Directed by:
Wayne KramerCinematography:
James WhitakerComposer:
Mark IshamCast:
William H. Macy, Alec Baldwin, Maria Bello, Shawn Hatosy, Ron Livingston, Paul Sorvino, Estella Warren, Arthur J. Nascarella, Joey Fatone, M.C. Gainey (more)VOD (3)
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William H. Macy adds another quirky, offbeat, and original character to his resume in the form of Bernie Lootz, a sad-sack loser who has the worst luck in town. Unfortunately for him, that town happens to be Las Vegas. He gets hired by his old friend Shelly Kaplowitz (the excellent Alec Baldwin, hitting his stride) to work at the Shangri-La Hotel and Casino, where his bad luck rubs off on the gamblers previously doing well at the tables. But Lootz isn't actually getting paid; he owes money to Shelly, so he is merely working off his debt. Things go haywire when he meets Natalie (Maria Bello) and falls instantly in love--threatening to change his luck. Meanwhile, Shelly is trying to keep the old-school feel of the casino, battling Larry Sokolov (Ron Livingston), who wants to update the place into a glitzy multimedia entertainment center. This struggle of old versus new is also seen in Sokolov's plans to replace aging lounge singer Buddy (Paul Sorvino) with hot newcomer Johnny Capella (Joey Fatone of *NSYNC). THE COOLER, screenwriter Wayne Kramer's directorial debut, is everything an independent film should be: intelligent, entertaining, thought-provoking, and never predictable. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Soundtracks
The Cooler
Music from the Film
Label: Commotion Records
Year: 2005
Country: USA
Format: CD
Length: 52:16
1. | The Cooler | Mark Isham | 04:07 |
2. | Better Life Motel / Tables On Fire | Mark Isham | 02:52 |
3. | "Candy" - Rebecca Kyler Downs | 03:45 | |
4. | "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me" - Paul Sorvino | 02:17 | |
5. | Shangri-LA | Mark Isham | 02:17 |
6. | "Luck Be A Lady" - Bobby Caldw | 04:59 | |
7. | Amateurs | Mark Isham | 02:45 |
8. | "Can I Steal A Little Love" - Joey Fatone | 02:33 | |
9. | Look In My Eyes | Mark Isham | 03:59 |
10. | "I'll String Along With You" - Diana Krall | 04:47 | |
11. | Heartbroken | Mark Isham | 02:48 |
12. | "My Funny Valentine" - Tierney Sutton | 05:06 | |
13. | "Almost Like Being In Love" - Nick D'Egidilo | 02:34 | |
14. | You Leave Me No Choice | Mark Isham | 02:06 |
15. | Leaving Las Vegas | Mark Isham | 05:21 |
The Cooler
Music from the Motion Picture
Label: Koch
Year: 2003
Country: USA
Format: CD, digital
Length: 49:55
1. | The Cooler | Mark Isham | 04:07 |
2. | Better Life Motel / Tables On Fire | Mark Isham | 02:52 |
3. | "Candy" - Rebecca Kyler Downs | 03:45 | |
4. | "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me" - Paul Sorvino | 02:04 | |
5. | Shangri-LA | Mark Isham | 02:17 |
6. | "Luck Be A Lady" - Bobby Caldw | 04:59 | |
7. | Amateurs | Mark Isham | 02:44 |
8. | "Can I Steal A Little Love" - Joey Fatone | 02:33 | |
9. | Look In My Eyes | Mark Isham | 03:59 |
10. | "I'll String Along With You" - Diana Krall | 04:47 | |
11. | Heartbroken | Mark Isham | 02:48 |
12. | "My Funny Valentine" - Tierney Sutton | 05:06 | |
13. | "Almost Like Being In Love" - Nick D'Egidilo | 02:33 | |
14. | Leaving Las Vegas | Mark Isham | 05:21 |