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Ash Wednesday   2002     2 stars    R, 98 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Edward Burns  
Cast: Edward Burns, Elijah Wood, Rosario Dawson, Oliver Platt, Malachy McCourt, James Handy, Julie Hale, Pat McNamara, Jimmy Burke, Michael Leydon Campbell

  Francis (Edward Burns), now a bartender, was once a tough guy in the Hell's Kitchen section of Manhattan. But after his brother, Sean (Elijah Wood), was (presumably) killed three years ago, in 1980, Francis had gone straight. When Sean is spotted in the neighborhood, the crime boss reacts. Meanwhile, Francis has been very friendly with Sean's widow (Rosario Dawson).


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Beethoven   1992     2 stars    PG, 87 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy / Drama
Director: Brian Levant  
Cast: Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones, Oliver Platt, Stanley Tucci, Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, Sarah Rose Karr, David Duchovny, Nancy Fish, Patricia Heaton, Robi Davidson, Laurel Cronin, O-Lan Jones, Craig Pinkard

  A puppy finds its way into the household of George and Alice Newton (Charles Grodin and Bonnie Hunt) and, after pleading from the kids–Ryce, Ted and Emily (Nicholle Tom, Christopher Castile, and Sarah Rose Karr)–is allowed to stay. The pup grows into a big, bumbling St. Bernard, which keeps the family busy. Meanwhile, the sleazy animal experimenter Herman Varnick (Dean Jones), from whom the puppy escaped, still needs specimens.



Cast
Charles Grodin George Newton
Bonnie Hunt Alice Newton
Dean Jones Herman Varnick, D.V.M.
Oliver Platt Harvey
Stanley Tucci Vernon
Nicholle Tom Ryce Newton
Christopher Castile Ted Newton
Sarah Rose Karr Emily Newton
David Duchovny Brad
Nancy Fish Miss Grundel
Patricia Heaton Brie
Robi Davidson Mark
Laurel Cronin Devonia Pest
O-Lan Jones Biker woman
Craig Pinkard Homeless Man

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Poster Art From art.comBenny & Joon   1993     3 stars    PG, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik  
Cast: Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn, Julianne Moore, Oliver Platt, CCH Pounder, Dan Hedaya, Joe Grifasi, William H. Macy, Liane Alexandra Curtis, Eileen Ryan, Don Hamilton, Waldo Larson, Shane Nilsson, Irvin Johnson

  While taking care of his schizophrenic sister Joon (Mary Stuart Masterson), Benny (Aidan Quinn) finds his world upset by the arrival of their house guest Sam (Johnny Depp). Sam loves performing Buster Keaton routines and impresses Joon. They fall in love, and their new relationship causes a rift between Joon and Benny but allows Benny to find time for his own pleasures.



Cast
Johnny Depp Sam
Mary Stuart Masterson Juniper "Joon" Pearl
Aidan Quinn Benjamin "Benny" Pearl
Julianne Moore Ruthie
Oliver Platt Eric
CCH Pounder Dr. Garvey
Dan Hedaya Thomas
Joe Grifasi Mike
William H. Macy Randy Burch
Liane Alexandra Curtis Claudia
Eileen Ryan Mrs. Smail
Don Hamilton UPS Man
Waldo Larson Waldo
Shane Nilsson Orderly
Irvin Johnson Orderly
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Bicentennial Man   1999     2 stars    PG, 132 min.
Genre: Drama / Sci-Fi / Romance
Director: Chris Columbus  
Cast: Robin Williams, Sam Neill, Embeth Davidtz, Oliver Platt, Wendy Crewson, Kiersten Warren, Hallie Kate Eisenberg, Lynne Thigpen, Stephen Root, Bradley Whitford, Lindze Letherman, Angela Landis, John Michael Higgins, Igor Hiller, Brett Wagner

  Based on Isaac Asimov's short story, this is the tale of an android that performs household tasks is what the Martin family wanted when they purchased Andrew (Robin Williams). They got that and more when they realize that Andrew not only thinks for himself but experiences emotions as well.



