(0)Harvey Fierstein
22) Duplex
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In terms of living the American Dream, Alex and Nancy have it pretty good. They're a young, vibrant couple in New York City with bright futures ahead of them. But one thing is missing: a home of their own. But their new home comes with one feature they didn't expect: an upstairs rent-controlled tenant, Mrs. Connelly, who isn't quite as easy going or frail as Alex and Nancy originally anticipated. As their blissful life begins to seriously fray around...
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Attractive, talented Claire Goldstein seems to have everything going for her. Then her moment of glory is snatched from her, her boyfriend drops her and she's evicted. She is condemned to find refuge at her crazy parents' house while her sister is blissfully planning her own wedding.
24) Death to Smoochy
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Venom-laced and the raucous rivalry of scandalized former kid-show host Rainbow Randolph and his squeaky-clean replacement, Sheldon Mopes, a.k.a. Smoochy the Rhino. Randolph is insanely obsessed with getting his job back, but Smoochy's a smash, and their war for kid-vid supremacy places a jaded "KidNet" producer in the middle of a Rainbow/Rhino smackdown.
28) Independence day
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On July 2nd, communications systems worldwide are sent into chaos by a strange atmospheric interference. At first thought to be meteors, the United States military suspect that a number of enormous alien spacecraft are on a collision course with Earth. After attempts to communicate with the aliens go nowhere, David Levinson, an ex-scientist turned cable technician, discovers that the aliens are going to attack major points around the globe in less...
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"Harvey Fierstein recreates his role as the unsinkable Arnold Beckoff in this film adaptation of the smash Broadway play. Both funny and poignant, [it] chronicles a New Yorker's search for love, respect and tradition in a world that seems not especially made for him. Armed with a keenly developed sense of humor and piercing wit, Arnold tests commonly accepted terms of endearment, and confirms that happiness is well worth carrying a torch for"--Container....
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Kull is a fearless barbarian warrior who, threough skill and bravery, becomes king. Worshipped by his subjects for his mercy, adored by the beautiful fortuneteller Zareta for his valor, Kull quickly becomes the mortal enemy of the forces of darkness, led by the villainous Akivasha. Now, the only hope for the kingdom and the woman he loves rests in Kull's avenging sword as he risks everything to save all.
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On November 27, 1978, Dan White, a former City Supervisor entered San Francisco's City Hall with a gun and murdered both the Mayor, George Moscone, and San Francisco's first openly gay politician, City Supervisor, Harvey Milk. White was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and served a brief jail term, sparking a demonstration and riot by gay supporters of the murdered men.
34) Duplex
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Young and vibrant New Yorkers Alex and Nancy have just found the perfect place to settle down, but their new home comes with a permanent fixture they didn't expect: an obnoxious elderly tenant who won't move out and refuses to die! Pushed to the edge of insanity, it's only a matter of time until they begin to entertain some truly sinister solutions to their problem in this darkly hilarious comedy!
35) Mulan
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With narration from Grandmother Fa, original character voices, and sound effects from the award-winning film, Mulan, this thrilling read-along brings all the action to life. To save her father from death in the army, Mulan secretly goes in his place and becomes one of China's greatest heroines in the process. Readers can turn the pages at the sound of the chime and follow along with the word-for-word narration on the CD as the adventure begins!
36) Safe men
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"An offbeat tale of inept lounge singers Sam and Eddie, who find themselves breaking into the burglary biz when they're mistaken by a low-level mobster for the best safecrackers in town. Now two guys who can't carry a tune are carrying off a series of hysterical heists"--Container.
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Criterion collection volume 557
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One of the first feature documentaries to address gay life in America, it's a work of advocacy itself, bringing Milk's message of hope and equality to a wider audience.
39) Garbo talks
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"A dying mother's last wish to meet Greta Garbo costs her son his job, his marriage and his dignity.