Actor James Spader (1960)

Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team, Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) is the 11th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The sequel to The Avengers (2012), it was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. In Sokovia, a country in Eastern Europe, the Avengers—Tony Stark, Thor, Bruce Banner, Steve Rogers, Natasha Romanoff, and Clint Barton—conduct a raid on a Hydra facility run by Baron Wolfgang von Strucker. They encounter two of Strucker’s test subjects: Pietro, who possesses superhuman speed, and Wanda Maximoff, who has telepathic and telekinetic abilities. After apprehending Strucker and ...

The American biographical historical drama film Lincoln (2012) was brought to life by director and producer Steven Spielberg. With a focus on Lincoln’s efforts in early 1865, the film showcases his determination to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude through the passing of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. As the Civil War nears its end with the defeat of the Confederate States, President Abraham Lincoln shares his concern that his 1863 Emancipation Proclamation may not hold up in court post-war, and that the proposed Thirteenth Amendment may face defeat from returning slave states. ...

The Office (2005–2013) is a US sitcom that follows the daily work lives of office employees at the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. It aired on NBC for nine seasons, from March 24, 2005 to May 16, 2013. Adapted from the British series of the same name by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, it was created for American television by Greg Daniels. While its short first season received mixed reviews, subsequent seasons, particularly Steve Carell’s ...

The Watcher (2000) is an American thriller film directed by Joe Charbanic. In the film, FBI Special Agent Joel Campbell fails to save a young woman from a serial killer he has been pursuing in Los Angeles. Stricken with guilt, Campbell leaves his job and relocates to Chicago, where he suffers from agonizing migraines. In an attempt to cope with his emotional distress, Campbell seeks therapy from Dr. Polly Beilman and remains isolated from others. However, his quiet life is interrupted when a woman is murdered in his apartment building. Upon receiving a photo of the victim in the mail, which was sent three days prior to ...

2 Days in the Valley (1996) is a darkly humorous American film by writer-director John Herzfeld. Two hired killers, Lee Woods and Dosmo Pizzo, enter a bedroom and find a sleeping couple: Olympic athlete Becky Foxx and her ex-husband Roy Foxx. After injecting Becky with a tranquilizer, Lee shoots Roy and the two men flee to an empty spot near Mulholland Drive. There, Lee stages Dosmo’s death by shooting him and blowing up their car. With his girlfriend Helga Svelgen in tow, Lee runs from the scene while Dosmo miraculously survives thanks to his bulletproof vest. Seeking refuge at the opulent home of affluent art ...

Stargate (1994), a sci-fi action-adventure film, was directed and co-written by Roland Emmerich. In 1928, at Giza in Egypt, archaeologist Professor Paul Langford unearthed cover stones engraved with Egyptian hieroglyphs and other markings. Underneath these stones, he found a large metallic ring that served an unknown purpose. Sixty-six years later, Professor Langford’s daughter Catherine invites Egyptologist and linguist Dr. Daniel Jackson to translate the hieroglyphs. The stones are now part of a classified project overseen by Special Operations Colonel Jack O’Neil of the U.S. Air Force. With Dr. ...

Bad Influence (1990) is an American psychological thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson. A man leaves a naked woman sleeping as he disappears into the city, tossing away items to cover his tracks. Michael Boll, a shy, socially awkward doormat, discovers that important work data has gone missing. He suspects Patterson, his deceitful coworker, but lacks evidence and the courage to confront him. Frustrated, he retreats to his office where he is interrupted by his fiancée Ruth, whose incessant wedding planning adds to Michael’s stress. Seeking solace at a beach bar, Michael buys a drink for a wallet-less woman and ...

Less than Zero (1987) is an American drama film directed by Marek Kanievska, which is based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Bret Easton Ellis. Clay Easton, a dutiful college freshman on the East Coast, returns home to Los Angeles for Christmas to find that things have changed drastically since he last left. His former high school girlfriend and now model, Blair, has fallen into cocaine addiction and has been involved with Clay’s old friend Julian Wells. Julian’s life has taken a turn for the worse after his record company failed, leaving him with a drug ...

Oliver Stone’s drama film, Wall Street (1987), tells the story of Bud Fox, a junior stockbroker at Jackson Steinem & Co. in New York City. Bud idolizes Gordon Gekko, an influential Wall Street player. Despite calling Gekko’s office 59 days straight in hopes of securing an appointment, Bud finally takes matters into his own hands and shows up at Gekko’s office on his birthday with a box of Cuban cigars – Gekko’s favorite forbidden indulgence. Impressed by Bud’s boldness, Gekko agrees to meet with him and listen to his stock pitches. However, none of them impress Gekko until Bud ...

Tuff Turf (1985), an American drama film directed by Fritz Kiersch and starring James Spader and Kim Richards, follows the story of Morgan Hiller as he faces the challenges of relocating to Los Angeles with his family after their business fails. Being an intelligent but bullied teenager from Connecticut, Morgan struggles to make friends in his new environment. However, he does form a bond with Jimmy Parker. Things take a dangerous turn when Morgan becomes infatuated with bad girl Frankie Croyden, whose boyfriend Nick Hauser ...

In the suburbs of Chicago, an American romantic drama film by Franco Zeffirelli, titled Endless Love (1981), tells the story of 15 year old Jade Butterfield and 17 year old David Axelrod. After being introduced by Jade’s older brother Keith, the two fall deeply in love and share a passionate relationship. The intensity of their connection is not unnoticed by Ann, who seems to live vicariously through them. However, David’s presence in Jade’s life creates tension with her husband Hugh, who becomes increasingly jealous and insists that David stay away from Jade. To make matters worse, even Jade’s ...