Angels in America 2003  TV, 352 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Mike Nichols
Cast: Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Emma Thompson, Justin Kirk, Ben Shenkman, Mary-Louise Parker, Jeffrey Wright, James Cromwell, Patrick Wilson, Michael Gambon, Simon Callow, Brian Markinson
Set in 1985, this made-for-HBO miniseries revolves around gay men–during the first days of the AIDS crisis in the era of the conservative Reagan administration–and the angels who seem to visit them through hallucinatory dreams.
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford 2007  R, 160 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Western
Director: Andrew Dominik
Cast: Brad Pitt, Mary-Louise Parker, Brooklynn Proulx, Dustin Bollinger, Casey Affleck, Sam Rockwell, Jeremy Renner, Sam Shepard, Garret Dillahunt, Paul Schneider, Joel McNichol, James Defelice
It's 1881 and famous bank/train robber Jesse James (Brad Pitt), at age 34, has had a turnover of gang members from retirement or having been killed. Even brother Frank (Sam Shepard) retired after the gang's last heist. Jesse even has a "day" job as a respected businessman using the name of Thomas Howard and has a trophy wife, Zee (Mary-Louise Parker), and two children. But the restless Jesse is putting together a new gang made up of second-rate gangsters, which includes young Bob (Casey Affleck) who has collected Jesse James clippings and stories since he was a small boy and idolized Jesse. Another problem that Jesse has is that there is a large bounty on him, dead or alive. As time passes, Bob becomes jealous of Jesse and with the reward he could receive, he decides to kill Jesse, which he does. An interesting study of the two men that is based on Ron Hansen's historical novel of the same name. The film received two Academy Award nominations including Best Supporting Actor (Affleck).
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The Best Thief in the World 2004  R, 93 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jacob Kornbluth
Cast: Mary-Louise Parker, Michael Silverman, David Warshofsky, Audra McDonald, Lois Smith, Margo Martindale, Jelani Jeffries, Jonah Bobo, Tanya Clarke, Chelsea Harkins
Young Izzy's (Michael Silverman) father (David Warshofsky) has suffered a stroke, and his mother (Mary-Louise Parker) is trying to make ends meet by teaching school. Izzy has a unique solution to relieve the stress at home: he vandalizes neighboring apartments and commits acts of petty theft.
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Boys on the Side 1995  R, 124 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Herbert Ross
Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Drew Barrymore, Mary-Louise Parker, Matthew McConaughey, Billy Wirth, Anita Gillette, James Remar, Estelle Parsons
A lesbian musician, Jane (Whoopi Goldberg), is not gaining show business fame in the Big Apple, so she answers Robin's (Mary-Louise Parker) ad for help on a car trip to San Diego. In Pittsburgh, they pick up Holly (Drew Barrymore) who is not only pregnant but has a REAL problem with the baby's father. The trio embarks on an unusual trip that culminates with twists and turns in Phoenix when Robin learns that she has AIDS.
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 Bullets Over Broadway 1994 PG, 99 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Woody Allen
Cast: John Cusack, Dianne Wiest, Mary-Louise Parker, Rob Reiner, Jennifer Tilly, Jim Broadbent, Chazz Palminteri, Alan Arkin, Jack Warden, Carl Reiner, Tracey Ullman, Debi Mazar
Woody Allen uses the Roaring 20s as the backdrop for struggling playwright David Shayne (John Cusack), who must choose between integrity and financial success. His intentions become confused when the Mob provides financial backing for his new play under the condition that there is a role for one gangster's girlfriend, Olive (Jennifer Tilly). Dianne Wiest received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, and six nominations were received, including Best Director, Supporting Actress (Jennifer Tilly), and Supporting Actor (Chazz Palminteri).
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 The Client 1994 PG-13, 126 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Joel Schumacher
Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Susan Sarandon, Brad Renfro, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony LaPaglia, J.T. Walsh, Anthony Edwards, Will Patton, William H. Macy, Ossie Davis, Bradley Whitford, Anthony Heald, Kim Coates, Kimberly Scott, David Speck
Adapted from John Grisham's best-selling novel, this film has all the suspense that has come to be expected from a Grisham tale. Eleven-year old Mark Sway (Brad Renfro) learns the secret of a Mafia killing. When he goes to the federal prosecutor for help, he is directed to a lawyer, Regina "Reggie" Love (Susan Sarandon). She helps Mark and his family get into the witness protection program and away from the clutches of the Mafia. Sarandon was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress.
