Michael Patrick King Movies
Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe-winning writer/producer/director Michael Patrick King entered production by way of acting, when he moved to Manhattan in the 1980s and attempted to make it as a thespian. Dissatisfied with pursuits in this sphere, King sought out an alternative: he discovered a flair for authoring and performing standup comedy routines and writing plays, and soon relocated to Southern California. In Los Angeles, King landed one of his first major jobs under the aegis of producer Diane English and associates, authoring innumerable episodes of the popular sitcom Murphy Brown (1988-1998); the success of those efforts, in turn, led to King's additional writing assignments on network situation comedies including Cybill and Will & Grace.It was with King's work on the blockbuster HBO sitcom Sex and the City (1998-2004), however, that he fully broke through to acclaim as one of Hollywood's most sought-after scribes. In time, he ascended to a post as the program's head writer and assumed production duties as well, executive-producing the series for HBO. Accordingly, the top-tiered cable network and New Line Cinema tapped King to script, co-produce, and direct the big-screen filmization of Sex and the City in 2008. His next big project would be writing, producing, and directing the sitcom 2 Broke Girls with Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- 2011
Two struggling waitresses at a Brooklyn diner try to save money to open their own cupcake shop. ~ Tim Holland, Rovi
The stars of the hit HBO series reunite with original writer/producer/director Michael Patrick King to deliver this sequel that finds the ladies venturing outside New York City for the adventure of a lifetime. Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Charlotte (Kristin Davis), and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) are all married now, but they're still up for a little fun in the sun. When Samantha (Kim Cattrall) gets the chance to visit one of the most extravagant vacation destinations on the planet and offers to bring them all along, they surmise that a women-only retreat may be the perfect excuse to eschew their responsibilities and remember what life was like before they decided to settle down. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, (more)
The hit cable series Sex and the City catwalks its way onto the big screen in this feature-film continuation that fans all over have been clamoring for. Sarah Jessica Parker returns once again as Carrie Bradshaw, the style-maven journalist whose romantic exploits were the key focus of the show. Also reprising their roles are Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon, with the series' executive producer Michael Patrick King taking on writing and directing duties. Several years have passed since viewers last saw Carrie and company, though she's still involved with Mr. Big (Chris Noth) and completely consumed by her obsession for name-brand accessories. Meanwhile, Miranda is adjusting to married life and motherhood, Charlotte is still clinging to her dreams, and Samantha and handsome, steely eyed TV star Smith Jerrod (Jason Lewis) are now living together out in L.A. Of course, when the girls all come together, it's just like old times. Dreamgirls' Jennifer Hudson co-stars as Carrie's assistant. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, (more)
- 2002
It's Fleet Week in New York, and in between adjusting to life with Miranda's new baby and the impending arrival of thousands of young men in form-fitting uniforms, the girls have their hands full. Samantha (Kim Cattrall), for one, is finding it difficult to curb her natural behavior in the presence of an infant, especially as she is hell-bent on getting revenge on the philandering Richard (James Remar). Charlotte (Kristin Davis), single again and intent on sowing her reawakened oats, is all too eager to drop anchor with some of the Navy's finest. Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) is mourning the loss of both Aidan and Big, asking herself if she's used up her quota of great loves. And Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) struggles to learn the art of breastfeeding. A woebegone Carrie decides to turn to the city for love, choosing to bask in her feelings for New York rather than wallow in the loneliness of trying to date there. So when a fateful encounter with a sailor results in an invitation to the Fleet Week party, Carrie is more than a little excited. As are Charlotte and Samantha, the latter of whom has been making Richard's life a living, libelous hell, despite his repeated attempts to apologize and declare his undying love for her. At the party, Charlotte ends up flirting with an officer who is decidedly not a gentleman, while Carrie resists the charming attempts of a Southern sailor and decides to go home alone, reasoning that until she's able to step out of the past, being alone suits her well enough in the present. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi
- 2002
