Dumb and Dumber is a 1994 comedy film directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly. The film stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels as Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, two dim-witted friends who go on a road trip to return a briefcase full of money. The film is known for its slapstick humor and its quotable lines.
Rush Hour is a 1998 American buddy cop action comedy film directed by Brett Ratner. The film stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker as Lee and Carter, two detectives from different cultures who must work together to solve a case. The film is known for its action sequences and its humor.
Magnolia is a 1999 American anthology drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film features an ensemble cast and tells interconnected stories of various characters in Southern California. The film explores themes of love, loss, and redemption.
Gettysburg is a 1993 American epic historical war drama film directed by Ronald F. Maxwell. The film depicts the Battle of Gettysburg, a pivotal battle in the American Civil War. The film is known for its large-scale battle scenes and its historical accuracy.
Friday is a 1995 comedy film written by Ice Cube and DJ Pooh and directed by F. Gary Gray. The film stars Ice Cube and Chris Tucker as Craig and Smokey, two friends who spend a Friday hanging out and getting into trouble. The film is known for its humor and its portrayal of African-American life.
Living Out Loud is a 1998 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Richard LaGravenese. The film stars Holly Hunter, Danny DeVito, and Queen Latifah as three people whose lives intertwine in New York City. The film explores themes of love, loss, and friendship.
American History X is a 1998 neo-noir crime drama film written by David McKenna and directed by Tony Kaye. The film stars Edward Norton as Derek Vinyard, a former neo-Nazi skinhead who is released from prison and attempts to leave his violent past behind. The film explores themes of racism, hate, and redemption, and is considered a classic of the genre.
The Long Kiss Goodnight is a 1996 American action thriller film directed by Renny Harlin. The film stars Geena Davis as Samantha Caine, a suburban homemaker who discovers she is a former CIA assassin. The film is known for its action sequences and its twists and turns.
Dark City is a 1998 neo-noir science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas. The film stars Rufus Sewell as John Murdoch, a man who suffers from amnesia and finds himself in a mysterious city where the inhabitants are manipulated by extraterrestrial beings. The film explores themes of identity, memory, and reality.
Se7en is a 1995 neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher. The film stars Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt as two detectives investigating a series of murders based on the seven deadly sins. The film is known for its dark tone, its suspenseful atmosphere, and its shocking ending.
Metropolitan is a 1990 American coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Whit Stillman. The film stars Edward Clements, Carolyn Farina, and Chris Eigeman as young adults navigating social circles in New York City. The film explores themes of class, identity, and social dynamics.
Wag the Dog is a 1997 American political satire black comedy film directed by Barry Levinson. The film stars Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro as a spin doctor and a Hollywood producer who create a fake war to distract from a presidential sex scandal. The film explores themes of media manipulation and political cynicism.
The Wedding Singer is a 1998 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Coraci. The film stars Adam Sandler as Robbie Hart, a wedding singer who falls in love with one of the brides he sings for. The film is known for its humor and its feel-good story.
Menace II Society is a 1993 American coming-of-age crime drama film directed by Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes. The film stars Tyrin Turner, Larenz Tate, and Jada Pinkett Smith as young men growing up in a crime-ridden neighborhood in South Central Los Angeles. The film explores themes of violence, poverty, and social injustice.
House Party is a 1990 American teen comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin. The film stars Kid 'n Play as Kid and Play, two friends who throw a house party while their parents are out of town. The film is known for its humor and its portrayal of African-American teen life.
For the capstone of his Hollywood Stories series exploring the 1990s — an era of explosive creativity and innovation in the entertainment industry — Richard Rushfield talks to two execs who helped New Line Cinema become the movie studio of that golden moment. Mike De Luca is today the co-chair and CEO of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, but in the ’90s he was the head of production at New Line, a powerful role he stepped into at the tender age of 27. Richard Brener started as a temp at New Line in 1995 and never left, working his way up to run the studio (now a division of Warner Bros.) as its president and chief creative officer. Together they recall how the indie house launched by Bob Shaye in 1967 struck gold nearly 30 years later with comedy blockbusters (Austin Powers, Dumb and Dumber, Rush Hour, The Wedding Singer) and revered auteur-driven dramas (American History X, Boogie Nights, Se7en). As an indie, "you were kind of locked into lower-budget acquisitions and films — that all coalesced into a business plan of sleeper hits," De Luca says. “We were not afraid of trying things that we liked, even if other people had passed on them.”
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