The Cooler (
2003) | IMDb:
6.9
Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in those around him to jinx gamblers into losing. His imposing boss, Shelly Kaplow, is happy with the arrangement. But Bernie finds unexpected happiness when he begins dating attractive waitress Natalie Belisario.
Starring:
William H. Macy
,
Alec Baldwin
,
Maria Bello
,
Shawn Hatosy
,
Ron Livingston
,
Paul Sorvino
Léon: The Professional (
1994) | IMDb:
8.5
Léon, the top hit man in New York, has earned a rep as an effective "cleaner". But when his next-door neighbors are wiped out by a loose-cannon DEA agent, he becomes the unwilling custodian of 12-year-old Mathilda. Before long, Mathilda's thoughts turn to revenge, and she considers following in Léon's footsteps.
Starring:
Jean Reno
,
Natalie Portman
,
Gary Oldman
,
Danny Aiello
,
Peter Appel
,
Michael Badalucco
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (
1994) | IMDb:
6.5
Frank Drebin is persuaded out of retirement to go undercover in a state prison. There he has to find out what top terrorist, Rocco, has planned for when he escapes. Adding to his problems, Frank's wife, Jane, is desperate for a baby.
Starring:
Leslie Nielsen
,
Priscilla Presley
,
George Kennedy
,
O.J. Simpson
,
Fred Ward
,
Kathleen Freeman
Rock-A-Doodle (
1991) | IMDb:
6
Chanticleer is a foolhardy farm rooster who believes his crows can actually make the sun come up and shine. When the sun rises one morning without Chanticleer's crow, he leaves the farm in disgrace and runs off to become a rock 'n' roll singer. But in his absence, a sinister, sunshine-hating owl prepares to take over.
Starring:
Glen Campbell
,
Toby Scott Ganger
,
Christopher Plummer
,
Kathryn Holcomb
,
Stan Ivar
,
Ellen Greene
Talk Radio (
1988) | IMDb:
7.2
A rude, contemptuous talk show host becomes overwhelmed by the hatred that surrounds his program just before it goes national.
Starring:
Eric Bogosian
,
Ellen Greene
,
Leslie Hope
,
John C. McGinley
,
Alec Baldwin
,
John Pankow
Little Shop of Horrors (
1986) | IMDb:
7.1
Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's; a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker, Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day, Seymour finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins to sing for his supper.
Starring:
Levi Stubbs
,
Rick Moranis
,
Ellen Greene
,
Vincent Gardenia
,
Steve Martin
,
Tichina Arnold
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can (
1982) | IMDb:
6.2
An adaptation of Barbara Gordon's nonfiction account of her addiction to Valium.
Starring:
Jill Clayburgh
,
Nicol Williamson
,
Dianne Wiest
,
Joe Pesci
,
Geraldine Page
,
Albert Salmi
Directed by:
Jack Hofsiss