Subgenre Sampler
Comedy: 5544 Films to Buy & Rent
Paul Mooney: Know Your History (2007)
- Feat. Paul Mooney
- Mooney launched his stand–up career from a bit part in the DAVE CHAPPELLE SHOW, and this features his routine circa 2007. Chiefly concerned…
Persepolis (2007)
- Dir. Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Paronnaud
- Exceptional black–and–white animated feature for adults based on the autobiographical graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi, who grew up in…
Peter Serafinowicz Show, The (TV Series) (2007)
- Feat. Peter Serafinowicz
- Sketch show sees Brit comic Serafinowicz (of SPACED and SHAUN OF THE DEAD fame) gently mock showbiz and pop culture, with acute observational prowess…
Pretender, The (TV Series) (2007)
- Feat. Bob MacLaren
- Acclaimed Kiwi mocko series centred on a self–serving New Zealand MP weaselling his way from the overlooked bank bench into second in charge of…
Prince and the Pauper, The (A Modern Twain Story) (2007)
- Dir. James Quattrochi
Feat. Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, Vincent Spano…
- Identical Sprouse twins (THE SUITE LIFE OF ZACK AND CODY) team up again in this modern take on the classic Twain story as two wayward boys from…
Pushing Daisies (TV Series) (2007-2008)
- Feat. Anna Friel, Jim Dale, Ellen Greene…
- Quirksome comedy series focused on a guy with the awkward gift of being able to bring the dead back to life for one minute, any longer and someone…
Ratatouille (2007)
- Dir. Brad Bird
- Another Pixar masterpiece from the genius creator of THE INCREDIBLES, this follows Remy, a French country rat, who pursues his dream of culinary…
Rats and Cats (2007)
- Dir. Tony Rogers
Feat. Jason Gann
- Warped black comedy from the makers of strange comedy series WILFRED, tracking down a talentless retired movie star, 'Darren McWarren', who retreats…
Razzle Dazzle (2007)
- Dir. Darren Ashton
Feat. Kerry Armstrong, Ben Miller, Tara Morice…
- Family–friendly Australian mockumentary goes behind the scenes of kids’ dance competitions, spinning the BEST IN SHOW concept to reasonably…
Reno 911! Miami (2007)
- Dir. Ben Garant
Feat. Carlos Alazraqui, Mary Birdsong, Ben Garant
- Intentionally over–the–top comedy about a motley crew of cops; based on the Comedy Central TV show this is probably best understood as an…