Cast
Robin Williams Andrew Martin
Sam Neill Sir Richard Martin
Embeth Davidtz Amanda/Portia
Oliver Platt Rupert Burns
Wendy Crewson Ma'am Martin
Kiersten Warren Galatea
Hallie Kate Eisenberg Amanda Martin at Age 7
Lynne Thigpen President Marjorie Bota
Stephen Root Dennis Mansky
Bradley Whitford Lloyd Chaney
Lindze Letherman Miss Grace Martin at age 9
Angela Landis Miss Grass Martin
John Michael Higgins Bill Feingold
Igor Hiller Lloyd Chaney-Age 10
Brett Wagner Robot Delivery Man

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The Bronx Is Burning   2007     3 stars    TV, 400 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik  
Cast: John Turturro, Oliver Platt, Daniel Sunjata, Kevin Conway, Erik Jensen, Joe Grifasi, Alex Cranmer, Darby Brown, Leonard Armond Robinson, Alan Ruck, Bob Dunsworth, Hans Hartman

  Based on Jonathan Mahler's book, this ESPN eight-episode miniseries focuses on the 1977 New York Yankees and the inspiration the team gave New Yorkers who were enduring the "Son of Sam" serial killings, a bitter mayor's race, and violence on the streets of the Bronx.



Cast
John Turturro Billy Martin
Oliver Platt George Steinbrenner
Daniel Sunjata Reggie Jackson
Kevin Conway Gabe Paul
Erik Jensen Thurman Munson
Joe Grifasi Yogi Berra
Alex Cranmer Craig Nettles
Darby Brown Cliff Johnson
Leonard Armond Robinson Mickey Rivers
Alan Ruck Reporter
Bob Dunsworth Sports Reporter
Hans Hartman Reporter

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Bulworth   1998     3 stars    R, 108 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Warren Beatty  
Cast: Warren Beatty, Halle Berry, Jack Warden, Oliver Platt, Don Cheadle, Paul Sorvino, Christine Baranski, Sean Astin, Laurie Metcalf, Isaiah Washington

  A bigoted senator, Jay Bulworth (Warren Beatty), runs for reelection. But, this time around (knowing he is dying) he decides to tell the truth to his constituents and, in the process, offends the power brokers.


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Poster Art From art.comCasanova   2005     2 stars    R, 108 min.
Genre: Adventure / Comedy
Director: Lasse Hallstrom  
Cast: Heath Ledger, Sienna Miller, Jeremy Irons, Oliver Platt, Lena Olin, Stephen Greif, Natalie Dormer, Tim McInnerny, Helen McCrory, Omid Djalili, Charlie Cox, Philip Davis

  During the 18th century in Venice, legendary womanizer Lord Jacome Casanova (Heath Ledger) finally meets his match in Francesca Bruni (Sienna Miller) who is engaged to marry another (Oliver Platt). Will Casanova clean up his act, find true love, and get Inquisitor Pucci (Jeremy Irons) off his back?


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Dangerous Beauty   1998     3 stars    R, 112 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Marshall Herskovitz  
Cast: Catherine McCormack, Rufus Sewell, Jacqueline Bisset, Oliver Platt, Moira Kelly, Fred Ward, Naomi Watts, Jeroen Krabbe, Joanna Cassidy, Jake Weber

  Set in 16th-century Venice, amidst the turmoil of the Inquisition, this is the story of a courtesan, Veronica Franco (Catherine McCormack), who works her way into the aristocratic world by bedding members of the ruling class–even to the point of influencing King Henry's (Jake Weber) decision to supply ships to fend off the Turkish fleet.


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Diggstown   1992     3 stars    R, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Michael Ritchie  
Cast: James Woods, Louis Gossett Jr., Bruce Dern, Oliver Platt, Heather Graham, Randall "Tex" Cobb, Marshall Bell, Cyndi James Gossett, Thomas Wilson Brown, Duane Davis

  Gabriel Caine (James Woods) and "Honey" Roy Palmer (Louis Gossett Jr.) pair up as con men who set up the ultimate scam on John Gillon (Bruce Dern), the owner of Diggstown. The deal–Palmer can win 10 boxing matches in 24 hours.


