Thank You for Smoking is a fiercely satirical look at today's "culture of spin." The hero of the film is Nick Naylor (Eckhart), chief spokesman for Big Tobacco, who makes his living defending the rights of smokers and cigarette makers in today's neo-puritanical culture. (Fox Searchlight)

Steve Harvey's hilarious comedy concert brought down Atlanta's sold-out Phillips Area at Bishop T.D. Jakes' Megafest, the annual four-day evangelical event. With a clever range of side-splitting new material, Harvey performs one of his funniest and most memorable performances in front of church folks. That's right; Mr. Harvey keeps it clean and family-friendly! (Code Black Entertainment)

Tripp (McConaughey) has never been able to leave the nest. He's always had some reason or other, but now, his desperate parents (Bradshaw, Bates) have had enough. They hire the gorgeous and talented girl of his dreams (Parker) to get him to move out of the house. (Paramount Pictures)

Tim Allen transforms from family dad to family dog and back again in this fresh update of the Disney comedy classic The Shaggy Dog. (Disney)

An unlikely foursome stumble upon little revelations and insights into the kind of youthful longing that stays with one well past adolescence. (Warner Independent Pictures)

Written by acclaimed writer Don DeLillo, Game 6 is an intelligent, witty, unsettling tale of one man’s encounter with his demons, his passions and his infatuation with failure. (Kindred Media Group)

Following a violent storm, a beautiful and sassy mermaid named Aquamarine washes ashore and into the lives of two best friends about to be parted at summer's end. When Aquamarine falls for a local, hunky lifeguard, she enlists the girls' help to win his heart and in exchange offers to grant the girls one wish. (20th Century Fox)

A genuine crowd-pleaser, Dave Chappelle's Block Party spotlights comedy superstar Dave Chappelle as he presents a Brooklyn neighborhood with its very own once-in-a-lifetime free block party. (Rogue Pictures)

A music-fueled road movie about a naive youth from the Australian outback on his way to seek fame and fortune in Nashville. (Quad Cinema)

Film and television critic Matt Zoller Seitz makes his feature debut with Home, a laid-back comic drama set at an all-night party in Brooklyn. (Brooklyn Schoolyard)

Legend tells of three magic diamonds that, if in the wrong hands, can be united to create a force powerful enough to freeze the sun. When the evil sorcerer Zeebad (Stewart) escapes from his ancient prison, he vows to exact revenge by deep-freezing the earth forever. Determined to save the world, a fellowship of four unlikely heroes band together to foil Zeebad's villainous plot. Led by the candy-loving mutt Doogal (Tay), friends Dylan (Fallon), Brian (Macy) and Ermintrude (Goldberg) all embark on an epic adventure to save the world. (Weinstein Company)

Based upon Tyler Perry's acclaimed stage production, Madea's Family Reunion continues the adventures of southern matriarch Madea begun in the hit film Diary of a Mad Black Woman. (Lionsgate)

1960 Academy Award Winner and winner of the Palme d'Or at the 1959 Cannes Film Festival, Marcel Camus's Black Orpheus retells the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice against the madness of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. With its magnificent color photography and lively soundtrack, this film brought the infectious bossa nova beat to the United States. (Criterion Collection)

The twisted minds of two of the six screenwriters behind "Scary Movie" skewer the romantic comedy genre. (20th Century Fox)

This dramatic comedy examines the fractious reunion of an estranged father and daughter.

CSA: The Confederate States of America, through the eyes of a faux documentary, takes a look at an America where the South won the Civil War. Supposedly produced by a British broadcasting company, the feature film is presented as a production being shown, controversially, for the first time on television in the States. (IFC Films)

Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment bring Curious George, the original "monkey see, monkey do" chimp, to the screen in an all-new animated adventures based upon the beloved tales that have been enchanting readers for more than 60 years. (Universal Pictures)

In this action-packed comedy, the bumbling Inspector Closeau (Martin) takes on his most important case ever. (Sony)

Set in the 1930s on the beautiful shores of the Italian Riviera, A Good Woman is an elegant and witty romantic comedy based on Oscar Wilde's classic play "Lady Windermere's Fan." (Lions Gate Films)

A coming-of-age comedy about a young woman who rebels against her Jewish-American family.