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Cupid & Cate 2000  TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Brent Shields
Cast: Mary-Louise Parker, Bebe Neuwirth, Peter Gallagher, Philip Bosco, Joanna Going, Rebecca Luker, Brenda Fricker, David Lansbury, Robinne Lee, E. Katherine Kerr
Cate (Mary-Louise Parker), the product of a dysfunctional family, runs a small vintage clothing boutique. She has a boyfriend, but the relationship doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Then along comes Harry (Peter Gallagher), and Cate is sure that she has found her man. But, when Harry is diagnosed with cancer, Cate must make a decision in this made-for-TV ("Hallmark Hall of Fame") film.
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 The Five Senses 1999 R, 104 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jeremy Podeswa
Cast: Mary-Louise Parker, Pascale Bussieres, Richard Clarkin, Brendan Fletcher, Marco Leonardi, Nadia Litz, Daniel MacIvor, Molly Parker, Gabrielle Rose, Tara Rosling
Interconnected stories deal with the five senses in this ensemble piece that revolves around the disappearance of a Toronto toddler.
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Fried Green Tomatoes 1991 PG-13, 136 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jon Avnet
Cast: Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Searcy, Cicely Tyson, Chris O'Donnell, Stan Shaw, Gailard Sartain, Lois Smith, Timothy Scott, Gary Basaraba, Grace Zabriskie, Macon McCalman, Raynor Scheine
Evelyn Couch (Kathy Bates) meets octogenarian Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy) while visiting a nursing home. They become close friends, and Ninny tells stories about Idgie Threadgoode (Mary Stuart Masterson) and Ruth (Mary-Louise Parker) who lived in Georgia in the 1930s. Through flashbacks, Ninny's story is told beginning when Idgie and Ruth open a cafe in Whistle Stop, Alabama, where they serve fried green tomatoes. Despite problems, they succeed in the business, and their friendship endures. Evelyn is inspired by Ninny's stories, and she becomes a stronger woman.
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Goodbye Lover 1999 R, 102 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Roland Joffe
Cast: Patricia Arquette, Dermot Mulroney, Mary-Louise Parker, Don Johnson, Ellen DeGeneres, Ray McKinnon, Alex Rocco, Andre Gregory, John Neville, Barry Newman
In this black comedy, real estate agent Sandra Dunmore (Patricia Arquette) is enjoying a love affair with Ben (Don Johnson). There is a BIG catch: Sandra is married to Ben's younger brother, Jake (Dermot Mulroney). Before long, Sandra hatches a scheme to murder her husband, collect the insurance money, and marry Ben. Ben, however, has other plans that don't quite match Sandra's.
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Grand Canyon 1991 R, 134 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Lawrence Kasdan
Cast: Danny Glover, Kevin Kline, Steve Martin, Mary McDonnell, Mary-Louise Parker, Alfre Woodard, Jeremy Sisto, Tina Lifford, Mary Ellen Trainor, Jeanne Bates, Patrick Malone, Randle Mell, Sarah Trigger, Destinee DeWalt, Jack Kehler
Through a series of vignettes, this film examines a group of friends, including lawyer Mack (Kevin Kline) and his newfound friend Simon (Danny Glover). Mack's car breaks down in Simon's rough neighborhood, and Simon and his gang come to his aid. Mack thanks Simon by helping Simon's sister Deborah (Tina Lifford) move out of the neighborhood and by setting up a date for Simon with Jane (Alfre Woodard). Other neighborhood problems and solutions ensue as the lives of residents from different backgrounds intertwine.
