John Sayles Great Film Moments
The Howling
The Howling (1981) - Trailer #1 - Directed by Joe Dante and starring Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine. After a bizarre and near fatal encounter with a serial killer, a newswoman is sent to a rehabilitation center whose inhabitants may not be what they seem.
Casa de los babys
Casa de los babys (2003) - Trailer #1 - Directed by John Sayles and starring Said Martinez, Abel Salas, Marco Mondragón, José Reyes, Ignacio de Anda. Acclaimed filmmaker John Sayles captures six American women at one of the most emotionally charged moments of their lives—each on the verge of adopting a baby—in this “compelling” (Chicago Tribune) drama set against the backdrop of a Latin American town. Featuring an “inspired” (The Miami Herald) all-star cast, this poignant look at fate, maternity and clashing cultures is “as rich in ideas as it is in fine acting” (LA Daily News).
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out (1988) - Trailer #1 - Directed by John Sayles and starring John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner, Christopher Lloyd, John Mahoney. A dramatization of the Black Sox scandal when the underpaid Chicago White Sox accepted bribes to deliberately lose the 1919 World Series.
The Howling
The Howling (1981) - Animal Magnetism - Bill (Christopher Stone) and Marsha (Elisabeth Brooks) lay down by the fire and get 'wild’.
The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) - Disoriented - The Brother (Joe Morton) finds chaos in his own head when he arrives on Ellis Island.
The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) - Crash Landing - The Brother’s (Joe Morton) spaceship crash lands near New York City’s Ellis Island, leaving him alone and injured.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) - Escape - The kids escape from the magical land where Spiderwick (David Strathairn) has been held prisoner.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) - A Father and Son Moment - Jared (Freddie Highmore) shares an emotional moment with his father (Andrew McCarthy), only to discover that it is actually Mulgarath (Nick Nolte) in disguise.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) - Under Attack - Helen (Mary-Louise Parker) and the kids defend themselves from the encroaching hoard of goblins.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) - Hogsqueal - While trying to rescue Simon (Freddie Highmore), Jared (Freddie Highmore) meets the friendly but troublesome Hogsqueal (Seth Rogen).
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) - Oven Bomb - Simon (Freddie Highmore) dispatches a group of goblins with a home-made oven bomb.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) - Hogsqueal to the Rescue - Hogsqueal (Seth Rogen) makes himself integral in the defeat of Mulgarath (Nick Nolte).
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) - The Field Guide - Jared (Freddie Highmore) discovers Spiderwick’s (David Strathairn) Field Guide to magical and mystical creatures.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) - The Tunnels - Jared (Freddie Highmore) and Mallory (Sarah Bolger) run from a cave troll while navigating the secret tunnels leading into town.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) - The Griffin's Flight - Jared, (Freddie Highmore), Simon (Freddie Highmore), and Mallory (Sarah Bolger) take a ride on Spiderwick’s (David Strathairn) pet griffin.
Amigo
Amigo (2010) - Trailer #1 - A fictional account of events during the Philippine-American War.
Return of the Secaucus Seven
Return of the Secaucus Seven (1980) - Get a Room - Ron (David Strathairn) and Frances (Maggie Cousineau) get a room from Howie (John Sayles) who works the front desk.
Return of the Secaucus Seven
Return of the Secaucus Seven (1980) - The Guys are Drunk - Old friends Howie (John Sayles), Mike (Bruce MacDonald) and Ron (David Strathairn) reminisce after having a few too many drinks.
Return of the Secaucus Seven
Return of the Secaucus Seven (1980) - Ron the Maniac - Irene (Jean Passanante) introduces an old friend Ron (David Strathairn) to Chip (Gordon Clapp).
Return of the Secaucus Seven
Return of the Secaucus Seven (1980) - Charges Dropped - Jeff (Mark Arnott) and then Maura (Karen Tott) list off their previous arrests.
Return of the Secaucus Seven
Return of the Secaucus Seven (1980) - We Didn't Shoot the Deer - While held in the police station, the guys mock Chip’s (Gordon Clapp) worrisome attitude.
Return of the Secaucus Seven
Return of the Secaucus Seven (1980) - Bambicide - In jail, the group meets Norman (Brian Johnson), the local drunk.
The Howling
The Howling (1981) - Shooting Eddie - When he is confronted by Eddie (Robert Picardo), Chris (Dennis Dugan) shoots him with silver bullets.
The Howling
The Howling (1981) - Bill is Attacked - Bill (Christopher Stone) runs into a werewolf with a hankering for shirt sleeve.
