Movies and TvShows featuring "book-writer" theme.

Cybill is a sitcom set in Los Angeles, following the life of Cybill Sheridan, an actress and single mother. The show explores her relationships with her ex-husband, best friend, and her two daughters. With sexual humor and witty banter, Cybill navigates the challenges of showbiz and the ups and downs of her personal life.

Julie Powell, a young writer in New York, decides to cook every recipe in Julia Child's cookbook and writes a blog about her journey. In parallel, the movie chronicles Julia Child's time in Paris as she learns French cooking and collaborates on a book. Both women face challenges and receive support from their husbands, ultimately finding success and fulfillment.

Shortcut to Happiness is a comedy-drama fantasy film based on the play 'The Devil and Daniel Webster'. It follows a struggling writer in New York City who sells his soul to the devil in order to achieve fame and fortune. However, he soon realizes the moral consequences of his decision and must find a way to break the deal and restore his life.

Celeste and Jesse were once married, but now they are going through a divorce. Despite their separation, they still maintain a close friendship and support each other through new relationships and personal challenges. As they navigate the complexities of their changing lives, Celeste and Jesse discover the true meaning of love and friendship.

My Girlfriend's Boyfriend is a romantic comedy about a woman named Jesse, who finds herself caught in a love triangle between her boyfriend Ethan and her new friend Troy. As Jesse tries to navigate her feelings and make a decision, she discovers surprising secrets and learns about the true nature of love.

Xavier is a 40-year-old father of two who relocates to New York City after his wife moves with their children. He encounters various challenges, including dealing with his ex-wife's new relationship, navigating Chinatown as an immigrant, and exploring new romantic opportunities.

Pietro is a revered teacher, Teresa his brilliant and precocious student. Their affair is both illicit and tempestuous. After one fight, Teresa suggests that each tell the other a secret, one so shameful or shocking that were it to be made public, it would destroy that person’s life. Time passes, Pietro’s stature as a writer grows and his family settles into the comfort of a bourgeois life. But he is haunted by the possibility that Teresa may one day reappear and tear apart his world with the secret she knows.

Reprise is a drama film that follows two friends, Erik and Phillip, who are aspiring writers. The film explores their journey as they navigate through the ups and downs of the writing world, dealing with depression, love, and friendship. Set in both Oslo, Norway, and Paris, France, Reprise delves into the complexities of the creative process and the sacrifices one must make to achieve success.

Julián Lemar, a successful thriller writer, goes on a vacation with his family to a secluded cabin in the woods. On the first night, a power outage coincides with the arrival of a desperate woman seeking help, claiming that her husband killed her son and is now after her. As the night unfolds, danger and deception become constant threats, turning the vacation into a nightmarish ordeal for Julián as he uncovers the shocking truth.

A college professor in his forties decides to get his first driver's license.

When Pinky discovers that he has the power to read the energy of others, he starts to see people for who they truly are. Which makes life, and losing his virginity, a lot more interesting.

When "American Psycho" was released early in 2000 it reaffirmed author Bret Easton Ellis as the controversial "bad boy" of contemporary American Fiction. "This Is Not an Exit" reveals the world inhabited by Ellis.

Filth and Wisdom follows the story of a Russian immigrant, who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. In the meantime, he starts a punk rock band and navigates his way through the worlds of gypsy culture, poetry, and the music industry. Along the way, he encounters various characters and experiences the ups and downs of pursuing his dreams.

Doll is a movie set in a gypsy camp during World War II. A poetess residing in the camp writes a book, exploring themes of poetry, love, and survival. The movie follows her journey as she navigates the chaos of war and the challenges faced by the Romani people. The nonlinear timeline adds depth to the storytelling, highlighting the struggles and resilience of the gypsy community. Amidst the harsh realities of war, the poetess finds solace in her writing, making her voice heard in a world filled with violence and destruction.

On the Road with Judas is a movie about a writer who is released from jail and meets another writer. They decide to go on a road trip together, which leads them on a journey of self-discovery and redemption.

In 1825, Paul-Louis Courier, a Republican writer known for publishing pamphlets against the French monarchy, was killed in the farm where he had retired. Was it a political assassination or a vicious crime? Those who have known him loved him or hated him are interrogated by the police. Will the guilty person(s) be ferreted out?

A philosophizing uninvited hitchhiker terrorizes a writer, who's selling dictionaries while he's struggling with writer's block.

A famous writer suspects that his wife is cheating on him and tries to find out who her lover is.