"a search through war-torn France after D-Day to bring back a soldier. It earned the praise and respect of the film community, critics, and the general public. It was labeled one of the finest war films ever made and earned Spielberg his second Academy Award for direction, and Hanks another Best Actor nomination. Later that year, Hanks re-teamed with his ""Sleepless in Seattle"" co-star Meg Ryan for ""You've Got Mail"", a remake of 1940's ""The Shop Around the Corner"". In 1999, Hanks starred in an adaptation of the Stephen King novel ""The Green Mile"". He also returned as the voice"
"it were, in the common-sense logic of the film’s world; it’s that there’s a big, gaping hole where the illogic should be, a whole lot of nothing where there should be metaphor, playfulness, all that juicy, enigmatic, magical-realism stuff that helps films like Being John Malkovich and its many knockoffs become fodder for film-studies essays."" No Stranger Than Love No Stranger Than Love is a 2015 Canadian romantic comedy film directed by Nick Wernham and written by Steve Adams. The film stars Alison Brie, Justin Chatwin and Colin Hanks. The film was released on June 17, 2016, in a limited"
"You've Got Mail You've Got Mail is a 1998 American romantic comedy film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, directed by Nora Ephron, and co-written by Nora and Delia Ephron, inspired by the play ""Parfumerie"" by Miklós László. The film is about two people in an online romance who are unaware that they are also business rivals. It marks the third coupling of Hanks and Ryan, who had previously appeared together in ""Joe Versus the Volcano"" (1990) and ""Sleepless in Seattle"" (1993). ""You've Got Mail"" received mildly positive reviews from critics. Kathleen Kelly is involved with Frank Navasky, a leftist"
"Tom Hanks Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Hanks is known for his comedic and dramatic roles in such films as ""Splash"" (1984), ""Big"" (1988), ""Turner & Hooch"" (1989), ""A League of Their Own"" (1992), ""Sleepless in Seattle"" (1993), ""Apollo 13"" (1995), ""You've Got Mail"" (1998), ""The Green Mile"" (1999), ""Cast Away"" (2000), ""Road to Perdition"" (2002), ""Cloud Atlas"" (2012), ""Captain Phillips"" (2013), ""Saving Mr. Banks"" (2013), and ""Sully"" (2016). He has also starred in the ""Robert Langdon"" film series, and voices Sheriff Woody in the ""Toy Story"" film series. Hanks has collaborated"
"Romantic Comedy (1983 film) Romantic Comedy is a 1983 American romantic comedy film directed by Arthur Hiller and starring Dudley Moore and Mary Steenburgen. The screenplay by Bernard Slade is based on his 1979 play of the same title. Jason Kramer is a popular New York City playwright in desperate need of a new writing partner who can provide him with inspiration. Phoebe Craddock is a small-town teacher who aspires to be a writer. On the day Jason is marrying wealthy socialite Allison St. James, he meets Phoebe, stripping naked in front of her when he mistakes her for a"
"Guy"" on Broadway, he had crowds of 300 fans waiting for a glimpse of him after every performance. This is the highest number of expectant fans post-show of any Broadway performance. Hanks is ranked as the fourth highest all-time box office star in North America, with a total gross of over $4.5 billion at the North American box office, an average of $100.8 million per film. Worldwide, his films have grossed over $9.0 billion. Asteroid is named after him. Tom Hanks Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Hanks is known for his comedic"
"marriages. Robbins has written eight novels since 1971. He has also written numerous short stories and essays, mostly collected in the volume ""Wild Ducks Flying Backward"", and one novella, ""B Is for Beer"". Tom Robbins Thomas Eugene Robbins (born July 22, 1932) is an American novelist. His best-selling novels are ""seriocomedies"" (also known as ""comedy-drama""). His novel ""Even Cowgirls Get the Blues"" was made into a movie in 1993 by Gus Van Sant and stars Uma Thurman, Lorraine Bracco, and Keanu Reeves. Robbins was born on July 22, 1932 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to George Thomas Robbins and Katherine"
"1 1/2 stars out of 4 stars, and called it a dumb sitcom. The film earned three Razzie Award nominations including Worst Actor (Ashton Kutcher), Worst Supporting Actress (Brittany Murphy) and Worst Screen Couple (Kutcher and Murphy), but failed to win in each of these categories. Just Married Just Married is a 2003 American romantic comedy film directed by Shawn Levy, written by Sam Harper, and stars Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy. Produced by Robert Simonds, the film was successful at the box office despite generally negative critical reviews. The film opens with Tom and Sarah in the airport, then"
"finishing 11th at the box office. With a total worldwide gross of $8,244,651 (U.S. domestic gross of $4,212,494), it is the lowest-grossing film to feature Tom Hanks in top billing since ""Every Time We Say Goodbye"" in 1986. A Hologram for the King (film) A Hologram for the King is a 2016 comedy-drama film directed, written and co-scored by Tom Tykwer, based on the 2012 novel of the same name written by Dave Eggers, and starring Tom Hanks as a washed-up corporate salesman, who goes to Saudi Arabia to propose a business deal. Sidse Babett Knudsen, Tom Skerritt and Sarita"
