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Spotlight on... Screwball Comedies

November gloom got you down in the dumps? Dig yourself out of the doldrums with a screwball comedy. Characterized by snappy dialogue, wacky characters, and fast-paced plots, screwballs are one of the most popular comedy genres.

Try a classic or a contemporary from our collection!

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The towering inferno (1974)
The celebrated opening of the world's tallest skyscraper turns into a horrifying disaster as a fire rages out of control, trapping hundreds of prominent citizens.

      
Titanic (1997)
Two people from different worlds meet and fall in love on the tragic maiden voyage of a grand ocean liner.

      
Turistas (2006)
A bus accident strands backpackers in Brazil, where they meet operators in a black market that smuggles human organs.

      
Twister (1996)
Storm-chasing scientists pursue the most destructive weather front to sweep through mid-America's Tornado Alley in 50 years.

      
United 93 (2006)
Based on a true story: Hijacked on 9/11, the passengers of United Flight 93 struggle to take control of the plane from terrorists.

      
War of the worlds (2005)
A New Jersey family fights for survival as Earth is invaded by alien tripod fighting machines.

      
World Trade Center (2006)
Two Port Authority police officers become trapped in the rubble under the World Trade Center.



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