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Legalese 1998 R, 95 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Glenn Jordan
Cast: James Garner, Gina Gershon, Mary-Louise Parker, Edward Kerr, Brian Doyle-Murray, Kathleen Turner, Scott Michael Campbell, Keene Curtis, Matthew Glave, Brent Briscoe
First aired on TNT, "Legalese" begins with an actress accused of murder, but the real plot has many twists and turns. Angela Beale's (Gina Gershon) lawyers–Norman Keane and Roy Guyton (James Garner and Edward Kerr)–know only too well that sympathy and a "Not Guilty" verdict can be won through the media's airing of the story to the public.
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Mr. Wonderful 1993 PG-13, 98 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Anthony Minghella
Cast: Matt Dillon, Mary-Louise Parker, Annabella Sciorra, William Hurt, Bruce Altman, Vincent D'Onofrio, James Gandolfini, Luis Guzman, Jessica Harper, Dan Hedaya
Gus (Matt Dillon) wants to invest in a bowling alley; he has one little problem–MONEY! However, if he can get ex-wife Lee (Annabella Sciorra) married off, he will not have to pay alimony. In the process, Gus discovers that he still loves Lee .
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Naked in New York 1994 R, 91 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Daniel Algrant
Cast: Eric Stoltz, Mary-Louise Parker, Ralph Macchio, Jill Clayburgh, Tony Curtis, Timothy Dalton, Lynne Thigpen, Kathleen Turner, Roscoe Lee Browne, Whoopi Goldberg
Jake (Eric Stoltz) has made the move to New York City where his first play is about to be produced. His romantic interest is Joanne (Mary-Louise Parker) who remains in Massachusetts. This is the humorous story of their long-distance romance and his first adventure in the Big Apple.
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Pipe Dream 2002 R, 91 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: John Walsh
Cast: Martin Donovan, Mary-Louise Parker, Rebecca Gayheart, Kevin Carroll, Peter Jacobson, Guinevere Turner, Jill Hennessy, Natalie B. Pyper, Anthony Arkin, Marla Sucharetza, Kevin Sussman
In a scheme to attract beautiful actresses, a NYC plumber, David (Martin Donovan), convinces his friend and casting agent (Kevin Carroll) to put out a call for a bogus audition. Then, he steals parts of his neighbor Toni's (Mary-Louise Parker) un-produced screenplay. The ploy works, and soon David is directing a movie. Toni now recognizes her chance for success, goes along with the sham, and even feeds David directing instructions.
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Portrait of a Lady 1996 PG-13, 144 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jane Campion
Cast: Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Martin Donovan, Shelley Winters, Richard E. Grant, Shelley Duvall, John Gielgud, Christian Bale
This film is based on Henry James' classic novel about Isabel Archer's (Nicole Kidman) 19th-century journey to Europe where she encounters a myriad of both good and evil characters.
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 Red Dragon 2002 R, 124 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Brett Ratner
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Edward Norton, Ralph Fiennes, Harvey Keitel, Emily Watson, Mary-Louise Parker, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Anthony Heald, Ken Leung, Frankie Faison
Early facts surrounding cannibal serial-killer Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) are brought to the fore in this prequel to "Silence of the Lambs" (1991) and "Hannibal" (2001) when it relates the story behind Lecter's arrest by FBI Agent Will Graham (Edward Norton). The scene then updates to Graham's retirement in Florida when his old boss, Jack Crawford (Harvey Keitel), lures Graham back to track down a new serial killer. Could Hannibal be playing a role in the killings?
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Romance & Cigarettes 2006 R, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Musical / Romance
Director: John Turturro
Cast: James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Steve Buscemi, Bobby Cannavale, Mandy Moore, Mary-Louise Parker, Aida Turturro, Christopher Walken, Barbara Sukowa, Elaine Stritch, Eddie Izzard, Amy Sedaris, P.J. Brown, Adam LeFevre
In this off-beat musical, Kitty (Susan Sarandon) confronts her Queens construction worker husband, Nick (James Gandolfini), with evidence of pornography he has written. It turns out that Nick is having an affair with sexy underwear salesgirl Tula (Kate Winslet), and Kitty has the solution. With their three daughters–Rosebud (Aida Turturro), Constance (Mary-Louise Parker), and Baby (Mandy Moore)–supporting her, Kitty kicks Nick out of the house leaving him to make up his own mind of what he really should do. Throughout their trials, everyone seems to sing and dance in this down and dirty musical love story.
