Barry Levinson
1) Rain man
Publisher
Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer Studios
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
A self-involved young man is shocked to discover that his millionaire father left most of his estate to an unknown beneficiary. The man tracks down said beneficiary, who turns out to be his brother and an autistic savant.
Publisher
Touchstone Home Video
Language
English
Description
Imported by the Army for an early morning radio show in Vietnam, disc jockey Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams) blasts the formerly staid, sanitized airwaves with a constant barrage of rapid-fire humor and the hottest hits from back home. The G.I.'s love him, but the brass is up in arms.
4) The natural
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Roy Hobbs' boyhood dream of being a baseball superstar is shattered when he meets a mysterious woman, but years later, overcoming physical pain, he has a chance to lead his team to the pennant.
5) Wag the dog
Publisher
Distributed by Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
When the president is caught in a sex scandal less than two weeks before the election, the White House sends for "Mr. Fix-it." Washington spinmaster Conrad Brean needs a war to distract the public's attention and calls on Hollywood's top producer to create it.
Publisher
Universal Pictures
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Tom Dobbs makes an offhand comment on his late night talk show that he would be a better president than the leader who currently occupies the White House. A grassroots campaign conducted by his legions of fans finds him unexpectedly ushered into the Oval Office and forced to live up to his promise. Unfortunately for Dobbs, he finds out that his surprise victory was actually the result of a voting computer glitch and not winning the majority vote leaves...
8) The bay
Publisher
Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Two million fish washed ashore. One thousand blackbirds dropped from the sky. On July 4, 2009, a deadly menace swept through the quaint seaside town of Claridge, Maryland, but the harrowing story of what happened that Independence Day has never been told, until now. The authorities believe they have buried the truth about the tragedy that claimed over 700 human lives. Now, three years later, a reporter has emerged with footage revealing both the cover-up...
9) Diner
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Set in 1959, a band of long-time buddies since high school gather at a local diner to share their escapades and make sense of their lives. As one by one they drift off to join the mainstream of life they still cling to their shared boyhood dreams.
10) Avalon
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
2002
Language
English
Description
The story of an immigrant man's family living the American dream in post-World War II Baltimore.
11) The humbling
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Over-the-hill stage actor Simon Axler struggles to find his passion for life again. Near his breaking point, he finds motivation in the form of a young and lustful lesbian Pegeen Stapleford, but as their relationship heats up Simon has a hard time keeping up with the youthful Pegeen.
12) Rock the Kasbah
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A music manager is on tour is Afghanistan when he discovers a talented teenager. He convinces the young girl to compete on the television show, Afghan Star.
14) Liberty Heights
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
©2000
Language
English
Description
The town is Baltimore and the year is 1954, a season of dramatic social flux that Levinson explores through the eyes of a Jewish family.
15) Paterno
Publisher
HBO Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The film centers on Joe Paterno, who, after becoming the winningest coach in college football history, is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.
17) Bee movie
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Having just graduated from college, Barry B. Benson finds himself disillusioned with the prospect of having only one career choice - honey. As he ventures outside of the hive for the first time, he breaks one of the cardinal rules of the bee world and talks to a human, a New York City florist named Vanessa. He is shocked to discover that the humans have been stealing and eating the bee's honey for centuries. He ultimately realizes that his true calling...
18) Disclosure
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c1997
Language
English
Description
A man loses a promotion to an old flame and then when he rejects her sexual advances, she accuses him of sexual harassment.
19) Rain man
Publisher
MGM/UA Home Video
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
A callous young hustler living in California finds his father has died and left him only rose bushes and a '49 Buick convertible. Feeling cheated out of what he considers is his 3 million dollar inheritance, he is in for an even bigger surprise-a brother he never knew he had!
Publisher
Screen Media Films
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson sets out to explore the collision and collusion at the intersection between politics and Hollywood. Gives the viewer a front row seat and backroom access to the most significant presidential campaign of the 21st century. Features interviews with high-profile celebrities and powerful political figures. Engaging and powerful, Poliwood gives insider access to the influence Hollywood has over today's political...