The Howling
The Howling (1981) - Karen Gets Bitten - While escaping with Chris (Dennis Dugan), Karen (Dee Wallace) gets bitten by a werewolf.
The Howling
The Howling (1981) - I Knew I Shouldn't Have Let That Broad Back Here - Karen White (Dee Wallace) narrowly escapes being attacked by Eddie (Robert Picardo) at an adult book store.
The Howling
The Howling (1981) - Attacked at the Cabin - When Terry (Belinda Balaski) is attacked at the cabin, she cuts off the werewolf’s hand and watches, horrified, as it changes back to human.
The Howling
The Howling (1981) - Making Them Believe - Trying to expose the truth, Karen (Dee Wallace) changes into a werewolf during a live news broadcast… and no one cares.
The Howling
The Howling (1981) - Need Some Help Filing? - While doing a little clerical work, Terry (Belinda Balaski) gets a little unwanted assistance.
The Howling
The Howling (1981) - Barn Burner - Chris (Dennis Dugan) and Karen (Dee Wallace) lock the werewolves in the barn, then burn it down and escape.
The Howling
The Howling (1981) - Chris Kills Dr. Waggner - Chris (Dennis Dugan) goes to save Karen (Dee Wallace), shooting several werewolves including Dr. Waggner (Patrick Macnee).
The Howling
The Howling (1981) - Witnessing the Transformation - Karen (Dee Wallace) witnesses Eddie (Robert Picardo) transform into a ravenous werewolf.
Something Wild
Something Wild (1986) - Used Car Guy - When Audrey’s (Melanie Griffith) car is confiscated by the police she goes to a used car dealership and buys another one.
The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) - Hector vs. Men in Black - The Men in Black, while looking for The Brother, encounter Hector (Jaime Tirelli) who mocks them in Spanish.
The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) - Bar Room Brawl - The bar patrons are no match for the Men In Black (David Strathairn, John Sayles) when they come looking for The Brother (Joe Morton).
The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) - Subway Card Trick - The Brother (Joe Morton) watches with bewilderment as a young man (Fisher Stevens) performs a card trick on the subway, and ends with a joke.
The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) - Red Tape - The Men in Black (John Sayles, David Strathairn) get caught in red tape by a bureaucratic social worker.
The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) - Harlem...End of the Line - Walter (Bill Cobbs) reminisces of Harlem back in the glory days.
The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) - Deaf... Crazy... Wino - Smokey (Leonard Jackson) tries to diagnose The Brother (Joe Morton) as either deaf, crazy, or a wino.
The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) - Brother Got Talent - The Brother (Joe Morton) impresses the bar patrons when he fixes a broken video game machine.
The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) - Men In Black - The Brother’s alien masters (David Strathairn, John Sayles) arrive at the bar, and are met with opposition.
The Brother from Another Planet
The Brother from Another Planet (1984) - Mistaken Robbery - Accused of robbing a fruit stand, The Brother (Joe Morton) is chased on foot by a policeman.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out (1988) - Buck's Fans - Buck (John Cusack) talks to some kids on the street about his game, then shows them a few tricks.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out (1988) - Banned From Baseball - The new Commissioner of baseball bans the “Black Sox” from the game forever.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out (1988) - A Separate Trial - Buck (John Cusack) gets upset in court when he isn’t allowed to take the stand in his defense.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out (1988) - Say It Ain't So, Joe - Eddie (David Strathairn), Hap (Charlie Sheen), and Shoeless Joe (D.B. Sweeney) experience different emotions in the aftermath of the scandal.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out (1988) - It's Him - At a minor league game, Buck (John Cusack) tells some New Jersey fans that he saw Joe Jackson (D.B. Sweeney) play.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out (1988) - Dickie Wins Game 3 - The White Sox win Game 3 with excellent pitching from Dickie Kerr (Jace Alexander) who is not in on the scam.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out (1988) - The Verdict - The White Sox players are found “not guilty” on all charges.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out (1988) - Eddie's Bonus - When Commie (Clifton James) refuses to give Eddie (David Strathairn) the bonus he deserves, Eddie considers another option.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out (1988) - The Players' Bonus - The White Sox players get shafted once again by their penny-pinching manager.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out (1988) - Shoeless Joe - While some fans and fellow players support Shoeless Joe (D.B. Sweeney), many more still heckle him as he plays.
Eight Men Out
Eight Men Out (1988) - The Fix - Swede (Don Harvey) convinces a reluctant Shoeless Joe (D.B. Sweeney) to join in on fixing the game.
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