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1. Tropic Thunder (2008)
R | 107 min | Action, Comedy, War
Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.
Director: Ben Stiller | Stars: Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Kahn
Votes: 448,447 | Gross: $110.52M
2. Frost/Nixon (2008)
R | 122 min | Biography, Drama, History
A dramatic retelling of the post-Watergate television interviews between British talk-show host David Frost and former president Richard Nixon.
Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell
Votes: 112,510 | Gross: $18.59M
3. Where the Truth Lies (2005)
R | 107 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Karen O'Connor, a young journalist known for her celebrity profiles, is consumed with discovering the truth behind a long-buried incident that affected the lives and careers of showbiz team Vince Collins and Lanny Morris.
Director: Atom Egoyan | Stars: Kevin Bacon, Colin Firth, Alison Lohman, David Hayman
Votes: 18,775 | Gross: $0.87M
4. Religulous (2008)
R | 101 min | Documentary, Comedy, War
Bill Maher's take on the current state of world religion.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Bill Maher, Tal Bachman, Jonathan Boulden, Steven Burg
Votes: 60,253 | Gross: $13.00M
5. Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
Passed | 126 min | Biography, Drama, Family
The life of the renowned musical composer, playwright, actor, dancer, and singer George M. Cohan.
Director: Michael Curtiz | Stars: James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, Richard Whorf
Votes: 16,871 | Gross: $11.80M
6. The 73rd Annual Academy Awards (2001 TV Special)
Music
The 2001 Oscars hosted by Steve Martin.
Directors: Louis J. Horvitz, Roger Goodman | Stars: Steve Martin, Ben Affleck, Debbie Allen, Joan Allen
Votes: 913
7. Strictly Dynamite (1934)
Passed | 71 min | Comedy, Music
A struggling writer finds success writing scripts for a radio comic at the expense of his high-brow ambitions.
Director: Elliott Nugent | Stars: Jimmy Durante, Lupe Velez, Norman Foster, William Gargan
Votes: 172
8. Sonic Youth: Teenage Riot (1988 Music Video)
4 min | Music
The music video for Sonic Youth's "Teenage Riot," combining footage of the band with clips of various people from the worlds of alternative rock, mainstream rock and entertainment.
Director: Sonic Youth | Stars: Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, Bruce Pavitt, Lee Ranaldo
Votes: 33
9. The Lion Roars Again (1975)
17 min | Documentary, Short
This MGM documentary records a two day open house the studio held for the international media in 1975. They visit the set of Logan's Run (1976), meeting the producer and wardrobe designers. ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Haley Jr. | Stars: Michael Anderson, Army Archerd, Fred Astaire, Richard Benjamin
Votes: 114
10. Concerto Macabre: The Films of John Brahm (2007 Video)
15 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
A tribute to the life and films of the underrated expressionistic director John Brahm.
Director: Constantine Nasr | Stars: Mark Vieira, Steve Jones, Drew Casper, Christopher Wicking
Votes: 14
11. Great Chat with Jesse Lee Peterson (2018 Video)
21 min | Short
In this segment from Jesse Lee Peterson's radio show, Peterson interviews the comedian Owen Benjamin. They discuss Hollywood, political correctness, fatherhood, Christianity, the word "racism", and more.
Stars: Jesse Lee Peterson, Owen Benjamin
12. Fragments of the Life of Reino Helismaa (1979 TV Movie)
62 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Peter von Bagh | Stars: Esa Pakarinen, Tapio Rautavaara, Toivo Kärki, Matti Louhivuori
Votes: 6
13.
Head Hunters (2019– )
Episode:
Episode #1.12
(2019)
44 min | Game-Show
Today's question categories in the quiz show include - drinks, football, classical music, animals, U.S. politics and islands.
Director: Chris Power | Star: Rob Beckett
14.
Head Hunters (2019– )
Episode:
Episode #1.27
(2019)
44 min | Game-Show
Comedy, the natural world, kings and queens, chemistry, sports venues, authors, awards, politics and fashion are the question categories on today's show.
Director: Chris Power | Star: Rob Beckett
15.
Coffee with Scott Adams (2018– )
Talking with Dave Rubin About His New Book Don't Burn This Book, Biden and Therapeutics
(2020 Podcast Episode)
News
Stars: Scott Adams, Dave Rubin
16.
Richard & Judy: Keep Reading and Carry On (2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2020)
23 min | Talk-Show
Richard and Judy talk to bestselling author Adam Kay and Sandi Toksvig, there's a book review from Robert Rinder and Vick Hope, and Ant Middleton reveals his top three books to survive a lockdown
Director: Anthony Pyke | Stars: Judy Finnigan, Richard Madeley, Vick Hope, Adam Kay
17.