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Doctor Dolittle   1998     2 stars    PG-13, 92 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy
aka: Dr. Dolittle

Director: Betty Thomas  
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Ossie Davis, Oliver Platt, Richard Schiff, Kristen Wilson, Jeffrey Tambor, Kyla Pratt, Peter Boyle, Chris Rock, Albert Brooks, Raven-Symone, Steven Gilborn, Norm MacDonald, John Leguizamo, Julie Kavner

  Dr. John Dolittle (Eddie Murphy) treats humans and has forgotten that he once talked with the animals. But, when he nearly runs over a dog, Lucky (voice of Norm MacDonald), his past returns, he is hearing animal voices, and everyone thinks that he has lost his mind. The cast of voices for the animals–which includes Norm MacDonald, Julie Kavner, Reni Santoni, Garry Shandling, Paul Reubens, Albert Brooks, Chris Rock, and Gilbert Gottfried–is a highlight as the animals communicate with the good doctor (Eddie Murphy) who learned as a child to talk to the animals.



Cast
Eddie Murphy Dr. John Dolittle
Ossie Davis Archer Dolittle
Oliver Platt Dr. Mark Weller
Richard Schiff Dr. Gene Reiss
Kristen Wilson Lisa Dolittle
Jeffrey Tambor Dr. Fish
Kyla Pratt Maya
Peter Boyle Calloway
Chris Rock Rodney (voice)
Albert Brooks Tiger (voice)
Raven-Symone Charisse Dolittle
Steven Gilborn Dr. Litvack
Norm MacDonald Lucky the Dog (voice)
John Leguizamo Rat II (voice)
Julie Kavner Female Pigeon (voice)

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Poster Art From art.comDon't Say a Word   2001     2 stars    R, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Gary Fleder  
Cast: Michael Douglas, Sean Bean, Brittany Murphy, Skye McCole Bartusiak, Famke Janssen, Jennifer Esposito, Oliver Platt, Guy Torry, Shawn Doyle, Victor Argo, Conrad Goode, Paul Schulze, Lance Reddick, Aidan Devine, Alex Campbell

  When psychiatrist Nathan Conrad's (Michael Douglas) daughter, Jessie (Skye McCole Bartusiak), is kidnapped, he must race against the clock to treat his patient Elisabeth Burrows (Brittany Murphy) who suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and holds the key to Jessie's survival.



Cast
Michael Douglas Dr. Nathan R. Conrad
Sean Bean Patrick Koster
Brittany Murphy Elisabeth Burrows
Skye McCole Bartusiak Jessie Conrad
Famke Janssen Aggie Conrad
Jennifer Esposito Detective Sandra Cassidy
Oliver Platt Dr. Louis Sachs
Guy Torry Dolen
Shawn Doyle Russel Maddox
Victor Argo Sydney Simon
Conrad Goode Max Dunlevy
Paul Schulze Jake
Lance Reddick Arnie
Aidan Devine Leon Edward Croft
Alex Campbell Jonathan

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Poster Art From art.comExecutive Decision   1996     3 stars    R, 132 min.
Genre: Action / Thriller / Adventure
Director: Stuart Baird  
Cast: Kurt Russell, Steven Seagal, Halle Berry, John Leguizamo, Oliver Platt, David Suchet, Joe Morton, J.T. Walsh, Mary Ellen Trainor, Len Cariou, B.D. Wong, Whip Hubley, Andreas Katsulas, Marly Maples, William James Jones

  An intelligence officer, Dr. David Grant (Kurt Russell), leads a group of special-force commandos on a mission to sneak aboard a 747 airliner in mid-flight to thwart the efforts of Arab terrorists. The plane is headed for Washington, D.C. with its threatening load of deadly nerve gas.



Cast
Kurt Russell Dr. David Grant
Steven Seagal Lt. Colonel Austin Travis
Halle Berry Jean the Flight Attendant
John Leguizamo Capt. Rat
Oliver Platt Dennis Cahill
David Suchet Nagi Hassan
Joe Morton Sgt. "Cappy" Matheny
J.T. Walsh Senator Mavros
Mary Ellen Trainor Fligtht Attendant Allison
Len Cariou Sec'y of Defense Charles White
B.D. Wong Sergeant Louie
Whip Hubley Sergeant Baker
Andreas Katsulas El Sayed Jaffa
Marly Maples Flight Attendant Nancy
William James Jones Catman

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Poster Art From art.comFlatliners   1990     2 and a half stars    R, 111 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Joel Schumacher  
Cast: Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin, Oliver Platt, Kimberly Scott, Joshua Rudoy, Benjamin Mouton, Hope Davis, Aeryk Egan, Sanna Vraa, Marilyn Dodds Frank

  Five young medical doctors take turns "flatlining" (showing no action on the EKG). After undergoing the experiences, they all show changes in personality that is directly related to flatlining.


