Movies and TvShows featuring "self-centeredness" theme.
The show follows the lives of two brothers, Charlie and Alan Harper, after Alan's divorce. Charlie is a bachelor who enjoys a hedonistic lifestyle, while Alan is a neurotic chiropractor. The two brothers must navigate their complicated relationships with their mother, ex-wives, and Alan's son, all while living together in Malibu, California.
My Best Friend's Wedding(1997)
74%TomatometerWhen a woman's long-time friend reveals he's engaged, she realizes she loves him herself and sets out to get him, with only days before the wedding. Three weeks before her 28th birthday, New York City food critic Julianne 'Jules' Potter receives a call from her lifelong friend Michael O'Neal, a Chicago sportswriter. Years earlier, the two agreed that if they were both unmarried by age 28, they would marry each other. Realizing that Michael is the love of her life, Jules resolves to sabotage his wedding. She reunites with Michael and meets his bride-to-be, Kimmy. Jules schemes to break up the couple but fails. Frustrated, she enlists the help of her gay friend George. Jules lies and tells Michael that she is engaged to George, hoping to make him jealous. Michael admits to feeling jealous, but Jules fails to confess her own feelings. On the day before the wedding, Jules tries to manipulate the couple into breaking up, but they decide to get married. Jules finally confesses her love to Michael, but he forgives her and goes after Kimmy. Jules finds Kimmy and apologizes, assuring her that Michael truly loves her. The wedding proceeds, and Jules and Michael say their goodbyes, both moving on.
When a Man Loves a Woman follows Alice Green, an airline pilot, who is secretly struggling with alcoholism. As her addiction worsens, her husband, Michael, and their two daughters must navigate the challenges of her recovery and the strain it puts on their relationship. Through therapy and support from Alcoholics Anonymous, Alice learns to confront her alcohol addiction and rebuild her life. The film explores themes of love, self-reflection, and the impact of addiction on a family.
Can't Buy Me Love follows the story of Ronald, a nerdy high school student who desperately wants to fit in. In a moment of desperation, he pays the popular cheerleader, Cindy, to pretend to be his girlfriend for a month. However, as their fake relationship progresses, Ronald starts to face the consequences of his actions and realizes the true value of friendship and love. With an unforgettable cast of characters and a heartfelt storyline, Can't Buy Me Love explores themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and the complexities of teenage life.
Contempt (1963) is a drama and romance film set in Italy. The plot revolves around a married writer who becomes involved in a film production, which leads to the breakdown of his relationship with his wife. The story explores themes of jealousy, love triangle, divorce, and selfishness. It is based on a novel, and the film showcases a trilingual experience. The movie takes place in various locations including Capri and Rome, featuring a villa, apartment, swimming pool, and a taxi. The film-within-a-film concept is employed, highlighting the complexities of the movie business. The protagonist is a playwright and screenwriter, and the plot delves into the struggles and disillusionment of the characters. The film incorporates elements of postmodernism and meta-narrative, and explores the themes of selling out and the death of a wife. The main character, portrayed as a widower, encounters a Hollywood producer and goes through a marital quarrel. Throughout the story, there are scenes involving a gun, typewriter, petrol pump, and a boat. The film explores the dynamics of relationships through conversations about film, and includes moments of kissing and discussing a cheque. It also showcases the challenges faced by a film producer. Contempt (1963) is a melodrama that delves into the complexities of love and loss within the context of the movie industry.
Crossroads is a comedy-drama film about a high school graduate named Lucy who goes on a cross-country trip with her childhood friend Mimi and singer Kit. Along the way, they face various challenges and discover themselves. Lucy hopes to audition for a music school in Los Angeles, while Mimi deals with her overprotective father and Kit tries to find her estranged mother. The movie explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and following one's dreams. It also touches on topics such as teenage pregnancy, self-confidence, and loss of virginity.
Defending Your Life is a comedy-drama film set in the afterlife. The story follows a man named Daniel Miller who dies in a car accident and finds himself in a purgatory-like realm called Judgment City. In order to move on to the next phase of existence, Daniel must defend his actions in a courtroom where his entire life is put on trial. Throughout the trial, he is supported by a defense attorney and must confront his fears and insecurities. Along the way, he also forms a romantic connection with another resident of Judgment City. The film explores themes of self-reflection, personal growth, and the fear of death.
Mommie Dearest is a biographical drama film that explores the tumultuous relationship between actress Joan Crawford and her adopted daughter Christina. The story delves into the abusive and controlling behavior displayed by Joan Crawford as she strives for perfection and fame in Hollywood. The movie showcases the psychological horrors endured by Christina, highlighting themes of child abuse, adoption, and mother-daughter estrangement.
