Movies and TvShows featuring "writers-block" theme.
Californication follows the life of Hank Moody, a self-destructive writer based in Los Angeles. He struggles with alcoholism, sex addiction, and a dysfunctional family while trying to make a living as a writer. Throughout the series, Hank tries to navigate his complicated relationships and come to terms with his inner demons.
Valeria is a sexually frustrated woman who is tired of her neglectful husband and her lack of love. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery and explores her desires. Along the way, she faces challenges in her relationships and deals with infidelity, jealousy, and doubt. Will she be able to find happiness and fulfillment?
When the plots of reclusive author Elly Conway's fictional espionage novels begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past. Accompanied by her cat Alfie and Aiden, a cat-allergic spy, Elly races across the world to stay one step ahead of the killers as the line between Conway's fictional world and her real one begins to blur.
After breaking up with his true love, best-selling author Hardin Scott travels to Portugal to find a woman he wronged in the past and to change himself in order to win back the love of his life, Tessa.
Stark Raving Mad is a comedy TV show that follows the life of an eccentric novelist named Ian Stark and his uptight editor named Henry McNeely. The show takes a humorous look at the challenges and misadventures faced by Ian as he tries to overcome his severe case of writer's block, all while dealing with Henry's controlling and perfectionist nature. With a dash of eccentricity and a sprinkle of witty humor, Stark Raving Mad provides endless laughter and entertainment for its viewers.
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future. The father's mental health deteriorates rapidly, and he becomes a danger to his family. As the mother tries to protect her son, they must find a way to escape the hotel and the father's madness.
Tongrak is a writer of popular romance novels. While travelling in search of inspiration for his most recent novel, he meets an irritating southern Thai man, Mahasamut. When they end up in bed together, however, Tongrak finds himself hooked.
October Road follows the life of Nick Garrett, a successful author in New York City who is forced to return to his hometown of Knights Ridge, Massachusetts, after his best-selling novel is revealed to be based on the people from his hometown. As Nick reconnects with his old high school friends, he must confront the past, deal with the consequences of his actions, and find a way to regain the trust of the people he left behind.
Smoke is a gentle drama-comedy that follows the lives of several individuals in a small town. The story revolves around a novelist, a troubled boy, a widower, and a blind woman, among others. Their lives intersect in unexpected ways, resulting in a series of whimsical and heartwarming adventures.
James and Em Foster vacation at a beach resort in La Tolqa. An accident exposes the resort's perverse subculture of hedonistic tourism, reckless violence, and surreal horrors. James pays to have a clone killed in his place, while Em wants to leave. James is introduced to a group of tourists who pay to watch their doubles get slaughtered. They encourage James to engage in criminal behavior and abuse the resort staff. James tries to flee but is captured. He beats his clone to death and is rewarded by Gabi. James decides to stay at the closed resort.
Two women are bound by their mutual passion for writing. Tono Risa is already a successful writer. Her books are all best sellers and have been made into movies, putting increasing pressure on Risa to keep churning out masterpieces. The professional pressures and her personal responsibilities begin to make Risa feel overwhelmed and dejected. Yuki is a young woman who moves to Tokyo with the dream of becoming a published writer someday. When she is about to give up on that dream, Yuki is offered a job to work as Risa’s assistant by her editor. The two women start off a little stilted but eventually form a friendship and a productive working relationship. As Yuki’s role gradually increases from being an assistant to a ghostwriter for Risa, will Risa feel threatened by Yuki’s ambition?
A detective drama produced by Fuji TV.
The popular writer Roman Strakhov has to hand over another masterpiece to the publishing house in two weeks. But, as luck would have it, he has a creative crisis. For inspiration, Fears goes to the Investigative Committee. In order to study the material, the writer has to share heroic everyday life with the staff of the investigative department. Strict and very cute investigator Zhenya Ogareva becomes the main character not only of Strakhov's plots, but also of his whole life. Zhenya inspires the writer to a new novel. Both literally and figuratively…
A struggling writer, Eddie Morra, discovers a pill that allows him to access 100% of his brain's capabilities. With his newfound intelligence and abilities, Eddie rises to power and success, but soon finds himself caught in a dangerous web of threats and consequences.
A couple's peaceful life is disrupted when uninvited guests arrive at their home. As tensions rise, secrets are revealed and chaos ensues, ultimately leading to a tragic and devastating conclusion.
In the dystopian future, a clairvoyant woman with terminal illness moves to London, where she becomes involved in a love triangle with a cheating husband and a femme fatale. As Guy Fawkes Day approaches, secrets are revealed and the line between reality and fantasy blurs.
Calvin, a novelist struggling with writer's block, brings his dream girl, Ruby, to life by writing a novel. Their relationship becomes beautiful, and Calvin has the power to control Ruby's actions by typing on the page.
When a man and his daughter discover their ability to bring characters from books to life by reading aloud, they must battle an evil ruler to protect the world of literature.
A lovelorn screenwriter named Charlie Kaufman is hired to adapt 'The Orchid Thief' for the screen. However, he struggles with writer's block when he realizes there is no narrative to the book. Meanwhile, his twin brother Donald becomes successful with a cliched screenplay. As Charlie seeks advice and tries to finish his script, he becomes involved with journalist Susan Orlean and the eccentric orchid thief John Laroche. The story takes unexpected turns, including murder and a hurricane, until Charlie finally finishes his script.
After suffering from writer's block, composer Steven Lauddem regains his passion for music when he embarks on a search for inspiration after a wild one-night stand.