Cast: Melinda Dillon

Direction Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast Tom Cruise · John C. Reilly · Philip Baker Hall · William H. Macy

Synopsis Magnolia (1999) unfolds over the course of a single day in Los Angeles, where the lives of various characters intertwine and are forever altered. A solitary police officer (John C. Reilly) develops feelings for a troubled cocaine addict (Melora Walters)....

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Teri Garr · Melinda Dillon · François Truffaut

Synopsis Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) follows the journey of Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss), who develops an intense fixation on extraterrestrial life after a late-night encounter with a UFO on a deserted road. Despite his wife's (Teri Garr) and...

Direction Bob Clark

Cast Melinda Dillon · Darren McGavin · Peter Billingsley · Ian Petrella

Synopsis A Christmas Story (1983) presents a heartwarming and humorous journey through the eyes of nine-year-old Ralphie, set in 1940s Indiana. Ralphie's ultimate wish is to receive a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas, and he tirelessly tries to persuade his...

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast David Carradine · Ronny Cox · Melinda Dillon · Gail Strickland

Synopsis Bound for Glory (1976) presents a compelling portrait of Woody Guthrie, a legendary figure in American folk music. The narrative follows Guthrie as he departs from his drought-stricken Texas home during the 1930s in search of opportunities, ultimately uncovering the...

Direction Barbra Streisand

Cast Nick Nolte · Barbra Streisand · Blythe Danner · Kate Nelligan

Synopsis The Prince of Tides (1991) centers around Tom Wingo (Nick Nolte), a former football coach from the South who is compelled to delve into his traumatic past to aid his sister, who is on the brink of suicide. Barbara Streisand...

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast Steven Spielberg · Joe Alves · Bob Balaban · Melinda Dillon

Direction Mark Rance

Cast Paul Thomas Anderson · Fiona Apple · Philip Seymour Hoffman · Julianne Moore

Synopsis That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000) offers an intimate and comprehensive look into the intense and demanding process of filmmaking, chronicling the 80+ day shooting schedule of Paul Thomas Anderson's epic film, Magnolia (1999). The documentary provides a humorous and candid...

Direction Rod Serling · Paul Lynch · Peter Medak · Ryszard Bugajski

Cast William Atherton · Jenny Agutter · Martin Balsam · Jeffrey Tambor

Synopsis The Twilight Zone (TV Series) (1985) presents a diverse array of stories that span from lighthearted to somber, frequently infused with a sharp wit and an unpredictable twist. Each episode delves into the extraordinary, often blurring the lines between reality...

Direction George Roy Hill

Cast Paul Newman · Michael Ontkean · Lindsay Crouse · Jennifer Warren

Synopsis Slap Shot (1977) follows the story of Reggie Dunlop, portrayed by Paul Newman, who serves as both the player and coach for the Charlestown Chiefs, a struggling minor league hockey team. Set against the backdrop of a declining industrial town...

Direction Mike Binder

Cast Adam Sandler · Don Cheadle · Liv Tyler · Jada Pinkett Smith

Synopsis Reign Over Me (2007) follows Charlie Fineman, a Manhattan-based dentist who endured an unimaginable loss when his wife and two children perished in the tragic 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. One fateful day, he encounters his former college...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Paul Newman · Sally Field · Melinda Dillon · Bob Balaban

Synopsis Absence of Malice (1981) follows the story of an eager young journalist, Megan Carter, portrayed by Sally Field, who finds herself entangled in a web of intrigue, romance, and national security while probing the murder of a local union boss....

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast Sylvester Stallone · Rod Steiger · Peter Boyle · Melinda Dillon

Synopsis F.I.S.T (1978) follows the journey of Johnny Kovak, who becomes a member of the Teamsters trade-union in a local chapter during the 1930s. As he ascends through the ranks, his tactics become increasingly aggressive and unyielding. Eventually, Senator Madison initiates...

Direction George Schaefer

Cast Bette Davis · James Stewart · Melinda Dillon · Priscilla Morrill

Synopsis Right of Way (TV) (1983) follows the story of Minnie Dwyer, who shares her mother's passion for crafting miniature dollhouses. When Minnie receives a terminal diagnosis, she and her husband Teddy decide to take control of their fate by planning...

Direction Paul Newman

Cast Joanne Woodward · Christopher Plummer · Valerie Harper · James Broderick

Direction Stuart Rosenberg

Cast Jack Lemmon · Catherine Deneuve · Peter Lawford · Charles Boyer

Synopsis The April Fools (1969) follows the story of a man who, while expecting a quiet evening to finalize paperwork for a career advancement, stumbles upon a lavish gathering at his boss's residence. Feeling out of place, he departs with a...

Direction Beeban Kidron

Cast Patrick Swayze · John Leguizamo · Wesley Snipes · Arliss Howard

Synopsis To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (1995) follows the journey of Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson, two drag queens who emerge victorious in a prestigious New York drag competition, securing a coveted trip to Hollywood. They embark on...

Direction Lee Grant

Cast Sean Astin · Dermot Mulroney · Timothy Patrick Quill · Stockard Channing

Synopsis Staying Together (1989) features an outstanding group of actors, including Sean Astin, Stockard Channing, Dermot Mulroney, Tim Quill, and Daphne Zuniga, in a poignant drama centered around three brothers navigating the complexities of adulthood in a small town. The story...

Direction Tobe Hooper

Cast Brad Dourif · Cynthia Bain · Jon Cypher · William Prince

Synopsis Spontaneous Combustion (1990) follows the journey of a young individual who uncovers a shocking truth about his origins. His parents were subjects in an atomic-weapons experiment conducted just before his birth. The consequences of this experiment have led to some...

Direction Craig Chester

Cast Craig Chester · Malcom Gets · Parker Posey · Noah Segan

Synopsis Adam & Steve (2005) delves into the lives of two distinct New York City couples—one heterosexual and the other homosexual—as they navigate the highs and lows of their relationships. The film offers a comparative look at the challenges and joys...

Direction William Dear

Cast John Lithgow · Melinda Dillon · Don Ameche · Margaret Langrick

Synopsis Harry and the Hendersons (1987) follows the Henderson family as they encounter an extraordinary creature after a peculiar car accident. The family discovers that the legendary Bigfoot, whom they name Harry, is not the terrifying beast of folklore but a...