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Poster Art From art.comAmerican Splendor   2003     3 and a half stars    R, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini  
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis, Judah Friedlander, James Urbaniak, Harvey Pekar, Joyce Brabner, Earl Billings, Madylin Sweeten, Toby Radloff, Danielle Batone, Danny Hoch, Shari Springer Berman

  By day, Harvey (Paul Giamatti) works as a file clerk at a V.A. hospital in Cleveland. By night, he drudges up stories about his experiences and turns them into the comic book, "American Splendor." The mix of reality and fiction works very well in this film–so well, in fact, that "American Splendor" won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.


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Movie PictureThe Ant Bully   2006     2 stars    PG, 88 min.
Genre: Family / Fantasy / Comedy
Director: John A. Davis  
Cast: Julia Roberts, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Paul Giamatti, Regina King, Bruce Campbell, Lily Tomlin, Zach Tyler, Ricardo Montalban, Cheri Oteri, Larry Miller, Allison Mack, Myles Jeffrey

  After 10-year-old Lucas Nickle (Zach Tyler) floods an ant colony with his water gun, problems arise when wizard ant Zoe (voice of Nicolas Cage) concocts a potion that shrinks Lucas down to insect size, and the boy finds himself forced to deal with his ant victims.



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Julia Roberts Hova (voice)
Nicolas Cage Zoc (voice)
Meryl Streep Queen Ant (voice)
Paul Giamatti Stan Beals (voice)
Regina King Kreela (voice)
Bruce Campbell Fugax (voice)
Lily Tomlin Mommo (voice)
Zach Tyler Lucas Nickle (voice)
Ricardo Montalban Head of Council (voice)
Cheri Oteri Doreen Nickle (voice)
Larry Miller Fred Nickle (voice)
Allison Mack Tiffany Nickle (voice)
Myles Jeffrey Steve (voice)

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Big Fat Liar   2002     2 stars    PG, 87 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Shawn Levy  
Cast: Frankie Muniz, Paul Giamatti, Amanda Bynes, Amanda Detmer, Donald Faison, Lee Majors, Josh Rusin, Sandra Oh, Russell Hornsby, Sean O'Bryan

  Sleazy Hollywood producer Marty Wolf (Paul Giamatti) gets his hands on a school essay written by 14-year-old Jason (Frankie Muniz) who just happens to be a compulsive liar. When Marty turns the essay into a movie, no one believes Jason when he claims it is his story. What to do? Well, Jason and his friend, Kaylee (Amanda Bynes), head for Hollywood with intentions of outwitting Marty and forcing him to give Jason the writing credit for the film.


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Big Momma's House   2000     2 stars  User Rating      PG-13, 97 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Raja Gosnell  
Cast: Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Paul Giamatti, Jascha Washington, Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Ella Mitchell, Carl Wright, Phyllis Applegate, Starletta DuPois

  FBI agent Malcolm Turner (Martin Lawrence) goes undercover as "Big Momma" and stakes out the home of a federal witness in this comedy that sets Women's Lib back more than a few years.    2 User Reviews




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Anonymous 08/31/2009 
  I am not a person who watches comedies but this man had me in stitches. He is so natural and I can tell just by watching him that he would be someone that I would want as a friend. I am absolutely a fan.

Anonymous 08/01/2009 
  absolutely hillarious


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Poster Art From art.comCinderella Man   2005     3 stars    PG-13, 144 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Ron Howard  
Cast: Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger, Paul Giamatti, Craig Bierko, Paddy Considine, Bruce McGill, David Huband, Connor Price, Ariel Waller, Patrick Louis, Rosemarie DeWitt, Linda Kash, Nicholas Campbell, Chuck Shamata, Gene Pyrz

  This is the story of Depression-era boxer Jim Braddock (Russell Crowe) who, as an underdog, defeated Max Baer in the Madison Square Garden Bowl in 1930. Three Academy Award nominations were received, including Best Supporting Actor (Paul Giamatti).



