25 Oct 2001
Life as a House
When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.
Living Out Loud
Judith Moore is suddenly single after discovering her husband of fifteen years, a successful doctor, has been having an affair with a younger woman. Judith stews, plans, plots and fantasizes, but she can't decide what to do with her life until she goes out to a night club to see singer Liz Bailey, who is full of advice on life and love. While out on the town, Judith is suddenly kissed by a total stranger, which opens her eyes to new possibilities... which is when she notices Pat, the elevator operator in her building.
Top Billed Cast
Holly Hunter Judith Moore
Danny DeVito Pat Francato
Queen Latifah Liz Bailey
Martin Donovan Robert Nelson
Richard Schiff Phil Francato
Elias Koteas The Kisser
Mariangela Pino Donna
Eddie Cibrian The Masseur
Clark Anderson Gary
Ellen McElduff Crying Woman
Ivan Kronenfeld Angry Boyfriend
Fil Formicola Santi's Man
Nick Sandow Santi's Man
Jenette Goldstein Fanny
Lin Shaye Lisa's Nurse
John F. O'Donohue Sid
Anthony Russell Mo
Sy Sher Lou
Sal Jenco Len
Gina Philips Lisa Francato
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