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Frost/Nixon   2008     3 stars    R, 122 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Ron Howard  
Cast: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Rebecca Hall, Toby Jones, Matthew Macfadyen, Oliver Platt, Sam Rockwell, Patty McCormack, Andy Milder, Kate Jennings Grant, Geoffrey Blake, Gabriel Jarret, Jim Meskimen, Clint Howard

  This film analyzes events before, during, and after the 1977 television interview of Richard Nixon (Frank Langella) by David Frost (Michael Sheen) during which they dealt with questions about the Watergate scandal that brought down Nixon's presidency. Nixon chose Frost as the man to interview him, and the result, as is demonstrated in this film, was a battle of wits. The film received five Academy Award nominations including Best Picture, Actor (Langella), and Director



Cast
Frank Langella Richard Nixon
Michael Sheen David Frost
Kevin Bacon Jack Brennan
Rebecca Hall Caroline Cushing
Toby Jones Swifty Lazar
Matthew Macfadyen John Birt
Oliver Platt Bob Zelnick
Sam Rockwell James Reston Jr.
Patty McCormack Pat Nixon
Andy Milder Frank Gannon
Kate Jennings Grant Diane Sawyer
Geoffrey Blake Interview Director
Gabriel Jarret Ken Khachigian
Jim Meskimen Raymond Price
Clint Howard Lloyd Davis
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Funny Bones   1995     2 and a half stars    R, 118 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Peter Chelsom  
Cast: Oliver Platt, Jerry Lewis, George Carl, Leslie Caron, Freddie Davies, Lee Evans, Oliver Reed, Ruta Lee, Richard Griffiths, Ian McNeice

  Tommy (Oliver Platt) discovers that his father (Jerry Lewis) stole material for the comedy act that made him famous. Now Tommy, who is hoping to follow in his famous father's footsteps, must come to terms with his information.


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Gun Shy   2000     2 stars    R, 102 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Eric Blakeney  
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Liam Neeson, Oliver Platt, Jose Zuniga, Richard Schiff, Mary McCormack, Mitch Pileggi, Andrew Lauer, Paul Ben-Victor, Frank Vincent

  Undercover DEA agent Charlie Mayo (Liam Neeson) has been stressed-out by his dangerous line of work. As a solution to his problem with flatulence, he heads for group therapy where he meets nurse Judy "the Enema Queen" (Sandra Bullock) who helps him recover. But she cannot solve the problem of his next undercover assignment.


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Poster Art From art.comHope Springs   2003     1 and a half stars    PG-13, 92 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Mark Herman  
Cast: Colin Firth, Heather Graham, Minnie Driver, Oliver Platt, Frank Collison, Mary Steenburgen, Mary Black, Chad Faust, Tony Alcantar, Bethoe Shirkoff

  After Colin (Colin Firth) is dumped by fiancee Vera (Minnie Driver), he holes up in a Vermont hotel where hotel owner Joanie Fisher (Mary Steenburgen) fixes him up with Mandy (Heather Graham). But, just when romance appears to be blooming, Vera reappears on the scene.


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Poster Art From art.comThe Ice Harvest   2005     2 and a half stars    R, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Thriller
Director: Harold Ramis  
Cast: John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Connie Nielsen, Randy Quaid, Oliver Platt, Mike Starr, Ned Bellamy, Lara Phillips, Tab Baker, William Dick, Bill Noble, Brad Smith, T.J. Jagodowski, Meghan Maureen McDonough, Frank Gallo

  It is Christmas Eve, and Charlie (John Cusack) and Vic (Billy Bob Thornton) have just pulled off a $2 million embezzlement from Kansas City boss Bill Guerrard (Randy Quaid). Charlie plans to leave Wichita with strip-joint owner Renata (Connie Nielsen) when an ice storm hits, and along with it comes more than a few twists and turns to Charlie's plans.



