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Defending Your Life (1991)

In this warm, witty comedy, writer/director/star Albert Brooks is killed in an auto accident and arrives at a most unusual afterlife: Judgment City, an ethereal resort with great food. There he's put on trial for his life on Earth. If he wins, he moves on to a higher plane of existence; if not, it's back to Earth to try again. Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Buck Henry, Lee Grant also star. 111 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround stereo, French Dolby Digital Surround stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish; biographies; theatrical trailers.
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The Commitments (1991)

An ultra-spirited account of the rise and fall of a ragtag group of Irish musicians who perform American soul tunes. Director Alan Parker's film covers the rifts, romances and friendships of the band and their ever-optimistic manager, and features songs like "Mustang Sally" and "In the Midnight Hour." With Andrew Strong, Johnny Murphy, and Robert Arkins. 117 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; audio commentary by Parker; documentary; "making of" featurettes; music videos; photo gallery; theatrical trailer; radio spots; TV spots. Two-disc set.
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The Snapper (1993)

A charming slice-of-life comedy, based on novelist Roddy Doyle's follow-up to "The Commitments," centers on Sharon, the eldest daughter of a North Dublin family, who becomes pregnant and has her siblings, friends, neighbors and cantankerous father trying to figure out who the daddy is. With Tina Kellegher, Colm Meaney and Ruth McCabe; Stephen Frears directs. 95 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround; audio commentary by Frears, others.
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Real Life (1979)

Hilarious satire that was director Albert Brooks' feature film debut takes a lighthearted poke at cinema verite filmmaking. A documentarian (Brooks) tries to capture the typical American family on film while remaining uninvolved, but seems to be doing everything but. Co-stars Charles Grodin and Frances Lee McCain. 99 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; interview; theatrical trailer. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.
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Modern Romance (1981)

To love or not to love? That is the question neurotic film editor Albert Brooks continues to ask himself about girlfriend Kathryn Harrold in this irreverent comedy that explores the joys and pains of modern-day relationships. Bruno Kirby co-stars; look for Brooks' brother Bob ("Super Dave Osborne") Einstein and filmmaker James L. Brooks (no relation) in cameos. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English.
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Lost In America (1985)

Yuppified "Search for America" comedy from co-writer/director/star Albert Brooks has Brooks and wife Julie Hagerty quitting their big city jobs and buying a motor home to "head out on the highway," only to find obstacles that make "Easy Rider's" pale in comparison. With Garry Marshall. 92 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish; biographies; theatrical trailer.
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Defending Your Life (1991)

In this warm, witty comedy, writer/director/star Albert Brooks is killed in an auto accident and arrives at a most unusual afterlife: Judgment City, an ethereal resort with great food. There he's put on trial for his life on Earth. If he wins, he moves on to a higher plane of existence; if not, it's back to Earth to try again. Meryl Streep, Rip Torn, Buck Henry, Lee Grant also star. 111 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround stereo, French Dolby Digital Surround stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish; biographies; theatrical trailers.
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Mother (1996)

Albert Brooks' funny and poignant comedy features him playing a science-fiction writer who decides to go back to his roots--and mother Debbie Reynolds' house--after his second divorce. The uneasy relationship between mother and son causes much friction, but Brooks eventually learns there's more to Mom's life than he originally envisioned. Rob Morrow, Lisa Kudrow co-star. 103 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English; theatrical trailer.
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The Muse (1999)

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Fearful that he's losing his creativity, screenwriter Albert Brooks seeks help from successful fellow scribe Jeff Bridges. His secret turns out to be gorgeous Sharon Stone, who claims to be one of the Nine Muses of Greek mythology and will provide inspiration to Brooks in exchange for "little gifts" like Tiffany jewelry and a posh hotel suite. Sharp and funny Hollywood satire, directed and co-written by Brooks, also stars Andie MacDowell; cameos by James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, and others. 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English (SDH); featurette; theatrical trailers.
Available: 05/04/10
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Looking For Comedy In The Muslim World (2005)

What makes Muslims laugh? That question is the focus of this insightful mockumentary starring Albert Brooks (who also wrote and directed). Sent by government officials to India and Pakistan to try to improve relations with post-9/11 South Asian countries, Brooks, his faithful assistant and two representatives from the State Department try to figure out the role comedy plays in Muslim life. With Sheetal Sheth, John Carroll Lynch, Jon Tenney, and Fred Dalton Thompson (as himself). 98 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; deleted scenes; theatrical trailer.
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48 Hrs. (1982)

Boisterous comedy/thriller marked Eddie Murphy's screen debut, with him playing a wisecracking con sprung from prison to help detective Nick Nolte nab a pair of cop killers. With Annette O'Toole, James Remar; Walter Hill directs. 96 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital mono; theatrical trailer; interactive menus; scene access.
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Another 48 Hrs. (1990)

That's right, the boys are back! Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte return as friendly enemies Bannister and Cates, teaming up to clear Nolte of a murder charge and track down the real killer, who's also after them. Also back for this hit sequel is director Walter Hill; Andrew Divoff, David Anthony Marshall co-star. 95 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; theatrical trailer.
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