Upon arriving at Big's (Chris Noth) apartment one fine evening, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) is greeted by the unexpected sight of packing boxes. When she asks him what gives, Big (Chris Noth) tells her that he's moving to Napa, where he's bought a vineyard. Uncertain about how she feels but definitely upset about the prospect of no more let's-be-friends nooky, Carrie dances with Big to his favorite song, "Moon River," and downs a glass of wine. Carrie's feelings of neglect are mirrored by those of Samantha (Kim Cattrall), who's smarting from Richard's (James Remar) inability to arrive on time for their planned rendezvous. Although she has her suspicions about the reasons for his tardiness, Samantha keeps them in check, and instead presents the cheating lout with a token of her love, a framed portrait of hearts. Charlotte (Kristin Davis), however, is living it up after being asked out by Eric (Terry Maratos), a cute guy on the tour she was leading at the Museum of Modern Art. Unfortunately, despite the fact they have lots in common, Eric shoves his foot down his throat when, upon seeing Charlotte's decked-out Park Ave. apartment, he makes a series of insulting remarks about her being a rich girl. Thus, another fledgling relationship ends and another round of self-reflection begins: Carrie, touched by Big's departure and Samantha's Richard woes, wonders heavily about the nature of fate and relationships (again). She perks up in time for her last date with Big, though, which culminates with a carriage ride through Central Park. Just as they start to make out, however, Carrie's cell rings: it's Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and she's in labor. Arriving at the hospital, Carrie is there to see her friend give birth to a baby boy, whom Miranda names Brady. Samantha, on the other hand, experiences anything but joy when she heeds her suspicions and catches Richard in bed with another woman, and proceeds to smash the framed picture she gave him. Finally, Carrie rushes to the airport to try to catch Big before he leaves; failing, she goes to his apartment, where she finds the "Moon River" record and a ticket to Napa. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi
- 2002
It's the night of her book party -- planned and promoted, of course, by Samanatha (Kim Cattrall), and chief on the mind of Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her friends is who will have the honor of being their plus-one's. For Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), who's happy to be back at work, it's Walker Lewis (Robert John Burke), a lover she enjoyed a one-night stand with before having Brady. For Charlotte (Kristin Davis), it's Justin Anderson III, an über-WASP with whom a bout of energetic pre-party nookie is unceremoniously interrupted by none other than Charlotte's eternally meddlesome ex-mother-in-law, Bunny (Frances Sternhagen). Samantha is less concerned with a plus-one than with a chemical peel that leaves her looking like an undercooked hangar steak, while Carrie thinks she might have found the perfect plus-one in Jack Berger (Ron Livingston), a writer she meets while discussing her party with her publisher. Unfortunately, after Carrie invites Berger to the party, he casually reveals he has a girlfriend. The situation leads Carrie to wonder why, despite everything that's going right for her, she allows the one thing that's going wrong for her -- namely, her lack of boyfriend -- to overshadow all that's positive in her life. So she decides to enjoy the party, date or not date, until she spies Berger there without his girlfriend and realizes how lonely she is. Miranda, too, gets something of a wake-up call when, while in the throes of passion with Walker Lewis, Brady's cries bring a halt to their antics and Walker storms out. Miranda is forced to accept the fact she's no longer the same person she was before Brady. On the way home from her party, Carrie realizes -- thanks to her driver's insistence that she has something to celebrate -- how happy she is that, boyfriend or no boyfriend, there are still some guys who can give her a much-needed spark. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi
- 2002
After being "treated" to a preview of the cover shot for her new book -- in which she appears airbrushed and nearly naked -- Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) enlists the help of Samantha (Kim Cattrall) to find a more acceptable look. Scouring the aisles of Barnes & Noble, Samantha offers to concoct an image for her friend that is as smart as it is sexy. A few aisles over, Charlotte (Kristin Davis) tries to get up the backbone to buy herself a self-help book, but one look at the ostensibly pathetic saps inhabiting the section propels her to the safety of her own home, where she orders a book over the Internet. Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) is seeking some help of her own in her quest to lose her baby fat. When she joins Weight Watchers, she meets Tom, an overeater with whom she quickly falls into bed. Things are fine and dandy until Tom demonstrates his overeating isn't limited merely to donuts, and grosses Miranda out when he kisses her with her spread liberally across his face. When Miranda tries to point out the problem, Tom takes offense and leaves to focus on his diet. Meanwhile, Carrie visits Samantha's office and catches her in flagrante delicto with a hunky World Wide Express guy; after Carrie leaves, she wonders if she should judge her friend, a question that affects their relationship as Samantha tries to suggest book cover ideas that Carrie deems "too risqué." After Samantha accuses Carrie of judging her, Carrie apologizes, leading Samantha to admit that she also judges herself from time to time. Together, they come up with a look for the cover, and Carrie ends up posing in a short skirt with her laptop. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi
