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Film Tone: Biting
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The list Film Tone: Biting includes
30 Rock, The Sopranos, House M.D., Desperate Housewives and Dirty Love.
The list consists of 617 members.
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Desperate Housewives
American comedy-drama TV series
Overview: Desperate Housewives is an American comedy drama mystery television series created by Marc Cherry, and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. It aired for eight seasons on ABC from October 3 ...
Release date: 3 October 2004Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, MysteryDirector: David Grossman, Larry ShawProducer: Marc Cherry, Stephanie HagenWriter: Marc Cherry, Jason GanzelSecrets and truths unfold through the lives of female friends in one suburban neighborhood, after the mysterious suicide of a neighbor.
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30 Rock
American satirical comedy television series
Overview: 30 Rock is an American satirical sitcom television series created by Tina Fey that originally aired on NBC from October 11, 2006, to January 31, 2013. The series, based on Fey's experiences as head writer ...
Genre: ComedyDirector: Don Scardino, Beth McCarthy-MillerProducer: Tina Fey, Marci KleinWriter: Tina Fey, Kay CannonLiz Lemon, head writer of the sketch comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star, all while ... 0
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The Sopranos
American television series 1999–2007
Overview: The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase. The series revolves around Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster who struggles to ...
Release date: 10 January 1999Director: Timothy Van Patten, John PattersonProducer: Martin Bruestle, David ChaseWriter: David Chase, Terence WinterNew Jersey mob boss, Tony Soprano, deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life. 0
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House M.D.
American television medical drama
Overview: House (also called House, M.D.) is an American medical drama television series that originally ran on Fox for eight seasons, from November 16, 2004, to May 21, 2012. Its main character, Dr. Gregory House ...
Genre: Drama, MysteryDirector: Greg Yaitanes, Deran SarafianProducer: Paul Attanasio, Katie JacobsWriter: David Shore, Sara HessAn antisocial maverick doctor who specializes in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way using his crack team ... 0
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All in the Family
American television series
Overview: All in the Family is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS for nine seasons from January 12, 1971, to April 8, 1979, with a total of 205 episodes. It was later produced as Archie Bunker's ...
Genre: Comedy, DramaDirector: Paul Bogart, John RichProducer: Norman Lear, Brigit JensenWriter: Norman Lear, Johnny SpeightA working class bigot constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day. 0
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Dirty Love
2005 film by John Mallory Asher
Overview: Dirty Love is a 2005 American romantic comedy film written by Jenny McCarthy and directed by John Mallory Asher. The film stars McCarthy alongside Eddie Kaye Thomas, Carmen Electra, Victor Webster and ...
Release date: 1 January 2005Genre: Comedy, RomanceDirector: John AsherCast: Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Carmen Electra, Victor Webster, Kam Heskin, Guillermo DíazProducer: John Asher, Jim CantelupeWriter: Jenny McCarthy-WahlbergA jilted photographer goes on a mission to get back at her philandering model boyfriend and along the way discovers that not all love is created equal ... 0
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Beetlejuice
1988 American fantasy comedy film by Tim Burton
Overview: Beetlejuice is a 1988 American dark fantasy comedy horror film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Michael McDowell and Warren Skaaren based on a story by McDowell and Larry Wilson. The film stars ...
Release date: 29 March 1988Genre: Comedy, FantasyDirector: Tim BurtonProducer: Eric Angelson, Michael BenderWriter: Michael McDowell, Larry WilsonThe spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out. 0
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Bad Santa
2003 film directed by Terry Zwigoff
Overview: Bad Santa is a 2003 American Christmas black comedy crime film directed by Terry Zwigoff, written by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, and starring Billy Bob Thornton in the title role, with a supporting cast ...
Release date: 26 November 2003Genre: Comedy, Crime, DramaDirector: Terry ZwigoffProducer: Sarah Aubrey, John CameronWriter: Glenn Ficarra, John RequaA miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman ... 0
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Four Lions
2010 British film directed by Chris Morris
Overview: Four Lions is a 2010 British political satire black comedy film directed by Chris Morris (in his feature film debut) from a screenplay written by Morris, Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong. It stars Riz Ahmed ...
Release date: 23 January 2010Genre: Comedy, DramaDirector: Christopher MorrisProducer: Angus Aynsley, Carole BaratonWriter: Christopher Morris, Sam BainFour incompetent British jihadists set out to train for and commit an act of terror. 0
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Roseanne
American sitcom
Overview: Roseanne is an American television sitcom created by Matt Williams that originally aired on ABC from October 18, 1988, to May 20, 1997, and briefly revived from March 27, 2018, to May 22, 2018. The show ...
Release date: 18 October 1988Genre: Drama, Comedy, FamilyDirector: Gail Mancuso, Andrew D. WeymanProducer: Tom Werner, Marcy CarseyWriter: Roseanne Barr, Matt WilliamsThe story of a working class family struggling with life's essential problems: Marriage, Children, Money and Parents in Law. 0
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Dirt
American television series
Overview: Dirt (styled d!rt for logos) is an American television series broadcast on the FX network. It premiered on January 2, 2007, and starred Courteney Cox as Lucy Spiller, the editor-in-chief of the first- ...
