 The Arrival 1996  PG-13, 109 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi / Action / Mystery / Thriller
Director: David Twohy
Cast: Charlie Sheen, Ron Silver, Lindsay Crouse, Teri Polo, Tony T. Johnson, Richard Schiff, Leon Rippy, David Villalpando, Phyllis Applegate, Alan Coates, Buddy Joe Hooker, Javier Morga, Catalina Botello, Georg Lillitsch, Maria Luisa Coronel
Radio astronomer Zane Zaminski (Charlie Sheen) works for NASA and believes he is hearing radio signals from aliens. Meanwhile, Llana Green (Lindsay Crouse) tracks global warming and is concerned about rising temperatures in the Arctic and elsewhere. They join forces to get informative answers, but their quest is thwarted at every turn.
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Being Human 1994   PG-13, 125 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Bill Forsyth
Cast: Robin Williams, John Turturro, Anna Galiena, Vincent D'Onofrio, Helen Miller, Hector Elizondo, Lindsay Crouse, Jonathan Hyde, Ewan McGregor, Lorraine Bracco
"Hector" (Robin Williams) is a man trying to discover life's meaning. In this series of vignettes "Hector" is a caveman, Roman slave, Crusader, shipwrecked Portuguese, and 1990s' American. What "Hector" is NOT is content, and the message is that for man, the meaning of life is elusive.
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Between the Lines 1977  R, 101 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Joan Micklin Silver
Cast: John Heard, Lindsay Crouse, Jeff Goldblum, Jill Eikenberry, Bruno Kirby, Gwen Welles, Stephen Collins, Lewis J. Stadlen, Michael J. Pollard, Lane Smith
A publishing tycoon has his eye on a successful underground newspaper in Boston, but if he succeeds in purchasing the paper, the move will have no small impact on the newspaper's staff.
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Bye Bye, Love 1995 PG-13, 106 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Sam Weisman
Cast: Matthew Modine, Randy Quaid, Paul Reiser, Rob Reiner, Janeane Garofalo, Ed Flanders, Lindsay Crouse, Amy Brenneman, Maria Pitillo
This story follows the trials of three dads who are trying to learn the rules for being absentee dads and breaking into the dating game.
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Cherish 2002 R, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Finn Taylor
Cast: Robin Tunney, Tim Blake Nelson, Brad Hunt, Jason Priestley, Nora Dunn, Liz Phair, Lindsay Crouse, Ricardo Gil, Kelvin Han Yee, Stephen Polk
Socially inept computer programmer Zoe (Robin Tunney) leaves an after-hours office party where she drank too much and is carjacked by a stranger who flees the scene after mowing down a policeman. Now, Zoe must face manslaughter charges.
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Daniel 1983 R, 130 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Timothy Hutton, Edward Asner, Mandy Patinkin, Lindsay Crouse, Amanda Plummer, Ellen Barkin, Tovah Feldshuh, Joseph Leon, John Rubinstein, David Margulies
Daniel (Timothy Hutton) is the son of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were executed as Soviet spies in 1953. This is Daniel's story of both his student-protest lifestyle in the 1960s and his belief in his parents' innocence.
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Desperate Hours 1990  R, 105 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Michael Cimino
Cast: Mickey Rourke, Anthony Hopkins, Mimi Rogers, Lindsay Crouse, Kelly Lynch, David Morse, Robert Evans, Elias Koteas, Mike Nussbaum, Shawnee Smith
This is a remake of 1955's excellent film starring Humphrey Bogart. This time around, Mickey Rourke plays the role of the escaped convict who holds a family hostage. Watch the earlier version.
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Eleanor and Franklin 1976  TV, 210 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Daniel Petrie
Cast: Jane Alexander, Edward Herrmann, Rosemary Murphy, Pamela Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Lilia Skala, Ed Flanders, Linda Purl, Lindsay Crouse, David Huffman, Helen Kleeb, Peggy McCay, Anna Lee, Irene Tedrow, Linda Kelsey
The story of Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt (Jane Alexander and Edward Herrmann) from Franklin's youth to his election to the presidency is based on Joseph P. Lash's Pulitzer Prize-winning book. Told in flashback while Eleanor prepares for Franklin's funeral, scenes include their lives growing up as cousins and then their marriage. Problems in the marriage are reflected on–including Franklin's domineering mother Sara (Rosemary Murphy) and his affair with Lucy Mercer (Linda Kelsey)–and good times are remembered as well. This made-for-TV spectacular won 11 Emmys, including Outstanding Special and Best Director, as well as one for Rosemary Murphy. A sequel that covers the presidential years follows.
