Angie 1994  R, 107 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Martha Coolidge
Cast: Geena Davis, James Gandolfini, Stephen Rea, Aida Turturro, Philip Bosco, Jenny O'Hara, Michael Rispoli, Betty Miller, Susan Jaffe, Jeremy Collins
An engaged couple (Geena Davis and James Gandolfini) learns that they are unexpectedly "expecting." In a twist that makes this film work, the bride-to-be begins a new relationship with a very interesting stranger.
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If These Walls Could Talk 2 2000  R, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jane Anderson, Martha Coolidge, Anne Heche
Cast: Vanessa Redgrave, Marian Seldes, Paul Giamatti, Elizabeth Perkins, Michelle Williams, Nia Long, Natasha Lyonne, Chloe Sevigny, Sharon Stone, Ellen DeGeneres
This made-for-TV drama covers the lesbian owners of a house at three different times: 1961, 1972, and 2000. The first episode is the best, telling of an older couple, Edith and Abby (Vanessa Redgrave and Marian Seldes), and how Edith handles the death of her long-time mate.
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Introducing Dorothy Dandridge 1999 R, 120 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Martha Coolidge
Cast: Halle Berry, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Brent Spiner, Obba Babatunde, Loretta Devine, Cynda Williams, Tamara Taylor, LaTanya Richardson, D.B. Sweeney, William Atherton
The troubled life of Dorothy Dandridge–the first black woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress (1954's "Carmen Jones")–is insightfully portrayed by Halle Berry. The story begins with Dandridge's early vaudeville acts and continues through her professional triumphs, which culminated tragically in her fatal overdose on prescription drugs.
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Lost in Yonkers 1993 PG, 110 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Martha Coolidge
Cast: Richard Dreyfuss, Mercedes Ruehl, Irene Worth, Brad Stoll, Mike Damus, David Strathairn, Robert Miranda, Jack Laufer, Susan Merson, Illya Hause, Calvin Stillwell, Dick Hagerman, Jesse Vincent, Peter Gannon, Howard Newstate
Uncle Louie (Richard Dreyfuss) becomes the center of attention for two young nephews Jay and Arty (Brad Stoll and Mike Damus) when they visit their grandmother. Never mind that Uncle Louie has a few criminal tendencies, he is one of the most interesting characters these two lads have run into during their short lives. Then there's Aunt Bella (Mercedes Ruehl), or is it Crazy Aunt Bella? A good job on this Neil Simon story.
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 Material Girls 2006  PG, 98 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Martha Coolidge
Cast: Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff, Anjelica Huston, Lukas Haas, Maria Conchita Alonso, Brent Spiner, Ty Hodges, Marcus Coloma, Obba Babatunde, Reagan Dale Neis, Henry Cho, Misti Traya
Teenage heiresses Tanzie and Ava Marchetta (Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff) must face the realities of life when the cosmetics company inherited from their father begins to fail. After a rough start (they accidentally burn down their home), the sisters begin to realize that they can, and must, use their own unique abilities to regain success.
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Out to Sea 1997  PG-13, 109 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Martha Coolidge
Cast: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Dyan Cannon, Gloria DeHaven, Brent Spiner, Elaine Stritch, Hal Linden, Donald O'Connor, Edward Mulhare, Rue McClanahan
Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau work together again–this time as Herb Sullivan and Charlie Gordon who are professional dance partners for women passengers on a cruise ship. This is their seventh film together, and Lemmon/Matthau fans will not be disappointed.
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Plain Clothes 1988 PG, 98 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Martha Coolidge
Cast: Arliss Howard, George Wendt, Suzy Amis, Diane Ladd, Seymour Cassel, Larry Pine, Abe Vigoda, Robert Stack, Peter Dobson, Max Perlich
When his young brother is accused of killing his high-school teacher, an undercover agent (Arliss Howard) returns to the school. His objective is to solve the crime and clear his brother's name.