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Russell Crowe Jim Braddock
Renee Zellweger Mae Braddock
Paul Giamatti Joe Gould
Craig Bierko Max Baer
Paddy Considine Mike Wilson
Bruce McGill Jimmy Johnston
David Huband Ford Bond
Connor Price Jay Braddock
Ariel Waller Rosemarie Braddock
Patrick Louis Howard Braddock
Rosemarie DeWitt Sara Wilson
Linda Kash Lucille Gould
Nicholas Campbell Sporty Lewis
Chuck Shamata Father Rorick
Gene Pyrz Jake

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Confidence   2003     2 and a half stars  User Rating      R, 98 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: James Foley  
Cast: Edward Burns, Rachel Weisz, Andy Garcia, Dustin Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Donal Logue, Luis Guzman, Brian Van Holt, Franky G, Morris Chestnut, Robert Forster, Ethan Embry

  Small-time con man Jake Vig (Edward Burns) pulls off a scam that ultimately involves big-time Mob boss King (Andy Garcia). Now, it's payback time.    1 User Review




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Convoluted and intriguingrnjen63 09/14/2009 
  Like layers of an onion...very deep and multifaceted. Have watched this more than a few times; and each time, will find something missed the time before. Pay attention...you will not be disappointed.


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Duets   1999     2 stars    R, 112 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Bruce Paltrow  
Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, Maria Bello, Scott Speedman, Andre Braugher, Paul Giamatti, Huey Lewis, Angie Dickinson, Lochlyn Munro, Carol Alexander, Michael Rogers

  During a national karaoke championship, scheduled in Omaha, six unhappy people–Suzi (Maria Bello), Reggie (Andre Braugher), Ricky Dean (Huey Lewis), Liv (Gwyneth Paltrow), Todd (Paul Giamatti), and Billy (Scott Speedman)–gain insight into themselves while lip-synching. This does not exactly make a memorable film for Gwyneth's and her director/father Bruce Paltrow's first effort working together.


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Duplicity   2009     2 and a half stars    PG-13, 125 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Tony Gilroy  
Cast: Clive Owen, Julia Roberts, Tom Wilkinson, Paul Giamatti, Dan Daily, Lisa Roberts Gillan, David Shumbris, Rick Worthy, Oleg Shtefanko, Denis O'Hare, Wayne Duvall, Khan Baykal, Kathleen Chalfant, Thomas McCarthy, Fabrizio Brienza

  While attending a cocktail party, CIA operative Ray Koval (Clive Owen) and MI6 agent Claire Stenwick (Julia Roberts) are attracted to each other and begin a love affair. Later, they both quit their jobs and enter the world of corporate espionage as each sets out to secure a product's formula that will bring a fortune to the corporation that patents it first. Ray and Claire now find themselves on opposite sides of the corporate warfare between rivals Dick Garsil (Paul Giamatti) and Howard Tully (Tom Wilkinson) who will use any means necessary to get the patent rights.



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Clive Owen Ray Koval
Julia Roberts Claire Stenwick
Tom Wilkinson Howard Tully
Paul Giamatti Richard Garsik
Dan Daily Garsik's Aide
Lisa Roberts Gillan Tully's Assistant
David Shumbris Turtleneck
Rick Worthy Dale Raimes
Oleg Shtefanko Boris Fetyov
Denis O'Hare Duke Manahan
Wayne Duvall Ned Guston
Khan Baykal Dinesh Patel
Kathleen Chalfant Pam Frailes
Thomas McCarthy Jeff Bauer
Fabrizio Brienza Hotel Manager
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Movie PictureFred Claus   2007     1 and a half stars    PG, 115 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy / Fantasy
Director: David Dobkin  
Cast: Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, John Michael Higgins, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Trevor Peacock, Ludacris, Elizabeth Banks, Christian Hansen, Kevin Spacey, Bobb'e J. Thompson, Allan Corduner

  Ever since his younger brother Nick was born, Fred Claus had been upstaged by Nick who was adored by their parents (Kathy Bates and Trevor Peacock). Now, as adults, the situation has not improved. Nick (Paul Giamatti) has become Santa Claus at the North Pole, and Fred is a repo man in Chicago. When ne'er-do-well Fred finds himself in jail after robbing Salvation Army Santas, he asks Nick for help. Nick bails him out–on condition that Fred help Nick's elves prepare toys for Christmas. But, Fred is not prepared for this kind of work and just might jeopardize the effort to have toys ready for Christmas delivery.



