: Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, and Goldie Hawn.

THE DETAILS – Seemingly blind to the actual cracks in his marriage, a doctor’s entire life starts to unravel when raccoons mess with the grass, so he puts out poison—which kills a cat owned by his crazy neighbour, who blackmails him into servicing her sexually to keep quiet about another of Lang’s affairs. That would be the adulterous tryst he had with a colleague whose husband is also blackmailing Lang—this time, thankfully, just for money. Black-comedy / 2011 / Writer-director: Jacob Aaron Estes / Cast:  Tobey Maguire, Laura Linney, Kerry Washington and Ray Liotta.

DOPE – Life changes for Malcolm, a geek who’s surviving life in a tough neighbourhood, after a chance invitation to an underground party leads him and his friends into a Los Angeles adventure. 2015 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa. It stars Shameik Moore, Tony Revolori, Kiersey Clemons, Kimberly Elise, Chanel Iman, Tyga, Blake Anderson, Zoë Kravitz, and ASAP Rocky.

THE DRESSMAKER – A glamorous woman returns to her small town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms the women and exacts sweet revenge on those who did her wrong. Australian comedy-drama / Women’s film / 2015 / Writers: P. J. Hogan and Jocelyn Moorhouse, based on the 2000 novel of the same name by Rosalie Ham / Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse / Cast: Kate Winslet,  Judy Davis, Hugo Weaving and Liam Hemsworth

EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! –A spiritual sequel to Dazed and Confused and set in the world of 1980 college life, it follows a group unruly group of disco-dancing, skirt-chasing college freshmen navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood. Teen-comedy / 1980 / Writer-director: Richard Linklater / Cast: Blake Jenner, Will Brittain, Ryan Guzman, Zoey Deutch, Tyler Hoechlin, Glen Powell and Wyatt Russell.

ELSA & FRED – A withdrawn senior experiences life in new ways when he begins spending time with the free-spirited woman who lives across the hall. 2014 American comedy-drama film directed by Michael Radford. Written by: Michael Radford, Anna Pavignano. The film, set and filmed in New Orleans, is an English-language remake of the 2005 Spanish-Argentinian film of the same name.

EVERYTHING MUST GO – Longtime salesman Nick Halsey (Will Ferrell) has seen better days. No longer at the top of his game, Nick, an alcoholic, loses his job for showing up drunk one too many times. On the same day, he finds that his wife has dumped him — and his possessions — on the front lawn of their home. Facing the fact that his life is collapsing around him, Nick holds a giant yard sale that turns into a unique survival strategy. Based on a short story by Raymond Carver.  2010 black comedy-drama directed by Dan Rush and starring Will Ferrell. The film was based on Raymond Carver’s 1978 short story “Why Don’t You Dance?”

THE FAVOURITE – In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne, and her close friend Lady Sarah governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne’s ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing, and Abigail sees a chance to return to her aristocratic roots. 2018 period black comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, and written by Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara. Set in early 18th century Great Britain, the film’s plot examines the relationship between cousins Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz) and Abigail Masham (Emma Stone), who are vying to be Court favourite of Queen Anne (Olivia Colman).

FILTH – A drug-addled, manipulative misanthrope (James McAvoy) begins to experience increasingly severe hallucinations as he tries to solve the murder of a Japanese student. 2013 black comedy crime film written and directed by Jon S. Baird, based on Irvine Welsh’s 1998 novel Filth. It stars James McAvoy, Jamie Bell, and Jim Broadbent.

FINDING YOUR FEET – On the eve of retirement a middle-class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished inner-city council estate. 2017 British romantic comedy film directed by Richard Loncraine and written by Nick Moorcroft and Meg Leonard. The film stars Imelda Staunton, Timothy Spall, Celia Imrie, Joanna Lumley and David Hayman

FOCUS – In the midst of veteran con man Nicky’s latest scheme, a woman from his past – now an accomplished femme fatale – shows up and throws his plans for a loop. 2015 American crime comedy-drama film written and directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie.

FRANKIE GO BOOM – Two brothers (Charlie Hunnam and Chris O’Dowd) seek the help of a transgender hacker (Ron Perlman) in erasing all evidence of a sex tape from the internet before the unhinged movie star father (Chris Noth) of the girl involved (Lizzy Caplan) seeks violent revenge. Cast member Lizzy Caplan described the plot: “It’s about a guy whose life has been ruined by a YouTube video that has gone viral and so he’s been hiding out and he gets brought back into civilization (because he’s been living in the middle of nowhere) by his really manipulative, horrible brother. And everybody in his life is sort of terrible [and it’s about] how he deals with that.” 2012 comedy directed by Jordan Roberts

FADING GIGOLO – A bookseller (Woody Allen) hires out his friend (John Turturro), an unassuming florist, as a male escort for a pair of lonely women (Sharon Stone, Vanessa Paradis).  2013 comedy directed, written by, and starring John Turturro. Co-starring Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Sofia Vergara, Vanessa Paradis, Liev Schreiber and Eugenia Kuzmina

FANBOYS – To honour the wishes of their dying friend, some diehard “Star Wars” fans set out on a cross-country road trip to George Lucas’ famous Skywalker Ranch. There, they intend to treat their pal to a screening of the movie series’ latest instalment before its official release. 2009 comedy directed by Kyle Newman and starring Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel and Kristen Bell.

