Barry Mendel
1) The big sick
Pub. Date
[2017]
Formats
Description
"Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings."--Internet movie database.
3) Trainwreck
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
Since she was little, it's been drilled into Amy's head by her dad that monogamy isn't realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo; enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment, but in actuality, she's kind of in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of the new article she's writing, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron Conners; Amy starts to wonder...
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2020]
Appears on list
Description
Scott has been a case of arrested development ever since his firefighter father died when he was seven. He'₂s now reached his mid-20s having achieved little, living with his mother, spending his days smoking weed, hanging with the guys, and secretly hooking up with his girlfriend Kelsey. But when his mother starts dating a loudmouth firefighter named Ray, it sets off a chain of events that will force Scott to grapple with his grief and take his...
5) Bridesmaids
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she'll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you'll go for someone you love.
Series
Criterion collection volume 300
Publisher
Touchstone Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Description
Internationally renowned oceanographer Steve Zissou and his crew - Team Zissou - set sail on an expedition to hunt down the mysterious, always elusive, possibly non-existant Jaguar Shark that supposedly killed Zissou's partner during the documentary filming of their latest adventure. On this journey, Steve's crew are joined by a young airline co-pilot, who may or may not be Zissou's son, a beautiful journalist who has been assigned to write a profile...
8) Whip it
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
Bliss Calendar is a small-town teenager with a big dream: to find her own path in the world. Tired of following in her family's footsteps of compliance and conformity, Bliss discovers a way to put her life on the fast track, literally. She lands a spot on a rough-and-tumble roller derby team and becomes 'Babe Ruthless', the hottest thing on eight wheels.
9) Funny people
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Formats
Description
George is a very successful stand-up comedian who learns that he has less than a year to live. Ira, who is a struggling up-and-coming comedian works at a deli. One night the two perform at the same club, and George decides to make Ira his best friend. This lopsided relationship gradually takes on aspects of true friendship as Ira forces George to try to reconnect with the people in his life, including his ex-girlfriend Laura.
10) This is 40
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
"After years of marriage, Pete and Debbie are approaching a milestone meltdown. As they try to balance romance, careers, parents and children in their own hilarious ways, they must also figure out how to enjoy the rest of their lives. ... This Is 40 is a candid and heartwarming comedy about the challenges and rewards of marriage and parenthood in the modern age."--Container.
11) The happening
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Description
An unstoppable event threatens the world's population by attacking the most basic human instinct of all: survival. Elliot Moore is an ordinary man who is trying to save his family from a terrifying, invisible killer. As Elliot discovers the incredible possibility of what is happening, it becomes very clear that no one is safe.
Series
Criterion collection volume 157
Formats
Description
Three grown prodigies, all with a unique genius of some kind, and their mother are staying at the family household. Their father, Royal, had left them long ago, but now returns to make things right with his family.
13) Serenity
Description
River Tam and her brother Simon are hiding out from the totalitarian government that experimented with River's brain aboard a space-freighter. Captained by a down on his luck soldier, the crew of Serenity must take jobs, whether they are legal or not, while trying to avoid the Alliance, and keeping the Tams safe. Then things get out of control and the true extent of River's powers becomes known. At the same time, the Alliance sends a new Operative...
14) Unbreakable
Pub. Date
[2001], c2000
Formats
Description
David Dunn is the sole survivor of an horrific train crash that killed 131. Everyone, especially David, is wondering how it could be possible. Soon, David is approached by comic book specialist Elijah Prince, who confronts David with an incredible theory that just might explain the situation.
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
From writer/director Stuart Murdoch comes the most delightfully different musical of the year. Eve is a catastrophe - low on self-esteem but high on fantasy, especially when it comes to music. Over the course of one Glasgow summer, she meets two similarly rootless souls: posh Cass and fastidious James. Together they decide there's only one thing to do: form a pop group.
16) The happening
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008], ©2008
Description
An unstoppable event threatens the world's population by attacking the most basic human instinct of all: survival. Elliot Moore is an ordinary man who is trying to save his family from a terrifying, invisible killer. As Elliot discovers the incredible possibility of what is happening, it becomes very clear that no one is safe.
17) Unbreakable
Publisher
Touchstone Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
After David Dunn emerges from a horrific train crash as the sole survivor, and without a single scratch on him, he meets a mysterious stranger. An unsettling stranger who believes comic book heroes walk the earth. A haunting stranger, whose obsession with David will change David's life forever.
18) Trainwreck
Publisher
Universal Studios Canada, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
Since she was little, it's been drilled into Amy's head by her dad that monogamy isn't realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo; enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment, but in actuality, she's kind of in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of the new article she's writing, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron Conners; Amy starts to wonder...
19) Trainwreck
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
Since she was little, it's been drilled into Amy's head by her dad that monogamy isn't realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo; enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment, but in actuality, she's kind of in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of the new article she's writing, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron Conners; Amy starts to wonder...
20) Rushmore
Series
Criterion collection volume 65
Description
A gifted, rebellious teenager finds himself in competition with a wealthy older man for a favorite teacher's affections.