The 40-Year-Old Virgin 2005  R, 116 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Judd Apatow
Cast: Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Leslie Mann, Jane Lynch, Gerry Bednob, Shelley Malil, Kat Dennings
Andy (Steve Carell) collects video games and action figures, rides his bike to work, and lives an ordered life, which does not include romance–until his friends step in to help. But Andy has his own plans for choosing women that involve taking out Trish (Catherine Keener), and romance blooms–but not without its own set of problems.
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 8MM 1999 R, 123 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Joel Schumacher
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini, Peter Stormare, Anthony Heald, Chris Bauer, Catherine Keener, Myra Carter, Amy Morton, Jack Betts
Private-eye Tom Welles (Nicolas Cage) has been leading a pretty boring life in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania UNTIL a wealthy widow, Mrs. Christian (Amy Morton), hires him to look into a possible slashing death she has viewed on her deceased husband's 8mm film. The investigation ensues–leading Welles into the pits of human degradation as he uncovers the grisly story of a snuff victim.
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The Ballad of Jack and Rose 2005  R, 111 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Rebecca Miller
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Camilla Belle, Catherine Keener, Paul Dano, Ryan McDonald, Beau Bridges, Jena Malone, Jason Lee, Susanna Thompson, Anna Mae Clinton
As the last members of a 1960s' environmental activist commune, Jack (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his 16-year-old daughter, Rose (Camilla Belle), live peacefully on their abandoned island. But life takes a turn when a developer (Beau Bridges) plans a housing development next to them, and Jack's girlfriend, Kathleen (Catherine Keener)–along with her two sons (Ryan McDonald and Paul Dano)–come to live with them. While Rose is intimidated by the presence of Kathleen and the boys, Jack sees the new housing project as a direct infringement on his efforts to keep the environment pure. The writer and director of this film, Rebecca Miller, is the wife of Daniel Day-Lewis, and his father was playwright Arthur Miller.
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Being John Malkovich 1999  R, 112 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Fantasy
Director: Spike Jonze
Cast: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean, Mary Kay Place, John Malkovich, Charlie Sheen, Byrne Piven, Ned Bellamy, K.K. Dodds, Carlos Jacott, W. Earl Brown
Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) is an unsuccessful puppeteer who discovers a door in his office that allows those passing through to spend 15 minutes each inside the mind of John Horatio Malkovich (John Malkovich). You must see this one for yourself! Oscar nominations included Best Director and Supporting Actress (Catherine Keener).
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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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Capote 2005  R, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Bennett Miller
Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Clifton Collins Jr., Chris Cooper, Bruce Greenwood, Bob Balaban, Amy Ryan, Mark Pellegrino, Allie Mickelson, Marshall Bell, R.D. Reid, Marina Stephenseon Kerr, Kelci Stephenson, Craig Archibald, Bronwen Coleman
In 1959, Truman Capote (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and his good friend, author Harper Lee (Catherine Keener), traveled to Holcomb, Kansas, to get background information for Capote's book, "In Cold Blood." This is the story of that journey and of the relationship Capote formed with one of the killers, Perry Smith (Clifton Collins Jr.). Hoffman won an Academy Award for Best Actor. The film received four other nominations, including Best Picture, Director, and Supporting Actress (Catherine Keener).
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 Death to Smoochy 2002 R, 108 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Danny DeVito
Cast: Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Danny DeVito, Jon Stewart, Catherine Keener, Harvey Fierstein, Pam Ferris, Michael Rispoli, Vincent Schiavelli, Salma Hayek
Fired from his job as host of a children's TV show, bribe-taking, foul-mouthed "Rainbow"/Randolph Smiley (Robin Williams) plots against his too-good-to-be-true replacement–a purple rhino, "Smoochy"/Sheldon Mopes (Edward Norton).
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Friends with Money 2006 R, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Nicole Holofcener
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Frances McDormand, Joan Cusack, Catherine Keener, Greg Germann, Simon McBurney, Jason Isaacs, Scott Caan, Ty Burrell, Bob Stevenson, Romy Rosemont, Timm Sharp, Hallie Foote, Mitch Rouse
High-school teacher Olivia (Jennifer Aniston) quits her job and goes to work as a maid. Her action causes much concern among her friends who are wealthy, married couples–millionaire Frannie (Joan Cusack) and Matt (Greg Germann), fashion designer Jane (Frances McDormand) and Aaron (Simon McBurney), and scriptwriter Christine (Catherine Keener) and David (Jason Isaacs). Although her friends pity Olivia, will their money really buy happiness for any of them?
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 Full Frontal 2002 R, 103 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: Blair Underwood, Julia Roberts, David Hyde Pierce, Catherine Keener, David Duchovny, Nicky Katt, Mary McCormack, Erika Alexander, Enrico Colantoni, Rainn Wilson, Brad Pitt, Terence Stamp
For the unofficial sequel to "Sex, Lies, and Video Tape," Steven Soderbergh has assembled a good cast for his ensemble piece. The story involves a movie within a movie and multiple characters who meet, change, and go on with life during a 24-hour period.