- 2002
One fine night, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) is out with Stanford (Willie Garson) when she makes the unexpected acquaintance of one Nina Katz, whom Carrie quickly -- and uncomfortably -- learns is the woman who dated Aidan (John Corbett) after Carrie dumped him. Nina makes it clear that Carrie did quite a number on Aidan, leading Carrie to obsess over the various injuries possibly being done to her reputation at the hands of Nina. Meanwhile, Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) is obsessed over sleep -- or lack of it -- thanks to Brady's endless crying and screaming. She finally gets relief in the form of a vibrating baby chair given to her by a neighbor, and then additional relief from Samantha (Kim Cattrall), who offers to babysit while Miranda gets her hair cut. Carrie, meanwhile, continues to obsess over her encounter with Nina Katz, something exacerbated by The New York Times review of her book, which is overwhelmingly favorable but mentions that the men in the book are "disposable." Questioning why we focus on the negative rather than the positive, Carrie finally finds some peace after she runs into Steve (David Eigenberg), who tells her that yes, Aidan was devastated following their breakup, but is doing fine now. When she next sees the treacherous Nina Katz, Carrie defends her behavior with Aidan and realizes that she's her own harshest critic. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi
- 2002
The occasion of the wedding of her supposedly gay friend Bobby Fine (Nathan Lane) -- a very swish lounge singer -- to Bitsy Von Muffling (Julie Halston), a socialite, leads a shocked Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) to question what it takes to give a relationship its zing. While Carrie is mulling that question over, Charlotte (Kristin Davis) accepts the invitation of her lawyer/fling Harry (Evan Handler) to be his date to the wedding, while Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) has a harder time accepting the fact that she and Steve (David Eigenberg) have somehow started sleeping together again. Samantha (Kim Cattrall) also finds herself making unexpected contact with an ex when she asks Richard (James Remar) for permission to throw a party at his house in the Hamptons. En route to the Hamptons for the wedding, Carrie meets Jack Berger (Ron Livingston), who informs her that he's broken up with his girlfriend, which makes Carrie feel all tingly. The two have an intense conversation about relationships, after which Jack freaks out and runs off, causing Carrie to despair once more of ever finding a decent relationship. Once at the wedding, Carrie and co. are won over by the love being demonstrated by Bobby and Bitsy, and a thus inspired Charlotte tells Harry that she thinks she may be falling for him. Harry responds that he feels the same way, but can't marry her because she's not Jewish. Carrie, meanwhile, dances with Jack, who tells her he'd like to go out on a date with her, strengthening Carrie's resolve to not settle for anything less than the best in a relationship. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi
- 1998
In the first episode of the HBO comedy series Sex and the City, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) suggests to her friends Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte (Kristin Davis), and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), on the occasion of Miranda's 30th birthday, that they should try having sex like men -- just for pleasure and without any illusion of a long-term commitment. Carrie takes the plunge by calling one of her former boyfriends for a one-night stand, but finds it harder to stick to her new policy when she meets Mr. Big (Chris Noth). Carrie tries to fix Miranda up with Skipper (Ben Weber), but while he's taken with her, the feeling is hardly mutual. And Samantha decides to sleep with her latest flame on the first date (Jeffrey R. Nordling) -- much to the amazement of Charlotte, who went out with him as well and didn't think he was worth spending the night with. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- 1993
Jim (Charles Kimbrough) spirals into depression when his beloved dog Trickster passes away. Delivering a tearful eulogy to the late pooch on the air, Jim is clearly in no condition to carry on his accustomed duties--or at least that's the opinion of the "FYI" staff. To help out their colleague, the staffers first arrange for Jim to visit Frank's therapist, then hold their own memorial service for Trickster--a truly unforgettable occasion! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1993
