Bill Buell

CIA operative Nathan Muir (Redford) is on the brink of retirement when he finds out that his protege Tom Bishop (Pitt) has been arrested in China for espionage. No stranger to the machinations of the CIA's top echelon, Muir hones all his skills and irreverent manner in order to find a way to free Bishop. As he embarks on his mission to free Bishop, Muir recalls how he recruited and trained the young rookie, at that time a sergeant in Vietnam, their turbulent times together as operatives and the woman who threatened their friendship. (imdb)

Described as a "fable of innocence," his latest film allows Todd Solondz to savor the profound flavor of moral complexity. (Wellspring Media)

Rich in the details of daily life, wistful and wise, Duane Hopwood is the story of a man who comes back from the brink, and is finally able to celebrate life in all its imperfections. (IFC Films)

Insightful look at an unattractive 7th grader as she struggles to cope with un-attentive parents, snobbish classmates, a smart older brother, an attractive younger sister, and her own insecurities. (imdb)

A man tries to warn his brother away from the new girlfriend he brings home during Thanksgiving, but ends up becoming infatuated with her in the process.

Mac calls on his slacker friend Bobby to seek hard drugs after being fired and dumped by his girlfriend. But the pair find more trouble than they ever thought possible as their simple quest brings them to realize the end of the world is nigh. (Netflix)