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Vince Vaughn Fred Claus
Paul Giamatti Nick "Santa" Claus
John Michael Higgins Willie
Miranda Richardson Annette Claus
Rachel Weisz Wanda
Kathy Bates Mother Claus
Trevor Peacock Papa Claus
Ludacris DJ Donnie
Elizabeth Banks Charlene
Christian Hansen Fireman
Kevin Spacey Clyde
Bobb'e J. Thompson Slam
Allan Corduner Dr. Goldfarb

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If These Walls Could Talk 2   2000     2 stars    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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Movie PictureThe Illusionist   2006     3 stars  User Rating      PG-13, 110 min.
Genre: Drama / Fantasy / Romance
Director: Neil Burger  
Cast: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher, Karl Johnson, Aaron Johnson, Eleanor Tomlinson, Vincent Franklin, Nicholas Blane

  In early 1900s' Vienna, magician Eisenheim (Edward Norton) is reunited with his past love, Duchess Sophie von Teschen (Jessica Biel). Now, Sophie is engaged to Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell), and when Eisenheim uses his magical powers to woo her back, Crown Prince Leopold instructs Chief Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti) to track Eisensheim's activities, causing problems to develop within the royal house of Vienna.



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Edward Norton Eisenheim
Paul Giamatti Chief Inspector Uhl
Jessica Biel Sophie
Rufus Sewell Crown PRince Leopold
Eddie Marsan Josef Fischer
Jake Wood Jurka
Tom Fisher Willigut
Karl Johnson Doctor/Old Man
Aaron Johnson Young Eisenheim
Eleanor Tomlinson Young Sophie
Vincent Franklin Loschek
Nicholas Blane Herr Doebler

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Movie PictureLady in the Water   2006     1 and a half stars    PG-13, 110 min.
Genre: Drama / Fantasy
Director: M. Night Shyamalan  
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeffrey Wright, Bob Balaban, Sarita Choudhury, Cindy Cheung, M. Night Shyamalan, Freddy Rodriguez, Bill Irwin, Jared Harris, Mary Beth Hurt, Noah Gray-Cabey, Joseph D. Reitman

  After rescuing a "Narf" named Story (Bryce Dallas Howard) from his apartment swimming pool, superintendent Cleveland Heep (Paul Giamatti) learns that she is a nymph from a fairy tale who is trying to make her way back home. But, Story is being pursued by a "Scrunt" (a wolf that camouflages itself to look like a lawn). In an effort to help, Cleveland recruits his apartment tenants to protect Story from harm.



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Paul Giamatti Cleveland Heep
Bryce Dallas Howard Story
Jeffrey Wright Mr. Drury
Bob Balaban Harry Farber
Sarita Choudhury Anna Ran
Cindy Cheung Young-Soon Choi
M. Night Shyamalan Vick Ran
Freddy Rodriguez Reggie
Bill Irwin Mr. Leeds
Jared Harris Goatee Smoker
Mary Beth Hurt Mrs. Bell
Noah Gray-Cabey Joey Dury
Joseph D. Reitman Long Haired Smoker

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Man on the Moon   1999     2 and a half stars    R, 118 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Director: Milos Forman  
Cast: Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Courtney Love, Paul Giamatti, George Shapiro, Vincent Schiavelli, Peter Bonerz, Jerry Lawler, Gerry Becker, Leslie Lyles, George Shapiro, Budd Friedman, Pamela Abdy, Cash Oshman, Matt Price

  Jim Carrey plays the late comedian Andy Kaufman in this biography, which follows Kaufman from his days on the standup circuit, through his popular stint on "Taxi," and into the wrestling world where his feud with Jerry Lawler culminated in a fight on the Letterman show.



