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Directed by Peter SegalOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Comedy,
RomanceThemes Medical-themed films,
Films about sexuality,
LGBT-related films,
Transgender in film,
Films about psychiatry,
LGBT-related films,
LGBT-related filmActors Adam Sandler,
Jack Nicholson,
Marisa Tomei,
Luis Guzmán,
Allen Covert,
Lynne ThigpenRating61%
In 1978, a young Dave Buznik is about to kiss the girl of his dreams, when a local bully, Arnie Shankman, pulls down his pants and underwear, embarrassing him in front of everybody. This leaves Dave with lasting trauma about public affection, as well as repressing his emotions. In the present day, Dave Buznik lives in New York, working as a secretary for Frank Head, an abusive boss who takes credit for Dave's work. His problems also extend to his private life, his girlfriend Linda's ex-boyfriend Andrew still being close friends with her and being condescending to Dave at work., 1h46
Directed by Gus Van SantOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Science fiction,
Thriller,
Comedy,
Comedy-drama,
Fantasy,
CrimeThemes Assassinat,
Medical-themed films,
Films about television,
Films about psychiatryActors Nicole Kidman,
Joaquin Phoenix,
Matt Dillon,
Alison Folland,
Casey Affleck,
Wayne KnightRating67%
Suzanne Stone (Nicole Kidman) dreams of being a world-famous news anchor. To that end, she marries Larry Maretto (Matt Dillon), because she believes his family business will keep her financially comfortable, and starts attempting to climb the network news ladder, beginning as a weather girl at a local cable station, WWEN., 1h41
Directed by Blake EdwardsOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Comedy,
Comedy-drama,
RomanceThemes Films about alcoholism,
Films about writers,
Medical-themed films,
Films about drugsActors John Ritter,
Alyson Reed,
Vincent Gardenia,
Joel Brooks,
Julianne Phillips,
Chelsea FieldRating60%
Zachary "Zach" Hutton is a successful author who has a weakness for alcohol and beautiful women. Zach's mistress walks in on him in the process of cheating on her with her attractive hairdresser, followed by his estranged wife Alex discovering his mistress about to shoot him with his revolver. Following the breakup of those relationships, Zach engages in a long period of binge-drinking and solace-seeking with a string of women. He avoids work, continues to strain relations with his ex-wife and drunkenly attends a formal party dressed in a genie's costume., 1h42
Directed by Paul WeitzOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Comedy,
Comedy-dramaThemes Films about writers,
Films about familiesActors Robert De Niro,
Paul Dano,
Olivia Thirlby,
Julianne Moore,
Eddie Rouse,
Lili TaylorRating63%
Nick Flynn (Dano) is an aspiring writer who works at a homeless shelter where his estranged father Jonathan (De Niro) is a client. Jonathan, an alcoholic ex-con and self-proclaimed "master storyteller", left Nick's mother Jody (Moore) years earlier to raise Nick on her own. She eventually committed suicide, for which Nick feels responsible. Jonathan gets into fights with the other clients, and Nick is tempted to throw him out. Nick and Jonathan get into an intense argument, during which Jonathan tells Nick that they are the same. The stress of seeing his father again drives Nick to drink heavily and abuse drugs, costing him his relationship with his girlfriend and coworker, Denise (Olivia Thirlby)., 1h52
Directed by Ron HowardOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Comedy,
Comedy-dramaThemes Films about writers,
Films about journalistsActors Michael Keaton,
Glenn Close,
Marisa Tomei,
Randy Quaid,
Robert Duvall,
Jason RobardsRating66%
The film takes place during a 24-hour period. Henry Hackett (Michael Keaton) is the metro editor of the New York Sun, a fictional New York City tabloid. He is a workaholic who loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. He is at risk of experiencing the same fate as his publisher, Bernie White (Robert Duvall), who put his work first at the expense of his family., 1h43
Directed by Mary HarronOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Biography,
CrimeThemes Films about writers,
Feminist films,
Medical-themed films,
Films about drugs,
Films about sexuality,
LGBT-related films,
Transgender in film,
Political films,
LGBT-related films,
LGBT-related film,
Lesbian-related filmsActors Lili Taylor,
Jared Harris,
Stephen Dorff,
Martha Plimpton,
Lothaire Bluteau,
Anna ThomsonRating65%
The film opens with a flashforward to moments after the shooting. This is quickly followed by a scene with Valerie Solanas (Lili Taylor) in custody for the shooting of Andy Warhol (Jared Harris). The film then takes us back to a time when Valerie is living in New York making a living as a sex worker. A series of further flashbacks point to her difficult childhood, and success in studying psychology at college. Here, Valerie discovers that she is a lesbian, that she can write, and that she has a distinctive view of the world. This leads her to New York City and its downtown underworld. Through her friend Stevie (Martha Plimpton), she meets Candy Darling (Stephen Dorff), who in turn introduces her to Andy Warhol., 1h30
Directed by Jonathan KaplanOrigin USAGenres Drama,
CrimeThemes Medical-themed films,
Films about drugsActors Matt Dillon,
Michael Eric Kramer,
Harry Northup,
Andy Romano,
Ellen Geer,
Vincent SpanoRating72%
The film follows a group of teenagers living in a fictional planned community called New Granada. It begins with Carl Willat (Michael Kramer) and his friends, Richie White (Matt Dillon), Claude Zachary (Tom Fergus), and Johnny (Tiger Thompson) hanging out at the rec, which is the only place in the community where young people can spend time and be supervised by rec counselor Julia (Julia Pomeroy)., 1h37
Directed by Barbet SchroederOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Comedy,
RomanceThemes Films about alcoholism,
Films about writers,
Medical-themed films,
Films about drugs,
La précaritéActors Mickey Rourke,
Faye Dunaway,
Alice Krige,
Jack Nance,
J. C. Quinn,
Frank StalloneRating70%
Henry Chinaski (Mickey Rourke) is a destitute alcoholic who lives in a rundown apartment and works menial jobs when he can find them. An intelligent man and keenly aware of his circumstance, he finds solace in expressing his feelings and perceptions of the world through writing poetry and short stories. Directed by Barra GrantGenres Drama,
Comedy,
Comedy-drama,
RomanceThemes Films about alcoholism,
Medical-themed films,
Films about drugsActors Eion Bailey,
Ellen Pompeo,
Clifton Collins, Jr.,
John Ales,
Gabriel Olds,
Kristin BauerRating53%
Michael Elgin, former high school track star, now in his thirties, is floundering. He keeps life's realities at bay by having too many cocktails a few nights too often. One night, he crashes into a tree, emerges unscathed but catalyzes those who care into organizing an intervention. Michael comes home to find the group waiting: his friends, co-workers, parents, his wife, his new girlfriend. The group is nervous. The psychiatrist who was supposed to guide them is stuck in town with a suicidal patient. True to form, Michael takes over, and turns the event into yet another party. All the invitees start drinking themselves and the event spirals out of control. Secrets are revealed, emotions erupt, relationships disintegrate and Michael's life comes crashing down around him. In the aftermath, as he tries to pick up the pieces, Michael finally hits bottom, and is forced to face his demons.