Martin Lawrence is back as the boldest, biggest and baddest Momma ever. This time, Lawrence transforms himself into Big Momma to avert a national security disaster. But saving the country is the least of Big Momma's problems, as he takes on his ultimate challenge -- being nanny/housekeeper to the suspect's dysfunctional family. (20th Century Fox)

In this dark and witty fable, Emma Thompson portrays a person of unsettling appearance and magical powers who enters the household of the recently widowed Mr. Brown (Firth) and attempts to tame his seven ill-behaved children. (Universal Pictures)

A refreshingly unconventional and witty comedy about love's myriad forms and constant surprises, Imagine Me & You begins as a young bride discovers love at first sight on the day of her wedding. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

A zesty celebration of storytelling and the life that spills out of it, this film tells two stories: that of an 18th Century Englishman Tristram Shandy (Coogan), and that of the hapless 21st Century filmmakers who are adapting the notoriously unfilmable work "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman," with "Steve Coogan" (COogan) in the title role. (Picturehouse)

From the producers of "Run Lola Run" and "Goodbye Lenin!" comes the German box office smash, Go for Zucker, a film about a comically dysfunctional Jewish family. (First Run Features)

Albert Brooks provides an inspired and comedic view of America's approach to other cultures. (Warner Independent Pictures)

A fast food comedy about life in the slow lane. (IFC Films)

Georgia Byrd (Queen Latifah) lives a small life tucked inside big dreams. When this shy cookware salesperson for a New Orleans retail outlet learns her days are numbered, she throws caution to the wind and embarks on a dream holiday vacation to a grand resort in Europe. (Paramount)

A comedy about love, romance, and expectations. (Regent Releasing)

A sweet and genuinely off-beat comedy about a 45-year-old actress (Moreau) traveling from one small town to another with her one-woman shoe "Dirty Business." (New Yorker Films)

Film Geek is a hilarious new comedy about Scotty Pelk, a socially inept video store clerk with an encyclopedic knowledge of film. (First Run Features)

The latest comedy from Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions, Grandmas's Boy features gamers and grannies, sex and partying, bong vases and footie pajamas...and even a Tae Kwan Do master chimpanzee. (20th Century Fox)

BloodRayne takes you to another place and time to experience a world where good and evil battle it out -- with mankind as the very prize. (Romar Entertainment)

One of the biggest Colombian box office hits in the country's history, El Carro (The Car) follows the travails of the Velezes, a typical middle-class family from Bogotá, as they buy their first car in an attempt to move up the social ladder. After the father accidentally gives away a winning lottery ticket for a new car to the neighbors, the Velezes decide to save face and buy their neighbor's old car -- a 1950s cherry-red Chevy convertible -- spending their entire nest egg. First-time director Luis Orjuela manages to create a hilarious social farce, portraying such quintessential Colombian experiences as a daughter's quinceañera (15th birthday party), Christmas, and the lottery craze with a rare balance of sympathy and humor. (Cinema Tropical

1700s Venice. He was the legendary adventurer whose amorous dalliances would go on to inspire countless lovers throughout the centuries. She was the most virtuoso writer of her time who was waiting to find that rare man with a true understanding of steadfastness and passion. When Giacomo Casanova (Ledger) discovers Francesca Bruni (Miller), he met his ultimate romantic match, succumbing to the only woman ever to refuse his charms -- until he could prove himself to be one man worthy of her romantic ideals. (Touchstone Pictures)

Sarah Huttinger (Aniston) is in a fog. She's finally agreed to marry her boyfriend Jeff (Ruffalo), but isn't at all sure that marriage is what she really wants. Now she's on her way home to attend her sister's wedding, which means spending a lot of time with the tennis-obsessed Pasadena family that she's never felt quite a part of. It isn't until Sarah stumbles into a well-kept family secret that she starts to question her roots and sets off in search of the man who may have the answers she's looking for (Costner). (Warner Bros.)

This fearless comedy from producers The Farrelly Brothers asks the question: can a comedy be outlandishly off-the-wall, irreverently indelicate and yet...inspirational? The Ringer spikes the uproarious with the uplifting in a story about an ordinary man who discovers what it truly means to be special when he attempts to "fix" the Special Olympics. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

An offbeat comedy about a chance meeting between two middle-aged men (a hitman and a salesman).

The Bakers are back...BIG time! Only this time, they're going toe-to-toe against another clan in the ultimate inter-family battle. Bigger scale, more laughs, ramped-up action - and lots of heart - are the hallmarks of the Baker's new adventure. (20th Century Fox)

A simple tale of two people who lose their minds while trying to hold on to the elusive American dream. (Sony Pictures)

A destitute Alaskan travel agent with a deranged wife finds the answer to his financial problems in the form of a get rich quick insurance scam involving a frozen body in the dumpster behind his office. Just a few things stand in his way -- a determined insurance investigator, an irate sibling and two would be gangsters. (Ascendant Pictures)

A film dedicated to the spirit of Hollywood filmmaking and the stars of eras gone past. Although contemporary, it retains the charm and sensibility of classic films. (InvisionMPG)

The Family Stone is a story about an annual gathering of an unconventional New England family. Before the holidays are done, relationships will unravel while new ones are formed, secrets will be revealed and the Stone family will come together through its extraordinary capacity for love. (20th Century Fox)

The movie classic that became a Broadway sensation now becomes a movie musical event.