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Jim Carrey Andy Kaufman
Danny DeVito George Shapiro
Courtney Love Lynne Margulies
Paul Giamatti Bob Zmuda
George Shapiro George Shapiro
Vincent Schiavelli Maynard Smith
Peter Bonerz Ed Weinberger
Jerry Lawler Himself
Gerry Becker Stanley Kaufman, Andy's Dad
Leslie Lyles Janice Kaufman
George Shapiro Mr. Besserman
Budd Friedman Himself
Pamela Abdy Diane Barnett
Cash Oshman Yogi
Matt Price Meditation Student

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Poster Art From art.comMy Best Friend's Wedding   1997     3 stars    PG-13, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: P.J. Hogan  
Cast: Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz, Rupert Everett, Philip Bosco, M. Emmet Walsh, Rachel Griffiths, Carrie Preston, Susan Sullivan, Christopher Masterson, Cassie Creasy, Paul Giamatti, Harry Shearer, Mike Bacarella, Bree Turner

  College lovers Julianne Potter (Julia Roberts) and Michael O'Neal (Dermot Mulroney) parted but made a pact to marry each other if both are still single when they reach the ripe old age of 28. Now, Michael calls Julianne to announce his upcoming marriage Kimmy (Cameron Diaz), and Julianne appears on the scene determined to sabotage the "blessed event." The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Musical Score.



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Julia Roberts Julianne Potter
Dermot Mulroney Michael O'Neal
Cameron Diaz Kimberly Wallace
Rupert Everett George Downes
Philip Bosco Walter Wallace
M. Emmet Walsh Joe O'Neal
Rachel Griffiths Samantha Newhouse
Carrie Preston Mandy Newhouse
Susan Sullivan Isabelle Wallace
Christopher Masterson Scotty O'Neal
Cassie Creasy Flower Girl
Paul Giamatti Richard the Bellman
Harry Shearer Jonathan P.F. Ritt
Mike Bacarella Office Janitor
Bree Turner Performer

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The Nanny Diaries   2007     2 stars    PG-13, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini  
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney, Alicia Keyes, Chris Evans, Donna Murphy, Nicholas Art, Judith Roberts, John Henry Cox, Paul Giamatti, Sakina Jaffrey, Sonnie Brown, Lewis Payton Jr., James Urbaniak

  Annie Braddock (Scarlett Johansson) has recently graduated from college with a degree in economics when she finds her life taking a sharp turn after she fails in the business world and, while commiserating in Central Park, is offered the job of Nanny to preschooler Grayer (Nicholas Art). Annie lies to her mother Judy (Donna Murphy), takes the job, and moves to New York City's Upper East Side where she discovers a lifestyle she has never known before. Grayer's mother, Mrs. X (Laura Linney), spends her time shopping and is too busy for Grayer but has definite ideas of how he should be raised. Then there's workaholic Mr. X (Paul Giamatti) who ignores Grayer, yells at Mrs. X., and treats her with contempt. Mischievous Grayer, himself, is a problem, but Annie learns to deal with his shrieking fits and other behavior problems. Annie's friend Lynette (Alicia Keyes) counsels her and recommends quitting the job, but Annie just cannot leave Grayer and, despite all the problems, for the time being continues on with the job.



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Scarlett Johansson Annie Braddock
Laura Linney Mrs. X
Alicia Keyes Lynette
Chris Evans Harvard Hottie
Donna Murphy Judy Braddock
Nicholas Art Grayer
Judith Roberts Milicent
John Henry Cox Dean
Paul Giamatti Mr. X
Sakina Jaffrey Sima
Sonnie Brown Human Resources Director
Lewis Payton Jr. Bike Messenger
James Urbaniak Educational Consultant

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The Negotiator   1998     3 stars    R, 135 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Director: F. Gary Gray  
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin, John Spencer, J.T. Walsh, Regina Taylor, Siobhan Fallon, Paul Giamatti, Bruce Beatty, Michael Cudlitz, Carlos Gomez, Tim Kelleher, Dean Norris, Nestor Serrano

  Lt. Danny Roman (Samuel L. Jackson) is a top-notch police negotiator who discovers that he has been set up and that the police are about to arrest him for the death of his partner and embezzlement of pension funds. In a panic, he seizes the building, holds hostages, and asks for another negotiator, Lt. Chris Sabian (Kevin Spacey), to help him make a deal.



