Alexander Chaplin Movies
The direct-to-DVD romantic comedy Dog Gone Love is the tale of two dog lovers, bookish author Steven (Alexander Chaplin) and assistant veterinarian Rebecca (Lindsay Sloane). Upon meeting Steven, Rebecca makes the assumption that he is gay. Steven allows her to go on believing this so that he can use her expertise in all things canine to research his latest novel -- and besides, he thinks she's cute. Originally rated R, Dog Gone Love was whittled down to a safe PG-13 when the film made its cable-TV debut over the Lifetime network on July 29, 2005. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Alexander Chaplin, Lindsay Sloane, (more)
- 2002
Theatrical producer and director Hans Canosa makes his feature filmmaking debut with the comedy Alma Mater, written by first-time screenwriter Gabrielle Zevin. Set in Cambridge, MA, during 1963, Arthur Knight (Will Lyman) is an associate professor who claims to have been John F. Kennedy's roommate during his undergrad years at Harvard. Arthur's wife Gwen (soap opera actress Cady McClain), deals with her crumbling marriage by modeling herself after First Lady Jackie Kennedy. She believes her husband is having an affair with his student, aspiring writer Molly Thayer (Kate Super), but he really has been engaged in a relationship with his teaching assistant, William Anderson (Alexander Chaplin from Spin City). Eventually, the interwoven lives of the Knights and the students come together in the aftermath of JFK's assassination. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Will Lyman, Cady McClain, (more)
- 1999
Writer-director Aaron Harnick debuts with this quirky romantic comedy set in New York. Jordan (Ben Shenkman) works in his father's upscale liquor shop. Over the years, he has honed both his wine-tasting skills and a deep fear of commitment. One day, he goes on a blind date with Sarah (Arija Bareikis), a television casting director. Before he knows it, he is engaged to her, and she is introducing him to her parents. Meanwhile, Jordan's childhood buddies are themselves starting to settle down, especially Brad (Thomas McCarthy), who is marrying Sarah's friend Lauren (Catherine Kellner). As the wedding plans plod along, Jordan's panic mounts. This film was screened at the 1999 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ben Shenkman, Arija Bareikis, (more)
