William H. Macy plays Jerry Lundegaard, a Minneapolis car salesman who is, by all accounts, a loser. He is desperately in debt, so decides to hires two thugs (who are bigger losers than he is) to kidnap his wife in the hope that his wealthy father-in-law (who bullies him regularly) will pay the ransom. When one of the kidnappers goes off the rails and events career out of control, it falls to Marge Gunderson, Chief of the Brainerd Police Department, to set things right. Arguably the best of...
A troubled loner and intent on killing his colleagues and himself Bob Maconel is easy to dislike. As he plans to put a revolver to his head and the heads of those around him he drops the bullet. While on the floor searching for it someone else in despair of life with the same plan beats him to it. As he emerges a hero he discovers the one colleague he actually liked was severely wounded. Through her company can he discover pleasure in life or is he destined to live a life of despair?
The unluckiest man in Vegas (William H. Macy) is used by the last of the old time mob run casinos to kill high rollers' action. That is, until he falls in love which throws the situation into reverse.
William H. Macy stars in this savagely funny black comedy adapted from a David Mamet play.
A Happy Elf: Based on Grammy'-winner Harry Connick Jr.'s original song THE HAPPY ELF will be sure to ring in the season with loads of holiday laughter. This delightful animated adventure is the story of Eubie one of Santa's helpers whose overly optimistic outlook is put to the test when he decides to bring Christmas joy to a sad little town called Bluesville. Will Eubie's unbridled enthusiasm be too much for the town's austere authority? Featuring the voice and brand-new holiday songs of Harry Connick Jr. and the voice talents of Carol Kane Lewis Black Rob Paulsen and Mickey Rooney. With tons of comedy and adventure along the way THE HAPPY ELF is destined to be a Christmas classic the whole family will enjoy. Scary Grandmother: More whimsical than wicked Scary Godmother follows the first trick-or-treating adventure of little Hannah Marie who is more afraid of her rotten babysitting cousin Jimmy than anything Halloween can dish out. But his fright night gets a whole lot more frightening when Scary Godmother rides in on her turbo broom and takes them to a wacky world where every night is a tricky treat. Everyone's Hero: Directed and inspired by the heroic Christopher Reeve Everyone's Hero is a fun-filled animated adventure the whole family will love! Ten-year-old baseball fanatic Yankee Irving (voiced by newcomer Jake T. Austin) is always the last one picked for baseball games. But when Babe Ruth's prized bat is stolen during the 1932 World Series Yankee steps up to the plate to help retrieve it for his beloved idol. He embarks on a wild cross-country journey that teaches him the stuff real heroes are made of and along the way Yankee learns the importance of perseverance and the true meaning of friendship. Featuring an all-star voice cast including Whoopi Goldberg Rob Reiner William H. Macy and Raven-Symon'' this exciting tale of baseball and bravery is a grand slam for all ages!
Shadowboxer is an emotionally-charged full-throttle thriller which delves deep into the harsh underworld of organized crime and uncovers the complex lives of trained assassins Mikey (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and Rose (Helen Mirren). But when a brutal crime boss wants his wife dead Rose has a change of heart when they find her pregnant. And so the three begin a harrowing life on the run. Driven by fierce love Rose and Mickey protect their adopted family from present danger - looking to redeem their tragic past.
Five hapless inner-city low-lifes unsuccessfully attempt to burgle a pawnbroker's safe, but wind up gaining more than they lose.
Sahara (Dir. Breck Eisner 2005): Dirk (Matthew McConaughey) and Al (Steve Zahn) have been friends since kindergarten having also gone through college and the Navy together. The two now work for a former admiral travelling around the world and salvaging treasures from the sea with the National Underwater and Marine Agency (NUMA). In his spare time Dirk is obsessed with the 150-year-old mystery of the Texas an Ironclad battleship that reportedly disappeared from Richmond Vir
A Story of Family Lust Murder ...and Other Midlife Crises All of his adult life Alex has worked for his father in the family business. Now in the throes of a mid-life crisis he wants out he wants a change. Trouble is the family business is murder-for-hire and his father won't let him quit! After meeting and falling in love with Sarah a confused sexually charged twenty-three-year-old woman his life is now really out of control!
