Alexander Payne
Alexander Payne (born February 10, 1961) is an Oscar-winning filmmaker whose work has helped define modern-day American cinema. He is best known for the features Election (1999), Sideways (2004), The Descendants (2011), About Schmidt (2002), Nebraska (2013) and The Holdovers... Read full bio →
Downsizing
A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.
The Descendants
A land baron tries to re-connect with his two daughters after his wife suffers a boating accident.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Two straight, single Brooklyn firefighters pretend to be a gay couple in order to receive domestic partner benefits.
Paris, je t'aime
Olivier Assayas, Gus Van Sant, Wes Craven and Alfonso Cuaron are among the 20 distinguished directors who contribute to this collection of 18 stories, each exploring a different aspect of Parisian life.
Sideways
Sideways follows two forty-something men, portrayed by Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church, who take a week-long road trip to the wine country of Santa Barbara. Supporting actresses Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh, who play two local women who become romantically involved with the men, all received accolades for their performances in the film.
About Schmidt
Schmidt is a man his 60's. He is retiring and wants to start enjoying life, problem is: he has become a gromply old man.
Jurassic Park III
A decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convince Dr. Alan Grant to go to Isla Sorna (Site B), resulting in an unexpected landing... and unexpected new inhabitants on the island.
Election
A high school teacher's personal life becomes complicated as he works with students during the school elections.
Citizen Ruth
An irresponsible, drug-addicted, recently impregnated woman finds herself in the middle of an abortion debate when both parties attempt to sway her to their respective sides.