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Saved! 2004 PG-13, 92 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Brian Dannelly
Cast: Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit, Heather Matarazzo, Eva Amurri, Chad Faust, Elizabeth Thai, Martin Donovan, Mary-Louise Parker, Kett Turton, Julia Arkos
This satire on the hypocrisy of religious pseudo-morality centers around students at American Eagle Christian High School. Sixteen-year-old Mary (Jena Malone) finds herself pregnant after talking her gay boyfriend (Chad Faust) into having sex with her. Meanwhile, Hilary (Mandy Moore)–when not griping about her wheelchair-bound brother, Roland (Macaulay Culkin)–is busy trying to get Mary kicked out of school.
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Signs of Life 1989 PG-13, 91 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John David Coles
Cast: Arthur Kennedy, Kevin J. O'Connor, Vincent D'Onofrio, Michael Lewis, Beau Bridges, Kate Reid, Mary-Louise Parker, Georgia Engel, Kathy Bates, Brad Sullivan
A town in Maine faces an economic downswing when its fishing-boat factory closes up shop.
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The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn 1999 PG, 87 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Gregg Champion
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Dianne Wiest, Mary-Louise Parker, George Newbern, Roxzane T. Mims, Afemo Omilami, Bernie Casey, Patty Mack, John Bedford Lloyd, Sharon Blackwood
Noah Dearborn (Sidney Poitier) is a 91-year-old carpenter who decides to stand and fight for his 35 acres of Georgia land despite plans of a developer to buy up the surrounding area.
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The Spiderwick Chronicles 2008 PG, 97 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Drama / Fantasy
Director: Mark Waters
Cast: Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Sarah Bolger, Andrew McCarthy, Joan Plowright, David Strathairn, Seth Rogen, Martin Short, Jordy Benattar, Tod Fennell, Mariah Inger, Tyler Patrick Jones
After ending her marriage, Helen (Mary-Louise Parker) moves with her children–nine-year-old twins Jared and Simon (both played by Freddie Highmore) and their 13-year-old sister Mallory (Sarah Bolger)–into a creepy country home inherited from her Aunt Lucinda (Joan Plowright) who is now in a mental institution. Jared misses his father and has a hot temper. So, when strange things begin to happen, Jared is suspected. But, Jared joins with his siblings in trying to figure out what is going on, and Jared discovers a dusty book with a note containing instructions to not open it. Of course, Jared opens the book and reads about magical creatures living in the woods near the house. Soon after, the children meet a hobgoblin Hogsqueal (voice of Seth Rogen) and a brownie Thimbletack (voice of Martin Short). Now they learn about an ogre Mulgarath (voice of Nick Nolte) who covets the book because it will give him the secrets necessary to rule the world. Will the children be able to protect themselves, and the world, from the army of goblins gathering on their lawn?
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Sugartime 1995 R, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John N. Smith
Cast: John Turturro, Mary-Louise Parker, Elias Koteas, Maury Chaykin, Louis Del Grande, Deborah Duchene, Larissa Laskin, Christopher Barry, Richard Blackburn, Amanda Blitz, Renessa Blitz, Kelly Bodanis
This made-for-TV docudrama is based on William F. Roemer Jr.'s book about the 1960s' love affair between singer Phyllis McGuire (Mary-Louise Parker) and Mafia boss Sam Giancana (John Turturro).
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1. Angels in America (2003)
2. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
3. The Best Thief in the World (2004)
4. Boys on the Side (1995)
5. Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
6. The Client (1994)
7. Cupid & Cate (2000)
8. The Five Senses (1999)
9. Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
10. Goodbye Lover (1999)
11. Grand Canyon (1991)
12. Legalese (1998)
13. Mr. Wonderful (1993)
14. Naked in New York (1994)
15. Pipe Dream (2002)
16. Portrait of a Lady (1996)
17. Reckless (1995)
18. Red Dragon (2002)
19. Romance & Cigarettes (2006)
20. Saved! (2004)
21. Signs of Life (1989)
22. The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (1999)
23. The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
24. Sugartime (1995)
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