Movies and TvShows featuring "writer-cameo-appearance" theme.
Follow the adventures of a cowardly wizard and his unlikely hero companion as they travel through a magical world filled with dragons, spells, and humorous mishaps.
Centennial is a sweeping historical drama that follows the journey of a Colorado town from its early days in the 1700s to its development and growth. The story explores the lives of various characters, including fur traders, Native Americans, and settlers, as they navigate the challenges of the wilderness, the conflicts between different cultures, and the building of a new community. The miniseries delves into themes of love, adventure, friendship, and the struggle for survival in the untamed West.
A group of passengers on a red-eye flight from Los Angeles to Boston awaken to find that everyone else on board has disappeared. They soon discover that they have traveled back in time and are now stuck in a strange and dangerous alternate dimension where a terrifying creature known as the Langoliers roams. With no way to escape, they must find a way to survive and unravel the mystery of what happened to the world they left behind.
Rose Red tells the story of a team of psychics who go to investigate an old mansion known as Rose Red. The team discovers that the house is not just haunted, but possessed by an evil entity. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of the mansion, they unravel the psychic powers of its inhabitants and face their own inner demons.
In a Caribbean island in the 1970s, a creature terrorizes the inhabitants, leading a police officer and a team of experts to uncover a genetic engineering experiment gone wrong. They must find a way to stop the creature before it wreaks havoc on the island.
A young playwright becomes obsessed with a photograph of a beautiful woman who lived in the early 1900s. Through self-hypnosis, he travels back in time to meet her, but their love is tragically cut short. With the help of a pocket watch and his determination, he finds a way to reunite with his beloved, even if it means sacrificing everything.
In 1970s Afghanistan, a young boy and his best friend are torn apart by a tragic event. Years later, the boy, now a writer, returns to Afghanistan to face his past and seek redemption.
Set in 1960s London, 'The Servant' explores the power dynamics and psychological mind games between a wealthy bachelor and his cunning manservant. Through manipulation and control, the servant challenges the class differences and explores themes of submission, role reversal, and repressed homosexuality.
When a young advertising executive meets a middle-aged waitress, they embark on a passionate but tumultuous relationship that challenges societal norms.
Shallow Grave (1994) is a dark comedy neo-noir film set in Edinburgh, Scotland. It follows the story of three roommates who find a suitcase full of money in their new flatmate's room after he overdoses. As they decide to keep the money for themselves, tensions rise and trust is tested within the group. The film explores themes of greed, distrust, and the consequences of their actions. It is a psycho-thriller that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.
In this modern-day adaptation, a wealthy mystery novelist tricks his wife's lover into thinking he committed murder. The two engage in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, filled with twists and turns, where nothing is as it seems.
Flowers in the Attic follows the story of a family who is forced to live in an attic after the death of their father. As the children struggle to survive in their confinement, they face abuse, starvation, and a mysterious grandmother who harbors dark secrets.
When an Iranian immigrant is mistakenly evicted from her home in San Francisco, a tragic chain of events ensues, involving a police officer, a colonel, and a domineering husband.
The World According to Garp follows the life of T.S. Garp, an aspiring writer. The film explores themes of love, identity, and family through Garp's journey of self-discovery. With a cast of eccentric characters, including a nurse, a wrestler, and a transgender woman, Garp's story is filled with both comedy and drama.
Quiz Show is a gripping drama that explores the behind-the-scenes manipulation and scandal in a popular TV quiz show in the 1950s. It follows the story of a young lawyer, Richard Goodwin, who investigates allegations of fraud and deception. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption, media manipulation, and political corruption that threatens to bring down the entire quiz show industry.
In 'Raise the Titanic', a group of people embark on a mission to recover the Titanic from the ocean depths. With the help of a physicist and a secret government program, they face various obstacles and challenges to bring the Titanic back to the surface.
Henry Chinaski is a writer struggling with alcoholism and unemployment in Los Angeles. He spends his days drinking in bars, getting into fights, and pursuing his artistic creations. Along the way, he develops relationships with a prostitute named Wanda and a fellow alcoholic named Eddie. Despite the hardships he faces, Henry continues to write and finds comfort in the world of the barflies.
In the 1940s, an American couple travels to Africa, specifically the Sahara Desert, seeking adventure and escape. However, their journey becomes fraught with intense emotions and personal struggles as they face infidelity, racial tensions, and the harsh realities of the desert. Their marriage is put to the test, forcing them to confront their own desires, passions, and the complexities of their relationship.
A middle-aged man named Ned Merril decides to swim across all the pools in his suburban Connecticut neighborhood, while encountering various people and situations along the way. As he swims from house to house, he experiences moments of nostalgia, disillusionment, and emotional breakdown. Through his journey, Ned tries to rekindle connections, make amends, and come to terms with his own past.
Running with Scissors follows a teenage boy named Augusten Burroughs as he navigates his unconventional and chaotic life, living with his eccentric family. Based on the autobiographical novel by Augusten Burroughs, the movie explores themes of family dysfunction, coming of age, and the search for identity.