Starring Academy Award Nominee John Hawkes, Academy Award Nominee William H. Macy and Academy Award Winner Helen Hunt, the film is based on the true story of California-based journalist and poet Mark O'Brien. Portrayed by the exceptionally gifted John Hawkes - who gives a career-defining performance, O'Brien's story is the immensely poignant and surprisingly funny tale of a man, paralyzed by polio who - at age 38 – is determined to finally lose his virginity.
Sonny (Koteas) who has worked in the same job at the Stillwell Hotel for eight years tries to re-evaluate his increasingly complex life... Based on the acclaimed novel 'A Swell Looking Babe' by Jim Thompson.
Secret Of Nimh: Get ready to meet some runaway rodents with an earth-shattering secret! Suspenseful and heartwarming this beautifully animated odyssey stars Mrs. Brisby a mild-mannered mother mouse with a plan to move Heaven and Earth (or at least her house and home) to save her family from Farmer Fitzgibbon's plough! Along the way she gets some help from a lovelorn Crow a busybody neighbour shrew and a fearsome Great Owl. Unfortunately Mrs. Frisby will need an engineering miracle to hoist her home and for that she must face a mysterious rat fend off a ferocious cat and claim a magic amulet! But when Mrs. Frisby discovers the astounding secret of NIMH...it could change her life forever! This timeless tale of love courage and determination will transport the whole family into an enchanting world - where the bravest hearts live in the meekest of mice. Secret Of Nimh 2: Welcome to beautiful Thorn Valley where the mice folk have everything they could possibly need... expect a hero. That's why they call upon Timmy Brisby the youngest son of Jonathan Brisby who once saved them from an evil place called NIMH. There's only one problem - Timmy's a novice so its necessary for him to go through Hero Training 101. He masters snake patrol and more but before he even has a chance to graduate Timmy must put his new skills to the test: a young mouse named Jenny needs help rescuing her parents from NIMH and warns of a serious threat to the safety of Thorn Valley! Taking on NIMH is a big job for a little guy but Timmy is up to the challenge and before he's through he's going to prove that no matter what one's size anyone can be a hero. Featuring five original songs adorable characters and the voives of Dom De Luise Harvey Korman and Ralph Macchio the charming adventure is a wonderfully heroic tale that will make your family want to stand up and cheer! Tom Sawyer: Tom Sawyer and his best buddy Huck Finn love going fishing daydreaming about pirates and stolen gold and thinking about Becky Thatcher - the pretty new girl at school. But when these pals set out on a quest for buried treasure they end up face to face with the town's most ""grizzly"" bear Injurin' Joe. Giving Joe the slip they find themselves in the middle of a fantastic adventure that takes them from the mighty Mississippi to the mysterious caverns of a secret hideout where they discover fun excitement and a fortune beyond their wildest dreams! Full of fun songs and musical numbers the voiceover cast is full of country singers including Lee Ann Womack the animated 'Tom Sawyer' is bound to be a sure fire hit with the kids!
A one night one time only concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City in which some of the greatest performers in the history of Blues music performed together including BB King Bonnie Raitt Steven Tyler and Macy Gray . 'Lightning In A Bottle' captures the emotional spontaneity that only live performances of the Blues can...
Set in New York during the height of World War II 'Focus' recounts the unravelling of an American community when the identity of a man (William H. Macy) and his wife (Laura Dern) are mistaken. Slowly ostracised at home and work they learn the value of self and solidarity as they struggle to maintain dignity and find happiness.
