BEING JOHN MALKOVICH
Special Features: 25th Anniversary
"Malkovich, Malkovich, Malkovich!" After making groundbreaking music videos for the Beastie Boys, Björk, R.E.M. and Weezer, director Spike Jonze graduated to feature filmmaking with this one-of-a-kind head trip — in the most literal sense — of a movie, scripted by Charlie Kaufman. Struggling puppeteer Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) takes a temp job as a file clerk and makes an amazing discovery on the 7th-and-a-half floor of his office building: a tiny door that provides a portal into the mind of famous actor John Malkovich. Craig enjoys his brief visit inside the actor's cranium, which affords him the vicarious thrill of being a celebrity and experiencing life through Malkovich's eyes. But soon, others want in on the act. The excellent cast includes Catherine Keener, Cameron Diaz, Charlie Sheen and — who else? — John Malkovich. DIR Spike Jonze; SCR Charlie Kaufman; PROD Steve Golin, Vincent Landay, Sandy Stern, Michael Stipe. U.S., 1999, color, 113 min. RATED R
Run Time: 113 Minutes
Opening Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Genre: Comedy-drama
