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1. Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
The absurd antics of an Indiana town's public officials as they pursue sundry projects to make their city a better place.
Stars: Amy Poehler, Jim O'Heir, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt
Votes: 288,358
2. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama
A dramedy centering around the relationship between a thirtysomething single mother and her teen daughter living in Stars Hollow, Connecticut.
Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Keiko Agena, Scott Patterson
Votes: 148,321
3. Shortbus (2006)
Not Rated | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A group of New Yorkers caught up in their romantic-sexual milieu converge at an underground salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.
Director: John Cameron Mitchell | Stars: Sook-Yin Lee, Peter Stickles, PJ DeBoy, Paul Dawson
Votes: 35,428 | Gross: $1.99M
4. Junebug (2005)
R | 106 min | Comedy, Drama
A dealer in "outsider" art travels from Chicago to North Carolina to meet her new in-laws, challenging the equilibrium of this middle class Southern home.
Director: Phil Morrison | Stars: Embeth Davidtz, Alessandro Nivola, David Kuhn, Alicia Van Couvering
Votes: 23,435 | Gross: $2.68M
5. I Shot Andy Warhol (1996)
R | 103 min | Biography, Drama
The story of Valerie Solanas, a '60s radical who preached misandry in her "Scum" manifesto. She wrote a screenplay for a film that she wanted Andy Warhol to produce, but after he repeatedly ignored her, she shot him.
Director: Mary Harron | Stars: Lili Taylor, Jared Harris, Martha Plimpton, Lothaire Bluteau
Votes: 7,119 | Gross: $1.81M
6. The Book of Life (1998)
Not Rated | 63 min | Comedy, Fantasy
The end of the millenium has taken on a certain significance in modern day prophecies. What happens if Jesus Christ has second thoughts about the Apocalypse? It is December 31, 1999 and New... See full summary »
Director: Hal Hartley | Stars: Martin Donovan, PJ Harvey, Dave Simonds, Thomas Jay Ryan
Votes: 2,118
7. Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (2012)
PG-13 | 113 min | Documentary, Music
Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me is a feature-length documentary film about the dismal commercial failure, subsequent massive critical acclaim, and enduring legacy of pop music's greatest cult phenomenon, Big Star.
Directors: Drew DeNicola, Olivia Mori | Stars: Billy Altman, Jon Auer, Lester Bangs, Chris Bell
Votes: 1,440 | Gross: $0.11M
8. Mistaken for Strangers (2013)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Tom Berninger chronicles his time spent on the road as a member of the tour crew for The National, the rock & roll band fronted by his brother, Matt.
Director: Tom Berninger | Stars: Tom Berninger, Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf
Votes: 4,607 | Gross: $0.14M
9. WTF with Marc Maron (2009 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations.
Stars: Marc Maron, Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl, Matthew L. Weiss
Votes: 176
10. Sex and Broadcasting (2014)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
SEX AND BROADCASTING is a feature length documentary about New Jersey's WFMU, the world's strangest and most unique radio station, and one man's attempt to keep it alive in the face of ... See full summary »
Director: Tim K. Smith | Stars: Dave Abramson, Bruce Bennett, Bronwyn Bishop, Pseu Braun
Votes: 155
11. Don't Blink (2015)
82 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Robert Frank revolutionized photography and independent film. He documented the Beats, Welsh coal miners, Peruvian Indians, The Stones, London bankers, and the Americans. This is the bumpy ... See full summary »
Director: Laura Israel | Stars: Robert Frank, Sid Kaplan, June Leaf, William S. Burroughs
Votes: 426
12. Alchemy (1995 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 95 min | Drama
"Alchemy", Webster says, "is a magical process of transmuting ordinary materials into something of true merit" (base metals into gold), and such is this story of a young, very intense woman... See full summary »
Director: Suzanne Myers | Stars: Rya Kihlstedt, Jeff Webster, D.V. DeVincentis, Marian Quinn
Votes: 55
13. Shalom Sesame (1987– )
30 min | Comedy, Family, History
A English version of "Rechov Sumsum" (1983).
Stars: Sarai Tzuriel, Gilles Ben-David, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 62
14. Other Music (2019)
83 min | Documentary, Music
For 20 years indie record store Other Music was an influential hub of music culture in NYC. Featuring Vampire Weekend, Animal Collective, Interpol and more, the film reminds us that the spirit of the much-loved destination will live on.
Directors: Puloma Basu, Rob Hatch-Miller | Stars: Chris Vanderloo, Josh Madell, Daniel Givens, Jason Schwartzman
Votes: 398
15. Junior High School (1978)
39 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
Amidst schoolroom shenanigans, a boy tries to work up the nerve to ask a girl to a party.
