Grady Tripp is a professor/writer living in Pittsburgh who is struggling with writer's block. Whilst doing this, he also manages to get the chancellor pregnant. In the meantime, he and a college student, James Leer are trying to find a rare jacket once owned by Marilyn Monroe, and a college girl, Hannah Green boarding with Grady has a bit of a crush on him.

Director: Curtis Hanson

Writer: Michael Chabon, Steve Kloves

Actors: Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand

Production: N/A