When two misfits, Burt and Verona (John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph), learn they are about to become parents, they set off on a cross-country trip to help them decide where they should settle down. But things don't go as they hope: Burt's mother (Catherine O'Hara) casually tells them she and his father are moving to Europe and won't see much of their baby. Maggie Gyllenhaal and Allison Janney play friends of Verona's who have very different parenting styles. Burt and Verona can't quite figure out how they'll make it work, but vow to keep trying. Directed by Sam Mendes. With Josh Hamilton and Jeff Daniels. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Melanie Lynskey in Away We Go
This film is based on the true story of Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon), the highest-ranked corporate whistler-blower in American history. Whitacre, who suffered from bi-polar disorder, nevertheless put himself on the line to expose corrupt business practices at Archer Daniels Midland, his employer. The film contrasts his own indiscretions and his struggles with his mental problems against his heroism. Scott Bakula is an FBI agent and Melanie Lynskey plays Whitacre's wife. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. With Joel McHale and Tony Hale. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 2009.
Melanie Lynskey in The Informant!
Directed by Jason Reitman. With George Clooney, Anna Kendrick, Vera Farmiga, Zach Galifianakis, Melanie Lynskey, J.K. Simmons and Jason Bateman. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2009.
Melanie Lynskey in Up in the Air
Melanie Carmichael (Reese Witherspoon) runs away from her white trash Alabama upbringing to become a fashion designer in New York. Recently engaged to a successful businessman (Patrick Dempsey), Melanie has almost everything she's ever dreamed of, but there's just one problem: She's still married to her high school sweetheart (Josh Lucas). Melanie travels south to set things straight, but once she's there leaving is a lot harder than she thought. Directed by Andy Tennant. With Candice Bergen, Fred Ward and Jean Smart. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Drama. Year: 2002.
Melanie Lynskey in Sweet Home Alabama
Directed by David McNally. With Piper Perabo, Tyra Banks, Adam Garcia, Bridget Moynahan and Maria Bello. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music. Year: 2000.
Melanie Lynskey in Coyote Ugly