FREE FIRE When a black-market arms deal goes outrageously wrong, Justine finds herself caught in the crossfire, forced to navigate through a warehouse full of trigger-happy madmen who are all hanging on for dear life. A 2016 British black comedy-action film directed by Ben Wheatley, from a screenplay by Wheatley and Amy Jump. It stars Sharlto Copley, Armie Hammer, Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy, Jack Reynor, Babou Ceesay, Enzo Cilenti, Sam Riley, Michael Smiley and Noah Taylor

FUN MOM DINNER – Four moms whose only common ground is their kids’ preschool class, decide to get together for a harmless “fun mom dinner.” 2017 American comedy film directed by Alethea Jones, from a screenplay by Julie Rudd. It stars Katie Aselton, Toni Collette, Bridget Everett, Molly Shannon, Adam Scott, and Adam Levine.

GIGLI – Larry Gigli is assigned by a crime boss to kidnap the brother of a prominent district attorney. A beautiful woman known only as Ricki is sent to stay with him to make sure he doesn’t mess up the job. 2003 American romantic comedy crime film written and directed by Martin Brest and starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bartha, Al Pacino, Christopher Walken and Lainie Kazan.

GOING IN STYLE – Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. 2017 American heist comedy film remake of the 1979 film of the same name. Directed by Zach Braff and written by Theodore Melfi, it stars Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin, Joey King, Matt Dillon, Christopher Lloyd, Ann-Margret, John Ortiz and Siobhan Fallon Hogan. It follows a trio of retirees (Freeman, Caine, and Arkin) who plan to rob a bank after their pensions are cancelled.

GOODBYE LENIN! – 2003 German tragicomedy film, directed by Wolfgang Becker. The cast includes Daniel Brühl, Katrin Saß, Chulpan Khamatova, and Maria Simon. The story follows a family in East Germany; the mother (Saß) is dedicated to the socialist cause and falls into a coma in October 1989, shortly before the November revolution. When she awakens eight months later in June 1990, her son (Brühl) attempts to protect her from a fatal shock by concealing the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism.

GOSFORD PARK – 2001 satirical black comedy mystery directed by Robert Altman and written by Julian Fellowes. It was influenced by Jean Renoir’s French classic, La Règle du jeu (The Rules of the Game). The film stars an ensemble cast, which includes Eileen Atkins, Bob Balaban, Alan Bates, Charles Dance, Stephen Fry, Michael Gambon, Richard E. Grant, Derek Jacobi, Kelly Macdonald, Helen Mirren, Jeremy Northam, Clive Owen, Ryan Phillippe, Maggie Smith, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Emily Watson. The story follows a party of wealthy Britons plus an American producer, and their servants, who gather for a shooting weekend at Gosford Park, an English country house. A murder occurs after a dinner party, and the film goes on to present the subsequent investigation from the servants’ and guests’ perspectives.

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL – 2014 comedy-drama written and directed by Wes Anderson. Ralph Fiennes leads a seventeen-actor ensemble cast as Monsieur Gustave H., famed concierge of a mountainside resort in the fictional country of Zubrowka. When Gustave is framed for the murder of a wealthy dowager (Tilda Swinton), he and his recently befriended protégé Zero (Tony Revolori) embark on a quest for fortune and a priceless Renaissance painting amidst the backdrop of an encroaching fascist regime.

GUILT TRIP – Before embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime road trip, Andy Brewster pays a visit to his overbearing mother, Joyce. That proves to be a big mistake; Andy caves in under pressure to take his mom along for the ride. Early on — as the miles roll by — Andy feels nothing but aggravation at her antics. Eventually, however, he comes to realize that they have more in common than he first thought and that Joyce’s wisdom might be just what he needs. With Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand. 2012 road comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher from a screenplay written by Dan Fogelman

HAMLET 2 –  Hapless high school theatre teacher Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan) writes pretentious musical adaptations of Hollywood blockbusters for his indifferent students to perform. His home life is equally shambolic, with his hostile and unhappy wife (Catherine Keener) having an affair with their lodger (David Arquette). When Dana’s latest brainstorm, a musical version of “Hamlet” that includes time travel and a visit from Jesus, threatens to get him fired, his students band together on his behalf. 2008 comedy directed by Andrew Fleming, written by Fleming and Pam Brady.

THE HISTORY BOYS – An unorthodox teacher (Stephen Campbell Moore) and his colleagues (Richard Griffiths, Frances de la Tour) at a British grammar school try to prepare gifted young charges for the upcoming Oxford and Cambridge entrance exams. The students absorb the facts and figures thrown at them by academia, and in the process, they also learn a little about life. 2006 British comedy-drama film adapted by Alan Bennett from his play of the same name, which won the 2005 Olivier Award for Best New Play and the 2006 Tony Award for Best Play. It was directed by Nicholas Hytner, who directed the original production at the Royal National Theatre in London, and features the original cast of the play.

THE HOLLARS – A man returns to his small hometown after learning that his mother has fallen ill and is about to undergo surgery. 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by John Krasinski and written by James C. Strouse. The film stars an ensemble cast led by Krasinski, starring Sharlto Copley, Charlie Day, Richard Jenkins, Anna Kendrick and Margo Martindale.

HOME AGAIN – Life for a single mom in Los Angeles takes an unexpected turn when she allows three young guys to move in with her. 2017 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer. It stars Reese Witherspoon, Nat Wolff, Jon Rudnitsky, Pico Alexander, Michael Sheen and Candice Bergen

HAROLD AND MAUDE – 1971 American coming-of-age dark comedy-drama film directed by Hal Ashby and released by Paramount Pictures. It incorporates elements of dark humour and existentialist drama. The plot revolves around the exploits of a young man in his early 20s named Harold Chasen (Bud Cort) who is intrigued by death. Harold drifts away from the life that his detached mother (Vivian Pickles) proscribes for him, and slowly develops a strong friendship, and eventually, a romantic relationship, with a 79-year-old woman named Maude (Ruth Gordon), a Nazi concentration camp survivor who teaches Harold about the importance of living life to its fullest and that life is the most precious gift of all.

