Cast: Buck Henry

Direction Mike Nichols

Cast Dustin Hoffman · Anne Bancroft · Katharine Ross · William Daniels

Synopsis The Graduate (1967) follows the journey of Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), a recently graduated college student in the mid-1960s, who finds himself at a crossroads as he navigates the expectations and influences of his affluent family, peers, and acquaintances. Benjamin...

Direction John Cassavetes

Cast Gena Rowlands · Buck Henry · John Adames · Julie Carmen

Synopsis Gloria (1980) follows the harrowing journey of Phil, a six-year-old Puerto Rican boy, who narrowly escapes a mob hit that claims the lives of his family. His father, Jack Dawn, had been their accountant and was secretly providing information to...

Direction Chuck Workman

Cast Orson Welles · Jeanne Moreau · Peter Brook · Costa-Gavras

Synopsis Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014) delves into the extraordinary brilliance of Orson Welles as the world prepares to mark a century since his birth. The documentary explores the multifaceted nature of his career, from his...

Direction Bruce Pittman

Cast Sean Astin · Christopher Plummer · Eugene Levy · Miranda de Pencier

Synopsis Harrison Bergeron (TV) (1995) is set in a future society where absolute equality has been achieved, but at a significant cost. In this world, any form of individual excellence is suppressed to ensure that no one stands out. The narrative...

Direction Milos Forman

Cast Lynn Carlin · Buck Henry · Georgia Engel · Tony Harvey

Direction Gus Van Sant

Cast Nicole Kidman · Matt Dillon · Joaquin Phoenix · Alison Folland

Synopsis To Die For (1995) centers around Suzanne Stone, an ambitious woman with a burning desire to become a renowned TV personality. Her relentless pursuit of fame leads her down a dark path, where she stops at nothing to achieve her...

Direction Mike Nichols

Cast Alan Arkin · Orson Welles · Jon Voight · Anthony Perkins

Synopsis Catch-22 (1970) follows the story of a World War II bombardier who is determined to find a way out of the madness of war. In this chaotic environment, he discovers that sometimes, embracing the absurdity is the only rational response....

Direction Warren Beatty · Buck Henry

Cast Warren Beatty · Julie Christie · Jack Warden · Dyan Cannon

Synopsis Heaven Can Wait (1978) follows the story of Joe Pendleton, a talented quarterback for the L.A. Rams, who is prematurely taken from Earth by an overzealous angel. Instead of ascending to the afterlife, Joe is sent back to Earth inhabiting...

Direction Albert Brooks

Cast Meryl Streep · Albert Brooks · Rip Torn · Lee Grant

Synopsis Defending your Life (1991) introduces us to a unique afterlife scenario where individuals must demonstrate their bravery and personal growth in a courtroom setting. The story follows Daniel Miller, a typical yuppie who meets his end in a car crash...

Direction Paul Bartel

Cast Paul Bartel · Mary Woronov · Robert Beltran · Susan Saiger

Direction Stephen Hopkins

Cast Mimi Rogers · Jennifer Rubin · Kathy Ireland · Buck Henry

Synopsis Tales from the Crypt: Beauty Rest (TV) (1992) follows the story of Helen, a model whose life has been far from easy. As she ages, her aspirations of achieving stardom seem to be slipping away. When she finally secures a...

Direction Donald Petrie

Cast Jack Lemmon · Walter Matthau · Ann-Margret · Daryl Hannah

Synopsis Grumpy Old Men (1993) follows the story of two aging neighbors, John and Max, who have spent over five decades in a constant state of bickering and exchanging barbs. Their daily lives are filled with petty arguments and insults, creating...

Direction Nicolas Roeg

Cast David Bowie · Rip Torn · Candy Clark · Buck Henry

Synopsis The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) follows the journey of an extraterrestrial who descends to our planet in human guise, driven by a mission to save his home world from dehydration. Upon arrival, this highly intelligent visitor navigates Earth's...

Direction Robert Altman · Bruce Beresford · Jean-Luc Godard · Derek Jarman

Cast Theresa Russell · Jacques Neuville · Buck Henry · Elizabeth Hurley

Synopsis Aria (1987) is a unique cinematic experience comprising ten distinct short films, each helmed by a different renowned director. The lineup includes notable figures such as Ken Russell, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, and Nicolas Roeg. Each segment is...

Direction Margaret Whitton

Cast Rachel Nichols · Jackson Hurst · Anjanette Comer · Linda Emond

Synopsis The Loop (2011) follows the story of a solitary highway patrolman who crosses paths with an elegant librarian. Their mission? To locate the owner of a chatty parrot. As they join forces, they are swept into an extraordinary journey filled...

Direction Tom DiCillo

Cast Matthew Modine · Daryl Hannah · Catherine Keener · Kathleen Turner

Synopsis The Real Blonde (1997) follows the story of Joe and Mary, a couple residing in Manhattan for six years. Joe, an aspiring actor with lofty ambitions, struggles to make a name for himself in the industry. Despite his lack of...

Direction Richard Shepard

Cast Rosanna Arquette · David Bowie · Eszter Balint · Buck Henry

Direction Peter Yates

Cast James Spader · Michael Caine · Maggie Smith · Polly Walker

Synopsis Curtain Call (1999) follows Stevenson Lowe (James Spader) and his partner, Julia (Polly Walker), as they settle into a historic brownstone that is inhabited by the spectral presence of an elderly, unhappily married couple (Michael Caine and Maggie Smith). While...

Direction Gus Van Sant

Cast Uma Thurman · Keanu Reeves · Angie Dickinson · John Hurt

Synopsis Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993) follows the journey of Sissy Hankshaw, a woman born with extraordinarily large thumbs that aid her in hitchhiking across the United States from a young age. Her unique thumbs lead her to a career...

Direction David Greenwalt · Aaron Russo

Cast Eric Roberts · Cheech Marin · Julie Hagerty · Robert Carradine

Synopsis Rude Awakening (1989) follows the journey of two individuals who, during the 1960s, retreat into the jungle to escape the FBI's pursuit. After spending decades in seclusion, they return to New York City in the 1980s, only to discover that...