- Pulp Fiction, a quintessential Quentin Tarantino piece, is a genre-defying blend of crime, drama, and black comedy. The film intricately weaves the lives of two hitmen - Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), with a washed-up boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis), and a mob boss's wife Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman). Punctuated by Tarantino's signature non-linear storytelling, the movie explores themes of redemption and consequences. It bagged the prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1994, testifying to its cinematic brilliance.
- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
A depressed man (Edward Norton) suffering from insomnia meets a strange soap salesman named Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) and soon finds himself living in his squalid house after his perfect apartment is destroyed. The two bored men form an underground club with strict rules and fight other men who are fed up with their mundane lives. Their perfect partnership frays when Marla (Helena Bonham Carter), a fellow support group crasher, attracts Tyler's attention.- Released: 1999
- Directed by: David Fincher
In Stanley Kubrick's unsettling masterpiece, A Clockwork Orange, we follow the story of Alex DeLarge (Malcolm McDowell), a charismatic yet sociopathic delinquent living in dystopian Britain. The film, steeped in satire and black comedy, explores themes of morality, free will, and societal reconditioning. Alex leads his gang of 'droogs' on a rampage of violent escapades before he is captured by the authorities. His subsequent rehabilitation through experimental psychological conditioning forms the crux of this controversial narrative. Notably, it was nominated for Best Picture at the 44th Academy Awards in 1972.- Released: 1971
- Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
- "Fargo" is a reality-based crime drama set in Minnesota in 1987. Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) is a car salesman in Minneapolis who has gotten himself into debt and is so desperate for money that he hires two thugs (Steve Buscemi), (Peter Stormare) to kidnap his own wife. Jerry will collect the ransom from her wealthy father (Harve Presnell), paying the thugs a small portion and keeping the rest to satisfy his debts. The scheme collapses when the thugs shoot a state trooper.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Joel Coen
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Shaun is a 30-something loser with a dull, easy existence. When he's not working at the electronics store, he lives with his slovenly best friend, Ed, in a small flat on the outskirts of London. The only unpredictable element in his life is his girlfriend, Liz, who wishes desperately for Shaun to grow up and be a man. When the town is inexplicably overrun with zombies, Shaun must rise to the occasion and protect both Liz and his mother.- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Edgar Wright
- 3rd Evil Dead movie. Ash (Bruce Campbell) finds himself trapped in medieval times. He must quest for the Necronomicon, a book of evil which can return him to his time. Unfortunately, he releases the evil trapped inside the book and unleashes an army of the dead.
- Released: 1992
- Directed by: Sam Raimi
Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) is a gainfully employed suburban husband and father. Fed up with his boring, stagnant existence, he quits his job and decides to reinvent himself as a pot-smoking, responsibility-shirking teenager. What follows is at once cynical, hysterical, and, eventually, tragically uplifting.- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Sam Mendes
Corporate drone Peter Gibbons (Ron Livingston) hates his soul-killing job at software company Initech. While undergoing hypnotherapy, Peter is left in a blissful state when his therapist dies in the middle of their session. He refuses to work overtime, plays games at his desk and unintentionally charms two consultants into putting him on the management fast-track. When Peter's friends learn they're about to be downsized, they hatch a revenge plot against the company inspired by "Superman III."- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Mike Judge
- Set against the backdrop of World War II, Inglourious Basterds is a compelling tale about two plots to assassinate Nazi Germany's political leadership. The first plot involves Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), who leads a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as the Basterds, on a mission to kill Nazis in gruesome ways. Parallel to this, Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent), a French-Jewish cinema proprietor, prepares her own scheme for revenge. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz). It's an intriguing blend of history and fiction, filled with Tarantino's signature humor and violence.
- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Using his love for comics as inspiration, teenager Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) decides to reinvent himself as a superhero -- despite a complete lack of special powers. Dave dons a costume, dubs himself "Kick-Ass," and gets to work fighting crime. He joins forces with the father/daughter vigilante team of Big Daddy and Hit Girl, then befriends another fledgling crime-fighter called Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), but a scheming mobster soon puts their alliance to the test.- Released: 2010
- Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
- Heroin addict Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) stumbles through bad ideas and sobriety attempts with his unreliable friends -- Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), Begbie (Robert Carlyle), Spud (Ewen Bremner) and Tommy (Kevin McKidd). He also has an underage girlfriend, Diane (Kelly Macdonald), along for the ride. After cleaning up and moving from Edinburgh to London, Mark finds he can't escape the life he left behind when Begbie shows up at his front door on the lam, and a scheming Sick Boy follows.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Danny Boyle
An ex-con and an ex-cop meet, marry and long for a child of their own. When it is discovered that Hi is unable to have children they decide to snatch a baby. They try to keep their crime a secret, while friends, co-workers and a bounty hunter look to use the child for their own purposes.- Released: 1987
- Directed by: Joel Coen
- After a virus turns most people into zombies, the world's surviving humans remain locked in an ongoing battle against the hungry undead. Four survivors -- Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) and his cohorts Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), Wichita (Emma Stone) and Little Rock (Abigail Breslin) -- abide by a list of survival rules and zombie-killing strategies as they make their way toward a rumored safe haven in Los Angeles.
- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
As a former London constable, Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) finds if difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf (Nick Frost) for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Nick smells something rotten in the idyllic village.- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Edgar Wright
Ed Wood (Johnny Depp) is a passionate but troubled filmmaker, struggling in Hollywood's golden age. This biographical comedy-drama, directed by Tim Burton, chronicles Wood's life and his unconventional friendship with horror film legend Bela Lugosi (Martin Landau), whose career was in decline. The movie explores the production of Wood's infamous B-movie classics like Plan 9 from Outer Space and Glen or Glenda. Landau's exceptional portrayal of Lugosi earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Despite its humorous tone, Ed Wood remains a poignant tribute to one of cinema's most eccentric figures.- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Tim Burton
- Down-on-his-luck private eye Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins) gets hired by cartoon producer R.K. Maroon (Alan Tilvern) to investigate an adultery scandal involving Jessica Rabbit (Kathleen Turner), the sultry wife of Maroon's biggest star, Roger Rabbit (Charles Fleischer). But when Marvin Acme (Stubby Kaye), Jessica's alleged paramour and the owner of Toontown, is found murdered, the villainous Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd) vows to catch and destroy Roger.