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Samuel L. Jackson Lt. Danny Roman
Kevin Spacey Lt. Chris Sabian
David Morse Cdr. Adam Beck
Ron Rifkin Cdr. Grant Frost
John Spencer Chief Al Travis
J.T. Walsh Inspector Terence Niebaum
Regina Taylor Karen Roman
Siobhan Fallon Maggie
Paul Giamatti Rudy Timmons
Bruce Beatty Markus
Michael Cudlitz Palermo
Carlos Gomez Eagle
Tim Kelleher Argento
Dean Norris Scott
Nestor Serrano Hellman

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Poster Art From art.comPaycheck   2003     2 stars    PG-13, 110 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi / Action / Thriller / Mystery
Director: John Woo  
Cast: Ben Affleck, Aaron Eckhart, Uma Thurman, Paul Giamatti, Colm Feore, Joe Morton, Michael C. Hall, Peter Friedman, Kathryn Morris, Ivana Milicevic, John Cassini, Fulvio Cecere, Christopher Kennedy, Callum Keith Rennie, Michelle Harrison

  Reverse engineer Michael Jennings (Ben Affleck) disassembles cutting-edge technology in order to improve on it for the competition. He wakes up one day with no recollection of the past two years because his memory has been erased so he cannot expose his employers. Worse yet, it appears that those employers are out to kill him, and Jennings must put together pieces of a puzzle to save his own life.



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Ben Affleck Jennings
Aaron Eckhart Rethrick
Uma Thurman Rachel
Paul Giamatti Shorty
Colm Feore Wolfe
Joe Morton Agent Dodge
Michael C. Hall Agent Klein
Peter Friedman Attorney General Brown
Kathryn Morris Rita Dunne
Ivana Milicevic Maya-Rachel
John Cassini Agent Mitchell
Fulvio Cecere Agent Fuman
Christopher Kennedy Stevens
Callum Keith Rennie Jude the Guard
Michelle Harrison Jane

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The Pentagon Papers   2003     3 stars  User Rating      R, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Rod Holcomb  
Cast: James Spader, Claire Forlani, Paul Giamatti, Alan Arkin, Kenneth Welsh, Maria del Mar, Sean McCann, James Downing, Richard Fitzpatrick, Jonas Chernick, Amy Price-Francis, Aaron Ashmore

  Hero or traitor? This made-for-TV film details events in the life of Daniel Ellsberg leading up to his 1971 release of the Pentagon Papers–1,000 pages of classified government documents–to the Washington Post and the NY Times newspapers. The information revealed how the public was misled in reports regarding success and failure during the Vietnam War.    1 User Review




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Unbelievably good!Anonymous 03/07/2007 
  This is another James Spader movie that has been swept under the rug. Such good acting all around . This is a history lesson that must been seen.


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Planet of the Apes   2001     2 and a half stars    PG-13, 118 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi / Drama / Thriller
Director: Tim Burton  
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kris Kristofferson, Estella Warren, Paul Giamatti, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Erick Avari, Luke Eberl, Evan Parke, David Warner, Glenn Shadix, Chris Ellis, Freda Joh Shen

  When astronaut Leo Davidson (Mark Wahlberg) is stranded on a strange planet, he is greeted by human-like apes who keep humans as pets. Davidson is saved by a sympathetic chimp, Ari (Helena Bonham Carter), and meets a band of captured humans who want him to lead a revolt against the apes that are led by General Thade (Tim Roth). It isn't long before Davidson takes on the role of a messiah.



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Mark Wahlberg Capt. Leo Davidson
Tim Roth Thade
Helena Bonham Carter Ari
Michael Clarke Duncan Attar
Kris Kristofferson Karubi
Estella Warren Daena
Paul Giamatti Limbo
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Krull
Erick Avari Tival
Luke Eberl Bim
Evan Parke Gunnar
David Warner Sandar
Glenn Shadix Senator Bado
Chris Ellis Lt. Gen. Karl Vasich
Freda Joh Shen Bon

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Poster Art From art.comPrivate Parts   1997     3 stars    R, 111 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
aka: Howard Stern's Private Parts

Director: Betty Thomas  
Cast: Howard Stern, Robin Quivers, Mary McCormack, Paul Giamatti, Fred Norris, Jackie Martling, Gary Dell'Abate, Carol Alt, Richard Portnow, Kelly Bishop, Allison Janney, Michael Murphy, Paul Hecht, Henry Goodman, Jonathan Hadary

  Howard Stern stars as himself in this comedy based on his 1993 autobiography of his rise from small-time DJ to the self-proclaimed "King of All Media." Both his professional and personal lives are revealed from his on-the-air bathroom humor that leads to clashes with radio station executives to his marriage to his understanding wife Alison (Mary McCormack).