HORRIBLE BOSSES – 2011 black comedy directed by Seth Gordon, written by Michael Markowitz, John Francis Daley, and Jonathan Goldstein, from a story by Markowitz. It stars Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, Kevin Spacey, and Jamie Foxx. The plot follows three friends, played by Bateman, Day, and Sudeikis, who decide to murder their respective overbearing, abusive bosses, portrayed by Spacey, Aniston, and Farrell.

HOW TO BE SINGLE – 2016 American romantic comedy film directed by Christian Ditter and written by Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein and Dana Fox, based on the novel of the same name by Liz Tuccillo. It stars Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Damon Wayans Jr., Anders Holm, Alison Brie, Nicholas Braun, Jake Lacy, Jason Mantzoukas, and Leslie Mann, and follows a group of women in New York City who have different approaches to how to be single.

HUSTLERS – It follows a crew of New York City strippers who begin to steal money by drugging stock traders and CEOs who visit their club, then running up their credit cards. A 2019 American crime comedy-drama film written and directed by Lorene Scafaria, based on New York magazine’s 2015 article “The Hustlers at Scores” by Jessica Pressler. The film stars Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, Lizzo, Cardi B. Lopez, Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, and Adam McKay.

INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS – 2013 black comedy-drama written, directed, produced, and edited by Joel and Ethan Coen. Set in 1961, the film follows one week in the life of Llewyn Davis, played by Oscar Isaac in his breakthrough role, a folk singer struggling to achieve musical success while keeping his life in order. The supporting cast includes Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Garrett Hedlund, F. Murray Abraham, Justin Timberlake and Adam Driver.

INSTRUCTIONS NOT INCLUDED (Spanish title: No se aceptan devoluciones, literally Returns not accepted) A 2013 Mexican comedy-drama film co-written, directed by, and starring Eugenio Derbez. The plot follows a Mexican playboy who is suddenly saddled with a love child at his doorstep and sets off to Los Angeles to find the mother. With Karla Souza, Jessica Lindsey

IT’S A WONDERFUL AFTERLIFE – 2010 British comedy -directed by Gurinder Chadha. The screenplay centres on an Indian mother whose obsession with marrying off her daughter leads her into the realm of serial murder. The lead role is played by newcomer Goldy Notay, joining Shabana Azmi, Shaheen Khan, Sendhil Ramamurthy and Sally Hawkins in the cast.

THE JAKES ARE MISSING – Janice and Donald Jakes have fallen out of love and into Police Protection. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time sends Simon Jakes, and his parents to a journey where they will rediscover what it means to love each other. Director:  Figjam / Writer: Bianca Isaac / Cast: Jody Abrahams, Nicole Bailey, Grace Bapela

JUST GETTING STARTED – 2017 American action comedy film directed and written by Ron Shelton, his first feature film since Hollywood Homicide (2003). The film stars Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones, Rene Russo, Elizabeth Ashley and Glenne Headly. The plot follows an ex-FBI agent who must put aside his personal feud with a former mob lawyer at a retirement home when the mafia comes to kill the pair.

KILLER JOE – A cop (Matthew McConaughey) who moonlights as a hit man agrees to kill the hated mother of a desperate drug dealer (Emile Hirsch) in exchange for a tumble with the young man’s virginal sister (Juno Temple). 2011 Southern Gothic black comedy crime film directed by William Friedkin. The screenplay by Tracy Letts is based on his 1993 play of the same name.

THE LADY IN THE VAN – A 2015 British comedy-drama directed by Nicholas Hytner, and starring Maggie Smith and Alex Jennings, based on the memoir of the same name created by Alan Bennett. It was written by Bennett, and it tells the (mostly[ true story of his interactions with Mary Shepherd, an elderly woman who lived in a dilapidated van on his driveway in London for 15 years.

LAGGIES (released in the United Kingdom as Say When) – In the throes of a quarter-life crisis, Megan panics when her boyfriend proposes, then, taking an opportunity to escape for a week, hides out in the home of her new friend, 16-year-old Annika, who lives with her world-weary single dad. 2014 American romantic comedy film directed by Lynn Shelton and written by Andrea Seigel. It stars Keira Knightley, Chloë Grace Moretz, Sam Rockwell, Kaitlyn Dever, Jeff Garlin, Ellie Kemper, Mark Webber, and Daniel Zovatto.

THE LAST WORD –  Harriet is a retired businesswoman who tries to control everything around her. When she decides to write her own obituary, a young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth resulting in a life-altering friendship. 2017 American comedy-drama film directed by Mark Pellington, from a screenplay by Stuart Ross Fink. It stars Amanda Seyfried and Shirley MacLaine.

THE LEISURE SEEKER – A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey in the faithful old RV they call “The Leisure Seeker”. 2017 comedy-drama film directed by Paolo Virzì, in his first full English-language feature. The film is based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Michael Zadoorian. It stars Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland.

LIFE PARTNERS – Sasha and Paige’s co-dependent friendship is tested as Paige gets serious with a guy for the first time. 2014 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Susanna Fogel and co-written with Joni Lefkowitz. The film stars Leighton Meester, Gillian Jacobs, Adam Brody, Greer Grammer, Gabourey Sidibe, and Julie White.