For Your Consideration is a satirical comedy that takes a comedic look at the movie business. It follows the story of a group of actors and filmmakers as they navigate the chaos of awards season and the quest for recognition in Hollywood. The film explores themes of self-indulgence, ego, and the lengths people will go to for publicity.
After a series of failed relationships, a man revisits his seven ex-girlfriends to find closure and understand his own shortcomings. Through a series of episodic flashbacks, he reflects on the different stages of love and the mistakes he made. From a lesbian theater group to a funeral and a disastrous wedding, he confronts his own immaturity and selfishness. Along the way, he learns about redemption, self-centeredness, and the importance of sincere relationships.
Princess Nikki is a reality television show that stars former Big Brother 7 UK house mate, Nikki Grahame. It ran on Wednesday nights between 10:00 - 10:30pm on the digital television channel E4 from 6 September 2006, for a total runtime of 30 minutes. The show was devised by Endemol, the company that also devised Big Brother. It was narrated by the presenter and comedian, Alex Zane. The format saw Nikki attempt several jobs on each show, which included various unpleasant tasks such as rubbish collecting, deep sea fishing, and waste management. The show's premise was to see whether or not Nikki would perform the tasks given to her and keep her job for a day, or whether she would quit or be sacked due to her infamous tantrums. The concept of the show was taken from one of the tasks Nikki undertook while in the Big Brother House. During the task, she was assigned as Big Brother's personal assistant and had to carry out various duties, which often resulted in Nikki throwing a tantrum and refusing to comply. The show was often compared to The Simple Life. The theme music for the programme has been adapted from the 1982 hit single Hey Mickey! by Toni Basil, with the lyrics "Hey Nikki!" used as a replacement.
On New Year's Eve in 1981 New York City, a group of young adults embark on various misadventures as they navigate love, friendship, and self-discovery. The ensemble cast weaves together multiple storylines, highlighting the ups and downs of relationships, partying, and finding one's place in the world.
When a washed-up Hollywood agent travels to Romania to save his failing career, he forms an unexpected bond with a gentle giant. Together, they navigate through various challenges and learn valuable lessons about friendship, life, and love.
Afterglow is a fable about two couples, Joshua and April, and their respective lovers, Stephen and Marianne. Joshua and April live in Montreal and have a seemingly picture-perfect life, but they are both unhappy in their marriage. They are drawn to their lovers, Stephen and Marianne, who provide them with the passion and excitement that is missing from their relationship. As the story unfolds, the four characters navigate through issues of loneliness, infidelity, and sexual frustration, ultimately leading to unexpected consequences.
Richard, a 40-year-old filmmaker conquered by an unexplained anxiety attack, lets go of his current shoot and wanders through nocturnal Paris, in search of answers, solace and inspiration. During this sleepless night, at random encounters, sometimes warm, sometimes disturbing, crossing foreign figures, unknown bodies or familiar faces, Richard will face his fears and question his deep desires... until dawn.
The Mirage follows the story of a thirty-something woman in Quebec who is feeling trapped in her monotonous life. She is plagued by sexual fantasies and a constant dissatisfaction with her self-centered partner. As they face bankruptcy and money problems, their dysfunctional relationship becomes strained even further. The woman struggles with consumerism and burnout, leading to infidelity and unhappiness. The Mirage delves into themes of depression and the challenges of navigating a modern relationship.
A story of a modest ordinary crook trying his best to turn his boring life into an affordable extraordinary adventure.
Talk show host Marc Morin is at a crossroads in his career and in his personal life. The ratings of his show are failing and he is losing touch with his family. In an effort to regain the love and respect of his audience, Marc’s agent decides to send him, against his will, on a humanitarian mission to Haiti. Nothing can prepare Marc for the journey on which he is about to embark.
After retiring from his successful career as a choreographer, a self-centered and eccentric man in London rediscovers his passion for dance and finds hope and love in the process. Along the way, he navigates his relationships, including with his gay friends and a young ballet dancer in Greece. With themes of self-discovery, love, and acceptance, this movie explores the journey of a man who finds fulfillment in unexpected places.
A recently widowed doctor moves with her daughter to start at a new hospital. While there a loving mother brings her son in for treatment. The doctor suspects that there is something wrong, and theorizes that the mother is deliberately making her son sick so that she could bring him to the hospital for the attention that it gives her. When the doctor decides to restrict the mother's access to her son and is reporting her to child services, the mother in turn decides to sue the doctor and the hospital. And some of the hospital board don't agree with her diagnosis or think that she's over-reacting. And even while the mother's not allowed access to her son, he is still sick, so is the doctor right or wrong?