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Howard Stern Howard Stern
Robin Quivers Herself
Mary McCormack Alison Stern
Paul Giamatti Kenny
Fred Norris Himself
Jackie Martling Himself
Gary Dell'Abate Himself
Carol Alt Gloria
Richard Portnow Ben Stern
Kelly Bishop Ray Stern
Allison Janney Dee Dee
Michael Murphy Roger Erlick
Paul Hecht Ross Buckingham
Henry Goodman Moti
Jonathan Hadary Griff

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Poster Art From art.comRobots   2005     3 stars  User Rating      PG, 90 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha  
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Robin Williams, Mel Brooks, Amanda Bynes, Drew Carey, Greg Kinnear, Lucille Bliss, Jennifer Coolidge, Paul Giamatti, Jim Broadbent, James Earl Jones

  In a world of mechanical beings, Robby (Ewan McGregor) comes from a poor family so he often lives in hand-me-down body parts. Robby has talents as an inventor and heads to Robot City to meet his idol: master inventor Bigweld (Mel Brooks). He meets evil business executive Ratchet (Greg Kinnear) and learns that Ratchet has fired Bigweld and has taken control of the city. Robby joins forces with misfits Fender (Robin Williams) and Cappy (Halle Berry), and, together, they set out to find Bigweld and restore order to the city.


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Safe Men   1998     2 stars    R, 89 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: John Hamburg  
Cast: Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Paul Giamatti, Michael Lerner, Mark Ruffalo, Harvey Fierstein, Michael Schmidt, Christina Kirk, Peter Dinklage, Josh Pais, Michael Showalter, John Hamburg, Raymond Serra, Ray Iannicelli, Jacob Reynolds

  Set in Providence, Rhode Island, this comedy involves the humorous result of mistaken identities. An untalented singing duo, Sam (Sam Rockwell) and Eddie (Steve Zahn), are mistaken for a pair of ace safecrackers–Mitchell (Josh Pais) and Frank (Mark Ruffalo)–by Jewish Mafia bigwigs Big Fat Bernie Gayle (Michael Lerner) and Veal Chop (Paul Giamatti). The fun begins as Sam and Eddie are forced into the business, and their work conflicts with the real safecrackers.



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Sam Rockwell Sam
Steve Zahn Eddie
Paul Giamatti Veal Chop
Michael Lerner Big Fat Bernie Gayle
Mark Ruffalo Frank
Harvey Fierstein Leo
Michael Schmidt Bernie Jr.
Christina Kirk Hannah
Peter Dinklage Leflore
Josh Pais Mitchell
Michael Showalter Larry
John Hamburg Philip
Raymond Serra Barber
Ray Iannicelli Swoop
Jacob Reynolds Ira
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Poster Art From art.comSaving Private Ryan   1998     4 stars    R, 170 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Drama
Director: Steven Spielberg  
Cast: Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore, Barry Pepper, Vin Diesel, Adam Goldberg, Giovanni Ribisi, Jeremy Davies, Matt Damon, Ted Danson, Paul Giamatti, Dennis Farina, Max Martini, Dylan Bruno, Joerg Stadler

  Steven Spielberg directed this great film depicting war for what it really is. The story involves a World War II drama in which three brothers are killed in action, and the remaining brother is trapped (it is not known whether he is dead or alive) behind enemy lines. Eight comrades, led by Capt. John H. Miller (Tom Hanks), set off on the dangerous mission of finding that fourth brother, Private Ryan (Matt Damon), and sending him home and out of harm's way. Spielberg won his second Director Oscar, and nominations included Best Picture and Actor (Tom Hanks). In all, the film won five Oscars and was nominated for six others.