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Hamlet 2 2008 R, 92 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Andrew Fleming
Cast: Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Joseph Julian Soria, Skylar Astin, Phoebe Strole, Melonie Diaz, Arnie Pantoja, Michael Esparza, Natalie Amenula, Marshall Bell, David Arquette, Elisabeth Shue, Amy Poehler, Shea Pepe, Marco Rodriguez
Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan) teaches drama at West Mesa High School in Tucson, Arizona, where his latest play has been panned by the school's ninth-grade drama critic. Now, the school is considering getting rid of the drama department, and Dana will lose his job. Meanwhile, things at home are not great either–Dana's unhappy wife Brie (Catherine Keener) and their boarder Gary (David Arquette) make his life difficult. In an effort to save the drama department, Dana comes up with an idea to put on a musical sequel to "Hamlet," and, almost immediately, complaints roll in from the citizens of Tucson and school officials about the play's contents. But, the show must go on.
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 The Interpreter 2005 PG-13, 128 min.
Genre: Thriller
Director: Sydney Pollack
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Jesper Christensen, Yvan Attal, Earl Cameron, George Harris, Hugo Speer, Michael Wright, Clyde Kusatsu, Eric Keenleyside, Maz Jobrani, Harry O'Reilly
U.N. interpreter Silvia Broome (Nicole Kidman) reports that she overheard plans for an assassination and that she has become the killers' target. Silvia is put under the protection of U.S. Secret Service agent Tobin Keller (Sean Penn) who, in turn, becomes suspicious that Silvia is involved in the conspiracy, and she finds herself in the middle of the investigation.
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Into the Wild 2007 R, 140 min.
Genre: Adventure / Drama
Director: Sean Penn
Cast: Emile Hirsch, William Hurt, Brian Dierker, Vince Vaughn, Hal Holbrook, Marcia Gay Harden, Jena Malone, Catherine Keener, Kristen Stewart, Zach Galifianakis, Haley Ramm, Merritt Wever
Based on Jon Krakauer's nonfiction story, this is the tale of troubled Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch) who, after graduating from Emory University, got rid of his possessions, donated his savings to charity, changed his name to Alexander Supertramp, and headed out on a journey through the American West. He eventually ended up living in an abandoned bus in the Alaskan wilderness, where he died of starvation four months after arriving in Alaska. The story is told in flashbacks after he arrives in Alaska, starting with his life at home. Emile resented his father's (William Hurt) materialism and his family's way of life. Heading west, he experienced several adventures, including kayaking down the Colorado River to Mexico, stopping at a homeless shelter, hopping on trains with the hoboes, and meeting assorted characters along the way. Narration of the saga is by Jena Malone who plays his sister in the film. Was Emile just seeking adventure, or was there a deeper problem within him? A good movie, though long. The film received two Academy Award nominations including Best Supporting Actor (Hal Holbrook).
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Johnny Suede 1991 R, 95 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Tom DiCillo
Cast: Brad Pitt, Alison Moir, Calvin Levels, Catherine Keener, Michael Luciano, Richard Boes, Cheryl Costa, Nick Cave, Tina Louise, Wilfredo Giovanni Clark, Ralph Marrero, Peter McRobbie, Samuel L. Jackson
Johnny Suede (Brad Pitt) wants to be a rock 'n' roller like his idol, Ricky Nelson, back in the 1960s. He has the hair but still needs the suede shoes, and they literally fall from the sky. Now he's ready to roll. But he learns from his love affairs and experiences with the band he forms that there may be more to life than a pair of suede shoes.
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Lovely & Amazing 2001 R, 91 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Nicole Holofcener
Cast: Catherine Keener, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Mortimer, Raven Goodwin, Aunjanue Ellis, Clark Gregg, Jake Gyllenhaal, James LeGros, Michael Nouri, Dermot Mulroney, Lee Garlington
The Marks family is not exactly your typical next-door neighbors. Sisters Michelle (Catherine Keener) and Annie (Raven Goodwin) possess their own quirky sets of problems. But, the mother, Jane (Brenda Blethyn), is the icing on the cake whose flavor can be found in each of her daughters' personality traits.
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Out of Sight 1998 R, 125 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames, Dennis Farina, Isaiah Washington, Don Cheadle, Albert Brooks, Steve Zahn, Catherine Keener, Nancy Allen
Although Jack Foley (George Clooney) just cannot get bank robberies down pat, he excels at escaping from his inevitable imprisonments. Marshal Karen Sisco (Jennifer Lopez)–one smart, sexy, law-enforcement officer–is on the trail following Foley's latest escape, but she is seduced by Foley and is not so sure she really wants to bring him in.
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The Real Blonde 1997 R, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Tom DiCillo
Cast: Matthew Modine, Catherine Keener, Daryl Hannah, Maxwell Caulfield, Elizabeth Berkley, Marlo Thomas, Bridgette Wilson, Buck Henry, Christopher Lloyd, Kathleen Turner
New Yorkers Joe (Matthew Modine) and Mary (Catherine Keener) have been living together for years–trying to make livings in the entertainment world–in this story highlighted by clever dialogue concerning meaningful relationships but not featuring much of a plot.
