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Published on May 18, 2006

What it's about: A feature-film spinoff of the popular 1999-00 Comedy Central series starring Sedaris as a 46-year-old ex-con high school student.

Why you should see it: If you don't think Stephen Colbert knows funny, you don't know funny.

Why you should not: It could feel like one long inside joke made for those who've seen the show.

Trust the Man Starring: David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, Billy Crudup and Maggie Gyllenhaal

Written and directed by: Bart Freundlich (The Myth of Fingerprints)

What it's about: Four New Yorkers in various stages of relationships struggle to make sense of modern love. With jokes!

Why you should see it: The foursome of Duchovny, Moore, Crudup and Gyllenhaal have more than their fair share of talent (and vowels). And it looks like it doesn't take itself too seriously, which is instant death in these kinds of movies.

Why you should not: Are you really concerned about the problems of rich, white, wealthy, beautiful and well-apartmented Manhattanites?

Wordplay Starring: Will Shortz, Bill Clinton and Jon Stewart

Directed by: First-timer Patrick Creadon

What it's about: A documentary about puzzle-master Will Shortz, longtime New York Times crossword editor.

Why you should see it: 13 down: J-O-N-S-T-E-W-A-R-T.

Why you should not: Virtually no chance of car chases or steamy sex.

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