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The Jerk
After discovering he's not really black like the rest of his family, likable dimwit Navin Johnson runs off on a hilarious misadventure in this comedy classic that takes him from rags to riches and back to rags again. The slaphappy jerk strikes it rich, but life in the fast lane isn't all it's cracked up to be and, in the end, all that really matters to Johnson is his true love.
Amy Poehler
Actress, Writer, Producer
What's your favorite movie?
Oh! Well, I don't know if I can pick just one, but "The Jerk."
Let's see... "The Jerk."
The Elephant Man
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.
Amy Poehler
Actress, Writer, Producer
The David Lynch film version is another goodie for a cold dark night. So weepy. And I think if we’ve learned anything here, it’s that I like to cry.
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Amy Poehler's Favorite Sad Movies
Amy Poehler's picks her favorite sad films. What are your favorite movies?
Amy Poehler
Actress, Writer, Producer
Amy Poehler's picks her favorite sad films. What are your favorite movies?
Bicycle Thieves
A working man's livelihood is threatened when someone steals his bicycle.
Amy Poehler
Actress, Writer, Producer
I’m a big fan of Bicycle Thieves. Love that film. I first saw it when I was at university and I’ve probably seen it half-a-dozen times. It’s a classic example of very simple storytelling.
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