Genre: DramaDirector: Chris Long, Matthew CarnahanCast: Courteney Cox, Ian Hart, Josh Stewart, Alexandra Breckenridge, Kyra Lin Oser, Jeffrey NordlingProducer: David Arquette, Matthew CarnahanWriter: Matthew Carnahan, Joel FieldsA tabloid editor and her photographer try to make their way in the world of celebrity journalism. 0
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Deadwood
American television series
Overview: Deadwood is an American Western television series that aired on the premium cable network HBO from March 21, 2004, to August 27, 2006. The series is set in the 1870s in Deadwood, South Dakota, before and ...
Release date: 21 March 2004Genre: Crime, Drama, History, WesternDirector: Ed Bianchi, Daniel MinahanProducer: Gregg Fienberg, Kathryn LekanWriter: David Milch, Elizabeth SarnoffA show set in the late 1800s, revolving around the characters of Deadwood, South Dakota; a town of deep corruption and crime. 0
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Wild Things
1998 film by John McNaughton
Overview: Wild Things is a 1998 American erotic thriller film directed by John McNaughton and starring Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, Neve Campbell, Denise Richards, Theresa Russell, Robert Wagner, and Bill Murray. It ...
Release date: 20 March 1998Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, DramaDirector: John McNaughtonProducer: Kevin Bacon, Steven BrownWriter: Stephen PetersA police detective uncovers a conspiracy behind a case involving a high-school guidance counselor when accusations of rape are made against him by two ... 0
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Valley of the Dolls
1967 film
Overview: Valley of the Dolls is a 1967 American drama film directed by Mark Robson and produced by David Weisbart, based on Jacqueline Susann's 1966 novel. The film stars Barbara Parkins, Patty Duke, and Sharon ...
Release date: 15 December 1967Genre: Drama, Music, RomanceDirector: Mark RobsonProducer: Mark Robson, David WeisbartWriter: Jacqueline Susann, Helen DeutschFilm version of Jacqueline Susann's best-selling novel chronicling the rise and fall of three young women in show business. 0
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The Devil Wears Prada
2006 film directed by David Frankel
Overview: The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel and produced by Wendy Finerman. The screenplay, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, is based on the 2003 novel by Lauren ...
Release date: 29 June 2006Genre: Comedy, Drama, RomanceDirector: David FrankelProducer: John Bernard, Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr.Writer: Aline Brosh McKenna, Lauren WeisbergerA smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. 0
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Starship Troopers
1997 military science fiction movie directed by Paul Verhoeven
Overview: Starship Troopers is a 1997 American science fiction action film directed by Paul Verhoeven and written by Edward Neumeier, based on the 1959 novel by Robert A. Heinlein. Set in the 23rd century, the story ...
Release date: 4 November 1997Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, ThrillerDirector: Paul VerhoevenProducer: Jon Davison, Frances DoelWriter: Edward Neumeier, Robert A. HeinleinHumans in a fascist, militaristic future wage war with giant alien bugs. 0
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Shortbus
2006 film by John Cameron Mitchell
Overview: Shortbus is a 2006 American erotic comedy-drama film written and directed by John Cameron Mitchell. The plot revolves around a sexually diverse ensemble of colorful characters trying desperately to connect ...
Release date: 20 May 2006Genre: Drama, RomanceDirector: John Cameron MitchellProducer: Wouter Barendrecht, Alexis FishWriter: John Cameron MitchellA group of New Yorkers caught up in their romantic-sexual milieu converge at an underground salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality ... 0
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Secretary
2002 film by Steven Shainberg
Overview: Secretary is a 2002 American erotic romantic comedy-drama film directed by Steven Shainberg from a screenplay by Erin Cressida Wilson, based on the 1988 short story of the same name by Mary Gaitskill ...
Release date: 11 January 2002Genre: Comedy, Drama, RomanceDirector: Steven ShainbergCast: James Spader, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeremy Davies, Lesley Ann Warren, Stephen McHattie, Patrick BauchauProducer: Jamie Beardsley, Andrew FierbergWriter: Erin Cressida Wilson, Mary GaitskillA young woman, recently released from a mental hospital, gets a job as a secretary to a demanding lawyer, where their employer-employee relationship turns ... 0
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Pleasantville
1998 American fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Gary Ross
Overview: Pleasantville is a 1998 American teen fantasy comedy-drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Gary Ross (in his directorial debut). It stars Tobey Maguire, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, William H ...
Release date: 17 September 1998Genre: Fantasy, Comedy, DramaDirector: Gary RossProducer: Allen Alsobrook, Robin BissellWriter: Gary RossTwo 1990s teenage siblings find themselves in a 1950s sitcom, where their influence begins to profoundly change that complacent world. 0
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Pinky
1949 film directed by Elia Kazan
Overview: Pinky is a 1949 American drama film directed by Elia Kazan and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck. The screenplay was adapted by Philip Dunne and Dudley Nichols based on Cid Ricketts Sumner's 1946 novel Quality ...
Release date: 29 September 1949Genre: DramaDirector: Elia Kazan, John FordCast: Jeanne Crain, Ethel Barrymore, Ethel Waters, William Lundigan, Basil Ruysdael, Kenny WashingtonProducer: Darryl F. ZanuckWriter: Cid Ricketts Sumner, Philip DunneA light-skinned black woman falls in love with a white doctor, though he is unaware of her true race. 0
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