"Fox. In 2003, Hahn appeared in a supporting role alongside Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in the romantic comedy film, ""How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days."" The following year, she appeared in ""Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!""; """"; ""Around the Bend""; and ""."" She later had more supporting roles in films, including the 2005 romantic comedy-drama ""A Lot like Love"" starring Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet; ""The Holiday"" (2006) with Cameron Diaz; the science fiction adventure drama ""The Last Mimzy"" (2007) alongside Rainn Wilson; ""Step Brothers"" (2008); ""Revolutionary Road"" (2008) starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet; and"
"in the science fiction drama ""Bios"". Principal production will commence in February 2019. The film is set to be released on October 2, 2020 by Universal Pictures. Hanks was married to American actress Samantha Lewes from 1978. They had one son, actor Colin Hanks (born 1977), and one daughter, Elizabeth Hanks (born 1982). In 1981, Hanks met actress Rita Wilson on the set of TV comedy ""Bosom Buddies"" (1980–1982). They were reunited in 1985 on the set of ""Volunteers"". Hanks and Samantha Lewes divorced in 1987. Hanks married Wilson in 1988. They have two sons. The oldest, Chester Marlon ""Chet"""
"love with his young stenographer. The film was modeled after the Audrey Hepburn movie, ""Paris When It Sizzles"". The film was widely panned by critics, with ""Rotten Tomatoes"" giving it an 11% positive rating by calling it ""a dull and unfunny comedy where the leads fail to generate any sparks."" ""Alex & Emma"" was a flop, grossing just over US$15 million at the box office. Alex & Emma Alex & Emma is a 2003 American romantic comedy directed by Rob Reiner and starring Kate Hudson and Luke Wilson. Written by Jeremy Leven, the film is about a writer who must"
"Hanks portrays a young Mr. Rogers on the Comedy Central show ""Drunk History"". The same year, Hanks appears as a guest judge on Netflix's baking competition ""Sugar Rush"" in Season 1, Episode 5; this episode was titled ""Sweet Geeks"" and Hanks presided over three rounds of cupcakes, desserts and ultimate cakes. Hanks dated Busy Philipps in the 1990s, while in college. In June 2009, Hanks became engaged to former New York publicist Samantha Bryant. The couple married on May 8, 2010, in Los Angeles. Together, they have two daughters, one born in 2011, the other born in 2013. Hanks is"
"Goodbye,' which opens today at the Criterion and other theaters, for at least two reasons: because there's something so innately comic about him, even in solemn surroundings, and because he has so much more energy than the film does. As directed by Moshe Mizrahi ('Madame Rosa', 'I Love You Rosa'), this love story is mostly notable for its strained, awkward small talk and its long, long pauses."" Notes Citations Bibliography Every Time We Say Goodbye (film) Every Time We Say Goodbye is a 1986 American drama film starring Tom Hanks and Cristina Marsillach. Hanks plays a gentile American in the"
"""Halloween III: Season of the Witch"". Following the couple's divorce, he married Janis Lee Rodgers on March 15, 1986, with whom he has one child, Taylor. Tom Atkins (actor) Tom Atkins (born November 13, 1935) is an American television and film actor. He is primarily known for his work in the horror film and thriller film genres, having worked with writers and directors such as Shane Black, William Peter Blatty, John Carpenter, Fred Dekker, Richard Donner, Stephen King, and George A. Romero. He is also a familiar face to mainstream viewers, often playing police officers. Atkins has starred in numerous"
"Film Festival and had a limited release in the United States in 2014. ""Blood Ties"" received mixed reviews. Kunis was also cast in the comedy ""The Angriest Man in Brooklyn"", alongside Robin Williams and Peter Dinklage. The film had a limited theatrical and VOD release and received poor reviews. The Paul Haggis-directed film ""Third Person"" co-starring with Liam Neeson, Olivia Wilde and James Franco premiered at the 2013 Toronto Film Festival and had a limited release in 2014, but also received mostly negative reviews. Kunis' performance was praised by some critics; Deborah Young of ""The Hollywood Reporter"" wrote that her"
"together and divorced in 2011. Williams married girlfriend Kristen Torrianni in June 2013. Williams acted in a 1990 Fullerton College production of William Shakespeare's tragedy, ""Othello"", which was directed by Tom Blank. He also acted in another production in the same year at Fullerton College called ""Red Noses"", a black comedy produced by Peter Barnes and directed by Michael Fields. Williams has appeared on many TV series since 1994, including """", ""Beverly Hills, 90210"", ""NYPD Blue"", """", ""3rd Rock from the Sun"", ""JAG"", ""Living Single"", ""Nash Bridges"", ""Providence"", """", ""Veronica Mars"", ""The West Wing"", ""Close to Home"", ""ER"", and ""Grey's"