Cast
John Cusack Charlie
Billy Bob Thornton Vic
Connie Nielsen Renata
Randy Quaid Bill Guerrard
Oliver Platt Pete
Mike Starr Roy Gelles
Ned Bellamy Sidney
Lara Phillips Rusti
Tab Baker Dennis
William Dick Manager
Bill Noble Culligan
Brad Smith Ronny
T.J. Jagodowski Officer Tyler
Meghan Maureen McDonough Francie
Frank Gallo Restauranteur
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The Impostors   1998     2 and a half stars    R, 102 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Stanley Tucci  
Cast: Oliver Platt, Stanley Tucci, Lili Taylor, Alfred Molina, Campbell Scott, Steve Buscemi, Isabella Rossellini, E. Katherine Kerr, Tony Shalhoub, Hope Davis

  Starving actors Maurice (Oliver Platt) and Arthur (Stanley Tucci) stow away on a luxury liner. They are spotted, and the chase is on as they encounter numerous nut cases among the elite passengers.


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Indecent Proposal   1993     2 stars    R, 118 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Adrian Lyne  
Cast: Robert Redford, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, Seymour Cassel, Oliver Platt, Billy Bob Thornton, Rip Taylor, Billy Connolly, Mariclare Costello, Joel Brooks, Pierre Epstein, Danny Zorn, Kevin West, Tommy Bush, Pamela Holt

  If you can get past the insane idea that Robert Redford would have to pay for sex, then you will be able to sit back and enjoy this film. The story revolves around a young couple, Diana and David Murphy (Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson) who go to Las Vegas to win money to build their dream house. While there, billionaire John Gage (Robert Redford) offers them $1 million if Diana will spend one night with him. Yes, it is certainly a stretch!



Cast
Robert Redford John Gage
Demi Moore Diana Murphy
Woody Harrelson David Murphy
Seymour Cassel Mr. Schackleford
Oliver Platt Jeremy
Billy Bob Thornton Day Tripper
Rip Taylor Mr. Langford
Billy Connolly Aution M.C.
Mariclare Costello David's Mother
Joel Brooks Realter
Pierre Epstein Van Buren
Danny Zorn Screenwriter
Kevin West Screenwriter
Tommy Bush David's Father
Pamela Holt David's Girlfrend

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Poster Art From art.comKinsey   2004     3 stars    R, 118 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Bill Condon  
Cast: Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Chris O'Donnell, Peter Sarsgaard, Timothy Hutton, John Lithgow, Tim Curry, Oliver Platt, Dylan Baker, Julianne Nicholson, William Sadler, Veronica Cartwright

  The man behind the landmark study on human sexual behavior, 1968's "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male," Alfred Kinsey (Liam Neeson) is the subject of this film, which reveals the rigid social mores of that era. Laura Linney received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.


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Lake Placid   1999     2 stars    R, 82 min.
Genre: Horror / Comedy / Action / Thriller
Director: Steve Miner  
Cast: Bill Pullman, Bridget Fonda, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleeson, Betty White, Meredith Salenger, Mariska Hargitay, David Lewis, Tim Dixon, Natassia Malthe, Jed Rees, Richard Leacock, Jake T. Roberts, Ty Olsson, Warren Takeuchi

  A mysterious creature, with the jaws of a crocodile, lives beneath Lake Placid, Maine. Fish and game warden Jack Wells (Bill Pullman) is assigned to investigate. Paleontologist Kelly Scott (Bridget Fonda) is also assigned to help in the investigation, and they are joined by Professor Hector Cyr (Oliver Platt) who loves swimming with crocodiles. Meanwhile, Mrs. Bickerman (Betty White) tells them stories about her missing animals and husband. Now, the lake is the focus of an intense search for the mysterious creature that appears to have developed an appetite for animals and people.



Cast
Bill Pullman Jack Wells
Bridget Fonda Kelly Scott
Oliver Platt Hector Cyr
Brendan Gleeson Sheriff Hank Keough
Betty White Mrs. Delores Bickerman
Meredith Salenger Deputy Sharon Gare
Mariska Hargitay Myra Okubo
David Lewis Walt Lawson
Tim Dixon Stephen Daniels
Natassia Malthe Janine
Jed Rees Deputy Burke
Richard Leacock Deputy Stevens
Jake T. Roberts Officer Coulson
Ty Olsson State Trooper
Warren Takeuchi Paramedic
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Liberty Stands Still   2002     1 and a half stars    R, 95 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Kari Skogland  
Cast: Linda Fiorentino, Wesley Snipes, Oliver Platt, Martin Cummins, Ian Tracey, Brian Markinson, Jeff Seymour, Roger R. Cross, Hart Bochner, Tanya Allen

  Liberty (Linda Fiorentino), an arms manufacturing executive, is handcuffed to a hotdog cart, which, in turn, is actually a bomb. A sniper (Welsey Snipes) has his high-powered rifle aimed at Liberty and is talking to Liberty on her cell phone. The bomb will go off if she hangs up. Contrived anti-gun statement.


