The Company 2003  PG-13, 112 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Altman
Cast: Neve Campbell, Malcolm McDowell, James Franco, Barbara E. Robertson, William Dick, Susie Cusack, Marilyn Dodds Frank, John Lordan, Mariann Mayberry, Rick Peeples, Yasen Peyankov, Davis C. Robertson
Behind-the-scenes moments reveal the closeness and intensities that are part of a successful ballet troupe directed by Alberto Antonelli (Malcolm McDowell). Ry (Neve Campbell) is on the verge of becoming the ballet company's principal dancer. Outside the world of dance, Ry supports herself as a waitress and enjoys the beginning of a romance with aspiring chef Josh (James Franco). Lots of dancing with Campbell doing her own dancing, and the rest of the dancers are members of the Joffrey Ballet.
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Going All the Way 1997  R, 110 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Mark Pellington
Cast: Jeremy Davies, Ben Affleck, Amy Locane, Rachel Weisz, Lesley Ann Warren, Rose McGowan, Jill Clayburgh, John Lordan, Bob Swan, Richard Gaeckle, Teri Beitel, Jerry Panatieri, Nick Offerman, Everett Greene, Jeff Buelterman
Set in Indianapolis, this story is based on Dan Wakefield's novel about Korean War veterans trying to adapt to life at home. Sonny Burns (Jeremy Davies) and Gunner Casselman (Ben Affleck) are returning veterans who form a friendship. Sonny has a girlfriend, Buddy (Amy Locane), and his mother Alma (Jill Clayburgh) encourages the romance, but Sonny is not so sure that marriage to Buddy is what he wants because sexy Gail (Rose McGowan) is more to his tastes. Meanwhile, Gunner loves Marty (Rachel Weisz), but his mother Nina (Lesley Ann Warren) disapproves of his choice. As more and more problems develop, Sonny and Gunner begin to think that coming home to Indianapolis was not the best idea.
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The Straight Story 1999  G, 111 min.
Genre: Adventure / Drama
Director: David Lynch
Cast: Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Everett McGill, Jennifer Edwards-Hughes, Barbara E. Robertson, John Farley, Harry Dean Stanton, John Lordan, Kevin P. Farley, Joseph A. Carpenter, Donald Wiegert, Tracey Maloney
In 1994, Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth)–a 73-year old from Laurens, Iowa–wanted to take a 240-mile journey to reconcile with his brother in Blue River, Wisconsin. But failing eyesight prevented Alvin from getting a driver's license. His solution: drive his John Deere lawn tractor instead. During the trip, Alvin reminisces, overcomes adversities, and meets friendly strangers. Farnsworth was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor, the oldest actor to have received a Best Actor nomination.
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| 1. The Company (2003)
2. Going All the Way (1997)
3. The Straight Story (1999)
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