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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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Superman (1978)
An orphan from the dying planet Krypton is sent to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home’s first and greatest superhero.

      
Superman 2 (1980)
Superman relinquishes his powers to marry Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals that he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.

      
Superman returns (2006)
After a long visit to the remains of the planet Krypton to eliminate arch-villains, Superman returns to Earth to battle Lex Luthor and reclaim the love of Lois Lane.

      
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Dr. Bruce Banner must stop a former soldier who purposefully transforms himself into an even more dangerous version of the Hulk.

      
The Incredibles (2004)
A family of undercover superheroes is trying to live a quiet, suburban life but is forced into action to save the world.

      
The invincible Iron Man (2007)
While raising the ruins of a Chinese kingdom, billionaire inventor Tony Stark digs up far more than he bargained for.

      
The league of extraordinary gentlemen (2003)
In an alternate Victorian age, a legion of superheroes must band together with a group of humans to save the world from a villain who is threatening to launch a global Armageddon.

      
X2: X-men united (2003)
A mutant attempts to assassinate the president, and the X-Men must apprehend the perpetrator to avert an all-out war against mutants.

      
X-men (2000)
Superheroes from a private academy for mutants must fight a powerful mutant terrorist organization.

      
X-men: the last stand (2006)
When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn between the X-men and a band of powerful mutants who hate humans.

      
Zoom: Academy for Superheroes (2006)
An aging superhero is called upon to train young superhero recruits from a private academy to help save the world.



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