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Loverboy   2006     1 and a half stars    R, 86 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Kevin Bacon  
Cast: Kyra Sedgwick, Dominic Scott Kay, Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Blair Brown, Oliver Platt, Marisa Tomei, Sandra Bullock, Campbell Scott, Carolyn McCormick, John Lafayette, Melissa Errico, Sosie Bacon, Travis Bacon

  Emily (Kyra Sedgwick) was neglected by her own parents (Kevin Bacon and Marisa Tomei) and is now a possessive mother. "Loverboy" is the name Emily (Kyra Sedgwick) has given to her six-year-old son, Paul (Dominic Scott Kay). But, Paul wants to be with kids his own age and to attend school. Throughout the tribulations, Emily remembers through flashbacks her own dysfunctional family and what she endured growing up that made her the kind of mother she is today.



Cast
Kyra Sedgwick Emily Stoll
Dominic Scott Kay Paul (6 years old)
Kevin Bacon Marty
Matt Dillon Mark
Blair Brown Jeanette Rawley
Oliver Platt Mr. Pomeroy
Marisa Tomei Sybil
Sandra Bullock Mrs. Harker
Campbell Scott Paul's Father
Carolyn McCormick Ruth the Realtor
John Lafayette Allen Rawley
Melissa Errico Miss Silken
Sosie Bacon Emily (10 years old)
Travis Bacon Lenny

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Married to the Mob   1988     3 stars    R, 104 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Jonathan Demme  
Cast: Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Modine, Dean Stockwell, Mercedes Ruehl, Oliver Platt, Alec Baldwin, Joan Cusack, Charles Napier, David Johansen, Joe Spinell, Captain Haggerty, Marlene Willoughby, Ellen Foley, O'Lan Jones, Anthony J. Nici

  When her mobster husband is killed, Angela (Michelle Pfeiffer) heads for New York with her son and enjoys delightfully funny experiences as she finds that it is not easy to extricate herself from her past. Dean Stockwell received an Oscar nomination (Best Supporting Actor).



Cast
Michelle Pfeiffer Angela de Marco
Matthew Modine Mike Downey
Dean Stockwell Tony "The Tiger" Russo
Mercedes Ruehl Connie Russo
Oliver Platt Ed Benitez
Alec Baldwin "Cucumber" Frank de Marco
Joan Cusack Rose
Charles Napier Ray, Angela's Hairdresser
David Johansen The Priest
Joe Spinell Leonard "Tiptoes" Mazzilli
Captain Haggerty The "Fat Man"
Marlene Willoughby Mrs. "Fat Man"
Ellen Foley Theresa
O'Lan Jones Phyllis
Anthony J. Nici Joey de Marco

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Martian Child   2007     2 stars    PG, 108 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Menno Meyjes  
Cast: John Cusack, Bobby Coleman, Amanda Peet, Sophie Okonedo, Joan Cusack, Anjelica Huston, Oliver Platt, Richard Schiff, Taya Calicetto, David Kaye, Braxton Bonneville, Samuel Charles, Howard Hesseman, Carmen Moore

  Sci-fi writer David Gordon (John Cusack) is a widower who decides to continue plans he and his wife had made to adopt a child. Six-year-old Dennis (Bobby Coleman) moves in with David, and the adoption process begins. But, there is a problem: Dennis believes he is from Mars, and both David and his sister Liz (Cusack's real-life sister Joan Cusack) begin to suspect that Dennis may be telling the truth. Dennis speaks Martian and, among other things, can make "Martian Wishes" that make baseball players hit home runs, and can even make stoplights change color. David goes along with what Dennis says and does and, in the process, becomes a better man.



