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37 titles on Mesmero.

Acting 28

  • The GraduateMovie · 1967 · 107 minA wry, disaffected drift through summer languor that sharpens into urgent romantic rebellion, leaving a lingering ambivalence.More like this
  • To Die ForMovie · 1995 · 106 minA wickedly funny, icy satire of fame and media, told through mockumentary interviews and direct address, with a chillingly charismatic lead performance.More like this
  • Grumpy Old MenMovie · 1993 · 103 minA cozy, chuckle-filled winter comedy about stubborn old neighbors whose petty feuds hide real warmth and heart.More like this
  • The Man Who Fell to EarthMovie · 1976 · 139 minA haunting, disorienting descent into loneliness and addiction, told through surreal imagery and a deeply melancholic mood.More like this
  • Catch-22Movie · 1970 · 121 minA dizzying, darkly funny swirl of military madness that leaves you disoriented and quietly unsettled.More like this
  • Heaven Can WaitMovie · 1978 · 101 minIt is a vibrant, imaginative ride that blends high-stakes sports drama with surreal afterlife shenanigans.More like this
  • GloriaMovie · 1980 · 122 minA gritty, slow-burn character study that balances mob-thriller tension with a tender, reluctant bond.More like this
  • The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsTV series · 1985–1989 · 4 seasonsA twisty half-hour anthology of ironic crime tales, each ending on a wry, unsettling sting.More like this
  • Even Cowgirls Get the BluesMovie · 1994 · 96 minA quirky, meandering ride through eccentric characters and oddball Americana, equal parts whimsical and uneven.More like this
  • Eating RaoulMovie · 1982 · 87 minA wickedly funny, deadpan descent into murder and cannibalism that plays like a twisted sitcom, balancing cheeky satire with genuine menace.More like this
  • Breakfast of ChampionsMovie · 1999 · 110 minA wry, disorienting slide into a salesman's breakdown, mixing absurd comedy with a quiet sense of despair.More like this
  • The Last ShotMovie · 2004 · 90 minA gentle, offbeat caper that ambles through movie-making absurdities with a wistful, affectionate tone.More like this
  • Taking OffMovie · 1971 · 93 minA gently absurd, warm-hearted comedy that drifts through parental panic and rediscovered freedom with a light, satirical touch.More like this
  • The Real BlondeMovie · 1998 · 105 minA wry, character-driven satire that balances cynical humor with genuine warmth, offering a meandering but charming slice of New York life.More like this
  • The Owl and the PussycatMovie · 1970 · 95 minA talky, combative romantic comedy that crackles with verbal sparring and unexpected tenderness, making you laugh while cringing at the clash of opposites.More like this
  • AriaMovie · 1987 · 97 minA lush, surreal mosaic of opera-driven vignettes that feels like drifting through a dreamlike gallery of human passions.More like this
  • The Secret War of Harry FriggMovie · 1968 · 110 minA breezy, charming wartime caper that coasts on easy humour and a light romantic spark, never too tense or heavy.More like this
  • QuarkTV series · 1977–1978 · 1 seasonA goofy, joke-a-minute space spoof that ambles along like a cozy sitcom, easy to dip into and forget.More like this
  • Curtain CallMovie · 1998 · 94 minA gentle, whimsical romantic comedy with ghostly banter and a light touch, easy to watch and mildly amusing.More like this
  • I Miss Sonia HenieShort film · 1971 · 16 minA playful, disjointed experiment that feels like watching artists improvise in a single room, charming but deliberately baffling.More like this
  • Old BoyfriendsMovie · 1979 · 103 minA quiet, unsettling character study that drifts through memory and regret, leaving a lingering sadness and unease.More like this
  • American SwingMovie · 2009 · 81 minA candid, nostalgic look back at a wild social experiment, mixing titillation with a sobering sense of how it all ended.More like this
  • Playboy: The Story of XMovie · 1998 · 82 minA brisk, talking-heads tour through a taboo industry's history, informative and mildly titillating rather than lurid.More like this
  • The New ShowTV series · 1984 · 1 seasonA loose, hit-and-miss variety hour of pre-taped sketches and musical numbers that plays like background comfort more than appointment viewing.More like this
  • MastergateMovie · 1992 · 86 minA talky, joke-dense chamber piece that turns a solemn hearing into a verbal funhouse, rewarding viewers who relish wordplay and political mockery.More like this
  • Great Railway JourneysTV series · 1980–1999 · 4 seasonsA gentle, scenic armchair journey with charming hosts sharing personal connections to places and people.More like this
  • Students of 'The Graduate'Short film · 2007 · 26 minA relaxed, talky tribute in which filmmakers affectionately unpack why one classic film still resonates with them.More like this
  • The Graduate at 25Short film · 1992 · 23 minA light, affectionate look back at a landmark film, pleasant and easy to dip into.More like this

