Stories by @keyshawnbess

School ties (1982)

When David Greene (Brendan Fraser) receives a football scholarship to a prestigious prep school in the 1950s, he feels pressure to hide the fact that he is Jewish from his classmates and teachers, fearing that they may be anti-Semitic. He quickly becomes the big man on campus thanks to his football skills, but when his Jewish background is discovered, his worst fears are realized and his friends turn on him with violent threats and public ridicule.

Disturbing behavior (1988)

Steve Clark is a newcomer in the town of Cradle Bay, and he quickly realizes that there's something odd about his high school classmates. The clique known as the Blue Ribbons are the eerie embodiment of academic excellence and clean living. But, like the rest of the town, they're a little too perfect. When Steve's rebellious friend Gavin mysteriously joins their ranks, Steve searches for the truth with fellow misfit Rachel

Midnight cowboy (1989)

Convinced of his irresistible appeal to women, Texas dishwasher Joe Buck quits his job and heads for New York City, thinking he'll latch on to some rich dowager. New York, however, is not as hospitable as he imagined, and Joe soon finds himself living in an abandoned building with a Dickensian layabout named Enrico Ratso Rizzo The two form a rough alliance, and together they kick-start Joe's hustling career just as Ratso's health begins to deteriorate.

Jackie Chan’s nosebleed (2001) (cancelled film)

The plot would revolve Jackie Chan playing a window washer in the World Trade Center. Chan's character would learn about a group of terrorists somehow planning to destroy the Statue of Liberty (though sources claim the terrorists were ironically trying to destroy the World Trade Center itself -- there is a line, supposedly from the script that states it was the Twin Towers).

Shanghai dawn.

Chon Wang is now making a name for himself in early Hollywood as an actor, once more having parted ways with Roy O'Bannon However, when his old partner finds himself entangled with Mexican revolutionaries, Wang must go to help his friend.

Brothers (1979)

Siblings Sam and Tommy Cahill are as far apart as brothers can be; while Sam serves his country as a Marine, Tommy is a drifter who just got out of prison. When Sam is shot down and presumed dead in Afghanistan, Tommy vows to take care of Sam's wife, Grace and his children. Tommy and Grace become close, and when Sam unexpectedly returns home, the consequences of their actions threaten the foundation of the entire family.

Fight club (1999) gender swap.

Fight club 1999 gender swap.

Jacobs ladder (70s)

After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie and ex-wife, Sarah , try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis fails to reach him as he descends into madness.

Raging bull (1970)

The story of a middleweight boxer as he rises through ranks to earn his first shot at the middleweight crown. He falls in love with a gorgeous girl from the Bronx. The inability to express his feelings enters into the ring and eventually takes over his life. He eventually is sent into a downward spiral that costs him everything.

Papillon (2023)

Papillon is a 1973 historical drama film based on the true story of Henri Charrière, who was wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to life in a French penal colony in French Guiana. The film follows his descent into the French penal system and his attempts to escape.

Marathon Man (1986)

A Columbia graduate student and marathon runner is unaware that his brother is a government agent hunting a Nazi war criminal. When his brother is murdered, the student finds himself entangled in a conspiracy of stolen diamonds and sadistic villains. Even his girlfriend becomes a suspect. This thrilling film is based on the bestselling novel by William Goldman, who also adapted it for the screen.

Mean Streets (1983)

A small-time hood gets in over his head with a vicious loan shark. In an attempt to free himself from the dangers of his debt, he gets help from a friend who is also involved in criminal activities.

Jacob’s ladder 1980

After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie and ex-wife, Sarah try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis , fails to reach him as he descends into madness.

Die hard 1988 alternate casting

New York City policeman John McClane is visiting his estranged wife and two daughters on Christmas Eve. He joins her at a holiday party in the headquarters of the Japanese-owned business she works for. But the festivities are interrupted by a group of terrorists who take over the exclusive high-rise, and everyone in it. Very soon McClane realizes that there's no one to save the hostages -- but him.

Lethal Weapon 1977-1988.

Following the death of his wife, Los Angeles police detective Martin Riggs becomes reckless and suicidal. When he is reassigned and partnered with Roger Murtaugh Riggs immediately clashes with the older officer. Together they uncover a massive drug-trafficking ring. As they encounter increasingly dangerous situations, Riggs and Murtaugh begin to form a bond. Riggs' volatile behavior might just help them apprehend the criminals -- if it doesn't kill them both first.

The graduate 1967 (alternate)

Benjamin Braddock has just finished college and, back at his parents' house, he's trying to avoid the one question everyone keeps asking: What does he want to do with his life? An unexpected diversion crops up when he is seduced by Mrs. Robinson a bored housewife and friend of his parents. But what begins as a fun tryst turns complicated when Benjamin falls for the one woman Mrs. Robinson demanded he stay away from, her daughter, Elaine

Jackie Chan’s Stretch Armstrong (2000)

He’s a Chinese spy and martial artist who stumbles upon a secret formula that gives him stretching powers. But since he's now super-stretchy, he has to relearn all his ultraprecise fighting moves.

Rounders 1978

Mike McDermott loses his money in a poker game against Russian gangster Teddy "KGB" Under pressure from his girlfriend, Jo he promises to quit gambling. This lasts until his friend, Lester "Worm" Murphy gets out of prison and needs to pay off an old debt. The pair come close to earning the money back but are caught cheating. Then Mike finds out the debt is owed to Teddy and makes one last-ditch effort to beat the Russian.

Big 1988 alternate casting.

After a wish turns 12-year-old Josh Baskin into a 30-year-old man he heads to New York City and gets a low-level job at MacMillen Toy Company. A chance encounter with the owner of the company leads to a promotion testing new toys. Soon a fellow employee, Susan Lawrence takes a romantic interest in Josh. However, the pressure of living as an adult begins to overwhelm him, and he longs to return to his simple, former life as a boy.

25th Hour 1982

Monty Brogan steels himself for a lengthy jail term. Brogan is a convicted drug dealer about to start a seven-year prison sentence, and his final hours of freedom are devoted to hanging out with his closest buddies and trying to prepare his girlfriend, Naturelle Riviera for his extended absence.