Gay marriage may be legal in some countries but that doesn’t make it accepted by all of the citizens. In Canada, one of the churches is headed for a schism over it. In America, there are movements to amend the constitution to prohibit it. Along comes this little fable of a movie to show viewers that allowing it won’t end civilization as we know it. Shel Grandy (John Stamos) is hired by his brother Ben (Eric Dane) to plan his wedding to Maggie Welling (Bonnie Somerville), the daughter of Governor Conrad Weilling (James Brolin) who has come out publicly against gay marriage. Being gay, Shel decides to take a stand and goes on strike. Little does he know how far it will spread.

Director:  Jim Fall Writer:  Stephen Mazur Cast:
John Stamos -  Shel Grandy Eric Dane -  Ben Grandy Bonnie Somerville -  Maggie Welling Sean Maher -  Ted Moore Rosemary Dunsmore -  Claire Welling Jayne Eastwood -  Wanda Grandy Linda Kash -  Mrs. Fairfield Sean McCann -  Verne Grandy		James Brolin -  Governor Conrad Welling Lee Smart -  Casper Tisdale Doug Barron -  Matt Wildman Suzanne Hawkins -  Katie Gonzales Rejean Cournoyer -  Ken Caldwell John Beale -  News Show Host Matt Gordon -  Wayne Sergio Di Zio -  Ed Myerson

One teenage summer, I met someone who I thought wanted to be my friend. She proved only to want something I had that she didn’t. Landon Carter (Shane West) knocks on Jamie Sullivan’s (Mandy Moore) door after blowing her off in front of his friends earlier in the day. Whatever his purpose, Jamie interrupts and suggests that they could be secret friends. In his stupidity, Landon grabs hold of the idea with both hands, lights up and says that he thinks it a swell idea. Jamie looks him in the eye and suggest he try telepathy to read what she things of the plan as she slams the door in his face. I wish I had had Jamie’s indignance when I capitulated lo those many years ago. My choice still sends a shudder whenever I recall it.

Director:  Adam Shankman Writer:  Nicholas Sparks; Karen Janszen Cast:
Shane West -  Landon Carter Mandy Moore -  Jamie Sullivan Peter Coyote -  Reverend Sullivan Daryl Hannah -  Cynthia Carter Lauren German -  Belinda Clayne Crawford -  Dean Al Thompson -  Eric Paz De La Huerta -  Tracie		Jonathan Parks Jordan -  Walker Matt Lutz -  Clay Gephardt David Andrews -  Mr. Kelly David Lee Smith -  Mr. Carter Xavier Hernandez -  Luis Marisa Miller -  Ms. Garber Paula Jones -  Sally Erik Smith -  Eddie Zimmerhoff

I learned at an early age not to send anything back to a restaurant kitchen. You know that they will do something to muck up your meal. And you’ll never know what it is. You’ll wonder if the put something in it, on it or made a substitution. Just watch what happens to the meal sent back by a cranky patron. They add gravy (boogers) and garlic salt (dandruff) to the steak to supplement the taste delight in store for the complainant. She’s happy to dig right in.

Director:  Rob McKittrick Writer:  Rob McKittrick Cast:
Ryan Reynolds -  Monty Anna Faris -  Serena Justin Long -  Dean David Koechner -  Dan Luis Guzmán -  Raddimus Chi McBride -  Bishop John Francis Daley -  Mitch Kaitlin Doubleday -  Amy		Robert Patrick Benedict -  Calvin Alanna Ubach -  Naomi Vanessa Lengies -  Natasha Max Kasch -  T-Dog Andy Milonakis -  Nick Dane Cook -  Floyd Jordan Ladd -  Danielle Emmanuelle Chriqui -  Tyla

The stress of marriage planning, the anticipation of life together, the expectations all build up until you’re ready to explode. Fran Donolly (Bridgette Wilson) snaps at her mom, Kitty (Joanna Gleason) during a horse ride through the park, Fran says to herself that she’ll never sleep with anyone else, she’s ready to go psycho.