- Released: 1988
- Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
The second of three films in the Evil Dead series is part horror, part comedy, with Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) once again battling horrifying demons at a secluded cabin in the woods. After discovering an audiotape left by a college professor that contains voices reading from the Book of the Dead, Ash's girlfriend Linda (Denise Bixler) becomes possessed by evil spirits that are awakened by the voices on the tape. Ash soon discovers there is no escaping the woods.- Released: 1987
- Directed by: Sam Raimi
The Royal Tenenbaums is a quirky comedy-drama, directed by the distinctive Wes Anderson. It tells an eccentric tale of a peculiar family, headed by patriarch Royal Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman). His estranged wife, Etheline (Anjelica Huston), and their prodigious but troubled offspring - business savant Chas (Ben Stiller), playwright Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow), and tennis star Richie (Luke Wilson) - form the core of this unusual clan. A narrative spun around familial discord, reconciliation attempts, and personal growth, it's a film that's as unpredictable as the Tenenbaums themselves. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, it stands testament to Anderson's unique storytelling prowess.- Released: 2001
- Directed by: Wes Anderson
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life, a comedy film released in 1983, is an episodic exploration into the perplexing questions of human existence. The ensemble cast, including John Cleese (Death), Graham Chapman (Colonel), and Eric Idle (Noel Coward), performs a series of surreal sketches that traverse the stages of life. From birth to death, they navigate through bizarre scenarios filled with dark humor and satirical commentary. The film, directed by Terry Jones, won the Grand Jury Prize at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival, affirming its unique blend of wit and philosophical inquiry.- Released: 1983
- Directed by: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
In the movie Gremlins, a young man named Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) receives an unusual pet, a Mogwai called Gizmo (voiced by Howie Mandel), as a Christmas gift. This seemingly harmless creature comes with three important rules: no bright lights, no water, and never feed it after midnight. When these rules are inadvertently broken, the small town of Kingston Falls is overrun by destructive creatures known as Gremlins. Directed by Joe Dante and produced by Steven Spielberg, this 1984 film blends comedy, horror, and fantasy elements to create an unforgettable cinematic experience.- Released: 1984
- Directed by: Joe Dante
In Tim Burton's quirky comedy-horror, Beetlejuice, a recently deceased couple Adam and Barbara Maitland (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) find their idyllic afterlife disrupted when an obnoxious new family moves into their former home. Desperate to reclaim their peaceful existence, they enlist the help of a raucous spirit named Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton). However, they soon realize that this mischievous ghost may be more trouble than he's worth. The film, known for its unique blend of humor and horror, won the Academy Award for Best Makeup.- Released: 1988
- Directed by: Tim Burton
In Burn After Reading, chaos ensues when a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst (John Malkovich) falls into the hands of two unwise gym employees, Linda (Frances McDormand) and Chad (Brad Pitt). Their ill-conceived attempts to exploit their find thrust them into the world of espionage. The Coen Brothers' dark comedy intertwines these characters with a paranoid federal marshal (George Clooney) and his cheating wife (Tilda Swinton). This film, acclaimed for its stellar ensemble cast and biting humor, won the 2008 Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion award for best film.- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
The story of neo-cool Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson) who, faced with graduation from high school, take a hard look at the world they wryly observe and decide what they really want. When Enid takes an interest in the offbeat Seymour (Steve Buscemi) and Rebecca focuses her attention on their mutual romantic fixation Josh (Brad Renfro), the girls' friendship is forever changed.- Released: 2001
- Directed by: Terry Zwigoff
In this feature film based on the hit animated series, the third graders of South Park sneak into an R-rated film by ultra-vulgar Canadian television personalities Terrance (Matt Stone) and Phillip (Trey Parker), and emerge with expanded vocabularies that leave their parents and teachers scandalized. When outraged Americans try to censor the film, the controversy becomes a call to war with Canada, and Terrance and Phillip end up on death row -- with only the kids left to save them.- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Trey Parker
Adaptation, a drama-comedy film, spins an intriguing tale of self-reflection and artistic struggle. The plot centers on Charlie Kaufman (Nicolas Cage), a talented but troubled screenwriter grappling with the challenge of adapting 'The Orchid Thief', a non-fiction book by Susan Orlean (Meryl Streep). As he dives deeper into the story, his own life begins to intertwine with that of the book's protagonist, John Laroche (Chris Cooper), creating a complex narrative that blurs reality and fiction. Directed by Spike Jonze, this movie bagged an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Chris Cooper). It is celebrated for its witty dialogue, unique storyline, and compelling performances.- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Spike Jonze
- American Psycho, a chilling psychological thriller, follows the life of Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), a successful Wall Street executive by day and a gruesome serial killer by night. Balancing an outward appearance of wealth and normalcy with an inner world steeped in violence, Bateman's double life spirals out of control as his homicidal tendencies escalate. This film, noted for its exploration of materialistic culture and the dark underbelly of American society, is a stark portrayal of a man's descent into madness. Directed by Mary Harron, the movie offers a disturbing glimpse into the mind of a killer concealed beneath a veneer of sophistication.
- Released: 2000
- Directed by: Mary Harron
- In Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, journalist Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) embarks on a wild, drug-fueled trip to Las Vegas with his eccentric lawyer, Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro). Ostensibly there to cover a motorcycle race for a magazine, the duo instead dive deep into the heart of the American Dream, fueled by a suitcase full of mind-altering substances. This psychedelic adventure, directed by Terry Gilliam, is an adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's classic 1971 novel. It's a darkly comedic exploration of excess and escapism, capturing the spirit of its source material with surreal visuals and chaotic narrative twists.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce) escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as a virtuous hero saving a beautiful damsel. Investigating a case that led to the wrongful arrest and eventual death of an innocent man instead of wanted terrorist Harry Tuttle (Robert De Niro), he meets the woman from his daydream (Kim Greist), and in trying to help her gets caught in a web of mistaken identities, mindless bureaucracy and lies.- Released: 1985
- Directed by: Terry Gilliam
In this quirky cult-favorite comedy, unemployed New York City puppeteer Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) reluctantly takes a temp job as a filing clerk for the eccentric Dr. Lester (Orson Bean). While at work, Craig discovers a portal that leads into the mind of renowned actor John Malkovich. When he lets his attractive co-worker Maxine (Catherine Keener) in on the secret, they begin both an unusual business scheme and an odd relationship that involves Craig's restless wife, Lotte (Cameron Diaz).- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Spike Jonze
Vying for victory, the movie Election unfurls a darkly comedic tale of high school politics. Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon), an ambitious and overachieving student, is determined to win the student council elections at all costs. Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), a popular teacher, perceives her relentless ambition as dangerous and plots to derail her campaign. This satirical drama, directed by Alexander Payne, captures the quirks of suburban life and teenage ambition with sharp wit. A critical darling, Election earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. It's a riveting exploration of ethics, ambition, and the lengths some will go to win.- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Alexander Payne
Snatch, a crime comedy directed by Guy Ritchie, is an energetic caper set in the underbelly of London's seedy underworld. Frankie Four Fingers (Benicio Del Toro) steals a priceless diamond, unwittingly setting off a chain of events involving shady characters like Turkish (Jason Statham), a boxing promoter, and Tommy (Stephen Graham), his naive partner. Add to this mix Bullet Tooth Tony (Vinnie Jones), an enforcer with a reputation as solid as his moniker suggests, and you have a chaotic scramble for power and wealth. This film weaves together multiple subplots that are as unpredictable as they are entertaining.- Released: 2000
