John Candy
4) Uncle Buck
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Uncle Buck, an idle good-natured bachelor, is left in charge of his nephew and nieces during a family crisis. While his carefree ways easily charm the younger relatives, he meets more than a little hostility from Tia, his rebellious teenage niece, and Chanice, his impatient girlfriend.
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"When cocksure stock market master Christ Thorne volunteers to drive lawyer Diane Lightson to Atlantic City, he's got more than sightseeing on his mind. One wrong turn and one traffic violation later, they find themselves in the collapsing village of Valkenvania . . . and nabbed by the local constable. But their 'Trouble' really begins when they come nose-to-nose with the town's bizarre and unstable Justice of the Peace, Alvin Valkenheiser." --container....
10) Spaceballs
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"When the evil Dark Helmet attempts to steal all the air from planet Druidia, a determined Druish princess, a clueless rogue and a half-man/half-dog creature who's his own best friend set out to stop him. But with the forces of darkness closing in on them at ludicrous speed, they'll need the help of a wise imp named Yogurt and the mystical power of 'The Schwartz' to bring peace and merchandising rights to the entire galaxy!" --container.
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Cullen (Elliott Gould) is a simple bank cashier. One day he is attacked and gives the bandit a few hundred dollars; he tells his superiors that the amount was {dollar}50,000 and keeps the difference. Reikle (Christopher Plummer), the robber, pursues Cullen to get the money back. Winner of Best Feature Film and Best Direction at the **Canadian Film Awards**.
13) Follow that bird
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Kermit, Oscar, Bert, Ernie and Cookie Monster join Big Bird in a bighearted, cross-country adventure. A meddling social worker sends poor Big Bird off to live with a feathered foster family in Illinois. But try as he might, he doesn't fit in and runs away to return to Sesame Street. Now his old friends need to find him before he runs 'afowl' of trouble en route.
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The rescuers: A shy but brave mouse and his glamorous partner embark on a mission to save a young girl named Penny. With their albatross friend, they find themselves on the riverboat hideout of the hilariously evil Madame Medusa.
The rescuers down under: When a poacher sets out to capture a golden eagle in the Outback of Australia, his friend Cody's call for help is answered by the world's bravest mice, Bernard and Bianca, who fly in on the wings...
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Father of the bride, part II: While George Banks is trying to recapture his youth his daughter and wife announce they are pregnant..
Sgt. Bilko: Sgt. Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces. Instead of training his troops for battle, he passes on his legacy of gambling and shunning responsibility. Times get tough however, when the base is threatened with a shutdown, and a by-the-book...
16) Heavy metal
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"Based on the fantastical illustrated magazine Heavy Metal, producer Ivan Reitman enlists the help of some of Hollywood's animation masters to create the otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb from outer space that spreads destruction throughout the galaxy. Only when encountered by its one true enemy, to whom it is inexplicably drawn, will goodness prevail throughout the universe."--Container cover art.
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Ferris Bueller's day off: A high school student is determined to get a day off with his friends in Chicago by outwitting his principal.
Barbershop, the next cut: It's been more than ten years since our last appointment at Calvin's Barbershop. Calvin and his longtime crew are still there, but the shop has undergone some major changes. Most noticeably, our once male-dominated sanctuary is now co-ed. The ladies bring their own flavor, drama and gossip...
18) Only the lonely
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Comedy about a 38-year old Chicago cop who still lives with his mother, a domineering widow used to controlling her son's life. When he meets and falls in love with a young woman, Mama sets out to break up the romance.