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Romantics Anonymous
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsLove and chocolates may yet win the day in this delightful romantic comedy, which follows the slow-burn romance of talented chocolatier Angélique and chocolate-factory owner Jean-René, lonely souls who secretly share a debilitating anxiety disorder.
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Rounders
1998 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsFueled by his penchant for high-stakes gambling, law student Mike McDermott befriends and "befoes" a fellow gambling addict named Worm and club owner Teddy KGB. But tensions run high when Worm and Mike have only five days to come up with $15K.
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Russell Peters: Notorious
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsRiffing on relatable and shared experiences of race, ethnicity, and cultural stereotypes has made Russell Peters a breakout success around the world. "Notorious" features all new material from this world-renowned comic genius.
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Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsRecorded live during a two-night stand at London's behemoth O2 Arena, this comedy special finds international funnyman Russell Peters entertaining an enthusiastic crowd with his incisive observations about race, culture and more.
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Sanctuary: Season 1
2008 | 14A | 3.9 out of 5 StarsBacked by an eager team of experts, scientist Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping) spends her time tracking down monsterous paranormal creatures. But while a few specimens are safe, others are downright dangerous in this Syfy network drama. Based on a high-definition Web serial -- the first sci-fi series of its kind -- this show is the first TV series to feature live actors against a backdrop of virtual sets created with computer-generated animation.
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Sanctuary: Season 2
2009 | 14A | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIn this exciting sci-fi series, 157-year-old scientist Helen Magnus (Amanda Tapping) and her daring team operate a secret refuge for "abnormals" -- supernatural beasts, monsters and other creatures that cannot be explained. In the show's second season, forensic psychiatrist Will Zimmerman (Robin Dunne) adjusts to working in the Sanctuary, the group investigates a mysterious rash of robberies and Helen survives a plane crash in the mountains.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 26
2000 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIn its 26th season, this enduring variety show has a comedic field day parodying the 2000 presidential campaigns of George W. Bush and Al Gore -- not to mention the election itself and its controversial aftermath. Also this year, head writer Tina Fey gets in front of the camera and joins Jimmy Fallon at the "Weekend Update" desk, while guest hosts include Rob Lowe, Pierce Brosnan, Katie Holmes and Charlize Theron.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 27
2001 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIn the 27th season of America's favorite late-night comedy sketch show, talented newcomers Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers join an already strong cast that includes Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon and Maya Rudolph. Highlights this year -- broadcast in the grim aftermath of Sept. 11 -- include Ferrell's over-the-top funny "Patriotic Shorts" skit. Reese Witherspoon, Ian McKellen, Drew Barrymore and Derek Jeter are among the guest hosts.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 28
2002 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWith an election year looming, the venerable late-night sketch comedy series takes plenty of jabs at the political scene, even including a pair of party heavyweights -- John McCain and Al Gore -- as hosts. Audience favorite Christopher Walken, Bernie Mack and "SNL" alum Dan Aykroyd are among the other celebrity hosts to join a regular cast of players that includes Tina Fey, Jimmy Fallon and Tracy Morgan (in his final season).