"Every Time We Say Goodbye (film) Every Time We Say Goodbye is a 1986 American drama film starring Tom Hanks and Cristina Marsillach. Hanks plays a gentile American in the Royal Air Force, stationed in mandatory Jerusalem, who falls in love with a girl from a Sephardic Jewish family. The film has the unusual distinction of being partly in the Ladino language. With young lovers of very different backgrounds with religious/cultural differences, the film is an account of a forbidden love, and the sacrifices that are made in the face of prejudice. Lt. David Bradley (Tom Hanks) is an American"
"that eventually went to John Candy. Instead, Hanks landed the lead role in ""Splash"", which went on to become a surprise box office hit, grossing more than US$69 million. He also had a sizable hit with the sex comedy ""Bachelor Party"", also in 1984. In 1983–84, Hanks made three guest appearances on ""Family Ties"" as Elyse Keaton's alcoholic brother, Ned Donnelly. With ""Nothing in Common"" (1986) – a story of a young man alienated from his father (played by Jackie Gleason) – Hanks began to extend himself from comedic roles to dramatic roles. In an interview with ""Rolling Stone"" magazine,"
"and was the company mailman at his post in Chakmakli, Turkey in 1969. In 1981, he made his big-screen debut in Herbert Ross's musical ""Pennies from Heaven"" starring Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters. Since the early 1980s, he has been in over 50 films, including ""Two Idiots in Hollywood"" (1988), ""The Mighty Ducks"" (1992), ""The Fan"" (1996), ""Breakdown"" (1997), ""Con Air"" (1997), """" (2003), ""Sideways"" (2004), ""Are We There Yet?"" (2005), ""The Dukes of Hazzard"" (2005), ""Wild Hogs"" (2007) and ""Mr. Woodcock"" (2007). Gainey was one of the stars of the short-lived series ""Against the Law"" and played Tom Friendly"
"First Man"" (1996) (opposite Leslie Ann Warren and Heather Graham), ""A Brother's Kiss"" (1997) (with Cathy Moriarty, Rosie Perez and John Leguizamo), ""Federal Hill (film)"" (1994) (Deauville Film Festival Winner, Critics Award and Audience Award) as well as Allison Eastwood's, ""Rails & Ties"" (2007), ""The Pavilion"" (2004), ""Sonic Impact"" (2000) (with Ice-T), ""The Taxman (film)"" (2008) (with Joe Pantoliano and Michael Chiklis), Mike Nichols’ ""Wolf (1994 film)"" (1994), and most recently ""The Advocate"" (2013) and ""For the Love of Money"" (2012). His television work includes the Tom Hanks/Imagine Entertainment/HBO produced Emmy Award-winning mini-series, ""From the Earth to the Moon (TV"
"redeemed his past (ever catch that ""Six Weeks"" thing between Dudley Moore and Mary Tyler Moore, or the Jon Voight ""Table for Five""?). He should just avoid projects where you have to use the word 'bittersweet' – and grab at any others that star Tom Hanks."" Punchline (film) Punchline is a 1988 American comedy film written and directed by David Seltzer and starring Tom Hanks as a talented young comic who helps a housewife, played by Sally Field, who wants to break into stand-up comedy. Steven Gold is a struggling medical student who moonlights as a stand-up comedian. It quickly"
"a continued efflorescence, visible to this day in the popular film form known as the ""romantic comedy"". At its most formulaic, critics have asserted, the conventions of the marriage plot, with the cathartic closure that its marriage ending delivers to its believers, ultimately renounces politics and engagement in the world in favor of privacy and domestic bliss. We may see this, for instance, in the film ""You've Got Mail"", which resolves the political opposition between mega-bookstore boss Tom Hanks and bookshop-around-the-corner owner, Meg Ryan, by uniting its lead characters in a union that effaces the unequal distribution of capital that"
"weekend upon release, respectively. By mid-September, the film had grossed over $29.6 million overseas. It went on to gross over $150.4 million worldwide, with international grosses standing at $94.6 million. Friends with Benefits (film) Friends with Benefits is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Will Gluck, and starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis in the lead roles. The film features Patricia Clarkson, Jenna Elfman, Bryan Greenberg, Nolan Gould, Richard Jenkins, and Woody Harrelson in supporting roles. The plot revolves around Dylan Harper (Timberlake) and Jamie Rellis (Kunis), who meet in New York City, and naively believe adding sex"
"Love & Other Drugs Love & Other Drugs is a 2010 American erotic romantic drama comedy film directed, produced and co-written by Edward Zwick, based on the non-fiction book ""Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman"" by Jamie Reidy. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway, who originally starred together in ""Brokeback Mountain""; Oliver Platt, Hank Azaria, Josh Gad and Gabriel Macht also star. The film was released in the United States on November 26, 2010, received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $103 million. In 1996, Jamie Randall is fired from a Pittsburgh electronics store for having"