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House of Games 1987  R, 102 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: David Mamet
Cast: Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, Mike Nussbaum, Lilia Skala, J.T. Walsh, Willo Housman, William H. Macy, Meshach Taylor, Karen Kohlhaas, Steven Goldstein, Jack Wallace, Ricky Jay, G. Roy Levin
When a psychiatrist (Lindsay Crouse) tries to help her patient (Steven Goldstein) by pleading with the person (Joe Mantegna) to whom he owes a gambling debt, she becomes hopelessly involved in his mysterious world.
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Iceman 1984 PG, 99 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Fred Schepisi
Cast: Timothy Hutton, Lindsay Crouse, John Lone, Josef Sommer, David Strathairn, Philip Akin, Danny Glover, Amelia Hall, Stephen E. Miller, James Tolkan
After being frozen for 40,000 years, a Neanderthal man (John Lone), is brought back to life and befriended by Doctor Stanley Shephard (Timothy Hutton) who teaches him the art of communication in the modern-day world.
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Impostor 2002 PG-13, 96 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Gary Fleder
Cast: Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, Vincent D'Onofrio, Tony Shalhoub, Mekhi Phifer, Tim Guinee, Shane Brolly, Lindsay Crouse, Gary Dourdan, Tracey Walter, Elizabeth Pena
The year is 2079, and respected scientist Spencer John Olham (Gary Sinise) has invented the ultimate weapon to fight aliens–just in time for agent Hathaway (Vincent D'Onofrio) to accuse him of being an alien himself. Now, it is up to Olham to clear his name.
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 The Insider 1999 R, 162 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer, Diane Venora, Philip Baker Hall, Lindsay Crouse, Debi Mazar, Stephen Tobolowsky, Colm Feore, Rip Torn
Based on a 1994 "60 Minutes" episode, Al Pacino plays Lowell Bergman, the "60 Minutes" producer who was responsible for Mike Wallace's (Christopher Plummer) interview with Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), the fired researcher at Brown & Williamson–one of America's largest tobacco companies. The interview proved damaging to the tobacco industry, and, faced with the probability of a lawsuit, CBS refused to air the segment. The film received seven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Actor (Crowe), and Director.
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The Juror 1996 R, 120 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Brian Gibson
Cast: Demi Moore, Alec Baldwin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Heche, James Gandolfini, Lindsay Crouse, Tony Lo Bianco, Matt Craven, Michael Constantine, Jack Gilpin
Based on George Dawes Green's novel, this suspenseful story involves a single mother serving on the jury for a Mafia member's trial. The mob quickly makes her understand that the road to her young son's safety lies in a vote of "innocent."
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 Mr. Brooks 2007 R, 120 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Bruce A. Evans
Cast: Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, Dane Cook, Marg Helgenberger, William Hurt, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Danielle Panabaker, Aisha Hinds, Lindsay Crouse, Jason Lewis, Reiko Aylesworth, Matt Schultze, Michael Cole, Yasmine Delawari
Mr. Earl Brooks (Kevin Costner) appears to have it all and is being honored as Man of the Year. But, in fact, he attends A.A. meetings and lives "one day at a time" even though he is not an alcoholic. His "devil within" is not alcohol; instead, it is his alter-ego Marshall (William Hurt) who nags him to commit serial murders. Mr. Brooks is the "Thumbprint Killer," and no one has suspected him, not even his wife (Marg Helgenberger). Then, he kills a couple and is spotted by Mr. Smith (Dane Cook) who now wants in on the action. Meanwhile, the tenacious police detective Tracy Atwood (Demi Moore)–who has her own share of personal problems involving not only her family but escaped psycho killer "Hangman" (Matt Schultze) as well–has spent years tracking down the "Thumbprint Killer" and is still on his trail.
