Actor Christopher Lloyd (1938)

The Tender Bar (2021), directed by George Clooney and written by William Monahan, is an American coming-of-age film. In 1973, nine-year-old JR Maguire returns to his grandparents’ home on Long Island with his mother Dorothy after being abandoned by his father Johnny, who was a radio personality known as “the Voice”. Growing up in a working class family, JR finds a father figure in his uncle Charlie, the owner of a local bar called “The Dickens”. While listening to the Voice on the radio and eagerly awaiting Johnny’s promised visits and ...

Going in Style (2017) is an American remake of the 1979 comedy film of the same name. Joe, Willie, and Albert are senior citizens and lifelong friends residing in New York City. During an unpleasant bank visit, Joe witnesses a robbery by three masked individuals. The leader of the group has a Mongol warrior tattoo on his neck, which could potentially be helpful for identifying him to the police. This man shows compassion towards Joe after learning about his financial struggles caused by the bank. The robbers make off with over $1.6 million. Unfortunately, when their company is taken over, their pensions are affected by the restructuring process. Joe is hit the hardest ...

Over the Garden Wall (2014) is an American animated miniseries on Cartoon Network, created by Patrick McHale. It tells the story of two half-brothers, Wirt and Greg, who get lost in a strange forest known as the Unknown. In order to return home, they must navigate the supernatural forest with occasional assistance from the enigmatic Woodsman and Beatrice, an irritable bluebird. Along their journey, they seek out Adelaide, who is rumored to hold the key to lifting a curse on Beatrice’s family and guiding the brothers back home. Wirt, the older brother, tends to worry and avoids ...

Quicksilver Highway (1997), an television comedy horror film directed by Mick Garris, tells the story of a newlywed couple stranded on a desert highway with two flat tires. As her husband Kerry seeks help, Olivia is approached by Aaron Quicksilver, an eccentric collector who offers her shelter for the night. There, he shares with her the tale of label salesman Bill Hogan’s encounter with a peculiar convenience store owned by Myra and her husband Scooter. Meanwhile, at a carnival, pickpocket Charlie seeks refuge in Quicksilver’s tent and is treated to another bizarre story involving successful plastic surgeon ...

The Dream Team (1989), an American comedy thriller directed by Howard Zieff, follows the story of psychologist Dr. Jeff Weitzman in his work at a New Jersey sanitarium. His patients include Billy, Henry, Jack, and Albert. Among them, Billy stands out as the group’s de facto leader despite his dangerous tendencies and constant lying. Henry struggles with OCD and has convinced himself that he is one of the doctors at the hospital, often seen carrying a clipboard and wearing a lab coat and stethoscope. Jack used to work in advertising but now believes he is Jesus Christ. Lastly, Albert communicates solely through ...

The film, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), follows the American science fiction comedy genre and was created by W.D. Richter, directed by Earl Mac Rauch. Banzai and Dr. Tohichi Hikita perfect the ‘oscillation overthruster’: a device that allows an object to pass through solid matter. Banzai decides to test the machine himself and successfully drives his Jet Car through a mountain, ending up in another dimension. Upon returning, he discovers that an alien organism has attached itself to his car. Meanwhile, inmate Dr. Emilio ...

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) is a sci-fi film written and produced by Harve Bennett and directed by Leonard Nimoy. It is based on the popular TV show of the same name. After a fierce battle with the powerful Khan Noonien Singh, the Enterprise returns to Earth in a damaged state. Khan had attempted to obliterate the Enterprise using an experimental terraforming tool called Genesis. Among the casualties is Spock, a close Vulcan friend of Admiral James T. Kirk. His remains are launched into space around the newly formed planet created by Genesis. Upon docking ...

Stan Dragoti directed Mr. Mom (1983), an American comedy film. Jack Butler resides in a Detroit suburb with his wife Caroline and their three children: Alex, Kenny, and Megan. However, when the early-1980s recession hits, Jack and his friends Larry and Stan lose their engineering jobs at Ford Motor Company. As a result, Caroline decides to use her previous experience in advertising and college education to enter the workforce once more, leaving Jack to navigate the unfamiliar territory of being a stay-at-home dad. He quickly learns that taking care of the kids and maintaining the house is not an easy task, but he gains ...

The American sitcom, Taxi (1978–1983), was originally broadcasted on ABC from September 12, 1978 to May 6, 1982, and then on NBC from September 30, 1982 to June 15, 1983. It explores the daily experiences of a few taxi drivers and their tough dispatcher in New York City. The show follows the employees who work the night shift at the fictional Sunshine Cab Company and mainly takes place in the company’s garage in Manhattan. Alex Reiger is the only driver who sees driving a cab as his career while others consider it a temporary job. Elaine Nardo is a single mother working as an art gallery receptionist while Tony Banta is a struggling boxer. Bobby Wheeler is ...