Director:  Adam Shankman Writer:  Pamela Falk; Michael Ellis Cast:
Jennifer Lopez -  Maria Fiore Matthew McConaughey -  Steven James Edison, M.D. Bridgette Wilson-Sampras -  Francine Jane Donolly Justin Chambers -  Massimo Lenzetti Judy Greer -  Penny Nicholson Alex Rocco -  Salvatore Fiore Joanna Gleason -  Mrs. Kitty Donolly Charles Kimbrough -  Mr. John Robert Donolly		Kevin Pollak -  Dr. John Dojny Fred Willard -  Basil St. Mosely Lou Myers -  Burt Weinberg Frances Bay -  Dottie Kathy Najimy -  Geri Cortney Shounia -  Mary Fiore (Age 7) Philip Pavel -  Benton Natalie Jaroszyk -  Crying Bride

Suzie Toller (Neve Campbell) and Kelly Van Ryan (Denise Richards) concoct abuse by their guidance counselor Sam Lombardo (Matt Dillon). In court, they sabotage one another’s story when Suzie claims it was a setup. Kelly started it when she was spurned by Sam who was making the moves on her mom, Sandra (Theresa Russell). But that is only part of the plan. To what lengths would you go to get your hands on millions of dollars?

Director:  John McNaughton Writer:  Stephen Peters Cast:
Matt Dillon -  Sam Lombardo Kevin Bacon -  Sgt. Ray Duquette Neve Campbell -  Suzie Marie Toller Denise Richards -  Kelly Lanier Van Ryan Daphne Rubin-Vega -  Det. Gloria Perez Bill Murray -  Kenneth Bowden Theresa Russell -  Sandra Van Ryan Robert Wagner -  Tom Baxter		Carrie Snodgress -  Ruby Jeff Perry -  Det. Bryce Hunter Cory Pendergast -  Jimmy ‘Jimbo’ Leach Marc Macaulay -  Walter Toi Svane -  Nicole Beach Dennis Neal -  Art Maddox Eduardo Yáñez -  Frankie Condo Paulo Benedeti -  Kirk

The death of a friend always provokes a gamut of emotions, particularly if you’re the one who discovers the body. All of this runs through Jackie O’Shea (Ian Bannen) when he finds the corpse of his friend Ned Devine (Jimmy Keough) with a massive grin on his face. It appears that he died of shock after learning that he won the lottery. Now Jackie is exasperated to think that nobody can claim the winnings since it must be claimed by the purchaser, according to Irish lottery rules. But then maybe there is something that can be done.

Director:  Kirk Jones; Kirk Jones (III) Writer:  Kirk Jones Cast:
Ian Bannen -  Jackie O’Shea David Kelly -  Michael O’Sullivan Fionnula Flanagan -  Annie O’Shea Susan Lynch -  Maggie O’Toole James Nesbitt -  Pig Finn Paul Vaughan -  Narrator (voice) Adrian Robinson -  Lotto Observer Maura O’Malley -  Mrs. Kennedy		Robert Hickey -  Maurice O’Toole Paddy Ward -  Brendy O’Toole James Ryland -  Dennis Fitzgerald Fintan McKeown -  Pat Mulligan Eileen Dromey -  Lizzy Quinn Kitty Fitzgerald -  Kitty Dermot Kerrigan -  Father Patrick Jimmy Keogh -  Ned Devine

Jealousy is such an insidious sin. It creeps in quietly and grabs hold, twists our brain and leaves us as a shameful shadow of the person we want to be and hope we are. Jill St. Claire (Amanda Peet) is its poster child. The moment her guy, Jimmy “The Tulip” Tudeski (Bruce Willis), learns his ex, Cynthia (Natasha Henstridge), has been kidnapped, he’s off to help find her yet Jill tried for two years to get him off his ass and go back into his chosen profession of contract killing. Then when she learns that Jimmy’s lucky crucifix was a gift from Cynthia, she goes ballistic, cutting him off completely from all consort and won’t even let him into their motel room, forcing Jimmy to share one with Oz Oseransky (Matthew Perry) and their kidnap-swappee Strabo Gogolak (Frank Collison).

Director:  Howard Deutch Writer:  Mitchell Kapner; George Gallo Cast:
Bruce Willis -  Jimmy ‘The Tulip’ Tudeski Matthew Perry -  Nicholas ‘Oz’ Oseransky Amanda Peet -  Jill St. Claire Kevin Pollak -  Laszlo Natasha Henstridge -  Cynthia Frank Collison -  Strabo Johnny Messner -  Zevo Silas Weir Mitchell -  Yermo		Tasha Smith -  Julie Elisa Gallay -  Anya Franck Pesce -  Policeman #1 Monte Perlin -  Goon #4 Carlo Zapata -  Guy In Trunk #2 Tallulah Belle Willis -  Buttercup Scout Barry Thompson -  Kiosk Vender Johnny Williams -  Vito