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Parallel Lives 1994  TV, 105 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Linda Yellen
Cast: James Belushi, Liza Minnelli, James Brolin, Helen Slater, Jack Klugman, Ben Gazzara, Mira Sorvino, Lindsay Crouse, Paul Sorvino, Dudley Moore
Fraternity/sorority reunion time brings out the best and worst of participants–including murder. Not much here; it is really like an actor's workshop.
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Places in the Heart 1984 PG, 112 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Benton
Cast: Sally Field, Ed Harris, John Malkovich, Lindsay Crouse, Amy Madigan, Danny Glover, Bert Remsen, Yankton Hatten, Gennie James, Lane Smith
Edna Spalding (Sally Field), newly widowed with two children to raise, is pressured to sell her property but decides to stick it out. In the process she discovers the value of friends who help her survive on her land. As a result of her fine performance, Sally Field won an Academy Award for Best Actress. An Oscar also was awarded for Writing, and there were nominations for Best Picture, Supporting Actor (John Malkovich), Supporting Actress (Lindsay Crouse), and Director.
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Prefontaine 1997 PG-13, 106 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Steve James
Cast: Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, Ed O'Neill, Breckin Meyer, Lindsay Crouse, Amy Locane, Laurel Holloman, Brian McGovern, Kurtwood Smith, Adrian Amadeus
Steve Prefontaine (Jared Leto) was an exceptional athlete and human being. Trained by Bill Bowerman (R. Lee Ermey)–who later co-founded Nike–runner Prefontaine began his career slowly but was determined to become an Olympic contender. Prefontaine epitomized what happens to young athletes whose personal welfare is often ignored by the sports establishment. The difference between Prefontaine and his fellow athletes is that he fought for athletes' rights.
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Prince of the City 1981 R, 167 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett, Kenny Marino, Bob Balaban, Lindsay Crouse, Carmine Caridi, Anthony Page, James Tolkan
This is a powerful story about a NYC undercover detective (Treat Williams) and how he becomes the victim of his own investigation of corruption in the city.
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 Slap Shot 1977 R, 122 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: George Roy Hill
Cast: Paul Newman, Michael Ontkean, Lindsay Crouse, Jennifer Warren, Strother Martin, Melinda Dillon, Jerry Houser, Andrew Duncan, M. Emmet Walsh, Swoosie Kurtz
The Charleston Chiefs are a losing hockey team. Then coach Reggie Dunlop (Paul Newman) shows his team how violence reaps rewards. Funny stuff.
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The Verdict 1982 R, 128 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, James Mason, Jack Warden, Milo O'Shea, Lindsay Crouse, Ed Binns, Julie Bovasso, Roxanne Hart, James Handy, Westley Addy, Joe Seneca, Lewis J. Stadlen, Kent Broadhurst, Colin Stinton
Down-and-out, alcoholic lawyer Frank Galvin (Paul Newman), assisted by girlfriend Laura Fischer (Charlotte Rampling), works on a case against Ed Concannon (James Mason) that could be his salvation. The case involves a malpractice suit against a Catholic hospital that may be responsible for the poor condition of a woman who ran into problems with anesthesia given during childbirth. Academy Award nominations included Best Picture, Actor (Newman), Supporting Actor (Mason), and Director.
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| 1. The Arrival (1996)
2. Being Human (1994)
3. Between the Lines (1977)
4. Bye Bye, Love (1995)
5. Cherish (2002)
6. Communion (1989)
7. Daniel (1983)
8. Desperate Hours (1990)
9. Eleanor and Franklin (1976)
10. House of Games (1987)
11. Iceman (1984)
12. Impostor (2002)
13. The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)
14. The Insider (1999)
15. The Juror (1996)
16. Lemon Sky (1988)
17. Mr. Brooks (2007)
18. Norma Jean and Marilyn (1996)
19. Parallel Lives (1994)
20. Places in the Heart (1984)
21. Prefontaine (1997)
22. Prince of the City (1981)
23. Slap Shot (1977)
24. The Verdict (1982)
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