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Simone 2002 PG-13, 117 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Andrew Niccol
Cast: Al Pacino, Catherine Keener, Evan Rachel Wood, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Jason Schwartzman, Elias Koteas, Rachel Roberts, Winona Ryder, Jay Mohr, Daniel von Bargen
When his lead player (Winona Ryder) walks off the set, producer Viktor Taransky (Al Pacino) solves the problem with help from a computer programmer (Elias Koteas) who digitally creates a substitute. The idea works, AND Victor is able to hide the truth about his "star" from the rest of the world.
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Simpatico 1999 R, 106 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Matthew Warchus
Cast: Nick Nolte, Jeff Bridges, Sharon Stone, Catherine Keener, Albert Finney, Shawn Hatosy, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Lloyd Catlett, Liam Waite, Doug Norwood
Years ago, Vinnie (Nick Nolte), Carter (Jeff Bridges), and Rosie (Sharon Stone) cashed in on a scheme that involved switching a horse at the track. Now Vinnie is in trouble and blackmails Carter into flying to California to help him out.
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Survival Quest 1989 R, 90 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Thriller
Director: Don Coscarelli
Cast: Lance Henriksen, Dermot Mulroney, Traci Lind, Mark Rolston, Ben Hammer, Catherine Keener, Michael Allen Ryder, Steve Antin, Paul Provenza, Dominic Hoffman, Ken Daley, Reggie Bannister, Brooke Bundy
A paramilitary group of teenage boys–the Blue Legion–led by survivalist Jake (Mark Rolston) is camping in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Another crew of campers–Survival Quest–is led by gentle Hank (Lance Henriksen) who teaches his group to work together. Hostilities pop up between the two very different groups, and harassment is the name of Blue Legion's game. But, harassment accelerates into the murder of Hank, and now the Survival Quest crew must use what Hank taught them as they race through the mountains–one step ahead of the Blue Legion group that has plans to kill them all.
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Synecdoche, New York 2008 R, 124 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Charlie Kaufman
Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams, Catherine Keener, Emily Watson, Dianne Wiest, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hope Davis, Josh Pais, Peter Friedman, Tom Noonan, Sadie Goldstein, Daniel London, Rosemary Murphy, Amy Wright
Caden (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and Adele's (Catherine Keener) marriage is falling apart, and Adele takes their daughter Olive (Sadie Goldstein) on a trip to visit her friend Maria (Jennifer Jason Leigh). Caden suffers from a series of ailments that are shutting down his autonomic function. He sees therapist Madeleine Gravis (Hope Davis), but that gets him nowhere. Caden gathers an ensemble cast in a New York City warehouse and directs them to live out their lives in a small mockup of the outside city. Time passes, Caden and Adele are divorced, and Olive is growing up in Europe. Caden has divorced his second wife Claire (Michelle Williams) and buries himself deeper into his masterpiece that increasingly blurs the line between the play and reality. Just when he appears to pushing everything to the limit, an actress (Dianne Wiest) enters Caden's world and just may be the answer to what he needs.
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What Just Happened? 2008 R, 113 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Barry Levinson
Cast: Robert De Niro, Catherine Keener, Sean Penn, Stanley Tucci, Kristen Stewart, Michael Wincott, Bruce Willis, John Turturro, Robin Wright Penn, Lindy Booth, Marin Hinkle, William Ragsdale, Peter Jacobson, Mark Ivanir, Lily Rabe
Film producer Ben (Robert De Niro) contends with stresses involved in trying to put together a major movie, "Fiercely," starring Sean Penn (Himself). In the process, Ben must deal with drug-addicted director Jeremy (Michael Wincott) and no-nonsense studio boss Lou (Catherine Keener) and then persuade superstar Bruce Willis (Himself) to shave his beard. At the same time, Ben's ex-wife Kelly (Robin Wright Penn) is sleeping with his friend Scott (Stanley Tucci), and those are just a few of the problems Ben must deal with in this satire on the Hollywood film industry.
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| 1. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
2. 8MM (1999)
3. The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)
4. Being John Malkovich (1999)
5. Box of Moonlight (1996)
6. Capote (2005)
7. Death to Smoochy (2002)
8. Friends with Money (2006)
9. Full Frontal (2002)
10. Hamlet 2 (2008)
11. The Interpreter (2005)
12. Into the Wild (2007)
13. Johnny Suede (1991)
14. Living in Oblivion (1995)
15. Lovely & Amazing (2001)
16. Out of Sight (1998)
17. The Real Blonde (1997)
18. Simone (2002)
19. Simpatico (1999)
20. Survival Quest (1989)
21. Synecdoche, New York (2008)
22. Walking and Talking (1996)
23. What Just Happened? (2008)
24. Your Friends & Neighbors (1998)
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