Jon Favreau
2) Made
Author
Language
English
Description
In this comedic crime drama, aspiring boxer Bobby (Jon Favreau) and pal Ricky (Vince Vaughn) head to New York as representatives of Los Angeles mob boss Max (Peter Falk). Things aren't going well with Bobby's job, his boxing dreams or his girlfriend (Famke Janssen), and he hopes that helping out Max will fix it. But trouble hits when the two meet up with Ruiz (Sean Combs) and the gangsters of New York.
3) Swingers
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Language
English
Description
When the lovesick Mike can't seem to shake a relationship rut, his smooth, fast-talking buddy Trent decides he'll do whatever it takes to show Mike a good time! Whether laughing over martinis in smoky cocktail lounges…or searching for beautiful babes on an outrageous road trip to Vegas, these young Swingers are determined to rewrite the rules of dating!
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
A twenty-something, fast-talking salesman's latest deal collapses the day he learns his father has suddenly died. Against his wishes, Sam is called home to put his father's estate in order and reconnect with his estranged family. While there, he uncovers a startling secret that turns his entire world upside down, he has a 30-year-old sister he never knew existed.
"...the film is directed as if it were an action drama..."--Hollywood Reporter
"...informed...
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Eight friends are on vacation in paradise, one they'll never forget. Their group-rate vacation comes at a price when they discover that participation in the resort's unconventional couples therapy activities is anything but optional. Bonus material includes: alternate ending - 'Back in Chicago,' gag reel, extended scenes, and more
"Among the better things in the movie, I count Vaughn's well-timed and smart dialogue."--Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"...offers...
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
After Peter gets engaged to the woman of his dreams, he realizes he has not one friend to serve as his best man. To rectify the situation, he goes on a series of man-dates before he meets Sydney Fife, with whom he instantly bonds. While Peter and Sydney become closer, his relationship with his fiancee begins to suffer, forcing him to choose between her or his new B.F.F. Includes commentary, featurette, extended scenes, deleted scenes, and gag reel
"***...exceptionally...
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
When Tony Stark/Iron Man finds his entire world reduced to rubble, he must use all his ingenuity to survive, destroy his enemy, and somehow protect those he loves. But a soul-searching question haunts him: Does the man make the suit, or does the suit make the man?
"...an ominously exciting, shoot-the-works comic-book spectacular."--Entertainment Weekly
"...one of the best entries in this modern golden age of superhero movies."--Richard Roeper
"...a...
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
When happily unmarried San Francisco couple Kate and Brad find themselves socked in by fog on Christmas morning, their exotic vacation plans morph into the family-centric holiday they had, until now, gleefully avoided. Out of obligation, and unable to escape, they trudge to not one, not two, but four relative-choked festivities
"You'll scream with laughter."--Fox-TV
"Refreshingly tart..."--New York Times
"...laugh-out-loud funny..."--Portland Oregonian...
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother, and former heir to the throne, has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy, and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what...
10) Chef (DVD)
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family.
"No matter how you slice it, 'Chef' is authentic cuisine."--San Francisco Chronicle
"A colorful, great-looking film, with an infectious soundtrack."--Richard Roeper.com
"Favreau has assembled a terrific cast for a road trip that is joyous and revelatory, all set to a great soundtrack ..."--Toronto...
11) Zookeeper (DVD)
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
The animals at the Franklin Park Zoo love their kindhearted caretaker, Griffin Keyes. Finding himself more comfortable with a lion than a lady, Griffin decides the only way to get a girl in his life is to leave the zoo and find a more glamorous job. The animals, in a panic, decide to break their time-honored code of silence and reveal their biggest secret: they can talk! To keep Griffin from leaving, they decide to teach him the rules of courtship,...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Andy is back as regional manager, but finds his true calling is showbiz. Will this finally put Dwight in charge? Jim lands the job of his dreams in Philadelphia, which means big changes for Pam and Darryl. Back at the office, Erin struggles with matters of the heart, Nelllie meddles in everyone's affairs, and Angela discovers her dream marriage isn't quite what it seems. And then, the documentary which has been following these quircky co-workers,...
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Language
English
Description
Director Chris Paine takes his film crew behind the closed doors of Nissan, GM, and the Silicon Valley start-up Tesla Motors to chronicle the story of the global resurgence of electric cars. Without using a single drop of foreign oil, this new generation of car is America’s future: fast, furious, and cleaner than ever. A follow-up to the provocative documentary “Who Killed the Electric Car?”
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Language
English
Description
WITH GREAT POWER: THE STAN LEE STORY explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, the 94-year-old comic book legend who co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Featuring interviews with both fans and colleagues including Kevin Smith, Patrick Stewart, Samuel L. Jackson, and Eva Mendes, the film is the tale of one man's determination to tell incredible stories that have enchanted...