1994 - I'll Do Anything - Reality Bites

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I'll Do Anything (1994) Directed by James L. Brooks Written by James L. Brooks Starring Nick Nolte, Joely Richardson, Albert Brooks, Julie Kavner, Tracy Ullman Release Date February 4th, 1994 A down-on-his-luck actor, Matt Hobbs (Nick Nolte) is estranged from his trouble-prone wife (Tracey Ullman) and winds up raising their young daughter, Jeannie (Whittni Wright), on his own. Given his dearth of acting work, Matt finds employment as a chauffeur for eccentric movie producer Burke Adler (Albert Brooks). While Burke begins dating divorcée Nan Mulhanney (Julie Kavner), Matt becomes involved with the beautiful Cathy Breslow (Joely Richardson), signaling positive changes for both men. Reality Bites (1994) Directed by Ben Stiller Written by Helen Childress Starring Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Janeane Garofalo, Steve Zahn, Ben Stiller Release Date February 18th, 1994 After college, Lelaina (Winona Ryder) films a documentary about herself and friends as they flounder in their attempts to forge relationships and begin careers. Vickie (Janeane Garofalo) works retail, has an endless string of one-night stands and awaits the results of her HIV test. Sammy (Steve Zahn) tries to come out to his parents. Lelaina gets involved with yuppie Michael (Ben Stiller) while maintaining a love-hate relationship with Troy (Ethan Hawke), who's undergoing an existential crisis.