THE LONGEST WEEK – Left broke and homeless by his wealthy parents’ divorce, a young man (Jason Bateman) moves in with an old friend (Billy Crudup) and finally meets the woman (Olivia Wilde) of his dreams — only to discover she’s already dating his friend. 2014 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Peter Glanz

LONG SHOT – Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly.  2019 American romantic comedy film directed by Jonathan Levine and written by Dan Sterling and Liz Hannah.  Cast: Seth Rogen, Charlize Theron, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Andy Serkis, June Diane Raphael, Bob Odenkirk and Alexander Skarsgård

LOOKING FOR LOVE – A single, unaccomplished Zulu woman must find Mr. Right in the pitiless concrete jungle that is Jo’burg before she turns 40. Following a disastrous drunken display at her younger sister’s wedding, BUYI DUBE (38) has her parents worried that she’s wasting her life working meaningless jobs. They insist that she takes her head out of the clouds and focuses on finding herself a good man and settling down. Director: Adze Ugah / Stars: Celeste Ntuli, Trevor Gumbi, Phindile Gwala

MADE IN DAGENHAM – A dramatization of the 1968 strike at the Ford Dagenham car plant, where female workers walked out in protest against sexual discrimination. 2010 British comedy-drama film directed by Nigel Cole and starring Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins, Miranda Richardson, Geraldine James, Rosamund Pike, Andrea Riseborough, Jaime Winstone, Daniel Mays and Richard Schiff. It dramatises the Ford sewing machinists strike of 1968 that aimed for equal pay for women. Its theme song, with lyrics by Billy Bragg, is performed by Sandie Shaw, a native of the area and former Ford Dagenham clerk.

MAGGIE’S PLAN – Maggie wants to have a baby, and raising him on her own, but when she gets romantically involved with John, a married man, things get complicated and all the balance of Maggie’s plans may collapse. 2015 American romantic comedy-drama film directed and written by Rebecca Miller, based on the original story by Karen Rinaldi (later published as the 2017 novel The End of Men). The film stars Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, Travis Fimmel, Wallace Shawn, Monte Greene, Ida Rohatyn, and Julianne Moore.

THE MAID (Spanish: La Nana) – A woman feels she must fight to hold on to her place in the household where she’s been a servant for much of her life. 2009 comedy-drama film, directed by Sebastián Silva and co-written by Silva and Pedro Peirano. Starring: Catalina Saavedra, Claudia Celedón, Alejandro Goic

MARLEY & ME – A family learns important life lessons from their adorable, but a naughty and neurotic dog. 2008 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel from a screenplay by Scott Frank and Don Roos, based on the 2005 memoir of the same name by John Grogan. The film stars Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston as the owners of Marley, a Labrador retriever

MARLEY & ME: THE PUPPY YEARS – More fun from Marley and this time he speaks! The world’s worst dog now has an attitude and a frisky voice. He and his summer pal, Bodi Grogan cause mayhem at the local dog contest. Marley outsmarts lots of other dogs while winning hearts.  A prequel to Marley & Me. 2011 /  Directed by Michael Damian and written by Damian and his wife Janeen Damian.

MARMADUKE – The film centres on a rural Kansas family and their pets; a Great Dane named Marmaduke (voiced by Owen Wilson), and his best friend, a Balinese cat named Carlos (voiced by George Lopez); as the family relocates to Orange County, California and has to face the challenges of starting a new life. 2010 American live-action computer-animated comedy film and an adaptation of Brad Anderson’s comic strip of the same name.

THE MEDDLER – A recent widow and eternal optimist move to Hollywood to be closer to her daughter, only to embark on a sea change all her own. 2015 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Lorene Scafaria. The film stars Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne and J. K. Simmons.

MEET THE BLACKS – As Carl Black gets the opportunity to move his family out of Chicago in hope of a better life, their arrival in Beverly Hills is timed with that city’s annual purge, where all crime is legal for twelve hours. 2016 American comedy horror film directed by Deon Taylor, written by Taylor and Nicole DeMasi, and is a parody of the 2013 film The Purge. It stars Mike Epps, Gary Owen, Zulay Henao, Lil Duval, Bresha Webb, George Lopez and Mike Tyson.

THE MIMIC – British television series (2013) The series centres on the fortunes of Martin Hurdle, an everyday maintenance man with an uncanny ability to mimic voices and stars Terry Mynott in the lead role.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE – 1993 comedy-drama directed by Chris Columbus. It was written for the screen by Randi Mayem Singer and Leslie Dixon, based on the 1987 novel Alias Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine. Robin Williams, who also served as a co-producer, stars with Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, and Robert Prosky. It follows a recently divorced actor who dresses up as a female housekeeper to be able to interact with his children. The film addresses themes of divorce, separation, and the effect they have on a family.

MISS MEADOWS –  A story centered on a proper elementary school teacher who moonlights as a vigilante. 2014 American dark comedy thriller film written and directed by Karen Leigh Hopkins. The film stars Katie Holmes, James Badge Dale, Callan Mulvey and Stephen Bishop.

THE MISSIONARY – Reverend Charles Fortescue (Michael Palin), a missionary, is called back to England after spending 10 years in an African village teaching the natives. He learns his new assignment is to minister in a slum to prostitutes and the funding comes from Lady Ames (Maggie Smith), a wealthy woman he met while sailing from Africa to England. Reverend Fortescue soon learns that the lady’s money comes with a catch, she will only fund the mission if he agrees to spice up her dormant sex life. 1982 British comedy film directed by Richard Loncraine, screenplay by Michael Palin

MR. MORGAN’S LAST LOVE (also known as Last Love) – A widowed professor living in Paris develops a special relationship with a younger French woman. 2013 film based on Françoise Dorner’s French novel La Douceur Assassine. It is written and directed by Sandra Nettelbeck and stars Michael Caine and Clémence Poésy.

MOONRISE KINGDOM – 2012 coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by Wes Anderson, written by Anderson and Roman Coppola. It features an ensemble cast including Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, Bob Balaban, Harvey Keitel, and newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward. Largely set on the fictional New England island of New Penzance, it tells the story of an orphan boy (Gilman) who escapes from a scouting camp to unite with his pen pal and love interest, a girl with aggressive tendencies (Hayward). Feeling alienated from their guardians and shunned by their peers, the lovers abscond to an isolated beach. Meanwhile, the island’s police captain (Willis) organizes a search party of scouts and family members to locate the runaways.