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Saturday Night Live: Season 29
2003 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsGet your weekly dose of funny with these episodes from the live comedy show's 29th season, which finds Tina Fey, Will Forte, Amy Poehler and the rest of the cast lampooning Harry Potter, politics, reality television and more. Other highlights include installments of Robert Smigel's recurring "TV Funhouse" cartoons. Elijah Wood, Jennifer Aniston, Justin Timberlake and Snoop Dogg are among this year's guest hosts.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 30
2004 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThe 30th season of this long-running sketch-comedy series serves up a delightful dose of political satire with parodies of the 2004 presidential election contest between then-President George W. Bush and challenger John Kerry. This year, the revolving cast includes Fred Armisen, Will Forte, Rachel Dratch and Amy Poehler, who joins head writer Tina Fey at the "Weekend Update" desk. Guest hosts include Robert De Niro, Queen Latifah and Jude Law.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 31
2005 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsFinesse Mitchell, Kenan Thompson, Bill Hader and Andy Samberg, who debuts his "Lazy Sunday" rap sketch with Chris Parnell, join the cast of "SNL" for its 31st season. Guest hosts include funnyman Dane Cook and cyclist Lance Armstrong. Other notables are Tom Hanks, Jason Lee and Natalie Portman, who raps about her life (the pretaped skit became an Internet sensation) alongside "SNL" cast members Samberg, Parnell and Seth Meyers.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 32
2006 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThe 32nd season of "Saturday Night Live" features more hilarity and originality with guest hosts like pop star Justin Timberlake, who raps in a pretaped digital short with "SNL" cast member Andy Samberg about the perfect holiday gift. Other hosts include "Entourage" star Jeremy Piven, footballer Peyton Manning, and former cast member Molly Shannon, who stars in a sketch where she auditions to be a stripper at "The Soprano's" Bada Bing.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 33
2007 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIt's nonstop laughs in this 33rd season of "SNL," which kicks off with NBA hoopster LeBron James as host and closes in May 2008 with host Steve Carell of "The Office." Other guests include Seth Rogen, former "SNL" cast member Tina Fey, Ellen Page, Ashton Kutcher, Jonah Hill and the ever-present Christopher Walken. A notably shorter season, "SNL" aired only 12 episodes due to the Writers Guild of America strike.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 34
2008 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIt's another year of zany sketches and belly laughs. The 34th season of "Saturday Night Live" kicks off with Olympic swimming gold medalist Michael Phelps as host and Tina Fey appearing as Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Guest hosts include former "SNL" cast members Steve Martin, Tracy Morgan and Will Ferrell, pop star Justin Timberlake (who does another pretaped digital short with Andy Samberg) and actress Anne Hathaway.
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Saturday Night Live: Season 35
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsEntering its 35th season, "Saturday Night Live" proves it can still skewer, lampoon and lambaste with the best of them, with its talented troupe of players and such A-list celebrity hosts as Drew Barrymore, Alec Baldwin, James Franco and Megan Fox. Highlights from this collection of sketches pulled from each of the season's episodes include "Closet Organizer," "The Manuel Ortiz Show," "Scared Straight" and "What Up with That?"
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Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
2000 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsRelive many of the more hilarious and unforgettable moments of Chris Farley's tragically brief career with this uproarious collection of the incomparable comedian's most popular "Saturday Night Live" sketches.
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Scooby-Doo!: Mystery Incorporated: Season 1
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsScooby-Doo and friends return for more mayhem as the gang investigates spooky supernatural events in Crystal Cove and tries to uncover a dark secret that lurks in their hometown's mysterious past.
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Sekirei: Season 2
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsMinato and his curvaceous companions, the warrior babes known as Sekirei, continue to battle MBI, the evil corporation that's forcing the Sekirei to fight among themselves. During the struggle, Minato finally learns the origins of his compatriots.
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Sekirei: The Complete Series
2008 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsBranded a loser because of his tendency to buckle under pressure, Minato turns his life around after discovering that he's an Ashikabi, a master whose genetic makeup allows him to bond with and enhance the powers of beautiful warriors called Sekirei.
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Sergio
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsSérgio Vieira de Mello, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, was killed in 2003 when terrorists bombed the U.N. headquarters in Iraq. Interviews with his family, friends and colleagues paint a moving portrait of his life and work.
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Sesame Street: Classics Vol. 2
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsBill Cosby, Lena Horne, Johnny Cash and other famous faces pay a visit to Sesame Street in this collection of classic episodes. Cookie Monster dresses up as a bunny, Bert and Ernie visit the beach, Big Bird and Snuffy count pies, and more.
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Side by Side
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsKeanu Reeves produced and narrates this engaging documentary about the history of digital cinema technology and its vast impact on the movie industry. Despite the digital takeover, many fans still embrace the unique qualities of celluloid film.
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Snow Queen
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsThe Snow Queen created the world of eternal winter where the polar wind cools human souls and clearness of lines obscure emotions. A girl named Gerda, her pet ferret Luta, and Orme the troll must save her brother Kai and the world.
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Stargate SG-1: Season 1
1997 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsVia an intergalactic gateway known as the Stargate, Col. Jack O'Neill leads the SG-1 military team on missions to far-flung planets, forming alliances with other races and fighting the Goa'uld -- parasitic aliens set on ruling the galaxy.
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