The Answer Man 2009  R, 95 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
aka: Arlen Faber
Director: John Hindman
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci, Max Antisell, Olivia Thirlby, Kat Dennings, Tony Hale, Nora Dunn, Annie Corley, Thomas Roy, Peter Patrikios
Author Arlen Faber (Jeff Daniels) wrote the inspirational book "Me and God" 20 years ago, which is still popular, and Arlen is still considered to have all the answers. The reclusive Arlen begins to have back spasms which eventually causes him to seek help from Chiropractor Elizabeth (Lauren Graham). But she, as well as her son Kris (Lou Taylor Pucci), thought that Arlen could help them find out that Arlen doesn't have a clue.
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Box of Moonlight 1996  R, 111 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Tom DiCillo
Cast: John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Catherine Keener, Lisa Blount, Annie Corley, Rica Martens, Ray Aranha, Dermot Mulroney
When his factory job is eliminated, Al Fountain (John Turturro) faces a midlife crisis, which he solves by heading for Lake Splatchee–a place he remembers visiting as a boy. The lake is a disappointment, but Al meets his direct opposite: the Kid (Sam Rockwell). The Kid is a free-spirited, offbeat character living in a trailer home in the woods, and he teaches the sad and lonely Al that there is more to life than Al ever imagined.
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The Bridges of Madison County 1995  PG-13, 140 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Clint Eastwood
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep, Annie Corley, Victor Slezak, Jim Haynie, Sarah Kathryn Schmitt, Christopher Kroon, Phyllis Lyons, Debra Monk, Richard Lage, Michelle Benes, Alison Wiegert, Lana Schwab
Middle-aged housewife Francesca (Meryl Streep) is alone in her home in the farmlands of Madison County, Iowa, while her husband and children are visiting the fair. Along comes "National Geographics" photographer Robert Kincaid (Clint Eastwood) who is taking pictures of covered bridges. Francesca and Robert meet, are attracted to each other, and begin a four-day love affair that never ends in their memories–as Francesca's children (Annie Corley and Victor Slezak) learn when they return home for Francesca's funeral and discover her diary. 1 User Review
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| | 02/15/2007 | | Loved it, real tear jerker! |
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Forever Lulu 2000  R, 99 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: Along for the Ride
Director: John Kaye
Cast: Melanie Griffith, Patrick Swayze, Penelope Ann Miller, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Richard Schiff, Annie Corley, Lee Garlington, Michael J. Pollard, Steven Bauer, David Duran, Ryan Bollman, Matthew Fairchild, Elisa Goodman, Greg Lipari, Beans Morocco
Lulu (Melanie Griffith), a schizophrenic, leaves the mental hospital and shows up at her ex-boyfriend's, Ben (Patrick Swayze), home. She convinces him that they had a baby from their affair 17 years ago, and it is time to reunite with the son. Ben, unhappily married, agrees, and off they head to Wisconsin. But Ben's wife (Penelope Ann Miller) decides to head there too to see what's going on, including whether or not there is a son or just a rekindling of an affair. This comedy/drama is disappointing, especially considering the cast.
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Free Willy 3: The Rescue 1997  PG, 86 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Sam Pillsbury
Cast: Jason James Richter, August Schellenberg, Annie Corley, Vincent Berry, Patrick Kilpatrick, Tasha Simms, Peter LaCroix, Stephen E. Miller, Ian Tracey, Matthew Walker
This is yet another in the "Willy the Whale" series. Jesse (Jason James Richter) is a bit older now (16-years-old) and is determined to put a halt to illegal whaling. He teams up with the son of a whaling captain, and, together, the boys ensure Willy and other whales' safety–at least for now.
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 Here on Earth 2000 PG-13, 96 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Mark Piznarski
Cast: Chris Klein, Leelee Sobieski, Josh Hartnett, Michael Rooker, Annie Corley, Bruce Greenwood, Annette O'Toole, Elaine Hendrix, Stuart Wilson, Ronni Saxon
Rich-boy Kelley (Chris Klein) falls in love with poor-girl Samantha (Leelee Sobieski), and they do NOT live happily ever after in this low-credibility film about teenage perils.
