Someone Like You... (
2001) | IMDb:
6
Jane Goodale has everything going for her. She's a producer on a popular daytime talk show, and is in a hot romance with the show's dashing executive producer Ray. But when the relationship goes terribly awry, Jane begins an extensive study of the male animal, including her womanizing roommate Eddie. Jane puts her studies and romantic misadventure to use as a pseudonymous sex columnist -- and becomes a sensation.
Light It Up (
1999) | IMDb:
6
On a winter day in a southside Queens high school, events collide and six students are suddenly in an armed standoff with the NYPD. At the school, classrooms freeze, teachers come and go, resources are scant.
Starring:
Usher
,
Vanessa Williams
,
Forest Whitaker
,
Rosario Dawson
,
Robert Ri'chard
,
Judd Nelson
Directed by:
Craig Bolotin
Superstar (
1999) | IMDb:
5.2
Orphan Mary Katherine Gallagher, an ugly duckling at St. Monica High School, has a dream: to be kissed soulfully. She decides she can realize this dream if she becomes a superstar, so her prayers, her fantasies and her conversations with her only friend focus on achieving super-stardom.
Starring:
Molly Shannon
,
Will Ferrell
,
Elaine Hendrix
,
Harland Williams
,
Mark McKinney
,
Glynis Johns
The Siege (
1998) | IMDb:
6.4
The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist from his Middle East homeland leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York. An FBI senior agent and his team attempt to locate and decommission the enemy cells, but must also deal with an Army General gone rogue and a female CIA agent of uncertain loyalties.
Starring:
Denzel Washington
,
Annette Bening
,
Bruce Willis
,
Tony Shalhoub
,
Sami Bouajila
,
Aasif Mandvi
Celebrity (
1998) | IMDb:
6.3
The career and personal life of writer Lee are at a standstill, so he divorces his bashful wife, Robin, and dives into a new job as an entertainment journalist. His assignments take him to the swankiest corners of Manhattan, but as he jumps from one lavish party to another and engages in numerous empty romances, he starts to doubt the worth of his work. Meanwhile, top TV producer Tony falls for Robin and introduces her to the world of celebrity.
Starring:
Kenneth Branagh
,
Judy Davis
,
Joe Mantegna
,
Leonardo DiCaprio
,
Charlize Theron
,
Winona Ryder
Just the Ticket (
1998) | IMDb:
5.6
Gary Starke is one of the best ticket scalpers in New York City. His girlfriend, Linda, doesn't approve of his criminal lifestyle, though, and dumps him when she gets the opportunity to study cooking in Paris. Gary realizes that he has to give up scalping if he has any chance of winning her back. But before he does, he wants to cash out on one last big score. He gets his chance when the pope announces he'll be performing Easter Mass at Yankee Stadium.
Starring:
Andy García
,
Andie MacDowell
,
Richard Bradford
,
Alice Drummond
,
Fred Asparagus
,
Louis Mustillo
Directed by:
Richard Wenk
Night Falls on Manhattan (
1997) | IMDb:
6.6
A newly elected District attorney finds himself in the middle of a police corruption investigation that may involve his father and his partner.
The People vs. Larry Flynt (
1996) | IMDb:
7.3
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
Starring:
Woody Harrelson
,
Courtney Love
,
Edward Norton
,
Brett Harrelson
,
Donna Hanover
,
James Cromwell
Directed by:
Miloš Forman
Ransom (
1996) | IMDb:
6.7
When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.
The Paper (
1994) | IMDb:
6.7
Henry Hackett is the workaholic editor of a New York City tabloid. He loves his job, but the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent. Also, publisher Bernie White faces financial straits, and has hatchet-man Alicia Clark—Henry's nemesis—impose unpopular cutbacks.
Starring:
Michael Keaton
,
Robert Duvall
,
Glenn Close
,
Marisa Tomei
,
Randy Quaid
,
Jason Alexander
Directed by:
Ron Howard
Power (
1986) | IMDb:
5.7
Pete St. John is a powerful and successful political consultant, with clients spread around the country. When his long-time friend and client Ohio senator Sam Hastings decides to quit politics, he is rapidly drafted to help with the campaign of the man destined to succeed him, unknown and mysterious businessman Jerome Cade...
Starring:
Richard Gere
,
Denzel Washington
,
Gene Hackman
,
Julie Christie
,
Kate Capshaw
,
E.G. Marshall
Directed by:
Sidney Lumet
Turk 182! (
1985) | IMDb:
5.9
After New York City firefighter Terry Lynch is unable to receive any compensation for an injury incurred during the off-duty rescue of a young girl, he grows suicidal. Furious, his brother Jimmy attempts to have Mayor Tyler intervene, but the corrupt politician instead denounces Terry as a drunk. Determined to get justice, Jimmy begins a graffiti campaign of embarrassing slogans mocking the mayor, which soon captivates the city.
Starring:
Timothy Hutton
,
Robert Urich
,
Kim Cattrall
,
Robert Culp
,
Darren McGavin
,
Steven Keats
Directed by:
Bob Clark