Writing 16

  • The GraduateMovie · 1967 · 107 minA wry, disaffected drift through summer languor that sharpens into urgent romantic rebellion, leaving a lingering ambivalence.More like this
  • Get SmartTV series · 1965–1970 · 5 seasonsA breezy, silly spy spoof full of gadgets and catchphrases, easy to dip into and always good for a laugh.More like this
  • To Die ForMovie · 1995 · 106 minA wickedly funny, icy satire of fame and media, told through mockumentary interviews and direct address, with a chillingly charismatic lead performance.More like this
  • What's Up, Doc?Movie · 1972 · 94 minA giddy, breathless romp of mistaken bags and escalating chaos, carried by rapid-fire banter and slapstick set pieces that never let up.More like this
  • Catch-22Movie · 1970 · 121 minA dizzying, darkly funny swirl of military madness that leaves you disoriented and quietly unsettled.More like this
  • The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsTV series · 1985–1989 · 4 seasonsA twisty half-hour anthology of ironic crime tales, each ending on a wry, unsettling sting.More like this
  • The HumblingMovie · 2014 · 112 minA slow, uneasy character study that drifts between comedy and despair, leaving you watching a man unravel with uncomfortable intimacy.More like this
  • ProtocolMovie · 1984 · 96 minA breezy, good-natured political comedy that coasts on charm and light satire, easy to watch and never mean-spirited.More like this
  • CandyMovie · 1968 · 124 minA psychedelic, star-studded sex farce that feels like a chaotic, absurd dream full of kinky satire and surreal encounters.More like this
  • Town & CountryMovie · 2001 · 104 minA breezy, star-studded romp through midlife crises and marital mishaps, played for light laughs and glamorous settings.More like this
  • The Owl and the PussycatMovie · 1970 · 95 minA talky, combative romantic comedy that crackles with verbal sparring and unexpected tenderness, making you laugh while cringing at the clash of opposites.More like this
  • The Day of the DolphinMovie · 1973 · 105 minA slow-burning, talky thriller that mixes earnest animal-bond drama with a grim political conspiracy, leaving a melancholy aftertaste.More like this
  • QuarkTV series · 1977–1978 · 1 seasonA goofy, joke-a-minute space spoof that ambles along like a cozy sitcom, easy to dip into and forget.More like this
  • I Miss Sonia HenieShort film · 1971 · 16 minA playful, disjointed experiment that feels like watching artists improvise in a single room, charming but deliberately baffling.More like this
  • ABC Stage 67TV series · 1966 · 1 seasonA patchwork of prestige one-off plays and variety pieces, earnest and theatrical, rewarding patience more than momentum.More like this
  • Captain NiceTV series · 1967 · 1 seasonA gentle, silly superhero spoof that plays like a live-action cartoon, full of campy costumes and mother-dominated gags.More like this

Created 3

  • Get SmartTV series · 1965–1970 · 5 seasonsA breezy, silly spy spoof full of gadgets and catchphrases, easy to dip into and always good for a laugh.More like this
  • QuarkTV series · 1977–1978 · 1 seasonA goofy, joke-a-minute space spoof that ambles along like a cozy sitcom, easy to dip into and forget.More like this
  • Captain NiceTV series · 1967 · 1 seasonA gentle, silly superhero spoof that plays like a live-action cartoon, full of campy costumes and mother-dominated gags.More like this

Directing 2

  • Heaven Can WaitMovie · 1978 · 101 minIt is a vibrant, imaginative ride that blends high-stakes sports drama with surreal afterlife shenanigans.More like this
  • I Miss Sonia HenieShort film · 1971 · 16 minA playful, disjointed experiment that feels like watching artists improvise in a single room, charming but deliberately baffling.More like this

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