MY AFTERNOONS WITH MARGUERITTE (French: La Tête en friche) – An illiterate man bonds with an older, well-read woman. 2010 French film directed by Jean Becker, based on the book of the same name by Marie-Sabine Roger. It stars Gérard Depardieu, Gisèle Casadesus, Claire Maurier, Maurane, and François-Xavier Demaison.

MY BLIND BROTHER – Bill has always lived in the shadow of his overachieving brother Robbie, an arrogant athlete and local celebrity who happens to be blind. After years of thanklessly helping Robbie achieve one goal after another, Bill finally catches a break when he finds a connection with the charming Rose, who is dealing with her own crisis. But when Rose starts dating Robbie, Bill must decide if he can finally put his own happiness over his brother’s and compete for the ultimate prize.  2016 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Sophie Goodhart. Starring Nick Kroll, Adam Scott, and Jenny Slate

MY OLD LADY – Mathias, a down-and-out New Yorker, travels to Paris to liquidate a huge, valuable apartment he has inherited from his estranged father. Once there, however, he discovers a refined old woman, Mathilde, living in the apartment with her daughter Chloe. British–French–American comedy-drama written and directed by Israel Horovitz in his feature directorial debut. 2014, and stars Maggie Smith, Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Dominique Pinon.

NETWORK – 1976 American satirical black comedy-drama film written by Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Sidney Lumet, about a fictional television network, UBS, and its struggle with poor ratings. The film stars Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch and Robert Duvall and features Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty and Beatrice Straight. Network received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for the performances. The film won four Academy Awards, in the categories of Best Actor (Finch), Best Actress (Dunaway), Best Supporting Actress (Straight) and Best Original Screenplay (Chayefsky).

THE NICE GUYS – 2016 neo-noir action comedy directed by Shane Black and written by Black and Anthony Bagarozzi. The film stars Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer, Margaret Qualley, Keith David and Kim Basinger. Set in 1977 Los Angeles, the film focuses on a private eye (Gosling) and a tough enforcer (Crowe) who team up to investigate the disappearance of a teenage girl (Qualley).

THE NIGHT BEFORE – On Christmas Eve, three lifelong friends spend the night in New York City looking for the Holy Grail of Christmas parties. 2015 American Christmas comedy stoner film directed by Jonathan Levine and written by Levine, Evan Goldberg, Kyle Hunter, and Ariel Shaffir. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie.

NIGHT SCHOOL – A group of high school dropouts are forced to attend night school in hope that they’ll pass the GED exam to finish high school. 2018 American buddy comedy film directed by Malcolm D. Lee, produced with Will Packer and Kevin Hart, written by Hart, Harry Ratchford, Joey Wells, Matt Kellard, Nicholas Stoller and John Hamburg, and starring Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Rob Riggle, and Romany Malco with supporting roles done by Taran Killam, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Al Madrigal, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Keith David, Anne Winters, Fat Joe, Ben Schwartz, Yvonne Orji, and Bresha Webb.

OCEAN’S 8 – A group of women led by Debbie Ocean, the sister of Danny Ocean, plan a sophisticated heist at the annual Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. 2018 American heist comedy film directed by Gary Ross and written by Ross and Olivia Milch. It features an ensemble cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter.

OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY – When his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand.. 2016 American Christmas comedy film directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon and written by Justin Malen and Laura Solon, based on a story by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. The film stars an ensemble cast, including Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Jillian Bell, Vanessa Bayer, Courtney B. Vance, Rob Corddry, Kate McKinnon, and Jennifer Aniston.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD – 2019 comedy-drama written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Bona Film Group, Heyday Films, and Visiona Romantica and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it is a co-production between the United States, United Kingdom, and China. It features a large ensemble cast led by Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie. Set in 1969 Los Angeles, the film follows a fading character actor and his stunt double as they navigate the rapidly changing film industry, with the looming threat of the Tate-LaBianca Murders hanging overhead. It features “multiple storylines in a modern fairy tale tribute to the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age

OUR IDIOT BROTHER -A dim-witted but idealistic and well-meaning man who intrudes and wreaks havoc in his three sisters’ lives. 2011 American comedy-drama film directed by Jesse Peretz. The script was written by Evgenia Peretz and David Schisgall based on Jesse and Evgenia Peretz’s story. Starring Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel and Emily Mortimer.

PAPER TOWNS – After an all-night adventure, Quentin’s lifelong crush, Margo, disappears, leaving behind clues that Quentin and his friends follow on the journey of a lifetime. 2015 American romantic mystery comedy-drama film, directed by Jake Schreier, based on the 2008 novel of the same name by John Green. The film was adapted for the screen by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, the same team that wrote the first film adaption of another of Green’s novels, The Fault in Our Stars. The film stars Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne

PAUL – Two English comic book geeks travelling across the U.S. encounter an alien outside Area 51. 2011 science fiction comedy film, with a road trip setting directed by Greg Mottola from a screenplay by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Starring Pegg and Frost with the voice and motion capture of Seth Rogen as “Paul”, the film plot focuses on two science fiction geeks who meet an alien with a sarcastic manner and an appetite for alcohol and cigarettes. Together, they help the alien escape from the Secret Service agents who are pursuing him so that he can return to his home world. The film is a parody of other science-fiction films, especially those of Steven Spielberg, as well as of science fiction fandom in general.