A hauntingly hip and hilarious remake of the 1922 cult horror classic, Trapped by the Mormons. (Cherry Red Productions)

Mrs. Laura Henderson (Dench) may be a widow but she is by no means going to spend the rest of her days playing bridge. The Windmill Theater becomes ger game and the infamous showman Vivian Van Dam (Hoskins) becomes her partner and fiercest opponent. The Germans are bombing London but the roar of the Windmill is all that can be heard as Laura convinces Lord Cromer (Guest) to allow her actresses to be the one thing no one could ever imagine: Nude. Brought to its knees by war, what Mrs. Henderson Presents brings a nation to its feet in applause. (The Weinstein Company)

Bree (Huffman) is a perfectly adjusted conservative transsexual woman. Born Stanley, a genetic male, she's about to tale the final step to becoming the woman Stanley always wanted to be - until she finds out that she is the parent of a long-lost 17 year-old son (Zegers). Afraid to tell the rebellious teenager the truth, Bree embarks on a journey with him that will challenge and change both their lives and bring them closer to the truth of their connection. (The Weinstein Company / IFC Films)

Loosely based on a true story, this unique and inspiring comedy is a buddy movie with a fresh twist. (Wheels Up Films)

This film centers around an elegant elderly lady (Mrs Palfrey) who, after being recently widowed, moves from Scotland to London to be near to her 26 year old grandson, Desmond. When Desmond fails to return any of her several phone calls, or visit her at the resident hotel she is staying (The Claremont), fate brings her together with a young writer, Ludovic Meyer, after she has an accident outside his basement flat. (Cineville)

A wickedly funny thriller about thick thieves and thin ice. (Focus Features)

When New York's hottest nightclub deejay Darrell (Usher) saves a mob boss's life (Palminteri), he is rewarded for his bravery with the job of watching over the Don's beautiful daughter Dolly (Chriqui). (Lions Gate Films)

This romantic comedy stars Ryan Reynolds as a former high school geek turned trendy Los Angeles music executive. When he gets stranded in his New Jersey home town due to bad weather with a superstar singer he is trying to sign, he finds himself reunited with his high school crush and discovers she is his true love. (New Line Cinema)

In this family comedy, single parents Frank (Quaid) and Helen (Russo) plan to tie the knot -- but with 18 children between them trying to sabotage the marriage, they discover that weddings - and families - can't be built in a day. (MGM)

Director Neil Jordan weaves a wonderfully surreal and magical tale to bring us this funny, moving and poignant rites of passage account of a young man enduring the trials and tribulations he faces with a smile and unwavering faith in the inherent goodness in us all. (Sony Pictures Classics)

Directed with equal parts humor and humanity by Israeli filmmaker Eran Riklis, The Syrian Bride is set on the sun-baked border between Israel and Syria, a no man’s land that the eponymous bride must cross in order to meet her anxious groom. (Film Forum)

Based on the best-selling book by the acclaimed children's writer Chris Van Allsburg ("The Polar Express," "Jumanji"), Zathura is a heart-racing sci-fi adventure about two squabbling brothers who are propelled into deepest, darkest space while playing a mysterious game they discovered in the basement of their old house. (Sony Pictures)

In a tour-de-force performance, Naomi Watts captures the rhythms, trials and tribulations of an actor caught up in the whirlwind of her career before retreating to a personal life that is as chaotic as her professional one. (Strand Releasing)

Directed by Liam Lynch, the film comprises Sarah Silverman's performance before a live audience interwoven with stylish musical numbers and backstage intrigue. (Roadside Attractions)

The new South Africa is revealed in Cape of Good Hope, a colorful and vibrant mosaic of love and hope which interweaves a number of storylines, all revolving around a Cape Town animal rescue shelter. (Artistic License)

This documentary offers a raw, behind-the-scenes look at a group of cutting edge comedians. (Vitagraph Films)

Rich in the details of daily life, wistful and wise, Duane Hopwood is the story of a man who comes back from the brink, and is finally able to celebrate life in all its imperfections. (IFC Films)

This epic tale presents a new twist to the classic fable of a young chicken who causes widespread panic when he mistakes a falling acorn for a piece of the sky. (Disney)

Frank Giorgio's once orderly life has been thrown into chaos since the bank that loaned him money for a restaurant addition to his lobster business has folded. With the threat of a public auction looming, the very proud and stubborn Frank, played by Danny Aiello, his family and eccentric crew attempt to save the Brooklyn lobster shop that is the cornerstone of their identity. (Meadowbrook Pictures)

The first romantic comedy set in Indian Country, with a nod to the screwball comedies of Howard Hawks and Frank Capra, Christmas in the Clouds is a lighthearted tale of love, bingo, tribal enterprise, and mistaken identity. (Majestic Films)