- Directed by: Guy Ritchie
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The Longest Yard, a blend of comedy and sports drama, unfolds as former NFL quarterback Paul Crewe (Adam Sandler) lands in prison. With Warden Hazen's (James Cromwell) insistence, he forms a team of inmates to challenge the guards in a high-stakes football game. Inmates like Caretaker (Chris Rock) and Switowski (Bob Sapp) become key players. The plot thickens with grueling training, underdog spirit, and surprising alliances. This 2005 remake of the 1974 classic, directed by Peter Segal, brings together an ensemble cast in an engaging tale of redemption and resilience on the gridiron.- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Peter Segal
Network, a satirical drama, unwraps the world of television news. It's a story about Howard Beale (Peter Finch), an aging TV anchor, who after learning about his imminent dismissal, announces he'll commit suicide on live broadcast. His outburst becomes an unexpected ratings hit and the network exploits his madness for profit. Faye Dunaway plays Diana Christensen, a ruthless programming executive, who orchestrates this spectacle. Directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky, Network won four Academy Awards in 1977 including Best Actor (Finch) and Best Actress (Dunaway). This movie poses poignant questions about media ethics and audience voyeurism.- Released: 1976
- Directed by: Sidney Lumet
When North Korean ruler Kim Jong-il (Trey Parker) orchestrates a global terrorist plot, it's up to the heavily armed marionettes of the highly specialized Team America unit to stop his dastardly scheme. The group, which includes the thespian-averse technology expert Chris (Matt Stone), not only has to face off against Jong-il, but they must also contend with F.A.G., the Film Actors Guild, a cadre of Hollywood liberals at odds with Team America's "policing the world" tactics.- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Trey Parker, Matt Stone
John (Brad Pitt) and Jane Smith (Angelina Jolie), a couple in a stagnating marriage, live a deceptively mundane existence. However, each has been hiding a secret from the other: they are assassins working for adversarial agencies. When they are both assigned to kill the same target, Benjamin Danz (Adam Brody), the truth comes to the surface. Finally free from their cover stories, they discover that they have been assigned to kill each other, sparking a series of explosive attacks.- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Doug Liman
In the darkly comic film Scrooged, Bill Murray plays Frank Cross, a cynical television executive who has lost sight of the true meaning of Christmas. In a modern twist on Charles Dickens' classic 'A Christmas Carol', Cross is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. Each spirit exposes him to a different aspect of his life - past, present and future - forcing him to confront his ruthless behavior. As he embarks on this supernatural journey, Cross grapples with regret, fear and hope. Directed by Richard Donner, this festive satire cleverly blends humor and fantasy, resulting in an unforgettable holiday movie experience.- Released: 1988
- Directed by: Richard Donner
Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart), a lobbyist for big tobacco, finds it difficult to balance his duties defending the dangerous substance with those of being a good role model for his young son. Nick's life gets even more complicated when a liberal senator mounts an anti-smoking campaign that he must counter. Based on the novel by Christopher Buckley.- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Jason Reitman
After serving prison time for a self-defense killing, Sailor Ripley (Nicolas Cage) reunites with girlfriend Lula Fortune (Laura Dern). Lula's mother, Marietta (Diane Ladd), desperate to keep them apart, hires a hit man to kill Sailor. But he finds a whole new set of troubles when he and Bobby Peru (Willem Dafoe), an old buddy who's also out to get Sailor, try to rob a store. When Sailor lands in jail yet again, the young lovers appear further than ever from the shared life they covet.- Released: 1990
- Directed by: David Lynch
Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) is usually a mild-mannered nonconfrontational guy. But after an altercation aboard an airplane, he is remanded to the care of an anger-management therapist, Dr. Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson), who could probably use a little anger management himself.- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Peter Segal
In Bad Santa, Willie Soke (Billy Bob Thornton) is a conman and a thief who, with his partner Marcus (Tony Cox), has an unusual seasonal job. Every Christmas, they work as Santa and his helper in different department stores, using this cover to rob the establishments blind after hours. Willie, a man troubled by alcoholism and self-loathing, strikes up an unlikely friendship with a naive but kind-hearted kid named Thurman Merman (Brett Kelly). This relationship sets Willie on a path that might lead him towards redemption or ruin. The movie is a dark comedy that turns holiday tropes on their head, offering viewers a twisted yet hilarious take on the genre.- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Terry Zwigoff
- In the quirky musical horror-comedy Little Shop of Horrors, Seymour Krelborn (Rick Moranis) is a meek florist who discovers an unusual plant with a ravenous appetite. This peculiar specimen, which he dubs Audrey II (voice of Levi Stubbs), has a taste for human blood. As Seymour tries to satisfy the increasingly demanding plant, his life spirals into chaos. Meanwhile, he navigates his feelings for co-worker Audrey (Ellen Greene). Directed by Frank Oz, this film offers a darkly humorous spin on the 'mad scientist' trope, blending catchy tunes with macabre themes - all set within an eccentric flower shop.
- Released: 1986
- Directed by: Frank Oz
In the offbeat comedy Kingpin, former bowling prodigy Roy Munson (Woody Harrelson) finds his promising career cut short by a vengeful rival, Ernie McCracken (Bill Murray). Years later, living in obscurity and with a prosthetic hand, Munson chances upon Ishmael (Randy Quaid), an Amish man with a striking talent for bowling. Seeing an opportunity to redeem himself, Munson takes Ishmael under his wing. The pair sets off on a cross-country journey filled with bizarre escapades and unexpected encounters, aiming for a showdown with McCracken at a million-dollar tournament. This Farrelly Brothers' film offers a laugh-out-loud exploration of the unlikely heroes in the world of professional bowling.- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Robert Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
The Brothers Grimm, Wilhelm (Matt Damon) and Jacob (Heath Ledger), are dysfunctional schemers who go from town to town putting on shows that convince inhabitants they are getting rid of demons. After one such scam, a mysterious man called Cavaldi (Peter Stormare) brings them to a French general, who persuades them to battle the evil that has kidnapped 10 girls from a small village. During the investigation, the cynical Wilhelm and sensitive Jacob see things that point to real magic at work.- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Based on the novel by Richard Hooker, M*A*S*H follows a group of Mobile Army Surgical Hospital officers at they perform surgery and pass the time just miles from the front lines of the Korean Conflict. Led by Captains Hawkeye Pierce (Donald Sutherland) and Trapper John McIntyre (Elliott Gould), they add to the chaos and hilarity of the situation.- Released: 1970
- Directed by: Robert Altman
Based on the popular board game, this comedy begins at a dinner party hosted by Mr. Boddy, where he admits to blackmailing his visitors. These guests, who have been given aliases, are Mrs. Peacock, Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Mrs. White and Col. Mustard. When Boddy turns up murdered, all are suspects, and together they try to figure out who is the killer.- Released: 1985
- Directed by: Jonathan Lynn
Set in 1941, an intellectual New York playwright Barton Fink (John Turturro) accepts an offer to write movie scripts in L.A. He finds himself with writer's block when required to do a B-movie script. His neighbor tries to help, but he continues to struggle as a bizarre sequence of events distracts him.- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Joel Coen
In the captivating drama All About Eve, Margo Channing (Bette Davis), an accomplished yet aging Broadway star, encounters Eve Harrington (Anne Baxter), an apparent superfan turned personal assistant. Basking in her idol's glow, Eve's intentions soon reveal to be far from innocent. As the plot thickens, Eve's ambition to replace Margo unfolds with a chilling precision. George Sanders shines as Addison DeWitt, a theatre critic with a keen eye for the unfolding duplicity. This classic film, laden with sharp wit and biting commentary on fame, won six Academy Awards including Best Picture.- Released: 1950
- Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Two-bit crook Harry Lockhart (Robert Downey Jr.) stumbles into an audition for a mystery film while on the run from the cops. Winning the part, he lands in Hollywood, where he's flung into a tangled, murderous conspiracy with his childhood sweetheart, Harmony Lane (Michelle Monaghan), and hard-boiled private eye Perry van Shrike (Val Kilmer). This deadpan, affectionate parody of film noir tropes is named for film critic Pauline Kael's influential 1968 collection of film reviews and essays.
- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Shane Black
After a serious car crash, novelist Paul Sheldon (James Caan) is rescued by former nurse Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates), who claims to be his biggest fan. Annie brings him to her remote cabin to recover, where her obsession takes a dark turn when she discovers Sheldon is killing off her favorite character from his novels. As Sheldon devises plans for escape, Annie grows increasingly controlling, even violent, as she forces the author to shape his writing to suit her twisted fantasies.- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Rob Reiner
- After assassin Martin Blank (John Cusack) has trouble focusing on his work, resulting in a failed assignment, he returns to his hometown, Grosse Point, Mich., for his 10-year high school reunion. There he meets Debi Newberry (Minnie Driver), an old girlfriend that he stood up for the prom. Martin's secretary (Joan Cusack) sets up a hit for him while he is in town, but Martin starts to reconsider his life. Meanwhile, he is hounded by an unstable rival hit man, Grocer (Dan Aykroyd).
- Released: 1997
- Directed by: George Armitage
A mentally unstable IRS auditor (Will Ferrell) hears an author's (Emma Thompson) voice in his head and discovers that he is the ill-fated protagonist of her latest work. While a book-company employee (Queen Latifah) tries to cure the author's case of writer's block, the auditor and a professor (Dustin Hoffman) set out to find the woman and make her change her story.- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Marc Forster
After the three young Baudelaire siblings are left orphaned by a fire in their mansion, they are carted off to live with their distant relative, Count Olaf (Jim Carrey). Unfortunately, Olaf is a cruel, scheming man only after the inheritance that the eldest Baudelaire, Violet (Emily Browning), is set to receive. The children escape and find shelter with their quirky Uncle Monty (Billy Connolly) and, subsequently, their phobic Aunt Josephine (Meryl Streep), but Olaf is never far behind.- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Brad Silberling
Novelist Harry Block (Woody Allen) has become a success by turning his family and friends' lives into fodder for his books. Due to his novels' popularity, the university that once kicked Harry out has asked him to return for a ceremony that will honor him. As Harry sets out for the trip, he is confronted by his fictional characters, as well as real people who no longer want anything to do with him, and he learns how deeply his overly candid stories have affected those around him.- Released: 1997
- Directed by: Woody Allen
In the dark comedy Harold and Maude, Harold Chasen (Bud Cort) is a morose young man fascinated by death. His gloomy existence takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Maude (Ruth Gordon), a vivacious octogenarian with a zest for life. Their unconventional friendship blooms amidst their shared love for funerals, culminating in an odd romance that defies societal norms. Directed by Hal Ashby, this 1971 cult classic intertwines themes of existentialism and rebellion against conformity, without ever losing its comedic edge. Its unique narrative secured it a place in the National Film Registry for being culturally significant.- Released: 1971
- Directed by: Hal Ashby
Set within the realm of the living and the dead, Corpse Bride is a stop-motion animated musical fantasy. The film revolves around Victor Van Dort (voiced by Johnny Depp), a young groom who mistakenly weds a deceased bride, Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), in the underworld. In this tangled tale, Victor must navigate his way between his betrothed, Victoria Everglot (Emily Watson), in the land of the living and his accidental wife in the afterlife. Noteworthy for its macabre and humorous narrative, Corpse Bride was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Tim Burton, Mike Johnson
Writer and notorious marriage detractor Mortimer Brewster (Cary Grant) falls for girl-next-door Elaine Harper (Priscilla Lane), and they tie the knot on Halloween. When the newlyweds return to their respective family homes to deliver the news, Brewster finds a corpse hidden in a window seat. With his eccentric aunts (Josephine Hull, Jean Adair), disturbed uncle (John Alexander), and homicidal brother (Raymond Massey), he starts to realize that his family is even crazier than he thought.- Released: 1944
- Directed by: Frank Capra
Miles Massey (George Clooney) is an exceptional divorce lawyer who specializes in saving cheating husbands from having to pay expensive settlements. Unchallenged, he wearies of his life -- until he meets the cunning Marylin Rexroth (Catherine Zeta-Jones). When Massey's representation of her husband in court denies her any divorce compensation, Marylin vows to get revenge, enlisting the help of an oil baron (Billy Bob Thornton), and the two vie for the advantage in a flirtatious duel of wits.- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Joel Coen
In the wake of her mother's death in a mental institution, detective Rita Veder (Angela Bassett) is assigned to a baffling serial murder case. After examining the crime scene -- a corpse-filled ship found adrift at sea -- Rita meets Maximilian (Eddie Murphy), a smooth-talking Caribbean playboy determined to romance her. When Rita begins suffering from crippling hallucinations, she calls upon Dr. Zeko (Zakes Mokae), an occultist who suspects a vampire is on the loose.- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Wes Craven
In the heart of suburbia, Ray Peterson (Tom Hanks) grapples with an unsettling mystery. His seemingly ordinary neighborhood is disrupted by the peculiar Klopek family, sparking curiosity and suspicion amongst Peterson and his quirky neighbors. The 'Burbs, a dark comedy directed by Joe Dante, dives into the mundane turned uncanny, as the intrigue unfolds in a labyrinth of slapstick humor and unexpected revelations. A suburban satire that explores the thin veneer of normalcy, it's a comedic ride that peels back layers of suburban life to reveal its hidden eccentricities. With an ensemble cast featuring Bruce Dern and Carrie Fisher, The 'Burbs offers a unique blend of laughter and suspense.- Released: 1989
- Directed by: Joe Dante
Joe Banks (Tom Hanks) is dying, apparently. This is good news, since his life was not much worth living anyway. On the upside, a strange millionaire (Lloyd Bridges) offers Joe a way to die with meaning and dignity: by hurling himself into a volcano. With plenty of spending cash and an ensemble of new luggage, Joe embarks on an absurdist journey to his demise, guided by two very disparate sisters, and trying to puzzle out the meaning of existence.- Released: 1990
- Directed by: John Patrick Shanley
In the comedic horror sequel, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Billy Peltzer (Zach Galligan) and his fiancé Kate Beringer (Phoebe Cates) find themselves in a high-tech skyscraper owned by media mogul Daniel Clamp (John Glover). Here, they stumble upon Gizmo, their lovable Mogwai pet from the first film. Unintentionally, Gizmo is exposed to water, producing a new batch of mischievous gremlins. These gremlins wreak havoc across the building, turning it into an urban jungle of chaos and comedy. The film features memorable scenes and creative puppetry, making it a notable entry in its genre.- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Joe Dante