In his ongoing crusade to make sweeping changes at "FYI", hotshot network executive Mitchell Baldwin (Julius Carry) decides to subject the show's set to an extreme makeover--much to the dismay of Murphy (Candice Bergen). This incident leads to a full-scale war of nerves between Mitchell and Murphy, culminating in a momentous road trip to a charity event--and a mechanical malfunction in a particularly tough-looking DC neighborhood. This episode was directed by series regular Joe Regalbuto (Frank Fontana). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1993
With his usual "date" Murphy (Candice Bergen) indisposed, Frank goes to the annual Press Club dinner alone. Sensing that it is about time Frank stop travelling stag, Corky (Faith Ford) suggests that he make the "Big Leap" into marriage. Almost instantly, Frank not only acquires a fiancée named Julianna (Amy Aquino), but also embarks upon a total lifestyle makeover by stuffing his apartment with expensive furniture! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1992
This episode was originally telecast one day before the election of President Bill Clinton--and, accordingly, focuses on the Election Day coverage by the "FYI" staff. As the ballots are tallied and the predictions noted, each staff member recalls the first time that he or she ever cast a vote. Not surprisingly, Murphy (Candice Bergen) serves up the most fascinating flashback, reaching way back to the turbulent seventies. Patrick Warburton of Seinfeld fame appears as Bo. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1992
Although "FYI" producer Miles Silverberg (Grant Shaud) was ostensibly 25 years old when Murphy Brown began, we here find him celebrating his 30th birthday a scant four years into the show's run. Displaying her characteristically warped sense of humor, Murphy (Candice Bergen) throws Miles a "One Step Closer to Death Party."Imagine her embarrassment when, in the midst of the festivities, the stressed-out Miles begins suffering the symptoms of a heart attack! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1992
A star-studded guest cast highlights this 100th episode of Murphy Brown, in which the title character (Candice Bergen) reluctantly agrees to attend a baby shower held by her coworker Corky (Faith Ford). With the birth of her own child only a week or so away, Murphy is still worried that she isn't ready for motherhood--until she receives a surfeit of advice from the other guests, all of whom have "been there" and "done that." The lovely ladies providing intimate information to our heroine include real-life TV journalists Katie Couric, Faith Daniels, Joan Lunden, Mary Alice Williams and Paula Zahn! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1992
Julius Carry makes his first appearance as Mitchell Baldwin, the "hot" new replacement for former network boss Eugene Kinsella (Alan Oppenheimer), who has been kicked upstairs. The staff of "FYI" is a bit put off by the big changes planned by Baldwin, but Murphy (Candice Bergen) seems determined to take whatever comes--and to ingratiate herself to her new employer. The question: Does Murphy genuinely respect Baldwin's ideas and opinions, or is she simply oversensitive because he happens to be African American? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
A Midwestern family named Smith is suddenly thrust into the limelight when they accidentally videotape a senator's extramarital tryst. Naturally, Murphy (Candice Bergen) and the staff of "FYI" would give anything to run the tape on their program. But are they willing to give as much as their ABC rival Nightline, which is on the verge of getting the Smith to sign the all-important release? That's what must be determined as Murphy and company descend upon the Smith's humble home to tend to their every need--an assignment that proves more difficult than anyone could imagine! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
Frank (Joe Regalbuto), Miles (Grant Shaud) and Jim (Charles Kimbrough) have all elected to get in touch with their inner selves by joining a new men's movement created by Eli White (Brandon Maggart). All of this is a source of great amusement for Murphy, who dismisses the movement as merely a scam. Even so, she agrees to join her male coworkers for a weekend of "bonding"--meaning she'll be the only pregnant person on the premises. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1991
Her sentimental steak aroused by her impending motherhood, Murphy (Candice Bergen) volunteers to serve Thanksgiving dinner at a homeless shelter. She also "volunteers" the rest of the "FYI" staff to help out, an honor to which they react in a variety of amusing fashions. But "amusing" is not the word Murphy has in mind when, once she is ensconced in the mission's kitchen, the Thanksgiving turkeys all show up--still alive! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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