A witty romantic comedy about the trials and tribulations of two mismatched lovers: a 37-year-old photography producer (Thurman) reeling from a recent divorce and a 23-year-old painter (Greenberg) recently out of college. (Universal Pictures)

Nicholas Cage stars as popular Chicago TV weatherman David Spritz who has a shot at the big time when "Hello America," a national morning show calls him for an audition. At the top of the world professionally, David is approaching disaster on a personal level as rapidly as the weather changes. His painful divorce, his dad's illness, and trouble with his kids have David poised on the knife's edge between stability and calamity. Trying to gain control of his situation, David slowly comes to realize that life, much like the weather, is completely unpredictable. (Paramount Pictures)

A petty thief (Robert Downey Jr.) posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl (Michelle Monaghan) and a detective (Val Kilmer) who's been training him for his upcoming role.

Based on real events, Kids In America is a teen comedy about a diverse group of high school kids who band together to peacefully kick their principal's ass. (Slowhand Releasing)

A love letter to the resilience of the life force, Elizabethtown is a charming, music-filled journey that proves amazing things can happen when you least expect them. (Paramount Pictures)

Summer Storm highlights the emotional confusion of young people at the threshold of adulthood. (Regent Releasing)

On October 26th, 1979, the president of South Korea was assassinated at his own dinner table by the head of the KCIA. This is the story of that fateful night. (Kino International)

Maggie (Diaz) and Rose Feller (Collette) are both best friends and polar opposites when it comes to values, goals and personal style. This is the alternately hilarious and heart-rending story of two sisters with nothing in common but size 8 ½ feet. (20th Century Fox)

A hilarious comedy about frustrated waiters, stingy tippers and dicey food this film focuses on a group of young employees battling boredom at Shenanigan's, a generic chain restaurant. (Lions Gate Entertainment)

A hilarious, dark and smart look at the subcultures that can turn each of us into fans, followers and serious dorks. (Slippery Chicken Pictures)

The Bianco and the Rossi families of Yonkers have been feuding for years - over pizza! Those who prefer a tangy sauce go to Rossi's; those who like their crust thin and crispy go to Bianco's. When young Angela Rossi, armed with a newly minted associates degree in marketing from New York's Fashion Institute, tries to help her father put the Biancos out of business, pizza detente goes out the window. And when doodle artist Tony Bianco agrees to help his father steal the secret of the Rossi's sauce to win the neighborhood pizza contest, pizza war - and a little star-crossed loving - follow. (Hot Pie, LLC)

The Squid and the Whale captures with extraordinary immediacy the inner workings of the Berkman family in 1986 Brooklyn.

The cheese-loving Wallace and his ever faithful dog Gromit, the much-loved duo from Aardman's Oscar-winning clay-animated shorts star in an all new comedy adventure, marking their first full-length feature film. [DreamWorks]

New York City is the most romantic place in the world - especially when you're falling in love for the first time. Little Manhattan is a romantic comedy about life, the Big Apple - and that mysterious, maddening and wonderful phenomenon known as "first love." (Fox)

John Leguizamo stars in this Latin Musical as Antonio, a very talented young musician from Mexico, pursuing his dream of becoming a singer in Los Angeles. (Sony)

Set in a small East Texas town, this is a wry, comedic observation of religion, race and the "damnable" struggle between the ideals of faith and the confusing and often contradictory moral issues of everyday life. As entertaining as it is thought provoking, Screen Door Jesus shines a light on religion, exposing the many grey areas. (Indican Pictures)

"Blazing Saddles" did it to the Western. "Airplane" did it to the Disaster Flick. "Scary Movie" did it to the Horror Film. "Not Another Teen Movie" did it to the, uh, Teen Movie. And now, it's time for Independent Films to get what they got comin' to 'em. (Aloha Pictures)

In the late '70s when roller skating was a way of life, X (Bow Wow) and his pals ruled supreme. But when the doors of their local skating rink close, it marks the end of an era and the beginning of another that sees the boys venture into foreign territory - uptown's Sweetwater Roller Rink, complete with its over-the-top skaters and beautiful girls. Through his preparation for the showdown of the season - the Roller Jam skate off with the Sweetwater crew - X manages to find himself and also help his dad (McBride) get back on track. (Fox Searchlight)

Johnny Knoxville stars as Daltry Calhoun, the go to guy, the man with a plan. A man whose life and failing grass seed empire take and unexpected turn with the arrival of the young daughter he never knew. With his life in chaos, Daltry must figure out how to save his business and learn to be the father he never thought he could be. (Miramax)

Focusing on a group of young people in a poverty-stricken coal mining town somewhere in the American south-east, Dear Wendy is an audacious and stylish exploration of guns and violence in America. (Wellspring Media)

In the slapstick comedy Dirty Love, Jenny McCarthy is gorgeous, goofy and gross all at once in this hilarious take on one woman's chaotic quest for true love. (First Look Pictures Releasing)