Frank Bannister (Michael J. Fox) is a psychic swindler with the ability to see and interact with ghosts in The Frighteners, a blend of horror and comedy. Following a tragic accident, Frank uses his spectral connections to con people into exorcisms. However, when a malevolent spirit (Jake Busey) starts committing deadly acts across town, Frank's harmless scam spirals into a mission to save his community. Directed by Peter Jackson, this film spins an intricate web of supernatural chaos and comedic relief without losing its suspenseful grip on reality.- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Peter Jackson
In the cult classic, They Live, John Nada (Roddy Piper), a drifter in economic despair, stumbles upon sunglasses that reveal a hidden reality. The world is controlled by extraterrestrials who use subliminal messaging to manipulate humans and maintain power. As he navigates this dystopian Los Angeles, Nada allies with Frank Armitage (Keith David) to expose the truth. Directed by John Carpenter, this sci-fi thriller combines elements of horror and satire, underlining social commentary on consumerism and media influence. Despite its release in 1988, They Live remains relevant today, a testament to its enduring impact.- Released: 1988
- Directed by: John Carpenter
With the United States under the threat of nuclear attack, the lives of several people converge in a dystopian Los Angeles. Movie star Boxer Santaros (Dwayne Johnson) plans his next film with the help of ambitious porn actress Krysta Now (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and troubled policeman Roland Taverner (Seann William Scott). Meanwhile, Marxist revolutionaries, greedy corporations and secretive government agencies pursue their separate agendas among a paranoid populace.- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Richard Kelly
In Saved!, Mary (Jena Malone), a devout high school student, experiences a crisis of faith when she becomes pregnant after attempting to save her gay boyfriend. She navigates the tumultuous waters of teenage life and religious fervor with her rebellious friend Cassandra (Eva Amurri), the only Jewish girl in their Christian school. Striding between satire and teen drama, this movie humorously unravels notions of faith, friendship, and acceptance in an evangelical world. Mandy Moore shines as the holier-than-thou Hilary Faye, while Macaulay Culkin adds intrigue as Roland, Hilary's wheelchair-bound brother.- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Brian Dannelly
Larry Gopnik (Michael Stuhlbarg) is a physics professor at a 1960s university, but his life is coming apart at the seams. His wife (Sari Lennick) is leaving him, his jobless brother (Richard Kind) has moved in, and someone is trying to sabotage his chances for tenure. Larry seeks advice from three different rabbis, but whether anyone can help him overcome his many afflictions remains to be seen.- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
After enduring setbacks in her television career, executive Joanna Eberhart (Nicole Kidman) relocates with her family from New York City to the Connecticut suburb of Stepford. While Joanna's husband, Walter (Matthew Broderick), quickly warms up to their new town, she has a hard time adjusting to Stepford's manicured environs and the overly accommodating attitude of the area women. Soon Joanna begins to suspect that something is not right, and she tries to uncover Stepford's secret.- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Frank Oz
This dark ensemble-comedy is centered on the three Jordan sisters. Joy (Jane Adams) moves through lackluster jobs with no sense of purpose. Now employed teaching adults, she is dating a student, Russian taxi-driver Vlad (Jared Harris). Helen (Lara Flynn Boyle) is an esteemed poet who becomes amused by her perverted neighbor, Allen (Philip Seymour Hoffman). And eldest sister Trish (Cynthia Stevenson) is married to Bill (Dylan Baker), a psychiatrist with a very disturbing secret life.- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Todd Solondz
Sleazy entertainer Buddy "Aces" Israel (Jeremy Piven) incurs the wrath of crime boss Primo Sparazza when he agrees to testify against the Las Vegas mob. Two FBI agents (Ray Liotta, Ryan Reynolds) have the difficult task of protecting him from a motley assortment of bounty hunters, hit men and nefarious vixens who are converging on his Lake Tahoe encampment to rub him out and collect a hefty reward.- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Joe Carnahan
For Charley Partanna (Jack Nicholson), life in the Prizzi family is good as long as he honors the wishes of the Godfather (William Hickey). Partanna is respected for ruthlessly carrying out murder contracts, but his wise-talking Brooklyn existence is turned on its head when he falls for a beautiful hit woman (Kathleen Turner) from the West Coast. He follows her back to California, balancing work commitments and his love interest until a new contract makes things difficult.- Released: 1985
- Directed by: John Huston
In Los Angeles, a colorful assortment of bohemians try to make sense of their intersecting lives. The moody Dark Smith (James Duval), his bisexual girlfriend (Rachel True), her lesbian lover (Kathleen Robertson) and their shy gay friend (Nathan Bexton) plan on attending the wildest party of the year. But they'll only make it if they can survive the drug trips, suicides, trysts, rapes, mutilations and alien abductions that occur as one surreal day unfolds.- Released: 1997
- Directed by: Gregg Araki
Veronica (Winona Ryder) is part of the most popular clique at her high school, but she disapproves of the other girls' cruel behavior. When Veronica and her new boyfriend, J.D. (Christian Slater), confront clique leader Heather Chandler (Kim Walker) and accidentally poison her, they make it appear a suicide. Soon Veronica realizes that J.D. is intentionally killing students he does not like. She races to stop J.D. while also clashing with the clique's new leader, Heather Duke (Shannen Doherty).- Released: 1989
- Directed by: Michael Lehmann
Based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, "Rules" centers around Partrick Bateman's younger brother and his college friends bizarre mating rituals that mix sex, drugs, music and mayhem in a kaleidoscopic story about three students entangled in a curiously surreal romantic triangle...- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Roger Avary
Certain that the anonymous threats he's been receiving are the work of David Kahane (Vincent D'Onofrio), producer Griffin Mill (Tim Robbins) tries to fix things over cocktails. Instead, Griffin ends up murdering the screenwriter and courting the dead man's girlfriend (Greta Scacchi). As police investigate, Griffin concentrates on a prestigious film that might reinvigorate his career. But he soon learns that David's demise hasn't been forgotten by everyone in Hollywood.- Released: 1992
- Directed by: Robert Altman
In Idiocracy, Joe Bauers (Luke Wilson), an average American, is selected by the Pentagon for a top-secret hibernation program. He is forgotten and wakes up 500 years later, finding society so dumbed down that he's now the smartest person alive. Frito (Dax Shepard) becomes his guide in this new world ruled by stupidity. Rita (Maya Rudolph), a woman from his time, also wakes up and together they try to survive. The satirical comedy lampoons societal trends, predicting a future where idiocy reigns supreme. Directed by Mike Judge, it's a humorous critique of modern culture's potential downfall.- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Mike Judge
After Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn) falls for the dashing Peter Joshua (Cary Grant) on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex (James Coburn), Scobie (George Kennedy) and Gideon (Ned Glass), who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines. But why does Peter keep changing his name?- Released: 1963
- Directed by: Stanley Donen
Philip (Steve Martin) manages a suicide-prevention hotline called Lifesavers, assisted by Mrs. Munchnik (Madeline Kahn) and Catherine (Rita Wilson). On Christmas Eve, Philip learns that their landlord (Garry Shandling) is evicting them from their office. Amid all this unrest, Catherine proclaims her love for Philip. And when a transvestite (Liev Schreiber) and a pregnant woman (Juliette Lewis) enter into the equation, things get even more interesting.- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Nora Ephron
Nashville, a 1975 American satirical musical comedy-drama film directed by Robert Altman, presents a complex tapestry of interwoven narratives. The movie spotlights the political and musical world of Nashville, Tennessee, portraying the lives of 24 characters over five days. Ronee Blakley shines as Barbara Jean, a country music superstar, while Keith Carradine plays Tom Frank, a philandering folk trio singer. The plot unfolds against the backdrop of a political campaign. Nashville received an Academy Award for Best Original Song and was nominated for four other awards, including Best Director.- Released: 1975
- Directed by: Robert Altman
Rupert Pupkin (Robert De Niro) is a failure in life but a celebrity in his own mind, hosting an imaginary talk show in his mother's basement. When he meets actual talk show host Jerry Langford (Jerry Lewis), he's convinced it will provide his big break, but Langford isn't interested in the would-be comedian. Undaunted, Pupkin effectively stalks Langford -- and when that doesn't work, he kidnaps him, offering his release in exchange for a guest spot on Langford's show.- Released: 1983
- Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Marie is a vampire with a conscience: She only sucks the blood of criminals. And she has plenty to choose from on the mean streets of Pittsburgh, where a gang war is raging. But Marie slips up when she accidentally turns a violent crime lord, Sal Macelli (Robert Loggia), into one of the walking dead. To stop a takeover of the city by blood-sucking gangsters, Marie joins forces with an undercover cop (Anthony LaPaglia) who has his own score to settle.- Released: 1992
- Directed by: John Landis
In the quirky 1985 comedy Better Off Dead, high schooler Lane Myer (John Cusack) is devastated when his girlfriend Beth (Amanda Wyss) breaks up with him for the suave ski team captain. Disheartened, Lane contemplates ending it all until he crosses paths with the intriguing French exchange student Monique (Diane Franklin). Amidst a backdrop of zany subplots and offbeat characters, Lane learns to ski to regain his self-esteem, win back Beth, or perhaps discover unexpected love. The film, directed by Savage Steve Holland, cleverly satirizes teen angst with a blend of dark humor and whimsical charm.- Released: 1985
- Directed by: Savage Steve Holland
Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry's best-selling first novel, "Big Trouble" tells the story of how a mysterious suitcase brings together, and changes, the lives of a divorced dad, an unhappy housewife, two hitmen, a pair of street thugs, two love struck teens, two FBI men and a psychedelic toad.- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld
In the genre-bending film, Slither, a meteorite crash-lands in a small town, carrying an alien parasite. This creature takes over Grant Grant (Michael Rooker), a prominent local businessman, turning him into a horrific monster. The town's sheriff, Bill Pardy (Nathan Fillion), and Grant's wife, Starla (Elizabeth Banks), find themselves battling not only Grant's transformation but also the growing horde of mind-controlled townsfolk. As the infection spreads, they must uncover a way to stop it before their quaint town is consumed entirely by this alien horror. The movie expertly weaves together elements of science fiction, horror, and dark comedy to create an unforgettable cinematic experience.- Released: 2006
- Directed by: James Gunn
Grocery store clerk Simon (Desmond Askew) occasionally sells drugs from his cash register at work, so when soap opera actors Adam (Scott Wolf) and Zack (Jay Mohr) come looking for Ecstasy on a quiet Christmas Eve, they are surprised to find Ronna (Sarah Polley) covering his shift. Desperate for money, Ronna decides to become an impromptu drug dealer, unaware that Adam and Zack are secretly working for obsessed narcotics officer Burke (William Fichtner).- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Doug Liman
In the gripping drama, Falling Down, we follow William Foster (Michael Douglas), a down-on-his-luck defense worker navigating the gritty streets of Los Angeles. Struggling with unemployment and divorce, Foster's pent-up frustration boils over into a reckless odyssey, confronting society's ills head-on. Robert Duvall plays Sergeant Prendergast, an about-to-retire police officer hot on Foster's trail. The film, directed by Joel Schumacher, offers a raw portrayal of urban decay and societal pressure. It was nominated for the coveted Palme d'Or at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival.- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Desperate to gain the affection of a beautiful co-worker, Elliot (Brendan Fraser) strikes a deal with the Devil (Elizabeth Hurley) -- a drop dead gorgeous woman with a wicked sense of humor. In exchange for Elliot's soul, she will grant him 7 wishes. But with each wish, he gets more than he asked for.- Released: 2000
- Directed by: Harold Ramis
What happens when a person decides that life is merely a state of mind? If you're Betty, a small-town waitress and soap opera fan from Fair Oaks, Kansas, you refuse to believe that you can't be with the love of your life just because he doesn't really exist. After all, life is no excuse for not living. Traumatized by a savage event, Betty enters into a fugue state that allows -- even encourages -- her to keep functioning... in a kind of alternate reality.- Released: 2000
- Directed by: Neil LaBute
When a demon takes possession of her, high-school hottie Jennifer (Megan Fox) turns a hungry eye on guys who never stood a chance with her before. While evil Jennifer satisfies her appetite for human flesh with the school's male population, her nerdy friend, Needy (Amanda Seyfried), learns what's happening and vows to put an end to the carnage.- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Karyn Kusama
After a particularly difficult job, hit men Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) head to Belgium to hide out until things cool down. Ray hates the medieval city they land in, but Ken finds its beauty and peacefulness enchanting. Their experiences become increasingly surreal and possibly life-changing as they encounter tourists, locals, an American dwarf and a potential romance for Ray.- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Martin McDonagh
Two out-of-work actors -- the anxious, luckless Marwood (Paul McGann) and his acerbic, alcoholic friend, Withnail (Richard E. Grant) -- spend their days drifting between their squalid flat, the unemployment office and the pub. When they take a holiday "by mistake" at the country house of Withnail's flamboyantly gay uncle, Monty (Richard Griffiths), they encounter the unpleasant side of the English countryside: tedium, terrifying locals and torrential rain.- Released: 1987
- Directed by: Bruce Robinson
In the sequel, Addams Family Values, we return to the macabre world of Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia Addams (Anjelica Huston). A new baby boy, Pubert, joins the household, prompting parents to hire a nanny, Debbie Jellinsky (Joan Cusack). Unbeknownst to them, Debbie is a cunning black widow with her eyes on Uncle Fester's (Christopher Lloyd) fortune. Meanwhile, children Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) are shipped off to a cheery summer camp. Amidst these chaotic events, the film skillfully intertwines dark humor with satire. This comedy was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction.- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld
A serial strangler is on the loose, and a mob of neighborhood vigilantes is on the hunt. When several neighbors wake up the skittish Max Kleinman (Woody Allen), a bookkeeper, they want him to get dressed and join the search party. Finally pulling himself together, Kleinman goes downstairs to find no one waiting for him. Left to investigate alone, he winds up in one predicament after another, which eventually leads him to meet Irmy (Mia Farrow), a sword swallower from the visiting circus.- Released: 1992
- Directed by: Woody Allen
Sam Stone (Danny DeVito) hates his wife, Barbara (Bette Midler), so much that he wants her dead. He's ecstatic when she's taken by a duo of kidnappers who want $500,000 ransom in exchange for her life. Fully intending to ignore every one of the kidnappers' demands in the hopes that they do him a favor and murder her for him, the two confused kidnappers (Judge Reinhold, Helen Slater) have to figure out how they're going get their money, and what they're going to do with the overbearing Barbara.- Released: 1986
- Directed by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
When Brooke (Jennifer Aniston), an art dealer, and Gary (Vince Vaughn), a tour-bus driver, finally call it quits in their relationship, neither is willing to move out of their shared condo. With their friends suggesting a series of underhanded tactics that fail to get either Brooke or Gary to cave in, the only solution is to become hostile roommates.- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Peyton Reed
- In Casper, a family-friendly fantasy-comedy, Dr. James Harvey (Bill Pullman) is a paranormal therapist tasked with exorcising Whipstaff Manor, an old mansion. Alongside him is Kat (Christina Ricci), his teenage daughter. They encounter Casper, a friendly and lonesome ghost longing for companionship while cohabitating with his mischievous spectral uncles - Stretch, Stinkie, and Fatso. As the story unfolds, it explores themes of friendship and loss through the bond between Kat and Casper. The film's delightful blend of humor and heartwarming moments has made it a classic in its genre.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Brad Silberling
An insane action-comedy about a young lunatic director and his devoted cult of cinema terrorists who kidnap a movie goddess and force her to star in their underground movie. Vowing to punish the crass sins of commercial cinema, fueled by revolutionary zeal and their self-imposed sexual frustration, Cecil B. DeMented and his guerrilla production crew invade the streets of Baltimore to shoot their no-budget epic. When Cecil says "Action," he means action! Nothing is going to stand in his way.- Released: 2000
- Directed by: John Waters
A couple of angels, O'Reilly (Holly Hunter) and Jackson (Delroy Lindo), are sent to Earth to make sure that their next supervised love-connection succeeds. They follow Celine (Cameron Diaz), a spoiled rich girl who has just accidentally shot a suitor (Stanley Tucci) and, due to a misunderstanding, is kidnapped by janitor Robert (Ewan McGregor). Although Celine quickly frees herself, she stays with Robert for thrills. O'Reilly and Jackson pursue, hoping to unite the prospective lovers.- Released: 1997
- Directed by: Danny Boyle
After a friend who sells prescription medication is killed, Dean (Jamie Bell) is confronted by Billy (Justin Chatwin), the high-school drug dealer, who demands he hand over the remaining stash. Dean refuses, causing Billy and his partner to plot to kidnap his younger brother, Charlie (Rory Culkin). However, unaware of what Charlie looks like, they accidentally abduct another boy. When neither parents nor law enforcement believes his story, Dean is forced to go on a rescue mission.- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Arie Posin
In the cleverly comedic film Easy A, Emma Stone stars as Olive Penderghast, a high school student who finds herself tangled in a web of rumors and half-truths. After a small lie about losing her virginity gets out, she sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's from The Scarlet Letter, which she is studying in school -- until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing. Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes, and Thomas Haden Church co-star in this engaging tale that takes a humorous look at the serious subject of reputation and the rapid spread of gossip in a digital era.- Released: 2010
- Directed by: Will Gluck
The Addams Family, a dark comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, introduces us to the peculiar and macabre world of Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia Addams (Anjelica Huston). They live in a gloomy mansion with their children Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman), along with eccentric relatives Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) and Grandmama (Judith Malina). When a con artist targets their family fortune, the Addams must outsmart him while maintaining their unique lifestyle. The film cleverly intertwines humor and horror, providing an unconventional yet entertaining cinematic experience.- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld
Judah (Martin Landau) is a philandering eye doctor who wants to preserve his marriage, and his dangerous brother Jack (Jerry Orbach) comes up with what appears to be the only viable solution. Certain that his mistress (Anjelica Huston) is about to tell his wife (Claire Bloom) about his affair, Judah agrees to Jack's murderous plan. Twinned with Judah's tale is that of Cliff Stern (Woody Allen), a documentary filmmaker whose problems, which involve love and art, are tame but funny.- Released: 1989
- Directed by: Woody Allen
- Ben (John Ritter) is a good-hearted guy who's always wanted a son of his own, but so far he and his wife have had no success. The couple adopt Junior (Michael Oliver), a redheaded hellion who quickly makes their lives miserable. Disaster follows Junior wherever he goes, from camping trips that require emergency-room visits to birthday parties that turn into Grand Guignol affairs. When Ben's incensed family tells him to get rid of the boy, he starts to wonder if they might be right.
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Igby Slocumb (Kieran Culkin), a rebellious and sarcastic 17-year-old boy, is at war with the stifling world of old money privilege he was born into. With a schizophrenic father (Bill Pullman), a self-absorbed, distant mother (Susan Sarandon), and a shark-like young Republican big brother (Ryan Phillippe), Igby figures there must be a better life out there -- and sets about finding it.- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Burr Steers
Stacey (Brittany Murphy) is an associate producer for a daytime talk show featuring Kippie Kann (Kathy Bates). She's upset that her boyfriend, Derek (Ron Livingston), won't talk about his past relationships. With encouragement from her co-worker Barb (Holly Hunter), Stacey steals Derek's phone, contacts his ex-girlfriends and interviews them under the pretense that they'll be on the show. But things get complicated when Stacey forms a friendship with one of the girls (Julianne Nicholson).- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Nick Hurran
After attempting to donate $200 million to the Internal Revenue Service, Louisa (Shirley MacLaine) finds herself in the care of a psychiatrist, Dr. Stephanson (Bob Cummings). She relates the improbable story behind her strange gift. It includes a pair of penniless husbands (Dick Van Dyke, Paul Newman), who build large fortunes before suffering early -- and unusual -- deaths. To break the curse, Louisa weds a millionaire (Robert Mitchum), then a clown (Gene Kelly), without much improvement.- Released: 1964
- Directed by: J. Lee Thompson
Upper-class but unemployable Stanley Windrush (Ian Carmichael) is offered an unskilled job on the floor of a missile factory owned by his unscrupulous Uncle Bertram (Dennis Price). When personnel manager Major Hitchcock (Terry-Thomas) discovers how much more quickly Windrush can complete his tasks than the other workers, union steward Fred Kite (Peter Sellers) calls a strike to keep his men from having their wages cut. The unexpected results cause nothing but trouble for all concerned.- Released: 1960
- Directed by: John Boulting
In a Manhattan cafe, word processor Paul Hackett (Griffin Dunne) meets and talks literature with Marcy (Rosanna Arquette). Later that night, Paul takes a cab to Marcy's downtown apartment. His $20 bill flying out the window during the ride portends the unexpected night he has. He cannot pay for the ride and finds himself in a series of awkward, surreal and life-threatening situations with a colorful cast of characters. He spends the rest of the night trying to return uptown.- Released: 1985
- Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The secretary at radio station WBN, Penny Henderson (Mary Stuart Masterson) is frantically trying to keep things in order as a broadcast goes on the air. Chaos breaks loose, however, when a series of murders occurs in the building, accompanied by an enigmatic voice over the airwaves. Penny's writer husband, Roger (Brian Benben), tries to deduce who the killer is, but he also happens to be the prime suspect. As he evades the law, Roger gets closer to uncovering the identity of the murderer.- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Mel Smith
Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski (Bruce Willis), a mob hitman-turned-informant, ratted on the mob and put his life in jeopardy. Now he has moved to suburban Montreal, ostensibly to make a new start. His next-door neighbor is mild-mannered, unhappily married dentist Nick "Oz" Oseransk (Matthew Perry). Nick recognizes Jimmy from the newspaper stories about his mob testimony, and that's when Nick's simple, boring world turns upside down.- Released: 2000
- Directed by: Jonathan Lynn
Unlucky and homeless, Dave (Nick Nolte) decides to call it quits, and so sneaks into a stranger's backyard and tries to drown himself in the pool. However, Jerry's plans are stopped by the pool's owner, white-collar businessman Dave (Richard Dreyfuss), who pulls the tramp out of the water and into his home. But Dave's hospitality and his status-obsessed wife, Barbara (Bette Midler), don't impress Jerry, who ignores them and instead pursues the family's maid, Carmen (Elizabeth Peña).- Released: 1986
- Directed by: Paul Mazursky
This scathing war satire follows Capt. John Yossarian (Alan Arkin), a pilot stationed in the Mediterranean who flies bombing missions during World War II. Attempting to cope with the madness of armed conflict, Yossarian struggles to find a way out of his wartime reality. Surrounded by eccentric military officers, such as the opportunistic 1st Lt. Milo Minderbinder (Jon Voight), Yossarian must resort to extreme measures to escape his dire and increasingly absurd situation.- Released: 1970
- Directed by: Mike Nichols
Warren Schmidt (Jack Nicholson) has arrived at several of life's crossroads all at the same time. To begin with, he is retiring from a lifetime of service as an actuary for Woodmen of the World Insurance Company, and he feels utterly adrift. Furthermore, his only daughter Jeannie (Hope Davis) is about to marry a boob. And his wife Helen (June Squibb) dies suddenly after 42 years of marriage.- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Alexander Payne
Convict Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo) dreads going home so much upon his release from prison that he tries to get back inside. In desperation, Billy kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) from a tap dancing class and pleads with her to impersonate his wife and to accompany him home to visit his parents, Janet (Anjelica Huston) and Jimmy (Ben Gazzara). To Billy's dismay, Layla takes to her role enthusiastically. She breaks through to obsessive Buffalo Bills football fan Janet and the hard-edged Jimmy.- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Vincent Gallo
Kyle Fisher (Jon Favreau) heads to Las Vegas for a bachelor party with four friends. When one of them accidentally kills a hired stripper and a security guard finds the body, unstable Boyd (Christian Slater) kills the guard to keep him from calling the cops, then organizes the group to dispose of the corpses. Back home, Kyle is troubled and has difficulty hiding his worries from his fiancée (Cameron Diaz). Meanwhile, to ensure his own safety, Boyd begins killing the others.- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Peter Berg
Real-life father and daughter Ryan and Tatum O'Neal team up as slick con-artists Moses Pray and Addie Loggins in 1930s Kansas. When "Moze" is unexpectedly saddled with getting the 9-year-old Addie to relatives in Missouri after the death of her mother, his attempt to dupe her out of her money backfires, and he's forced to take her on as a partner. Swindling their way through farm country, the pair is nearly done in by a burlesque dancer (Madeline Kahn) and an angry bootlegger.- Released: 1973
- Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Woody Allen, Burt Reynolds, Lynn RedgraveInspired by the book written by Dr. David Reuben, director Woody Allen tackles seven questions about sex by connecting seven not-so-connected stories. From aphrodisiacs to sexual perversion to the mystery of the male orgasm, characters like a court jester (Woody Allen), a doctor (Gene Wilder), a queen (Lynn Redgrave) and a journalist (Heather MacRae) adventure through lab experiments and game shows, all seeking answers to common questions that many would never ask.- Released: 1972
- Directed by: Woody Allen
When sailor Larry Meadows (Randy Quaid) is sentenced to eight years in a New Hampshire prison, Navy lifers Billy Buddusky (Jack Nicholson) and Mule Mulhall (Otis Young) are assigned to escort him there from Virginia. Along the way, they warm up to their prisoner, indulging him in small ways such as making excursions to a brothel, and to his mother's house. As they get closer to their destination, their fondness for Larry makes it harder for them to execute their orders.- Released: 1973
- Directed by: Hal Ashby
In this adaptation of the Tom Wolfe novel, powerful Wall Street executive Sherman McCoy (Tom Hanks) is riding with his greedy girlfriend, Maria (Melanie Griffith), when she makes a wrong turn and winds up in the Bronx. There, she runs over a black boy and drives off without reporting it. When alcoholic tabloid reporter Peter Fallow (Bruce Willis) discovers the story, he knows it will be scandalous and riles up New Yorkers with his coverage of the case, which soon goes to trial.- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Brian De Palma
Porter (Mel Gibson) is a thief betrayed by both his wife, Lynn (Deborah Kara Unger), and his partner, Val (Gregg Henry), when he is shot in the back after a heist. Slowly, Porter recovers from his wounds and begins a search for Val, intent on recovering his share of the money they stole together. With the aid of prostitute Rosie (Maria Bello), Porter captures Val but still cannot find his cash. For this, Porter will have to challenge an imposing crime syndicate called the Outfit.- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Brian Helgeland
In this film based on a true story, Michael Alig (Macaulay Culkin) arrives on a Greyhound bus in New York City desperate to leave his boring Midwestern past behind. After meeting downtown club kid James St. James (Seth Green) and influential nightclub owner Peter Gatien (Dylan McDermott), a fame-hungry Alig decides to throw the most controversial and over-the-top parties in the city. In just a few years Alig's drug addiction and erratic behavior threaten to destroy the empire he's created.- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Fenton Bailey
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