Richard & Judy: Keep Reading and Carry On (2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2020)
23 min | Talk-Show
Richard and Judy chat to David Walliams about his new book, Bernardine Evaristo reveals her top tips, and the book review comes from Clare Balding and Sabrina Grant.
Director: Anthony Pyke | Stars: Judy Finnigan, Richard Madeley, Clare Balding, Bernardine Evaristo
18.
Between the Covers (2020– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2020)
29 min | Talk-Show
Sara Cox is joined by Phil Wang, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Tom Allen and Sara Pascoe to share their favourite books and to discuss "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig and Sara's book "Sex, Power, Money".
Directors: Toby Baker, Jonathan Stow | Stars: Sara Cox, Tom Allen, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sara Pascoe
Votes: 5
19.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode:
Ann-Margret/Robert Mitchum/Tom Dreesen/Joseph Sorrentino
(1978)
TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show
Ann-Margret (The Cheap Detective (1978)); Robert Mitchum (Matilda (1978)); Tom Dreesen performs stand-up and is interviewed; Joseph N. Sorrentino (memoir "Up from Never").
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Tommy Newsom, Ann-Margret
Votes: 18
20.
Between the Covers (2020– )
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(2021)
29 min | Talk-Show
This week actors Don Warrington and Hugh Dennis, comedian Zoe Lyons and presenter and author Giovanna Fletcher join Sara to share their favourite books and review this week's two book club picks.
Director: Toby Baker | Stars: Sara Cox, Hugh Dennis, Giovanna Fletcher, Zoe Lyons
21.
Between the Covers (2020– )
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(2021)
29 min | Talk-Show
Sara is joined by author and comedian David Baddiel, actors Adjoa Andoh and Phil Davis, and comedian Katherine Ryan to share their favourite books and review this week's two book club picks.
Director: Toby Baker | Stars: Sara Cox, Adjoa Andoh, David Baddiel, Phil Davis
22.
Between the Covers (2020– )
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(2021)
29 min | Talk-Show
Joining Sara are comedian Nish Kumar, presenter Stacey Dooley, columnist and author Caitlin Moran and comedian and actor Robert Webb to share their favourite books and review the two book club picks.
Director: Ben Hardy | Stars: Sara Cox, Stacey Dooley, Nish Kumar, Caitlin Moran
23.
Between the Covers (2020– )
Episode:
Episode #4.3
(2022)
29 min | Talk-Show
Sara is joined by actor Richard E Grant, entrepreneur and Dragon's Den investor Deborah Meaden, comedian Stephen Bailey and actor, comedian and author Sukh Ojla.
Director: Tim Van Someren | Stars: Sara Cox, Stephen Bailey, Richard E. Grant, Deborah Meaden
24.
Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast (2016– )
Michael Che - Leila Mottley - Top Pence Aide Warned Secret Service That Trump Would Turn on Pence: A Closer Look
(2022 Podcast Episode)
29 min | Talk-Show
Seth takes a closer look at Mike Pence's former chief of staff warning the Secret Service that Trump may put Pence's physical safety at risk before the attempted coup on January 6. Then, ... See full summary »
25.
Garraway's Good Stuff (2022– )
Episode:
Episode #1.13
(2022)
60 min | Talk-Show
Comedian Bill Bailey and This Is Going to Hurt author Adam Kay join Kate Garraway for this morning's edition of the chat show.
Stars: Kate Garraway, Shivi Ramoutar, Bill Bailey, Adam Kay
26.
Vick Hope's Breakfast Show (2022)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2022)
60 min | Talk-Show
Vick Hope is joined by television presenter Eamonn Holmes and star of Britain's Got Talent, comedian Nabil Abdulrashid.
Stars: Vick Hope, Nabil Abdulrashid, J.J. Goodman, Eamonn Holmes
27.
Vick Hope's Breakfast Show (2022)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2022)
60 min | Talk-Show
In the last show of the series, Vick is going out with a bang with some more great guests, including singer-songwriter Tom Grennan and comedian Lloyd Griffith.
Stars: Vick Hope, Tom Grennan, Lloyd Griffith
28.
CelebAbility (2017–2023)
Episode:
Episode #6.7
(2022)
34 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Scarlett Moffatt leads a group of 3 friends looking to win a slew of prizes by defeating 4 celebrities, Rachel Riley, James Lock, Amber Gill and Kae Kurd, in a series of games based on the unusual abilities the celebs believe they possess.
Director: Mick Thomas | Stars: Iain Stirling, Marek Larwood, Scarlett Moffatt, Amber Gill
29.