A Woman Scorned is the deadliest of enemies: The true story of a 'Fatal Attraction' killing.Since the first time we met, it had been electric. I wanted him. He wanted me.A sultry temptress and a married man: this is the lethal combination that proves a perfect match murder and leads to the arrest of a blond bombshell for killing her lover's inncoent wife in A Murderous Affair, which stars a trio of powerhouse actors: Virginia Madsen (Sideways, The Hot Spot), Chris Sarandon (Oscar nominee for Dog Day Afternoon) and William H. Macy (Oscar nominee for Fargo, Magnolia, Jurassic Park III).When Betty-Jeanne Solomon is found shot dead with eight or nine bullets in her body, her husband Paul (Chris Sarandon) is the prime suspect. But as the police investigations gather pace, another possible killer emerges: Carolyn Warmus (Virginia Madsen), the sexy blond with whom Paul has been enjoying a passionate affair. But is she capable of committing a brutal murder and then calmly joining her lover for drinks at a bar and sex in a parked car? Even the police fall for Carolyn's powerful charms until alarming evidence points to a dark and deadly side of her nature - an obsessive streak that has never forgiven Paul for not divorcing his wife.A Murderous Affair is written by Earl W Wallace (TV's How the West Was Won), Pamela Wallace (Oscar-winner for Witness) and Martin Davidson (The Lords of Flatbush, Eddie and the Cruisers) and directed by Martin Davidson.
Homicide
January 1977. Utah State Prison. Double-murderer Gary Gilmore is about to become the first convicted killer in a decade to be executed on U.S. soil. Awaiting his fate on death row Gilmore agrees to a one-time only visit from Mikal the younger he barely remembers. Piecing together fragments of their shared past- born of a brutal father raised in a family haunted by death religion and superstition- Mikal searches for a reason to appeal against the execution or to accept that the moment of blood atonement has arrived. Meanwhile the killer's twisted celebrity fuelled by a media frenzy has the eyes of the world looking on. Based on Mikal Gilmore's award winning book 'Shot In The Heart' is the harrowing expose of a cold-blooded killer: A journey to the darkside of a mind tortured by the sins and secrets of his past.
Macy Gray performs live on November 18 2004 at the Vegas venue House of Blues. Tracklist: 1. Sex-O-Matic Venus Freak 2. When I See You Again 3. Relating To A Psychopath 4. Don't Come Around 5. Why Didn't You Call Me 6. Things That Made Me Change 7. Hey Young World - Part 2 8. I've Committed Murder 9. Do Something 10. Demons 11. Sexual Revolution 12. Oblivion 13. I Try 14. Sweet Baby 15. She Ain't Right For You 16. I Can't Wait To Mettcha
Based on the award-winning play by Ruben Santiago-Hudson this poignant and colourful drama tells the inspirational story of a courageous woman Nanny whose spirit and strength served as the foundation for a struggling community trying to survive during the segregation era. Starring an exceptional ensemble cast led by Jimmy Smits Rosie Perez and Macy Gray this inspiring drama from HBO Films is a celebration of the good things in life no matter how tough times may be.
The Lonely Guy (Dir. Arthur Hiller 1984): The one and only Steve Martin stars along with Charles Grodin and Tony Award winner Judith Ivey in this funny and poignant romance inspired by Bruce Jay Friedman's tongue-in-cheek survival manual. The Lonely Guy follows the progress of Larry (Steve Martin) and his buddy Warren (Charles Grodin) as they attempt to eke out a successful social life in the Big Apple. They're losers until one day Larry writes a book that turns loneliness into the ultimate love potion and life is never the same! Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (Dir. Carl Reiner 1982): As the private eye of private eyes Steve Martin is Rigby Reardon. He's tough rough and ready to take on anything when Juliet Forrest appears on the scene with a case: her father a noted scientist philanthropist and cheesemaker has died mysteriously. Reardon immediately smells a rat and follows a complex maze of clues that lead to the 'Carlotta Lists'. With a little help from his 'friends' Alan Ladd Barbara Stanwyck Ray Milland Burt Lancaster Humphrey Bogart Charles Laughton and others Reardon gets his man. An exciting action-fun packed film the way 40's films used to be! The Jerk (Dir. Carl Reiner 1979): That wild and crazy guy Steve Martin makes his acting debut in this wild and crazy comedy hit The Jerk. Steve portrays Navin Johnson adopted son of a poor black sharecropper family whose crazy inventions lead him from rags to riches and right back to rags. Along the way he's smitten with a lady motorcycle racer survives a series of screwball attacks by a deranged killer becomes a millionaire by inventing the opti-grab handle for eyeglasses - and shows why he's the hottest comic performer in America today.
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