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Tom Hanks Captain John H. Miller
Edward Burns Pvt. Richard Reiben
Tom Sizemore Sergeant Mike Horvath
Barry Pepper Pvt. Daniel Jackson
Vin Diesel Pvt. Adrian Caparzo
Adam Goldberg Pvt. Stanley Mellish
Giovanni Ribisi Medic Irwin Wade
Jeremy Davies Cpl. Timothy P. Upham
Matt Damon Pvt. James Francis Ryan
Ted Danson Capt. Fred Hamill
Paul Giamatti Sgt. Hill
Dennis Farina Lt. Col. Anderson
Max Martini Cpl. Henderson
Dylan Bruno Toynbe
Joerg Stadler Steamboat Willie

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Shoot 'Em Up   2007     2 and a half stars    R, 87 min.
Genre: Action / Thriller
Director: Michael Davis  
Cast: Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti, Monica Bellucci, Stephen McHattie, Greg Bryk, Daniel Pilon, Ramona Pringle, Julian Richings, Tony Munch, Scott McCord, Sidney&Lucas Mende-Gibson, Wiley M. Pickett

  Strong, silent Smith (Clive Owen) encounters a pregnant woman (Ramona Pringle) who is being attacked by a thug. He intervenes and ends up delivering her baby (Sidney & Lucas Mende-Gibson) in the midst of a gun fight. The woman dies, and Smith escapes with the infant in tow. After figuring that the baby is the target, Smith takes the infant to a lactating prostitute (Monica Bellucci) to serve as a wet nurse. Now, Smith hunts down the criminal mastermind Hertz (Paul Giamatti) to find out just why he wants the infant killed. And gun battles ensue throughout the chase.



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Clive Owen Smith
Paul Giamatti Hertz
Monica Bellucci Donna Quintano
Stephen McHattie Hammerson
Greg Bryk Lone Man
Daniel Pilon Senator Rutledge
Ramona Pringle Baby's Mother
Julian Richings Hertz's Driver
Tony Munch Man Riding Shotgun
Scott McCord Killer
Sidney&Lucas Mende-Gibson Baby Oliver
Wiley M. Pickett Killer

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Poster Art From art.comSideways   2004     3 and a half stars    R, 123 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Director: Alexander Payne  
Cast: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh, Marylouise Burke, Jessica Hecht, Missy Doty, M.C. Gainey, Alysia Reiner, Shaun Duke, Patrick Gallagher, Shake Tukhmanyan, Shaun Duke, Robert Covarrubias, Stephanie Faracy

  Suffering from failed professional and personal lives, former college roommates Miles (Paul Giamatti) and Jack (Thomas Haden Church) take a trip through California's wine country. But, while Miles plans to play golf and drink wine, Jack has very different plans: he is looking for one last fling before marriage and plans to drag Miles along. The film won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay and received four other nominations, including Best Picture, Director, Supporting Actress (Virginia Madsen) as the waitress who Miles falls in love with, and Supporting Actor (Thomas Haden Church).



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Paul Giamatti Miles
Thomas Haden Church Jack
Virginia Madsen Maya
Sandra Oh Stephanie
Marylouise Burke Miles's Mother
Jessica Hecht Victoria
Missy Doty Cammi
M.C. Gainey Mammi's Husband
Alysia Reiner Christine Erganian
Shaun Duke Mike Erganian
Patrick Gallagher Gary the Bartender
Shake Tukhmanyan Mrs. Erganian
Shaun Duke Mike Erganian
Robert Covarrubias Miles's Building Manager
Stephanie Faracy Stephanie's Mother

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Storytelling   2001     2 and a half stars    R, 87 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Todd Solondz  
Cast: Selma Blair, Paul Giamatti, John Goodman, Julie Hagerty, Mike Schank, Mark Webber, Noah Fleiss, Lupe Ontiveros, Leo Fitzpatrick, Robert Wisdom

  Divided into two sections, Todd Solondz first presents "Fiction," the story about white college student (Selma Blair) who finds that when she writes about an actual sexual encounter with her black professor, her work must be called fiction. The second story, "Nonfiction," involves an aspiring filmmaker (Mike Schank) who follows a high-school senior (Mark Webber) around with a video camera, capturing moments within his dysfunctional family.