"film an average grade of ""B"" on an A+ to F scale. Richard Roeper of the ""Chicago Sun Times"" gave the film three-and-a-half out of four stars, praising the film's supporting cast and script. People's Choice Awards nominated it as Favorite Comedic Movie, but it lost to Bad Moms. How to Be Single How to Be Single is a 2016 American romantic comedy film directed by Christian Ditter and written by Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein and Dana Fox, based on the novel of the same name by Liz Tuccillo. It stars Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Alison Brie, Leslie Mann, Damon"
"five-year extension with Lancôme for million. In 2011, she appeared as a college teacher and the love interest of a middle-aged man returning to education in the romantic comedy ""Larry Crowne"", opposite Tom Hanks, who directed and played the title role. The movie received generally mediocre reviews with only 35% of the 175 Rotten Tomatoes reviews giving it high ratings, although Roberts's comedic performance was praised. In ""Mirror Mirror"" (2012), the Tarsem Singh adaptation of ""Snow White"", Roberts portrayed Queen Clementianna, Snow White's evil stepmother, opposite Lily Collins. In 2013, Roberts starred alongside Meryl Streep and Ewan McGregor in the"
"scene at the end of the picture."" ""Baywatch"" was not a commercial success in North America but the film performed better in the overseas markets. The 2018 Sundance Film Festival marked the release of Chopra's next American film, ""A Kid Like Jake"", a drama about gender variance, starring Jim Parsons and Claire Danes. Amy Nicholson of ""Variety"" commended her ""charming presence"" but thought that her role added little value to the film. Chopra has completed work on Todd Strauss-Schulson's romantic comedy ""Isn't It Romantic"", co-starring Liam Hemsworth, Rebel Wilson and Adam DeVine. She will reunite with Farhan Akhtar to play"
"box office in terms of gross receipts. He is perhaps best known for the 2003 romantic comedy film ""Just Married"" starring Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy which achieved neutral to negative reviews but which had substantial profitability. Harper based the story, in part, on his own self-declared less-than-idyllic honeymoon in Italy with his wife. Harper worked with Jamie Foxx on ""Rio"", Martin Lawrence on ""Open Season"", Bonnie Hunt on ""Cheaper by the Dozen 2"", David Moscow on ""Just Married"", and Bonnie Hunt on ""Cheaper by the Dozen"". He has loosely drawn characters in his screenplays from experiences involving his family"
"seriocomic meditation on the couple relationship to George Cukor's ""Adam's Rib"" (1949), starring Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. Since its release, other romantic comedies have inspired comparison. ""When Harry Met Sally..."" (1989), ""Chasing Amy"" (1997), ""Burning Annie"" (2007), ""500 Days of Summer"" (2009) and Allen's 2003 film, ""Anything Else"", are among them, while film director Rian Johnson said in an interview for the book, ""The Film That Changed My Life"", that ""Annie Hall"" inspired him to become a film director. Karen Gillan stated that she watched ""Annie Hall"" as part of her research for her lead role in ""Not Another"
"A Hologram for the King (film) A Hologram for the King is a 2016 comedy-drama film directed, written and co-scored by Tom Tykwer, based on the 2012 novel of the same name written by Dave Eggers, and starring Tom Hanks as a washed-up corporate salesman, who goes to Saudi Arabia to propose a business deal. Sidse Babett Knudsen, Tom Skerritt and Sarita Choudhury also star in this international co-production between France, Germany, the Cayman Islands, Mexico, and the United States. The film was released on April 22, 2016, by Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions and Saban Films. It received positive reviews but"
"No Stranger Than Love No Stranger Than Love is a 2015 Canadian romantic comedy film directed by Nick Wernham and written by Steve Adams. The film stars Alison Brie, Justin Chatwin and Colin Hanks. The film was released on June 17, 2016, in a limited release and through video on demand by Orion Pictures. Lucy Sherrington (Alison Brie), a high school art teacher living in a small town, is romantically pursued by every male she knows including students and the high school principal. Lucy turns them down because she is contemplating having an affair with the married high school football"
"Joe Versus the Volcano Joe Versus the Volcano is a 1990 American romantic comedy film written and directed by John Patrick Shanley and starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Hanks plays a man who, after being told he is dying of a rare disease, accepts a financial offer to travel to a South Pacific island and throw himself into a volcano on behalf of the superstitious natives. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with the woman taking him there. The film received mixed reviews overall, but positive reviews from some critics, including Roger Ebert, who described the"