Amazing Stories: Book 4 1991  PG, 80 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Various Directors
Cast: Sam Waterston, Helen Shaver, Dick Cavett, Tim Robbins, Max Gail, Kate McNeil, Chris Nash, Sid Caesar, Leo Rossi
Three episodes from the popular TV series are compiled in this video: "Mirror, Mirror" directed by Martin Scorsese–monsters that a director creates on the screen haunt him in real life. "Blue Man Down" directed by Paul Michael Glaser–a policeman blames himself for the death of his partner. "Mr. Magic" directed by Donald Petrie–an old man talented in slipping away finds one last act with the help of a deck of cards.
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Duane Hopwood 2005  R, 83 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Matt Mulhern
Cast: David Schwimmer, Janeane Garofalo, Judah Friedlander, Susan Lynch, Dick Cavett, Steve Schirripa, Jerry Grayson, Bill Buell, John Krasinski, Ramya Pratt, Brian Tarantina, Irma St. Paule, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Lenny Venito
Duane Hopwood (David Schwimmer) has hit rock bottom. His wife, Linda (Janeane Garofalo), has filed for divorce after he was arrested for drunk driving, and now he has lost his job as pit boss at an Atlantic City casino. With help from friends–maintenance man Anthony (Judah Friedlander) and bartender Gina (Susan Lynch)–Duane does get his life back on track and regains his family. In the process, he learns about unconditional love and how to celebrate life.
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H.E.A.L.T.H. 1979 PG, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Robert Altman
Cast: Carol Burnett, Glenda Jackson, James Garner, Lauren Bacall, Henry Gibson, Paul Dooley, Donald Moffat, Alfre Woodard, Dick Cavett
This satire on politics and "dirty tricks" is underrated with its great cast and is well-worth viewing Set at a health food convention, the acronym stands for Happiness, Energy and Longevity Through Health. If it's Altman, it must be different.
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| 1. Amazing Stories: Book 4 (1991)
2. Duane Hopwood (2005)
3. H.E.A.L.T.H. (1979)
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