The last week of the year boasts these releases, which didn't open in theaters everywhere, so now's your chance to see 'em.

An American Carol Hollywood conservatives (yes, there are a few) take on Michael Moore in this David Zucker-directed spoof starring Kevin Farley as Michael Malone, a lefty filmmaker accosted by three ghosts of the patriotic kind after he announces his intent to abolish the Fourth of July. Leslie Nielsen, Kelsey Grammer and Dennis Hopper make appearances.

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Surfer, Dude Matthew McConaughey flexes his abs as Steve Addington, "Addman" to his stoner buds, a pro surfer who "just wants ta surf" but is feeling the pressure to sell out in a TV reality show. Duuuude....

Towelhead A victimized teen girl deals with puberty, abuse, bullying and racism -- a lot of this from her own family, even -- finding her only sanctuary at the compassionate neighbor's house. Good times!