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Thunderpants   2002     half star    PG, 87 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy
Director: Peter Hewitt  
Cast: Simon Callow, Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie, Paul Giamatti, Ned Beatty, Bruce Cook, Rupert Grint, Bronagh Gallagher, Victor McGuire, Adam Godley, Leslie Phillips, Robert Hardy, John Higgins

  Ten-year-old Patrick Smash (Bruce Cook) emits powerful farts that cause others, including his own family, to steer clear of him. His one friend Alan (Rupert Grint) happens to be a scientific genius with no sense of smell. Alan supports him and helps Patrick learn to control his "special" powers and work toward his dream of becoming an astronaut.



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Simon Callow Sir John Osgood
Stephen Fry Sir Anthony Silk
Celia Imrie Miss Rapier
Paul Giamatti Johnson J. Johnson
Ned Beatty Gen. Ed Sheppard
Bruce Cook Patrick Smash
Rupert Grint Alan A. Allen
Bronagh Gallagher Mrs. Smash
Victor McGuire Mr. Smash
Adam Godley Placido P. Placeedo
Leslie Phillips Judge
Robert Hardy Doctor
John Higgins Pediatrician
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Poster Art From art.comThe Truman Show   1998     3 and a half stars  User Rating      PG, 104 min.
Genre: Drama / Sci-Fi
Director: Peter Weir  
Cast: Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha McElhone, Holland Taylor, Ed Harris, Brian Delate, Una Damon, Paul Giamatti, Philip Baker Hall, Blair Slater, Peter Krause, Heidi Schanz, Ron Taylor, Don Taylor

  Insurance salesman Truman Burbank's (Jim Carrey) entire life has been documented as well as broadcast nationally on a 24-hour basis. All the people around Truman are actors, and Truman lives and works in a huge studio. Despite his made-up world, Truman thinks he is an ordinary man–until he decides to experience life in the outside world. Academy Award nominations included Best Director and Supporting Actor (Ed Harris).    1 User Review




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A good movie that doesn't quite gel1fatts 03/31/2007 
  The elements are all here, and it is a professonal job. Weir directs; Ed Harris was up for an oscar; a solid performance from Laura Linney and Jim Carrey plays confused without going over the top.
And the script is everyone's paranoid fantasy brought to life.
It is enertaining, amusing, more-or-less satisfying, and has a couple of nice scenes taking advantage of good production values.
Then why isn't it better than this? Why isn't this allegory of the central question in so many lives -- isn't there more to me than this? -- more moving? more challenging? more significant?
I think the director sets the mark rather lower than he might have. Carrey is fine, but not better than fine. There are levels of shading that the actor doesn't bring and the director doesn't seek. Ed Harris' final confrontation with Truman, which should be man facing his creator, falls flat because Carrey isn't man enough and Harris' creator isn't high enough.
Still, a good film and well worth a few hours of your time. But one of those films where you wonder what someone else who was willing to take a few more chances could have made of this.



Cast
Jim Carrey Truman Burbank
Laura Linney Meryl Burbank/Hannah
Noah Emmerich Marlon
Natascha McElhone Lauren/Sylvia
Holland Taylor Truman's Mother
Ed Harris Christof
Brian Delate Truman's Father
Una Damon Chloe
Paul Giamatti Control Room Director
Philip Baker Hall Network Executive
Blair Slater Young Truman
Peter Krause Lawrence
Heidi Schanz Vivien
Ron Taylor Ron
Don Taylor Don

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Winchell   1998     2 stars    R, 105 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Paul Mazursky  
Cast: Stanley Tucci, Glenne Headly, Paul Giamatti, Christopher Plummer, Xander Berkeley, Kevin Tighe, Frank Medrano, Vic Polizos, Paula Cale, Megan Mullally

  Stanley Tucci won the Golden Globe award for his portrayal of Walter Winchell in this true story about the larger-than-life gossip columnist. The story meanders at times, but Tucci's performance makes viewing worthwhile.


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