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Kanopy Streaming
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English
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A lonely artist who literally envisions disasters around every corner and an emotionally distant photojournalist meet in the aftermath of a train accident and soon their lives are transformed. This romantic comedy about love, life and death marks the live action feature debut of Australian animator Sarah Watt. Winner of Best Film and Director at the Australian Film Institute awards.
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English
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The Cup coffee house, a gay hot spot, its workers, its regulars, and the drama it has to deal with every day. There's the owner of the shop, the fabulous Bea Reasonable and the flamboyant boy-crazy gay waiter, Jamie. There's also the slimy creeper looking for some fun. And then there's Helen, a straight girl with a penchant for drama. The drama unfolds when Helen meets her bisexual boyfriend at The Cup for a date. Hilarity ensues when their date goes...
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English
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Ever since man and woman first discovered the romance of dining over a flickering campfire, fire and love have been inextricably entwined. after all, both are ignited, often suddenly and mysteriously. Both are affected by sudden shifts in wind or mood and each can, with little prompting, blaze totally out of control. "A Pyromaniac's Love Story," is a comic fairy tale, where six confused romantics can't quite find the words to tell each other about...
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English
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Mix together a small town community theatre's shy leading man and the lovely telephone worker who moves into town and you have a perfect recipe for a delightful romantic comedy. Academy Award-winners Susan Sarandon and Christopher Walken star as the couple who discover that affairs of the heart on the stage may be a bit less complicated than continuing the romance off the stage. Director Jonathan Demme, an Academy Award-winner, deftly weaves this...
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English
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Hold Your Peace is the story of Aiden, a man asked to be the best man at his ex-boyfriend's commitment ceremony. Rather than risk going alone, he finds the most unlikely of dates in his roommate's more 'stereotypical' friend, Lance. As time goes on, he discovers that things are far more complex than he thought he could handle. A gay romantic comedy with a lot of heart, it explores how we all decide who we're going to spend our lives with, and what...
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English
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Just six days before the vote on Prop 8, the sweet and geeky Paul decides he wants to get married to the man of his dreams. At the same time, he's assigned to work for a conservative client who's campaigning against gay marriage. In the week that follows, Paul embarks on a strange and exciting personal journey to find the man of his dreams, test his moral limits and reconcile with his estranged parents.
10) Alex and Leo
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Language
Deutsch
Description
Leo, an advertising executive in his mid-30s, falls in love with Alex who's just gotten out of a long-term relationship. While Alex doesn't quite know how to react to Leo's advances, Leo's facing trouble with Alex's oddball clique.
12) Elvis and Madona
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Portuguese
Description
Elvis & Madona is a romantic comedy that deals with an unusual subject in a delicate and realistic way, a love story between young lesbian Elvis and a transvestite Madona. The story takes place in Copacabana, neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. The screenplay comprehends a full array of human types and, by following the journey of both protagonists, illustrates the conflicts generated by the evolution of behavior and custom. It is a modern and agile picture,...
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English
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Neal's been trying to get over a break up with his ex after walking in on her having sex with his best friend. Neal attempts to get over her by doing what anyone would do, tricking women on the internet. With the help of his buddies, Neal begins setting up fake dates with women who have placed Missed Connections ads. The plan is: Neal responds to a woman's Missed Connections ad saying that he is the guy she is trying to find (which he isn't), and...
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English
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This is a delightful portrayal of Italian women who manipulate their sexual favors to get what they want. In one tale Sophia Loren finds an unusual angle to legally evade paying her taxes; in another she plays the wife of a wealthy businessman with a knack for turning heads; finally, as a participant in the worlds oldest profession, she entices a seminary student who engages to change her ways.
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Français
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"Dear Me. Today I am seven years old and I'm writing you this letter to help you remember the promises I made when I was 7, and also to remind you of what I want to become..." Thus begins the letter that Margaret receives on her 40th birthday. An executive at a multinational construction firm, Margaret's regimented lifestyle revolves around meetings, business dinners and pre- scheduled sex with her partner. But when a retired notary delivers a stack...
16) It's Pat
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English
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It's time for androgyny as the enigmatic "Pat" character of "Saturday Night Live" fame bursts onto the big screen in this most unusual motion picture "outing". Pat meets the perfect match in the workplace and sparks fly in an encounter with the equally androgynous Chris. But there's trouble in paradise, as Pat's quest for a meaningful relationship and employment threaten the couple's romantic plans.
17) Falling Up
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English
Description
Henry O'Shea is forced to work as a Manhattan doorman after his father's sudden death. Henry's high-strung boss and laid-back co-worker can't prevent him from breaking rule number one, falling for the beautiful daughter of the building's wealthiest tenant. In a world where rich snobs never mix with poor slobs, can romance between a regular guy and a wealthy girl make it past the front door?
18) Dirty Singles
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English
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Dirty Singles is a candid and contemporary ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of Toronto friends who, shaken by the break-up of the favourite couple, are forced over a winter to finally grow up.
19) What If…?
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Français
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Victor and Margot are two lawyers on the fast track to success at a major law firm. They are also a loving couple. After a senior partner at the firm dies unexpectedly, it is decided that either Margot or Victor will be promoted to the important position. The other will have to settle for a supporting role. What If...? cleverly delves into both scenarios: Margot as the new senior partner, breaking down gender barriers and becoming the glamorous new...
20) Nailed
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Language
English
Description
Alice's (Jessica Biel) perfect life is turned upside down when a freak accident leaves a nail stuck in her head, causing erratic (and erotic) behaviour that leads her into the arms of a sexy young senator (Jake Gyllenhaal) who champions her cause.
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