PAWN SHOP CHRONICLES – The General Lee Pawn Shop brings together many people including a man who is looking for his kidnapped ex-wife, three meth addicts who want to rob their supplier and a struggling Elvis impersonator. Also known as Hustlers, is a 2013 crime comedy film directed by Wayne Kramer and written by Adam Minarovich.

PERSONAL SERVICES – Christine (Julie Walters) is a struggling single mother who reluctantly rents out rooms in her apartment to prostitutes to make ends meet. But when a financial jam forces her to sell her own body, Christine forsakes her reservations about her tenants. Soon, with help from veteran hooker Shirley (Shirley Stelfox), Christine transforms her apartment into a house of ill repute, her makeshift brothel servicing a passel of older male clients with decidedly kinky sexual appetites. A 1987 British comedy film directed by Terry Jones and written by David Leland. It is the story of the rise of a madam in a suburban brothel which caters to older men. The story is inspired by the real experiences of Cynthia Payne, the legendary “House of Cyn” madam

PREMATURE – A high school senior has to re-live losing his virginity over and over again until he gets it right, with the right girl. 2014 American comedy film directed by Dan Beers, written by Beers and Mathew Harawitz. The film stars John Karna, Katie Findlay, Craig Roberts, Carlson Young, Adam Riegler, and Alan Tudyk.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES (stylised as Pride + Prejudice + Zombies) In the 19th century, a mysterious plague turns the English countryside into a war zone. No one is safe as the dead come back to life to terrorize the land. Fate leads Elizabeth Bennet (Lily James), a master of martial arts and weaponry, to join forces with Mr. Darcy (Sam Riley), a handsome but arrogant gentleman. Elizabeth can’t stand Darcy, but respects his skills as a zombie killer. Casting aside their personal differences, they unite on the blood-soaked battlefield to save their country. 2016 action comedy horror film based on Seth Grahame-Smith’s 2009 novel, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, which parodies the 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. The film is directed by Burr Steers, who wrote the adapted screenplay, and stars Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcote, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith, Charles Dance, and Lena Headey. The film follows the general plot of Austen’s original novel, with elements of zombie, horror and post-apocalyptic fiction incorporated.

ROUGH NIGHT – Things go terribly wrong for a group of girlfriends who hire a male stripper for a bachelorette party in Miami. 2017 American black comedy film directed by Lucia Aniello (in her feature debut) and written by Aniello and Paul W. Downs. It stars Scarlett Johansson, Zoë Kravitz, Kate McKinnon, Jillian Bell, Ilana Glazer, Paul Downs, Ty Burrell, and Demi Moore.

SERVITUDE – A group of frustrated waiters at a kitschy steakhouse take over their restaurant for one final, glorious, revenge-filled night when they discover they are all about to be fired. With Hannah Fierman, Alana Jackler, Adam Harper, Sheila Tapia. Directed by Eddie Tosh Cantle

SLEEPING WITH OTHER PEOPLE – Twelve years after a one-night stand, a man and a woman run into each other and try to maintain a platonic relationship despite their mutual attraction. 2015 American romantic comedy film directed and written by Leslye Headland. The film stars Jason Sudeikis, Alison Brie, Natasha Lyonne, Amanda Peet, and Adam Scott.

SNATCHED – When her boyfriend dumps her before their exotic vacation, a young woman persuades her ultra-cautious mother to travel with her to paradise, with unexpected results. 2017 American comedy film directed by Jonathan Levine and written by Katie Dippold. The film stars Amy Schumer and Goldie Hawn (in her first film since 2002’s The Banger Sisters), with Joan Cusack, Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes and Christopher Meloni

ST. VINCENT – A young boy whose parents have just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic war veteran who lives next door. 2014 American comedy-drama film written, and directed by Theodore Melfi. Stars: Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts

SPY – A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a diabolical global disaster. 2015 American spy action comedy film written and directed by Paul Feig. Starring Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne, Miranda Hart, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney, and Jude Law.

STUBER – 2019 American buddy cop action-comedy film directed by Michael Dowse and written by Tripper Clancy. Its plot follows a mild-mannered Uber driver named Stu (Kumail Nanjiani) who picks up a passenger (Dave Bautista) who turns out to be a cop hot on the trail of a brutal killer. Iko Uwais, Natalie Morales, Betty Gilpin, Jimmy Tatro, Mira Sorvino, and Karen Gillan also star.

SUBURBICON – A mild-mannered father in 1959 must face his demons after a home invasion, all while a black family moves into the all-white neighbourhood.  2017 American black comedy crime film directed by George Clooney and co-written by the Coen brothers, Clooney, and Grant Heslov. It stars Matt Damon, Julianne Moore, Noah Jupe, and Oscar Isaac.

TED – 2012 comedy film directed by Seth MacFarlane in his directorial debut and written by MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin, and Wellesley Wild. The film stars Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis, with Joel McHale and Giovanni Ribisi in supporting roles, and MacFarlane providing the voice and motion capture of the title character. The film tells the story of John Bennett, a Boston native whose childhood wish brings his teddy bear friend Ted to life. However, in adulthood, Ted prevents John and his girlfriend Lori Collins from moving on with their lives.

• TED 2 – 2015 comedy directed and written by Seth MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild, and is a sequel to the 2012 film Ted. The film stars Mark Wahlberg and MacFarlane, and follows the talking teddy bear Ted as he fights for civil rights in order to be recognized as a person. The film also stars Amanda Seyfried, with Giovanni Ribisi and Jessica Barth reprising their roles and John Slattery and Morgan Freeman joining the cast.