Directors: Michael Nankin, David Wechter | Stars: P. David Ebersole, Karen Capelle, Kirk Burnett, Mikal Robert Taylor
Votes: 123
16. Travis (2009 Video)
12 min | Short, Drama
An experimental film matching shifting colors with audio taken from an NPR radio interview with a mother who lost her son in the Iraq War.
Director: Kelly Reichardt
Votes: 114
17. Overheard (2010– )
Talk-Show
In-depth interviews with today's most fascinating public figures. Join us for smart conversations with the country's most interesting people, always with an eye toward the news and always with a sense of humor.
Stars: Evan A. Smith, Richard Linklater, Carolyn Krawczyk, Lawrence Wright
Votes: 20
19. Tall Time Tales (1992)
8 min | Animation, Short
Director: Faith Hubley | Stars: Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan, Max Rosenthal
Votes: 30
20. Enough (1994)
6 min | Animation, Short
Director: Emily Hubley | Stars: Emily Hubley, Georgia Hubley, Will Rosenthal
Votes: 6
21. Her Grandmother's Gift (1995)
5 min | Animation, Short
Director: Emily Hubley | Stars: Emily Hubley, Faith Hubley
Votes: 8
22. Taperaksje (2004)
12 min | Short, Comedy
The value of shares goes up and down - like a relationship. Sometimes it is easier to have a potted plant in the window than a girlfriend. But if you like girls better than plants, sometimes you have to fight for them.
Director: Stian Kristiansen | Stars: Gary Cranner, Nina Eikeskog, Marko Iversen Kanic, Torfinn Nag
Votes: 6
23. Yo La Tengo: Sugarcube (1997 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Comedy, Music
Director: Yo La Tengo | Stars: David Cross, John Ennis, Bob Odenkirk, Yo La Tengo
24. Yo La Tengo Interview (2009 Video)
9 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan, James McNew
25. One Self: Fish/Girl (1998)
TV-G | 10 min | Animation, Short
A young woman's diary depicts her layered, poetic, inner efforts to deal with the world and overcome self-doubt.
Director: Emily Hubley
Votes: 21
26. Looking for a Thrill: An Anthology of Inspiration (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 330 min | Documentary
Looking For a Thrill: An Anthology of Inspiration is a collection of personal stories about defining moments of musical inspiration (a record, a show, a musician, etc.) for 112 musicians ... See full summary »
Director: Braden King | Stars: Steve Albini, Fred Armisen, Björk, Vic Chesnutt
Votes: 23
27.
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode:
Partings
(2006)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The town troubadour departs Stars Hollow for his Neil Young gig (creating a stampede of would-be troubadours to town). Logan graduates and leaves for London. And the Lorelai-Luke love affair may be ciao, adiós, game over.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson
Votes: 911
28.
WTF with Marc Maron (2009– )
Ira Kaplan/Bob Odenkirk & David Cross
(2015 Podcast Episode)
Talk-Show
Stars: Marc Maron, David Cross, Ira Kaplan, Bob Odenkirk
29.
Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
Episode:
Moving Up: Part 1
(2014)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Leslie debates whether to take the job with the National Parks Service during a convention in San Francisco while Ben tries to get free wifi for Pawnee. Meanwhile in Pawnee, Tom decides to open his bistro early.
Director: Michael Schur | Stars: Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza
Votes: 2,388
30.
Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
Episode:
Moving Up: Part 2
(2014)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
During the Unity Concert, Leslie invites some coworkers to join her at her new job in Chicago, while Andy thinks about reuniting Mouse Rat. Meanwhile, Tom's Bistro prepares for the Unity Concert after-party.
Director: Michael Schur | Stars: Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza
Votes: 3,168
31.
Overheard (2010– )
Episode:
Ira Kaplan & Georgia Hubley
(2014)
Talk-Show
Evan Smith talks to husband/wife duo Ira Kaplan and Georgia Hubley of the band Yo La Tengo. Yo La Tengo has been called "the quintessential critics band," known for creativity, independence and an eclectic approach to indie rock.
Director: Michael Emery | Stars: Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan, Evan A. Smith
32.
Shalom Sesame (1987– )
Episode:
Tel Aviv
(1987)
Comedy, Family, History
Directors: Ozzie Alfonso, Moti Aviram, Ira Kaplan, Robert Myhrum, Lisa Simon, Jon Stone | Stars: Pam Arciero, Gilles Ben-David, Fran Brill, Kevin Clash