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Scary movie
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37 editions published between 1985 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 750 libraries worldwide A parady of all the scary movies you've ever seen. The victims pile up and the laughs pile on as a group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a recognizable masked killer!
White chicks
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10 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 693 libraries worldwide Marcus and Kevin are brothers who work for the FBI and take on a case to escort socialite sisters Brittany and Tiffany Wilton from JFK Airport to their hotel in the Hamptons. Once there, two higher-ranking agents will take over the girls' protection. The extra security is needed because Brittany and Tiffany have been targeted by a serial kidnapper. With the help of an FBI lab scientist, the very much African-American Kevin and Marcus will be transformed to pass for Brittany and Tiffany. The agents must lure the kidnapper to take the fake girls so the girls will stay safe.
Scary movie 2
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17 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 613 libraries worldwide A sequel that spoofs a "haunted houseful" of great movies. A group of college students are invited to a house for a set of sleep studies. It's up to the students to get out alive.
Little man
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2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 585 libraries worldwide A small baby-faced criminal pretends to be an infant to hide from the police, and is found by a couple eager to become parents who take him into their home.
Dance flick
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5 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in English and held by 491 libraries worldwide Sweet, innocent Megan's ballet dreams are shattered when she is forced to attend an inner-city high school where she meets Thomas, a young hip-hop dancer from the wrong side of the tracks. With a new crew of friends, this suburban girl with no street 'cred,' has to step up her game and achieve her dreams in the mother of all dance-offs.
Hollywood shuffle
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5 editions published between 1987 and 2006 in English and held by 381 libraries worldwide Comedy about Bobby Taylor, a young black actor trying to get a foothold in Hollywood but running into problems of stereotyping at every turn.
The Five Heartbeats
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6 editions published between 1991 and 2005 in English and French and held by 346 libraries worldwide Story of five young men who are determined to break into the music business. Their dream takes them from amateur nights to the top of show business and personal tragedy.
I'm gonna git you sucka
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5 editions published between 1988 and 2001 in English and held by 297 libraries worldwide In this ultra-slick, urban action comedy Mr. Slade comes out of retirement along with Jack Spade to try to clean up Mr. Big's neighborhood from crimes, drugs and the over use of gold chains as they take on the local gang boss in his hangout, the Big Brim Bar.
In living color. Season two
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6 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 268 libraries worldwide Continues to feature short, humorous skits, rap music and dance segments. Contains several stock characters and scenarios, such as Fire Marshall Bill, which recur in various episodes and continued to cross every possible line with their crude humor.
In living color
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3 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 245 libraries worldwide The show bridged the gap between black and white audiences by at once exploiting stereotypes and then proving how ridiculous they could be, without being politically correct or preachy, and never without the aid of top-notch humor. The writing was spectacular, each of the performers were incredibly talented, and the chemistry between them showed. The first season of the comedy show that crossed every line with their crude humor and introduced a new generation of comedy talent.
Don't be a menace to South Central while drinking your juice in the hood
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6 editions published between 1995 and 2011 in English and held by 226 libraries worldwide Parody of all 'life in the hood' movies and related cliches, taking most aim at 'Boyz N the Hood.' All-new bonus material includes deleted scenes, the Wayans brothers behind-the-scenes, and Hood movie gumbo.
Most wanted
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6 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and Undetermined and held by 222 libraries worldwide Wrongly imprisoned, Marine Sgt. James Dunn is offered a chance to join an ultra-covert operations unit headed by Colonel Grant Casey. But when his first mission goes awry, Dunn is targeted as the fall guy. As the massive manhunt closes in on him, he must now employ all his lethal military skills to expose the truth and face the perpetrators.
A low down dirty shame
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7 editions published between 1994 and 2003 in English and held by 218 libraries worldwide Keenen Ivory Wayans stars as Shame, a down-on-his-luck ex-cop turned private investigator hired by the drug enforcement officials to track down a former girlfriend and $20 million in stolen drug money.
In living color. Season three
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2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 200 libraries worldwide The third season of the popular African-American sketch comedy show that first introduced the Wayans family and Jim Carrey to the masses.
Eddie Murphy raw
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2 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and held by 178 libraries worldwide Eddie Murphy entertains with celebrity impersonations and his observations on '80s love, sex, marriage, his remembrance of Mom's hamburgers, and more.
Thugaboo. Sneaker madness
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2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 171 libraries worldwide Everybody wants cool new sneakers on the first day of school, but the Boo Crew learns it's not what you wear on the outside, but who you are on the inside that matters most.
The glimmer man
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13 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and Spanish and held by 159 libraries worldwide The desperate hunt for a serial killer has just gotten rougher for LAPD homicide detectives Jack Cole and Jim Campbell. They've become partners. Wearing Buddhist prayer beads, relying on ancient potions and living by Eastern philosophies, ex-New Yorker Cole is unlike any partner the street savvy Campbell has ever seen. The way Campbell sees it, secretive Cole is also something else: suspect #1 in their murder investigation.
In living color. Season four
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3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 156 libraries worldwide Nonstop laughs are in the house with Season Four of In Living Color on DVD! No celebrity was too sacred and no current event was too controversial for this Emmy-winning hit show that pushed the boundaries of sketch comedy with hilarious results.
In living color. Season five
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 138 libraries worldwide In this final season of the show, nothing was sacred, and no public figure was safe. The show's hilarious sketches challenged censors and viewers with piercing parody.
In living color. Season 1 [disc 1
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5 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 53 libraries worldwide Contains episodes 1-5 from the first season. more
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