T2 TRAINSPOTTING First there was an opportunity, then there was a betrayal. Twenty years later, Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) returns to the only place that he can ever call home. There waiting for him are old buddies Spud (Ewen Bremner), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller) and Begbie (Robert Carlyle). Sorrow, loss, joy, vengeance, hatred, love, fear, regret, self-destruction and mortal danger are also all lined up and ready to welcome him. A 2017 British black comedy-drama set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. The film was directed by Danny Boyle and written by John Hodge, based on characters created by Irvine Welsh in his 1993 novel Trainspotting and its 2002 follow-up Porno.

TO DIE FOR – Suzanne Stone (Nicole Kidman) is a weather reporter at her small-town cable station, but she dreams of being a big-time news anchor. However, she feels that her middle-class husband (Matt Dillon) is holding her back, so she decides to have him murdered. For this, she enlists Jimmy (Joaquin Phoenix), a high school boy who is enamored with her. The plan doesn’t work exactly as she intended, though, and her husband’s family starts to suspect that she was involved in his death. 1995 black comedy-drama crime film directed by Gus Van Sant, and written by Buck Henry based on the novel of the same name by Joyce Maynard, which in turn was inspired by the story of Pamela Smart. It stars Nicole Kidman, Joaquin Phoenix and Matt Dillon, with Illeana Douglas, Wayne Knight, Casey Affleck, Kurtwood Smith, Dan Hedaya and Alison Folland as supporting cast.

TRUE LIES – Secretly a spy but thought by his family to be a dull salesman, Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is tracking down nuclear missiles in the possession of Islamic jihadist Aziz (Art Malik). Harry’s mission is complicated when he realizes his neglected wife, Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis), is contemplating an affair with Simon (Bill Paxton), a used-car salesman who claims he’s a spy. When Aziz kidnaps Harry and Helen, the secret agent must save the world and patch up his marriage at the same time. 1994 action comedy written and directed by James Cameron. It was executive produced by Lawrence Kasanoff and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Art Malik, Tia Carrere, Bill Paxton, Eliza Dushku, Grant Heslov and Charlton Heston. It is based on the 1991 French comedy film La Totale!

THE TRUMAN SHOW – 1998 psychological comedy-drama directed by Peter Weir, produced by Scott Rudin, Andrew Niccol, Edward S. Feldman, and Adam Schroeder, and written by Niccol. The film stars Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank, a man who grew up living an ordinary life that—unbeknownst to him—takes place on a large set populated by actors for a television show about him. Eventually, he discovers the truth and decides to escape. Additional roles are performed by Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone, Holland Taylor, Ed Harris, Paul Giamatti and Brian Delate.

UP IN THE AIR – Ryan Bingham enjoys living out of a suitcase for his job, travelling around the country firing people, but finds that lifestyle threatened by the presence of a potential love interest, and a new hire presenting a new business model. 2009 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman. It was written by Reitman and Sheldon Turner, based on the 2001 novel Up in the Air by Walter Kirn.  Starring  George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, and Danny McBride also star.

THE UPSIDE – 2017 comedy-drama -directed by Neil Burger, written by Jon Hartmere. It is a remake of the French 2011 film The Intouchables, which was itself inspired by the lives of Abdel Sallou and Philippe Pozzo di Borgo. The film follows a paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston) who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a recently paroled convict (Kevin Hart) whom he hires to take care of him. Nicole Kidman, Golshifteh Farahani, and Julianna Margulies also star.

WAG THE DOG – Two weeks prior to reelection, the United States president lands in the middle of a sex scandal. In need of outside help to quell the situation, presidential adviser Winifred Ames (Anne Heche) enlists the expertise of spin doctor Conrad Brean (Robert De Niro), who decides a distraction is the best course of action. Brean approaches Hollywood producer Stanley Motss (Dustin Hoffman) to help him fabricate a war in Albania — and once underway, the duo has the media entirely focused on the war. 1997 political satire comedy-drama film produced and directed by Barry Levinson and starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro. The screenplay centres on a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer who fabricate a war in Albania to distract voters from a presidential sex scandal.

WAITRESS Jenna (Keri Russell) works in a diner in a small Southern town and is a genius at creating luscious desserts, but her marriage to an overbearing lout (Jeremy Sisto) makes happiness impossible. When she discovers she is pregnant, she makes plans to skip town before her condition is obvious. However, she begins an affair with the new town doctor (Nathan Fillion), who is the only one who knows her secret. 2007 comedy-drama written and directed by Adrienne Shelly, whose supporting role serves as her final film appearance before her death. It stars Keri Russell as a young woman trapped in a small town, with an abusive marriage, and a dead-end job, who faces an unwanted pregnancy.

WANDERLUST – Rattled by sudden unemployment, a Manhattan couple surveys alternative living options, ultimately deciding to experiment with living in a rural commune where free love rules. 2012 American comedy directed by David Wain and written by Wain and Ken Marino. The film stars Jennifer Aniston and Rudd

THE WAY, WAY BACK – 2013 coming-of-age comedy-drama written and directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash in their directorial debuts. The film stars Liam James as Duncan, an introverted 14-year-old boy who goes on summer vacation to Cape Cod, Massachusetts with his mother and her abusive boyfriend. The film also stars Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, Anna Sophia Robb, Sam Rockwell, and Maya Rudolph, with Rob Corddry, Amanda Peet, Faxon, and Rash in supporting roles.

WE BOUGHT A ZOO is a 2011 family comedy-drama film loosely based on the 2008 memoir of the same name by Benjamin Mee. It was co-written and directed by Cameron Crowe and stars Matt Damon as widowed father Benjamin Mee, who purchases a dilapidated zoo with his family and takes on the challenge of preparing the zoo for its reopening to the public. The film also stars Scarlett Johansson, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Thomas Haden Church, Patrick Fugit, Elle Fanning, Colin Ford, and John Michael Higgins.

