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A Film Fan's Guide to the Weird and Wonderful

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Tired of the same old superheroes and sequels? Join me on a cinematic journey beyond the mainstream. We're exploring delightful, offbeat, and charming films that will make you laugh, think, and see the world a little differently.
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Comedy

 
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Scott Hasting is a champion ballroom dancer who wants to dance his way. Fran is a rank beginner. Can these two overcome the obstacles and win the championships? This movie had the audience of the theater (myself included) dancing in the aisles at the...
Strictly Ballroom (1992) ⭐ 7.2 | Comedy, Drama, Music
 
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I love Sandra and Nicole, but Stockard Channing and Diane Weist steal the movie. MIDNIGHT MARGARITAS!!!!!
Practical Magic (1998) ⭐ 6.3 | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
 
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Excellent! Party on dude!
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) ⭐ 6.9 | Adventure, Comedy, Music
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Santa's been kidnapped and Dwayne Johnson, with the help of Chris Evans is on the trail to rescue him.
Red One (2024) ⭐ 6.3 | Action, Adventure, Comedy
 
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Crime novelist Harlan Thrombey has been murdered and Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) arrives to determine who done it.
Knives Out (2019) ⭐ 7.9 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
 
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Muriel loves ABBA and dreams of her wedding day. The only problem is she has never had a date.
Muriel's Wedding (1994) ⭐ 7.2 | Comedy, Drama
 
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Music, dancing, martial arts, love, and Julius Carry as Sho'nuff. A romp you must see.
The Last Dragon (1985) ⭐ 6.8 | Action, Comedy, Drama

Drama

 
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Lucille Ball long before she became Lucy Ricardo. The hubby and I found this little gem while going down the rabbit hole on Tubi. A thriller that will keep you guessing.
Lured (1947) ⭐ 7.0 | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Romance

 
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If you love ABBA, this is a fun movie if you want upbeat and bouncy, ad more importantly, something to sing along with :D
Mamma Mia! (2008) ⭐ 6.5 | Comedy, Musical, Romance
 
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A sweet and fun film with John Candy.
Delirious (1991) ⭐ 5.8 | Comedy, Fantasy
 
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A fun movie that takes place behind the scenes of a soap opera.
Soapdish (1991) ⭐ 6.6 | Comedy, Romance
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The music! The sets! The costumes! The dancing! Ewan McGregor, 'nuff said :D
Moulin Rouge! (2001) ⭐ 7.6 | Drama, Musical, Romance

Science Fiction & Fantasy

 
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Vampires trying to redeem themselves and Bruce Campbell, how much more fun can it be.
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989) ⭐ 6.0 | Comedy, Horror, Western
 
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Cowboys and aliens in the old west on another world.
Oblivion (1994) ⭐ 4.8 | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
 
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H.G. Wells chases Jack the Ripper through time to 1979 and finds love in a world he didn't predict.
Time After Time (1979) ⭐ 7.0 | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
 
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A rather surreal and as far as the hubby and I are concerned, a very enjoyable movie.
The Return of Captain Invincible (1983) ⭐ 5.6 | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
 
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We stumbled onto this movie while rabbit holing on Tubi . It's cheesy and a giggle.
The Phantom Empire (Video 1988) ⭐ 4.2 | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy