Cast: Lois Smith

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast James Dean · Raymond Massey · Julie Harris · Richard Davalos

Synopsis East of Eden (1955) unfolds in the picturesque Salinas Valley, spanning the tumultuous period around World War I. The narrative revolves around Cal Trask, who grapples with the daunting task of vying for his father Adam's affection against his brother...

Direction Paul Mazursky

Cast Lenny Baker · Shelley Winters · Ellen Greene · Lois Smith

Synopsis Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976) follows the journey of a young Jewish man who leaves his family's Brooklyn home to pursue his acting dreams in the vibrant, artistic community of Greenwich Village in 1953. As he navigates the bohemian lifestyle,...

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Tom Cruise · Colin Farrell · Samantha Morton · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Minority Report (2002) is set in the year 2054, where Washington D.C. has achieved near-zero crime rates through the innovative work of the "Precrime" unit. This specialized law enforcement team employs three genetically enhanced individuals, known as "Pre-Cogs," who possess...

Direction Ali Selim

Cast Elizabeth Reaser · Tim Guinee · Lois Smith · Alex Kingston

Synopsis Sweet Land (2005) begins in 2004, as Lars Torvik grapples with the fate of his grandmother Inge's family farm. He must choose between selling the land, which has been in the family since 1920, or preserving its legacy. To guide...

Direction Alan Ball

Cast Paul Bettany · Sophia Lillis · Peter Macdissi · Steve Zahn

Synopsis Uncle Frank (2020) follows the journey of Beth, an 18-year-old, and her uncle Frank as they embark on a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina in 1973 to attend the funeral of their family patriarch. Their trip takes...

Direction Joel Schumacher

Cast Michael Douglas · Robert Duvall · Barbara Hershey · Rachel Ticotin

Synopsis Falling Down (1993) follows the story of a recently unemployed defense worker who is prevented from visiting his daughter on her special day due to a court-ordered restriction. Frustrated and angry, he embarks on a journey through the morally decaying...

Direction Alan Ball · Michael Lehmann · Scott Winant · John Dahl

Cast Anna Paquin · Stephen Moyer · Sam Trammell · Ryan Kwanten

Synopsis True Blood (TV Series) (2008) is a captivating television series that aired from 2008 to 2014, spanning 7 seasons and 80 episodes. The narrative revolves around Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic barmaid residing in Louisiana. Her world is dramatically altered when...

Direction Bob Rafelson

Cast Jack Nicholson · Karen Black · Susan Anspach · Lois Smith

Synopsis Five Easy Pieces (1970) follows the journey of Robert Dupea, a former prodigious pianist who has abandoned his musical aspirations to toil in the oil fields. He shares his life with Rayette, a waitress at a local diner. Upon learning...

Direction Katja von Garnier

Cast Hilary Swank · Frances O'Connor · Julia Ormond · Anjelica Huston

Synopsis Iron Jawed Angels (TV) (2004) chronicles a pivotal moment in American history, highlighting the battle for women's suffrage and the passage of the 19th Amendment. The narrative centers around two formidable women, Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and Lucy Burns (Frances...

Direction Martin Brest

Cast Robert De Niro · Charles Grodin · Yaphet Kotto · John Ashton

Synopsis Midnight Run (1988) follows the story of Jack Walsh, a jaded former cop who now works as a bounty hunter. He is presented with a lucrative offer of $100,000 to transport Jonathan "the Duke" Mardukas, a mild-mannered accountant, from New...

Direction Greta Gerwig

Cast Saoirse Ronan · Laurie Metcalf · Lucas Hedges · John Karna

Synopsis Lady Bird (2017) follows the journey of a spirited high school student navigating her final year in the picturesque landscape of Northern California. Saoirse Ronan portrays a creative and ambitious young woman who grapples with her identity while living under...

Direction Alejandro González Iñárritu

Cast Clive Owen · Stellan Skarsgard · Lois Smith

Synopsis The Hire: Powder Keg (S) (2001) follows the story of a skilled driver who is enlisted by the United Nations to extract a wounded war photographer, Harvey Jacobs, from a dangerous war zone. As they make their escape, Jacobs shares...

Direction David Lowell Rich · Arthur Hiller · Tom Gries · George Sherman

Cast Martin Milner · George Maharis · Glenn Corbett · Elizabeth MacRae

Synopsis Route 66 (TV Series) (1960) follows the adventures of two young men as they traverse the United States in a Corvette sports car. The series aired weekly on CBS from 1960 to 1964. Martin Milner portrayed Tod Stiles, while George...

Direction Wes Anderson

Cast Benicio del Toro · Frances McDormand · Jeffrey Wright · Adrien Brody

Synopsis The French Dispatch (2021) is a cinematic tribute to the world of journalism, set in a 20th-century Parisian bureau of an American newspaper. The narrative unfolds through three distinct storylines, each offering a unique perspective on the lives and challenges...

Direction Adrian Lyne

Cast Michael Douglas · Glenn Close · Anne Archer · Ellen Hamilton Latzen

Synopsis Fatal Attraction (1987) centers around Dan Callagher, a contentedly married attorney from New York, who engages in a brief romantic encounter with his coworker, Alex, during a weekend when his wife and child are out of town. However, Alex becomes...

Direction Sean Penn

Cast Jack Nicholson · Aaron Eckhart · Robin Wright · Helen Mirren

Synopsis The Pledge (2001) follows the story of seasoned Detective Jerry Black, portrayed by Jack Nicholson, who is on the verge of retirement after a lengthy career in law enforcement. However, his final case before leaving the force becomes an obsession...

Direction Shane Black

Cast Russell Crowe · Ryan Gosling · Angourie Rice · Matt Bomer

Synopsis The Nice Guys (2016) is set in the hazy 1970s Los Angeles, where two unlikely partners, Jackson Healy, a tough guy for hire and recovering alcoholic, and Holland March, a private investigator and practicing alcoholic, are thrust together by the...

Direction Ed Stone

Cast Dermot Mulroney · Amanda Peet · Sarah Paulson · Blair Brown

Synopsis Griffin and Phoenix (2006) presents a heartfelt and humorous narrative about two individuals navigating a formidable challenge that threatens to derail their final opportunity for love. The film delves into the complexities of their relationship, highlighting the emotional journey they...

Direction Allen Coulter

Cast Adrien Brody · Diane Lane · Ben Affleck · Bob Hoskins

Synopsis Hollywoodland (2006) delves into a gripping tale of intrigue and deception, drawing inspiration from one of Hollywood's most notorious real-life enigmas. The narrative revolves around a 1950s private investigator, portrayed by Adrien Brody, who is tasked with solving the baffling...

Direction Gavin O'Connor

Cast Janet McTeer · Kimberly J. Brown · Jay O. Sanders · Michael J. Pollard

Synopsis Tumbleweeds (1999) follows the journey of Mary Jo Walker (Janet McTeer), a woman perpetually on the move, seeking a fresh start and refuge from a history of abusive partners, accompanied by her 12-year-old daughter Ava (Kimberly J. Brown). Their latest...