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If You Only Knew 2000 PG-13, 109 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: David Snedeker
Cast: Johnathon Schaech, Alison Eastwood, James LeGros, Gabrielle Anwar, Lainie Kazan, Frank Vincent, Paul Sampson, Dayna Danika, Annie Corley, Miguel A. Nunez Jr.
Parker Concorde (Johnathon Schaech) pretends to be gay so that beautiful artist Samantha (Alison Eastwood) will share her apartment with him. Parker has fallen for Samantha and wants the chance to be near her, but he has problems impressing her because she keeps setting him up with her gay male friends.
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Juwanna Mann 2002  PG-13, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Jesse Vaughan
Cast: Miguel A. Nunez Jr., Vivica A. Fox, Tommy Davidson, Kevin Pollak, Ginuwine, Kim Wayans, Kimberly "Lil Kim" Jones, Omar J. Dorsey, Annie Corley, Heather Quella
Suspended from the NBA, "bad boy" of the courts Jamal (Miguel A. Nunez Jr.) comes up with a plot: disguise himself as a woman, Juwanna, and join the WNBA. This plan, of course, leads to more than a few complications.
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Law Abiding Citizen 2009 R, 108 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: F. Gary Gray
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Gerard Butler, Colm Meaney, Bruce McGill, Leslie Bibb, Michael Irby, Gregory Itzin, Regina Hall, Emerald-Angel Young, Christian Stolte, Annie Corley, Richard Portnow, Josh Stewart, Viola Davis, Michael Kelly
After robbers break into Clyde Shelton's (Gerard Butler) home and kill his wife and daughter, Assistant DA Nick Rice (Jamie Foxx) makes a deal, which gives one of the killers, Clarence Darby (Christian Stolte), only a few years in prison when he testifies against his partner, Rupert Ames (Josh Stewart). Ten years later, Clyde exacts revenge and kidnaps, tortures, and maims Clarence. After Clyde is arrested and jailed, he warns Nick that he will go on a killing spree if Nick cannot fix the fouled-up justice system that is not executing killers.
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 Monster 2003 R, 110 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Patty Jenkins
Cast: Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Scott Wilson, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Lee Tergesen, Annie Corley, Marco St. John, Bubba Baker, Marc Macaulay, Brett Rice, Robb Chamberlain, Rus Blackwell, Tim Ware, Stephen Jones
This crime drama attempts to delve into the psyche of highway prostitute Aileen Wuornos (Charlize Theron). At age 13, Aileen became a prostitute. Later, she hooks up with lesbian Selby Wall (Christina Ricci) and forms a relationship that leads to Aileen killing her clients and getting their money without having sex. Aileen kills seven men in Florida and is known as the first female serial killer. Theron won an Oscar for Best Actress.
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Seabiscuit 2003 PG-13, 140 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Gary Ross
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, William H. Macy, Gary Stevens, Eddie Jones, Annie Corley, Valerie Mahaffey, Ed Lauter, Michael Ensign, David McCullough, Danny Strong, David Doty, Michael O'Neill
This story, based on Laura Hillenbrand's book, involves four depression-era underdogs–horse owner Charles Howard (Jeff Bridges), trainer Tom Smith (Chris Cooper), jockey (Tobey Maguire), and horse Seabiscuit–all of which become winners when Seabiscuit is named 1938's "Horse of the Year." Great racing scenes. Nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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| 1. The Answer Man (2009)
aka: Arlen Faber
2. Box of Moonlight (1996)
3. The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
4. Forever Lulu (2000)
aka: Along for the Ride
5. Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997)
6. Here on Earth (2000)
7. If You Only Knew (2000)
8. Juwanna Mann (2002)
9. Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
10. Monster (2003)
11. Seabiscuit (2003)
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