Cast
John Cusack David
Bobby Coleman Dennis
Amanda Peet Harlee
Sophie Okonedo Sophie
Joan Cusack Liz
Anjelica Huston Tina
Oliver Platt Jeff
Richard Schiff Lefkowitz
Taya Calicetto Esther
David Kaye Andy
Braxton Bonneville Nicholas
Samuel Charles Jonas
Howard Hesseman Dr. Berg
Carmen Moore Miss Margie

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Poster Art From art.comPieces of April   2003     2 and a half stars    PG-13, 80 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Peter Hedges  
Cast: Katie Holmes, Patricia Clarkson, Oliver Platt, Derek Luke, Sean Hayes, Alison Pill, John Gallagher Jr., Alice Drummond, Sisqo, Lillias White, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Armando Riesco

  It is Thanksgiving Day, her estranged family is driving from Pennsylvania for dinner at April's (Katie Holmes) new apartment on New York's Lower East Side, and she discovers that her oven is not working. After relying on neighbors for help–a comedy of errors–dinner is served, and the family reunites. Patricia Clarkson was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar.


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Ready to Rumble   2000     1 star    PG-13, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Brian Robbins  
Cast: David Arquette, Oliver Platt, Scott Caan, Bill Goldberg, Rose McGowan, Diamond Dallas Page, Martin Landau, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Lineback, Chris Owen

  If you are older than 14 and not a young boy, skip this inane story about sewer workers–Gordie (David Arquette) and Sean (Scott Caan)–who can't handle the fact that their hero, Jimmy King (Oliver Platt), has been ousted from the wrestling match they plan to attend.


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Poster Art From art.comSimon Birch   1998     2 and a half stars    PG, 110 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Mark Steven Johnson  
Cast: Ian Michael Smith, Joseph Mazzello, Ashley Judd, Oliver Platt, David Strathairn, Dana Ivey, Beatrice Winde, Jan Hooks, Cecilley Carroll, Jim Carrey

  Simon is a young dwarf who deals with his small stature through a firm belief that he is a part of God's plan. Simon forms a friendship with Joe Wenteworth (Joseph Mazzello) and is understood by Joe's loving mother, Rebecca (Ashley Judd).


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Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventures of Pecos Bill   1995     2 and a half stars    PG, 96 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik  
Cast: Patrick Swayze, Oliver Platt, Roger Aaron Brown, Nick Stahl, Catherine O'Hara, Scott Glenn, Stephen Lang, Jared Harris, Joe Grifasi, John P. Ryan

  When young Daniel Hackett calls on Pecos Bill to help save his farm, he gets aid from many mythical legends including: Pecos Bill (Patrick Swayze), Paul Bunyan (Oliver Platt), John Henry (Roger Aaron Brown), and Calamity Jane (Catherine O'Hara).

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The Temp   1993     1 and a half stars    R, 96 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Tom Holland  
Cast: Timothy Hutton, Lara Flynn Boyle, Faye Dunaway, Dwight Schultz, Oliver Platt, Steven Weber, Scott Coffey, Dakin Matthews, Colleen Flynn, Maura Tierney, Lin Shaye, Jesse Vint

  Kris Bolin (Lara Flynn Boyle) fills in as a temporary office assistant when Peter Dern's (Timothy Hutton) secretary goes on vacation. Murder and mayhem quickly follow her arrival as the corporate office is turned into her own "playhouse."


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The Three Musketeers   1993     2 stars    PG, 105 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Action / Comedy / Romance
Director: Stephen Herek  
Cast: Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris O'Donnell, Oliver Platt, Tim Curry, Rebecca De Mornay, Gabrielle Anwar, Michael Wincott, Paul McGann, Julie Delpy, Hugh O'Conor, Christopher Adamson, Philip Tan, Erwin Leder, Axel Anselm

  In this Disney production, Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, and Oliver Platt play the three Musketeers, and Chris O'Donnell takes on the role of D'Artagnan as they fight Cardinal Richelieu (Tim Curry) who is controlling the French government under Louis XIII (Hugh O'Conor). This is a funny flick.


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Three to Tango   1999     1 and a half stars    PG-13, 98 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Damon Santostefano  
Cast: Matthew Perry, Neve Campbell, Dylan McDermott, Oliver Platt, Cylk Cozart, John C. McGinley, Bob Balaban, Deborah Rush, Kelly Rowan, Rick Gomez

  Charles Newmann (Dylan McDermott) is a business tycoon who, while dealing with bids for a new contract, meets one of the bidders, Oscar Novak (Matthew Perry) and mistakenly thinks Oscar is gay. Therefore, Oscar would be the perfect person to chaperone Charles' mistress, Amy (Neve Campbell). Wrong! Guess what happens next!!


