Muse Productions (USA): 5

Tiptoes (2002), an American comedy-drama written and directed by Matthew Bright, follows the story of Carol, a talented and independent painter who falls in love with Steven. Despite not knowing much about him other than his perfection, their love blooms. However, when Carol becomes pregnant, it prompts Steven to reveal his deepest secret – his family. In a family of dwarfs with his twin brother Rolfe being one of them, Steven happens to be the only average-sized person. As they come to terms with the possibility of their child being born a dwarf, Steven’s fears intensify as he does not want them to go ...

American Psycho (2000), a satirical psychological thriller film, is directed and co-written by Mary Harron and Guinevere Turner respectively. Set in 1987, the story follows investment banker Patrick Bateman as he maintains his façade for his fiancée Evelyn Williams and wealthy acquaintances. During a business meeting, Bateman’s colleagues showcase their business cards and obsess over their designs. One particular card belonging to Paul Allen sparks anger in Bateman, leading him to kill a homeless man and his dog later that night. As Bateman plans dinner with Allen after a Christmas party, he harbors resentment ...

Sofia Coppola’s film, The Virgin Suicides (1999), follows a group of men in Grosse Pointe, Michigan as they reflect on their memories of the enigmatic Lisbon sisters. These five teenage girls are a point of fascination and longing for the neighborhood boys, who remember them from their youth. The Lisbon sisters, Therese, Mary, Bonnie, Lux, and Cecilia, were unattainable due to their strict Catholic parents and were often the subject of the boys’ conversations and dreams. After Cecilia’s suicide attempt, her therapist suggests that she could benefit from more social interaction with boys her age. ...

Two Girls and a Guy (1997) is a darkly comedic drama helmed by James Toback. While waiting outside a loft for their respective partners, two women, Carla and Lou, unexpectedly cross paths. But their interaction takes a shocking turn when they realize they have been deceived by the same man – promising actor Blake, who had been juggling relationships with both of them. Fueled by anger, they break into his loft and confront him upon his return, sparking a heated exchange of accusations and explanations.

Freeway (1996) is an acclaimed American black comedy crime film, written and directed by Matthew Bright and produced by Oliver Stone. The story centers around Vanessa Lutz, a teenage girl living in Southern California. After her mother, Ramona, is arrested for prostitution and her stepfather, Larry, is taken in for drug and child abuse charges, social worker Mrs. Sheets arrives to take Vanessa away. However, she quickly devises a plan to escape by handcuffing the social worker to a bed and fleeing in her run-down car. Her destination: Stockton, where she plans to live ...