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 The Prince & Me 2004 PG, 110 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Martha Coolidge
Cast: Julia Stiles, Luke Mably, Ben Miller, James Fox, Miranda Richardson, Eliza Bennett, Alberta Watson, John Bourgeois, Joanne Baron, Richard Lee, Stephen Singer, Zachary Knighton, Stephen O'Reilly, Elisabeth Waterston, Devin Ratray
Pre-med student Paige (Julia Stiles) meets foreign exchange student Eddie (Luke Mably), and, after a disastrous introduction, they fall in love. But Eddie has a secret: his real name is Prince Edvard Valdemar Dangaard, and he is enjoying his "gap" year as an American university student before returning to Denmark and taking over his princely duties. Of course, the secret is soon revealed, and Paige questions whether she wants to be a future queen or stick to dreams of becoming a doctor.
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Rambling Rose 1991 R, 115 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Martha Coolidge
Cast: Laura Dern, Lukas Haas, Robert Duvall, Diane Ladd, John Heard, Kevin Conway, Robert John Burke, Lisa Jakub
Rose (Laura Dern) moves in with a Southern family to take care of their children. "Daddy" (Robert Duvall) is not prepared for the temptations of Rose, but "Mother" (Diane Ladd) protects and loves her despite a scandal. Dern received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, and Ladd was nominated for Supporting Actress.
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 Real Genius 1985 PG, 108 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Martha Coolidge
Cast: Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, William Atherton, Michelle Meyrink, Patti D'Arbanville, Robert Prescott, Louis Giambalvo, Ed Lauter, Deborah Foreman, Jon Gries
When a group of young scientists discover that their research is being used to build a new weapon, they decide to interfere with the intended plans.
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Three Wishes 1995  PG-13, 114 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Martha Coolidge
Cast: Patrick Swayze, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Joseph Mazzello, Seth Mumy, David Marshall Grant, Jay O. Sanders, Michael O'Keefe, John Diehl, Diane Venora, Colleen Camp
Drifter Jack McCloud (Patrick Swayze) arrives in L.A. in 1955, moves in with a family whose husband and father is M.I.A. in Korea, and performs all sorts of miracles–including converting a last-place Little League team into championship status. There is one major hurdle this "family" must cross: this is the 1950s, and society is not quite ready for live-in boyfriends in suburban neighborhoods. A few good scenes. 3 User Reviews
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| | touching, good acting, dreams can come true if you believe | sorare 05/11/2007 | | Very enjoyable. The family can watch this one. It makes you believe that dreams can come true. Swayze did a good job in this one. |
| | touching, good acting, dreams can come true if you believe | sorare 05/11/2007 | | Very enjoyable. The family can watch this one. It makes you believe that dreams can come true. Swayze did a good job in this one. |
| | Great Movie | DrgonWhere 03/11/2007 | | I throughly enjoyed this movie.. Family oriented and just overall great.. Funny and sad.. Patrick Swazey, does a great job.. I highly recommend this movie.. |
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 Valley Girl 1983 R, 95 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Martha Coolidge
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Deborah Foreman, Cameron Dye, Heidi Holicker, Elizabeth Daily, Michael Bowen, Lee Purcell, Colleen Camp, Frederic Forrest, Tony Plana, Michelle Meyrink, Richard Sanders, Tina Theberge, David Ensor, Joanne Baron
Randy (Nicolas Cage) is a punk rocker who falls in love with Valley-Girl Julie (Deborah Foreman). Although both live in the L.A. area, their lives in Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley are worlds apart. Julie's friends refuse to accept Randy, and she considers going back to her Valley-dude boyfriend Tommy (Michael Bowen). As prom night approaches, Julie has a talk with her father, Steve (Frederic Forrest), and now will decide whether or not to choose Randy over her friends.
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| 1. Angie (1994)
2. Crazy in Love (1992)
3. If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000)
4. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999)
5. Lost in Yonkers (1993)
6. Material Girls (2006)
7. Out to Sea (1997)
8. Plain Clothes (1988)
9. The Prince & Me (2004)
10. Rambling Rose (1991)
11. Real Genius (1985)
12. Three Wishes (1995)
13. Valley Girl (1983)
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