
Directing
Greg Mottola
Born 1964-07-11 · Dix Hills, Long Island, New York, USA
Gregory J. Mottola (born July 11, 1964) is an American film director, screenwriter and television director. Description above from the Wikipedia article Greg Mottola, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acting credits
6.0The career and personal life of writer Lee are at a standstill, so he divorces his bashful wife, Robin, and dives into a new job as an entertainment journalist. His assignments take him to the swankiest corners of Manhattan, but as he jumps from one lavish party to another and engages in numerous empty romances, he starts to doubt the worth of his work. Meanwhile, top TV producer Tony falls for Robin and introduces her to the world of celebrity.
Celebrity
1998
6.5Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie or forfeit his last shot. Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture.
Hollywood Ending
2002
NRA documentary about the comedy director and producer Judd Apatow.
This Is Comedy
2014
NRAn mad, unhinged chef and his futile attempts at killing a cockroach in a restaurant kitchen. This film takes its cues from the giant-insect films of the 50's such as "Them!" (1954) and a nod in the direction of Kafka's "Metamorphosis."
Dr. Ded Bug
1989
8.0A low-budget feature comedy set in New York City. Shot on a 15 day period on a budget of $14,000, Hank on a night that will profoundly change his life: Shortly after being unceremoniously dumped by his image-conscious girlfriend and giving away his last dollar to a bum, Hank finds out he's won a $200 million New York lotto jackpot. He can't get his hands on the cash that night -- but now everyone's trying to put the touch on him.
Loser: The Movie
1996
Behind the camera
7.3Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.
Superbad
2007
6.7For the past 60 years, a space-traveling smart-ass named Paul has been locked up in a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his kind. But when he worries he’s outlived his usefulness and the dissection table is drawing uncomfortably close, Paul escapes on the first RV that passes by his compound in Area 51. Fortunately, it contains the two earthlings who are most likely to rescue and harbor an alien on the run.
Paul
2011
6.2The roguishly charming and endlessly troublesome Fletch becomes the prime suspect in a murder case while searching for a stolen art collection. The only way to prove his innocence? Find out which of the long list of suspects is the culprit - from the eccentric art dealer and a missing playboy to a crazy neighbor and Fletch’s Italian girlfriend. Crime, in fact, has never been this disorganized.
Confess, Fletch
2022
6.2The roguishly charming and endlessly troublesome Fletch becomes the prime suspect in a murder case while searching for a stolen art collection. The only way to prove his innocence? Find out which of the long list of suspects is the culprit - from the eccentric art dealer and a missing playboy to a crazy neighbor and Fletch’s Italian girlfriend. Crime, in fact, has never been this disorganized.
Confess, Fletch
2022
6.1An ordinary suburban couple finds it’s not easy keeping up with the Joneses – their impossibly gorgeous and ultra-sophisticated new neighbors – especially when they discover that Mr. and Mrs. “Jones” are covert operatives.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
2016
6.4It's the summer of 1987, and recent college grad James Brennan can't wait to begin his long-anticipated dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, James' plans come to a screeching halt when his parents announce that they are unable to subsidize his trip. Forced to take a job at the local amusement park, James prepares for the worst summer ever, until he finds love with a captivating co-worker named Em.
Adventureland
2009
6.4It's the summer of 1987, and recent college grad James Brennan can't wait to begin his long-anticipated dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, James' plans come to a screeching halt when his parents announce that they are unable to subsidize his trip. Forced to take a job at the local amusement park, James prepares for the worst summer ever, until he finds love with a captivating co-worker named Em.
Adventureland
2009
6.6Eliza D'Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her parents, her sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend all pile into the station wagon and go to the city to confront Louis with the letter. On the way, the five explore their relations with each other and meet many interesting people.
The Daytrippers
1997
6.6Eliza D'Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her parents, her sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend all pile into the station wagon and go to the city to confront Louis with the letter. On the way, the five explore their relations with each other and meet many interesting people.
The Daytrippers
1997
6.1Nathan Flomm, in order to avoid the humiliation of having missed out on a hugely successful business, assumes a new identity on Martha's Vineyard. He plots revenge when his former business partner moves to the same town.
Clear History
2013
A team-up film featuring DC villains Bane and Deathstroke. Plot TBA.
Untitled Bane and Deathstroke Film
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NRThis short silent film—the first movie directed by THE DAYTRIPPERS filmmaker Greg Mottola, who also shot and edited it—was made during Mottola’s brief stint at Pittsburgh Filmmakers in 1985.
The Hatbox
1985
The story of a suburban family in which the father refuses to become an adult.
The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke
2003
The film is a comedy about a young New York artist full of himself who is at a party, at his home, in his studio bedroom, to celebrate his next and first exhibition in a gallery. The film focuses on envious friends, infidelity, a kleptomaniac and a large painting by Frank Sinatra. Shot in a single take, Greg set out to stage the movements of the actors and the camera so that the viewer would not be aware of the absence of editing.
Swingin' in the Painter's Room
1988
The film is a comedy about a young New York artist full of himself who is at a party, at his home, in his studio bedroom, to celebrate his next and first exhibition in a gallery. The film focuses on envious friends, infidelity, a kleptomaniac and a large painting by Frank Sinatra. Shot in a single take, Greg set out to stage the movements of the actors and the camera so that the viewer would not be aware of the absence of editing.
Swingin' in the Painter's Room
1988
The film is a comedy about a young New York artist full of himself who is at a party, at his home, in his studio bedroom, to celebrate his next and first exhibition in a gallery. The film focuses on envious friends, infidelity, a kleptomaniac and a large painting by Frank Sinatra. Shot in a single take, Greg set out to stage the movements of the actors and the camera so that the viewer would not be aware of the absence of editing.
Swingin' in the Painter's Room
1988