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Chasing Amy
Movie

Chasing Amy(1997)

7.2
tomato87%
R
114Minutes

Holden and Banky are successful comic book artists until they meet Alyssa, a comic book writer who happens to be a lesbian. Holden develops feelings for her, but his hopes are shattered when he learns about her sexual orientation. As they navigate their complicated friendship, Holden confesses his love for Alyssa, but their relationship is tested when he discovers her sexual past. Inspired by a story from Silent Bob, Holden devises a plan to fix his relationship with Alyssa and his friendship with Banky, leading to a surprising resolution.

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Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
Movie

Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes(2001)

6.8
100Minutes

The historical saga of American superheroes. Born in the period between the Great Depression and the World War II to combat the hobgoblins of the modern world, these mutant human beings with superhuman powers colonized the funny papers, radio dramas, television and films, to become a truly national industry in the United States: they gave expression to the fears and obsessions of the twentieth century and bolstered American ideals.

Tove
Movie

Tove(2020)

6.8
tomato93%
116Minutes

Tove is a biographical drama that revolves around the life of Tove Jansson, a renowned artist and writer from Helsinki, Finland. The movie explores her journey as an artist, her struggles with her sexuality, and her life during World War II. It delves into her relationships, particularly her lesbian relationship, and her work as a comic strip artist and illustrator. Tove is set against the backdrop of the Continuation War and the aerial bombardment of Helsinki in 1944. It also touches upon her involvement in the creation of the beloved Moomin cartoon characters. The film depicts Tove's artistic pursuits, her sculptor father-daughter relationship, and her experiences in Paris, France. It also explores themes of open relationships, political involvement, and the theater scene of the 1950s and 1940s in Finland.

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Werner - Beinhart!
Movie

Werner - Beinhart!(1990)

6.7
93Minutes

Werner, a comic strip artist, gets into wild adventures with his friends. They ride motorcycles, drink beer, and get involved with a rock gang.

Dear Mr. Watterson
Movie

Dear Mr. Watterson(2013)

6.4
tomato64%
89Minutes

Dear Mr. Watterson is a documentary that delves into the influence and legacy of the beloved comic strip 'Calvin and Hobbes' and its creator, the elusive Bill Watterson. The film explores topics such as controversy, reclusiveness, artistic integrity, and the commercialization of art. Through interviews with fans, historians, and fellow cartoonists, it delves into the enduring impact of the strip and its creator's refusal to embrace commercialism.

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R. F. Outcault Making a Sketch of Buster and Tige
Movie

R. F. Outcault Making a Sketch of Buster and Tige(1904)

4.2
1Minutes

Buster Brown creater R.F. Outcault sketches his creation. Part of the Buster Brown series for Edison film studio.

No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics
Movie

No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics(2021)

7.2
tomato100%
79Minutes

A feature-length documentary film-in-progress chronicling the birth and development of LGBTQ comics through the eyes of several of its pioneers. The film was inspired by the Lambda award-winning book of the same name, and dives deeper into the personal stories at the heart of this unique underground artistic scene. Featuring Alison Bechdel (Fun Home), the recently departed Howard Cruse (Stuck Rubber Baby, Gay Comix), and others, this film aims to show how DIY queer cartoonists have represented, poked fun at, and celebrated LGBTQ lives and experiences in challenging, humorous, and profound ways.

That's Right – You're Wrong
Movie

That's Right – You're Wrong(1939)

6
94Minutes

J. D. Forbes, head of the almost-bankrupt Four Star Studios in Hollywood contacts band leader Kay Kyser, who puts on a radio and-live theatre program called "The Kollege of Musical Knowledge," to appear in films. When manager Chuck Deems gets the studio offer, he and band members Ginny Simms, Sully Mason, Ish Kabiddle, Harry Babbitt and the others are all fired up at the prospect of going to Hollywood and working in the movies, but band-leader Kay is all against it and says his old grandmother has told him to stay in his own back yard, but he relents. Once there, Stacey Delmore, a Four Star associate producer left in charge of the studio while Forbes is out of town, discovers that the screenplay writers have prepared a script that has Kay Kyser playing a glamorous lover in an exotic European setting.

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Relentless sheriffs, trigger-happy gunslingers, steadfast saloon owners and cocky cowboys are all found in the "Lucky Luke" albums, which have influenced entire generations of comic readers. For the three-part series "In the footsteps of Lucky Luke", the French comic author Jul traveled to the USA to trace the role models of the familiar comic characters.

A Goddamn Job
Movie

A Goddamn Job(2001)

4.7
83Minutes

After 1000 years of being God, Jonathan finally wants to get rid of the arduous job and not only has to answer to the tough goddess of the universe for his term in office, but also has to find a successor: the chaotic comic artist Niklas is supposed to be the lucky one. He just ran into pizza delivery driver Tess - and there was a spark between the two.

Next Year If All Goes Well
Movie

Next Year If All Goes Well(1981)

5.8
R
95Minutes

Isabelle and Maxime are a pair of lighthearted lovers -- that is, until Isabelle gets the itch for motherhood. When she confesses her desire for a child, Maxime panics. As a cartoonist by trade he is far from financially stable, so he outright rejects the idea of parenthood. What follows is a roller-coaster romance full of recriminations and reconciliations, until Maxime must ultimately decide whether his fear of becoming a parent is a reason to leave.

The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead
Movie

The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead(2013)

8.3
22Minutes

A decade after the first issue of The Walking Dead comic book was released, this documentary explores the cultural impact and influence of the franchise. It delves into the phenomenon of the comic strip artist, the popularity of zombies, and the lasting legacy of The Walking Dead.

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Jack Kirby: Story Teller
Movie

Jack Kirby: Story Teller(2007)

7
64Minutes

A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the New Gods, among other classic comic book superheroes.

Nina
Movie

Nina(2004)

6.6
tomato17%
85Minutes

Nina is a young woman living in Sao Paulo, Brazil, who is trapped in a cycle of poverty and loneliness. She works as a stripper and is struggling to make ends meet. She finds solace in her artistic pursuits as an illustrator, but her isolation and the pressures of her life begin to take a toll on her mental health, leading to a descent into madness.

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