Between the Covers (2020– )
Episode:
Episode #5.2
(2022)
Talk-Show
Sara is joined on this edition of the book club by actor and author Ruth Jones, comedian and writer Kae Kurd, Harry Potter star and comedian Jessie Cave, and director and actor Samuel West.
Director: Tim Van Someren | Stars: Sara Cox, Jessie Cave, Ruth Jones, Kae Kurd
30.
Between the Covers (2020– )
Episode:
Episode #5.3
(2022)
Talk-Show
This time, Sara is joined by actor and author Paterson Joseph, newsreader Sophie Raworth, and comedians Al Murray and Jenny Eclair to share their favourite books and review the two book club choices.
Director: Tim Van Someren | Stars: Sara Cox, Jenny Eclair, Paterson Joseph, Al Murray
31.
Your Welcome (2017– )
Konstantin Kisin
(2023 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Stars: Michael Malice, Konstantin Kisin
32.
Between the Covers (2020– )
Episode:
Episode #7.1
(2023)
29 min | Talk-Show
Sara is joined by actor and comedian Rob Delaney, broadcaster Anita Rani, actor Richard Armitage and comedian Jo Brand to share their favourite books and review the book club choices.
Directors: Scott Jenkins, Tim Van Someren | Stars: Sara Cox, Richard Armitage, Jo Brand, Rob Delaney
33.
Between the Covers (2020– )
Episode:
Episode #7.4
(2023)
29 min | Talk-Show
Sara is joined by comedians Ed Byrne, Suzi Ruffell and Ahir Shah as well as author and actress Andi Osho to share their favourite books and review the book club choices.
Directors: Scott Jenkins, Tim Van Someren | Stars: Sara Cox, Ed Byrne, Andi Osho, Suzi Ruffell
34.
Between the Covers (2020– )
Episode:
Episode #7.6
(2023)
29 min | Talk-Show
Sara is joined by Geri Halliwell-Horner, Bill Paterson, Ellie Taylor and Miles Jupp to share their favourite books and review the book club choices.
Directors: Scott Jenkins, Tim Van Someren | Stars: Sara Cox, Geri Horner, Miles Jupp, Bill Paterson
35.
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #11.32
(2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Interviewee: Ann Coulter (author) Panelists: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Rep. D-FL), Neil deGrasse Tyson (scientist), Rob Reiner (filmmaker) Panel Guest: Rob Lowe.
Stars: Bill Maher, Rob Reiner, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Votes: 26
36.
Futurequest (1994– )
Episode:
Virtual Reality
(1994)
26 min | Documentary
The possibilities, uses and dangers that further development of the virtual reality technology may bring in the future. Is virtual sex possible? Does VR enhances violent tendencies and feelings of detachment? Can it help the disabled?
Director: Carey Ann Strelecki | Stars: Dale Anderson, John Perry Barlow, Steven Barnes, Meredith Bricken
37.
Zoe Ball on ... (2018)
Episode:
Saturday 8
(2018)
44 min | Music, Talk-Show
Comedian Jayde Adams presents a unique guide to the soap operas. Zoe's guests are author Marian Keyes, Brian Conley and Ross Noble. Live music comes from Chvrches.
Director: Geraldine Dowd | Stars: Zoë Ball, Jayde Adams, Chvrches, Brian Conley
38.
Zoe Ball on ... (2018)
Episode:
Saturday 14
(2018)
43 min | Music, Talk-Show
Zoe chats to Danny Jones about his debut solo single and to author Danny Wallace. Comedians Jayde Adams and Stephen Bailey team up to get Summer body ready. The Vamps perform live.
Director: John Adams | Stars: Zoë Ball, Jayde Adams, Stephen Bailey, Danny Jones
39.
The Conversation (2017– )
Episode #1.11
(2018 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Star: Andrew Klavan
40.
Zoe Ball on ... (2018)
Episode:
Sunday 15
(2018)
44 min | Music, Talk-Show
Zoe is joined on the sofa by singer songwriter James Arthur who also performs live in the studio. Hip hop comedian Abandoman performs a freestyle rap. Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins the book club.
Directors: Geraldine Dowd, Jonathan Stow | Stars: Zoë Ball, Abandoman, James Arthur, Sophie Ellis-Bextor
41.
Sargon of Akkad Live (2015– )
Episode:
PJW on Brexit, UKIP, the Media and Offending All the Right People
(2018)
44 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Carl Benjamin, Paul Joseph Watson
42.
Why Didn't They Laugh? (2018– )
Vox Day and the Birth of the 'Reprehensibles'
(2019 Podcast Episode)
Comedy, News
Stars: Owen Benjamin, Vox Day, Amy Reinke Smith