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Poster Art From art.comA Time to Kill   1996     3 stars    R, 145 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Joel Schumacher  
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Samuel L. Jackson, Sandra Bullock, Kevin Spacey, Patrick McGoohan, Kiefer Sutherland, Donald Sutherland, Oliver Platt, M. Emmet Walsh, Brenda Fricker, Charles S. Dutton, Ashley Judd, Nicky Katt, Joe Seneca, Beth Grant

  Based on John Grisham's novel, this story involves a Black father, Carl Lee Hailey (Samuel L. Jackson), whose 10-year-old daughter is raped by two White rednecks in the town of Canton, Mississippi. When the rednecks are brought to court, Carl appears with a rifle and kills the defendants. Carl's friend, lawyer Jake Brigance (Matthew McConaughy), agrees to defend him and receives help from young law clerk Ellen Roark (Sandra Bullock). Meanwhile, the situation gets out of control, and, as the KKK, led by Freddie Lee Cobb (Kiefer Sutherland) rises to the fore, Jake finds himself in grave danger.



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Matthew McConaughey Jake Tyler Brigance
Samuel L. Jackson Carl Lee Hailey
Sandra Bullock Ellen Roark
Kevin Spacey D.A. Rufus Buckley
Patrick McGoohan Judge Omar Noose
Kiefer Sutherland Freddie Lee Cobb
Donald Sutherland Lucien Wilbanks
Oliver Platt Harry Rex Vonner
M. Emmet Walsh Dr. W.T. Bass
Brenda Fricker Ethel Twitty
Charles S. Dutton Sheriff Ozzie Walls
Ashley Judd Carla Brigance
Nicky Katt Billy Ray Cobb
Joe Seneca Reverend Isaiah Street
Beth Grant Cora Mae Cobb

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Working Girl   1988     3 and a half stars    R, 115 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Mike Nichols  
Cast: Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Joan Cusack, Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey, Philip Bosco, Nora Dunn, Oliver Platt, Olympia Dukakis, James Lally, Robert Easton, Jeffrey Nordling, Elizabeth Whitcraft, Zach Grenier

  A New York clerical worker (Melanie Griffith) takes full advantage of her rather unethical boss (Sigourney Weaver). While the boss is away, she performs a meteoric rise to the top of her brokerage firm. Carly Simon's song "Let the River Run" won an Oscar, and nominations included Best Picture, Actress (Griffith), two for Supporting Actress (Weaver and Joan Cusack), and Director.



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Melanie Griffith Tess McGill
Harrison Ford Jack Trainer
Sigourney Weaver Katharine Parker
Joan Cusack Cyn
Alec Baldwin Mick Dugan
Kevin Spacey Bob Speck
Philip Bosco Oren Trask
Nora Dunn Ginny
Oliver Platt Lutz
Olympia Dukakis Personnel Director
James Lally Turkel
Robert Easton Armbrister
Jeffrey Nordling Tim Rourke
Elizabeth Whitcraft Doreen DiMucci
Zach Grenier Jim

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Year One   2009     1 and a half stars    PG-13, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy / Adventure
Director: Harold Ramis  
Cast: Jack Black, Michael Cera, Oliver Platt, David Cross, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Vinnie Jones, Hank Azaria, Juno Temple, Olivia Wilde, June Diane Raphael, Xander Berkeley, Gia Carides, David Pasquesi, Horatio Sanz, Matthew Willig

  Prehistoric, misfit hunter-gatherers Zed (Jack Black) and Oh (Michael Cera) flee their village and encounter Cain (David Cross) slaying Abel (Paul Rudd). They continue on their trek through Biblical times and come across Abraham (Hank Azaria) preparing to sacrifice his son Isaac (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). Later, Zed and Oh are sold into slavery and become orgy slaves in the city of Sodom where they attract the attention of a High Priest (Oliver Platt).



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Jack Black Zed
Michael Cera Oh
Oliver Platt High Priest
David Cross Cain
Christopher Mintz-Plasse Isaac
Vinnie Jones Sargon
Hank Azaria Abraham
Juno Temple Eema
Olivia Wilde Princess Inanna
June Diane Raphael Maya
Xander Berkeley King
Gia Carides Queen
David Pasquesi Prime Misnister
Horatio Sanz Enmebaragesi
Matthew Willig Marlak
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