In an exclusive Los Angeles neighborhood, aging hippie record producer Frances McDormand finds her empty nest filled by son Christian Bale and his fiancee Kate Beckinsale after the pair graduate from Harvard. Soon, the couple face their greatest challenge when they become tempted by the lure of McDormand's hedonistic lifestyle. Provoking ensemble drama also stars Natascha McElhone, Alessandro Nivola. 103 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS; Subtitles: French.

Inspired by the writings of Raymond Carver, Robert Altman's magnificent mosaic of Southern California life interweaves the funny, touching and dramatic stories of 22 characters. The ensemble cast includes Bruce Davison, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Andie MacDowell, Matthew Modine, Julianne Moore, Chris Penn, Tim Robbins, Madeleine Stowe, Lily Tomlin, Tom Waits, and Jack Lemmon. 183 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; deleted scenes; "making of" documentary; featurettes; isolated music score; interview; companion book. Two-disc set.