WHILE WE’RE YOUNG – A middle-aged couple’s career and marriage are overturned when a disarming young couple enters their lives. A New York-based documentary filmmaker and his wife, a couple in their 40s, develop a friendship with a couple in their 20s.2014 American comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by Noah Baumbach. The film stars Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Adam Driver, and Amanda Seyfried.

WHY HIM? – A holiday gathering threatens to go off the rails when Ned Fleming realizes that his daughter’s Silicon Valley millionaire boyfriend is about to pop the question. 2016 American romantic comedy film written and directed by John Hamburg, co-written by Ian Helfer, and starring James Franco and Bryan Cranston, with Zoey Deutch, Megan Mullally, Griffin Gluck and Keegan-Michael Key in supporting roles.

WILDE WEDDING – A retired film star’s wedding to her fourth husband brings chaos when their families (and her ex-husband) show up for the festivities. 2017 romantic comedy written and directed by Damian Harris, starring Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Patrick Stewart, and Minnie Driver.

WILD OATS – Everything changes for Eva when she receives a life insurance check accidentally made out for five million dollars instead of the expected fifty thousand dollars. She and her best friend take the money and head out for the adventure of a lifetime. A 2016 American comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and written by Gary Kanew and Claudia Myers. The film stars Shirley MacLaine, Jessica Lange, Demi Moore and Billy Connolly.

WITHNAIL AND I – A 1987 British black comedy written and directed by Bruce Robinson. Loosely based on Robinson’s life in London in the late 1960s, the plot follows two unemployed actors, Withnail and “I” (portrayed by Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann, respectively) who share a flat in Camden Town in 1969. Needing a holiday, they obtain the key to a country cottage in the Lake District belonging to Withnail’s eccentric uncle Monty and drive there. The weekend holiday proves less recuperative than they expected. Withnail and I was Grant’s first film and established his profile. The film featured performances by Richard Griffiths as Withnail’s Uncle Monty and Ralph Brown as Danny the drug dealer. The film has tragic and comic elements and is notable for its period music and many quotable lines. It has been described by the BBC as “one of Britain’s biggest cult films”

WORLD’S GREATEST DAD – When his son’s body is found in a humiliating accident, a lonely high school teacher inadvertently attracts an overwhelming amount of community and media attention after covering up the truth with a phoney suicide note. 2009 American satirical black comedy-drama film written and directed by Bobcat Goldthwait and starring Robin Williams, Daryl Sabara, and Alexie Gilmore.

YES MAN – Carl Allen (Jim Carrey) is stuck in a rut with his negative ways. Then he goes to a self-help seminar and learns to unleash the power of yes. Living in the affirmative leads him to all sorts of amazing and transforming experiences; he gets a job promotion, and even finds a new romance. But Carl finds that too much of anything, even positive thinking, is not necessarily a good thing. 2008 comedy film directed by Peyton Reed, written by Nicholas Stoller, Jarrad Paul, and Andrew Mogel and starring Jim Carrey and co-starring Zooey Deschanel.

YOU CAN’T STOP THE MURDERS – 2003 Australian comedy directed by Anthony Mir and written by and starring Mir, Gary Eck and Akmal Saleh. The plot revolves around a series of Village People-themed murders in a small town, and the police who investigate the crimes. The title is a satirical reference to the 1980 film Can’t Stop the Music, in which the Village People star.

YOUTH IN REVOLT – While his trailer trash parents teeter on the edge of divorce, Nick Twisp sets his sights on dream girl Sheeni Saunders, hoping that she’ll be the one to take away his virginity. 2009 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Miguel Arteta and written by Gustin Nash. Based on C.D. Payne’s epistolary novel of the same name, the film stars Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday, with Justin Long, Ray Liotta, and Steve Buscemi in supporting roles.

WOODY ALLEN COLLECTION

• VICKY, CRISTINA BARCELONA – 2008 romantic comedy-drama written and directed by Woody Allen. Americans Vicky (Rebecca Hall) and Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) arrive in Spain for a summer vacation at a friend’s (Patricia Clarkson) Barcelona home. Visiting an art gallery, they meet seductive painter Juan Antonio (Javier Bardem), who invites them for a weekend of food, art and sex. Sparks really ignite when his fiery former lover (Penélope Cruz) arrives on the scene, making for a very crowded house.
• WHATEVER WORKS – 2009 American comedy directed and written by Woody Allen and starring Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Patricia Clarkson, Ed Begley Jr., Michael McKean, and Henry Cavill.
• TO ROME WITH LOVE – 2012 magical realist romantic comedy written, directed by and starring Woody Allen.  The film features an ensemble cast, including Allen himself. The story is told in four separate vignettes: a clerk who wakes up to find himself a celebrity, an architect who takes a trip back to the street he lived on as a student, a young couple on their honeymoon, and an Italian funeral director whose uncanny singing ability enraptures his soon to be in-law, an American opera director.
• BLUE JASMINE (DVD & Blu Ray) –  2013 American comedy-drama written and directed by Woody Allen. The film tells the story of a formerly rich Manhattan socialite (Cate Blanchett) who falls on hard times and has to move into her working-class sister’s (Sally Hawkins) apartment in San Francisco.
• IRRATIONAL MAN – On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student. 2015 crime mystery drama written and directed by Woody Allen, and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Parker Posey and Jamie Blackley.
• CAFÉ SOCIETY – 2016 romantic comedy-drama written and directed by Woody Allen. It stars Jeannie Berlin, Steve Carell, Jesse Eisenberg, Blake Lively, Parker Posey, Kristen Stewart, Corey Stoll, and Ken Stott. The plot follows a young man who moves to 1930s Hollywood, where he falls in love with the assistant to his uncle, a powerful talent agent.