2009-01-08 • 1h 29min
Ben Singer is a failed children's folk singer, a career proofreader, a less-than-extraordinary weekend dad, and perhaps the most negative man alive. Floundering in all aspects of his life, Ben's only comfort comes from regular chess games and friendly debates on game theory with his Senegalese roommate Ibou. When Ibou is suddenly struck ill, Ben's pessimistic worldview seems unequivocally confirmed. It takes an extended visit from Ibou's sister Khadi for Ben to realize that cynicism may be all a matter of perspective.

Freaks

Daddy or Mommy

The Big Blue

Take Me Home Tonight

The Color Purple

Final Destination Bloodlines

Jurassic Park

Titanic

Ex Machina

Oppenheimer

PK

Inside Out

Shutter Island

Joker

Batman Begins

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Back to the Future

Soul

The Shawshank Redemption

The Truman Show