Actor Adam Sandler (1966)

Hustle (2022), an American sports comedy-drama directed by Jeremiah Zagar and co-produced, follows the story of Stanley Sugerman. As an international scout for the Philadelphia 76ers, Stanley lives a life constantly on the road in search of future basketball stars. While his job is supported by team owner Rex Merrick, he often clashes with Rex’s son Vincent. However, when Rex unexpectedly passes away, Vince takes over and demotes Stanley to assistant coach. This allows him to spend more time at home with his wife Teresa and daughter Alex. But after three months, ...

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) is an American monster comedy film created by Sony Pictures Animation and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. In the late 1800s, Dracula and his companions travel incognito on a train headed for Budapest. However, their plans are disrupted when Dracula’s nemesis, Professor Abraham Van Helsing, shows up and exposes the group. In order to protect his friends, Dracula pushes them off the train while the monsters make their escape through the roof. Van Helsing becomes determined to destroy Dracula, but is consistently outsmarted by him. Fast forward to present day – one year after the events of the previous film – and ...

The Meyerowitz Stories (2017), a American comedy-drama film by Noah Baumbach, follows the story of Danny Meyerowitz. After splitting from his wife, Danny moves in with his father, Harold, a retired art professor and sculptor at Bard College. Alongside Harold is his fourth wife, Maureen, a pleasant but hazy hippie. Danny has a sister named Jean and a younger half-brother named Matthew. He is also very close to his daughter, Eliza, who is a freshman studying film at Bard. During one family gathering, Eliza shares one of her controversial films with them. Although shocked, the family manages to praise its energy and ...

Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) is an American animated monster comedy film created by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation with support from LStar Capital. Produced by Sony Pictures Imageworks and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it continues the story of Mavis and Johnny following their marriage, which was approved by her father Count Dracula. As they prepare for their son Dennis’s fifth birthday, Drac grows concerned that the child has yet to develop vampire powers. To protect him from potential dangers in Transylvania, Mavis suggests moving to Johnny’s hometown of Santa Cruz, California for a more ‘normal’ upbringing, much to ...

The American film, The Cobbler (2014), directed and cowritten by Tom McCarthy with Paul Sado, tells the story of a New York City cobbler and his family. In the past, a group of Jewish men gathered in the shop to discuss a troublesome thug. The cobbler then showcases his special stitching machine to his son, emphasizing its significance. Presently, Max Simkin carries on the family business as the cobbler while his friend Jimmy runs the neighboring barber shop. Meanwhile, Carmen Herrera fights against realtors who want to destroy their neighborhood for development. ...

Men, Women & Children (2014) is an American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman and co-written with Erin Cressida Wilson. It is based on the novel of the same name by Chad Kultgen, and focuses on online addiction. The movie follows a group of high school teenagers and their parents as they navigate the ways in which the internet has affected their relationships, communication, self-image, and love lives. Social issues such as video game culture, anorexia, infidelity, fame hunting, and access to inappropriate content are explored. As each character’s ...

Hotel Transylvania (2012) is an American animated monster comedy film jointly produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. Following the tragic death of his wife Martha at the hands of a human mob, Count Dracula erects a grand hotel exclusively for creatures in Transylvania. Here, he raises his daughter Mavis and provides a refuge for monsters seeking to escape persecution from humans. Regular guests at the hotel include iconic monsters such as Frankenstein, Wayne and Wanda Werewolf, Griffin the Invisible Man, and Murray the Mummy. On Mavis’ 118th birthday, she expresses her desire to explore the human ...

The American fantasy comedy film Zookeeper (2011), directed by Frank Coraci, tells the story of Griffin Keyes, a dedicated head zookeeper at Franklin Park Zoo. Despite his love for the animals under his care, Griffin’s heart is broken when his girlfriend Stephanie turns down his proposal due to his job. Five years later, during an engagement party for his brother Dave, Griffin panics upon seeing Stephanie on the guest list. Dave suggests that Griffin leave the zoo and work with him at the car dealership to win back Stephanie. However, the animals hold a meeting and decide to help their beloved zookeeper find a way ...

50 First Dates (2004) is a romantic comedy directed by Peter Segal. The movie follows Henry Roth, a marine veterinarian at Sea Life Park Hawaii on Oahu, who has a unique dating approach – he only dates tourists to avoid getting too serious. Henry’s circle of friends includes Ula, an Islander who loves smoking marijuana; Alexa, his androgynous assistant; Willy, his beloved pet African penguin; and Jocko, the friendly park walrus. One day, while waiting for the Coast Guard at the Hukilau Café after his boat breaks down, Henry meets Lucy Whitmore, an art teacher who is making architectural art with her waffles. ...

Anger Management (2003), an American buddy comedy film directed by Peter Segal and written by David S. Dorfman, follows the story of Dave Buznik as he navigates through various challenges in his life. As a young boy growing up in Brooklyn in 1978, Dave experiences humiliation at the hands of local bully Arnie Shankman when his pants are unexpectedly pulled down during what was supposed to be his first kiss. Flash forward twenty-five years and Dave is now working as a secretary for his disrespectful boss, Frank. The traumatic bullying incident has left Dave with a fear of ...