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Seduced and Abandoned

(1964) NRWhen his 16-year-old daughter (Stefania Sandrelli) is seduced -- and impregnated -- by her sister's flirtatious fiancé, Peppino (Aldo Puglisi), the enraged Don Vincenzo (Saro Urzi) sets out to salvage his family's honor. But when Peppino runs away, Vincenzo promptly sends his son (Lando Buzzanca) on an errand to kill him. Pietro Germi directs this outrageously comic follow-up to his internationally successful Divorce Italian Style (1961).
Genre:Foreign Comedies, Italy, Foreign RegionsFormat:DVD

Sideway

(2004) RTwo men go on an excursion to California wine country and end up inducing joint midlife crises in this critically acclaimed comedy-drama that won six Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Feature and Best Director. Pinot noir lover Miles (Paul Giamatti) convinces his soon-to-be-married friend Jack (Thomas Haden Church) to enjoy his last days of bachelorhood in style. But the pair end up choosing women (Sandra Oh and Virginia Madsen) over wine.
Genre:Indie Comedies, Romantic Comedies, Wine & Beverage AppreciationThis movie is:Romantic, SentimentalFormat:DVD and Blu-ray

Divorce, Italian Style Divorzio all'italiana

(1961) URMarcello Mastroianni stars as Ferdinando, a self-centered nobleman who's facing a midlife crisis and has lost all interest in his wife. But there's no divorce in 1960s Italy, so he devises an elaborate scheme for another man to seduce his wife. That would, under Italian law, allow him to kill her with impunity in defense of his honor. Highlights include the fantasy murders Ferdinando imagines as he pursues his goal.
Genre:Foreign Comedies, Italy, Foreign LanguagesThis movie is:Witty, CerebralFormat:DVD

Together Tillsamman

(2000) NRIn 1970s Sweden, abused wife Elisabeth (Lisa Lindgren) leaves her husband (Michael Nyqvist) and takes the couple's daughter and son to live with her brother Göran (Gustav Hammarsten), who runs a crowded commune in a small house where just about anything goes. The largely leftist group living in the commune shares household chores -- and occasionally bedroom arrangements -- in this film about the last gasp of free living and free love in Sweden.
Genre:Foreign Comedies, Foreign Gay & Lesbian, ScandinaviaThis movie is:Feel-good, QuirkyFormat:DVD and streaming

Robin Hood: Men in Tights

(1993) PG-13It's the classic tale of Robin Hood ... reenvisioned by comic master Mel Brooks. As evil Prince John (Richard Lewis) oppresses the people, Robin (Cary Elwes) steals from the tax collectors, triumphs in an archery contest, foils (literally!) the Sheriff of Nottingham (Roger Rees) and makes goo-goo eyes at Maid Marian (Amy Yasbeck). The titular musical number, involving song, dance -- and, yes, men in tights -- is an undisputed highlight.
Genre:Spoofs and Satire, SlapstickThis movie is:Witty, GoofyFormat:DVD, Blu-ray and streaming

Zorro, The Gay Blade

(1981) PGGeorge Hamilton stars in a dueling dual role as twin sons of the legendary Zorro. Soon after the dashing Don Diego Vega inherits his father's famous sword and costume, a broken ankle prevents the masked avenger from fulfilling his heroic duties. When his flamboyantly fashion-conscious brother assumes the secret identity to continue an ongoing fight for justice, the results are nothing short of hilarious!
Genre:Spoofs and Satire, Action Comedies, Super SwashbucklersFormat:DVD