Released : 2009 : Barry Mendel Movies - Sort: Most Popular

Funny People (Jul 2009)

Theaters

Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Eric Bana, Leslie Mann, RZA, Evan Goldberg, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Schwartzman, Maude Apatow, Iris Apatow, Andy Dick, Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, Jack Giarraputo, Clayton Townsend

Universal Pictures, Apatow Productions

Over the past few years, writer/director Judd Apatow ("The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up") has shown that nothing—not even losing your virginity or the miracle of childbirth—is sacred. About his third film behind the camera, he says, "I'm trying to make a very serious movie that is twice as funny as my other movies. Wish me luck!" Apatow directs Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Leslie Mann in "Funny People," the story of a famous comedian who has a near-death experience.

Completed R Drama Comedy 2 hrs, 26 mins

Whip It! (Oct 2009)

Theaters

Drew Barrymore, Ellen Page, Kristen Wiig, Marcia Gay Harden, Zoe Bell, Kirsten Kiwi Smith, Juliette Lewis, Nathan Kahane, Barry Mendel, Nancy Juvonen, Shauna Cross, Peter Douglas

Searchlight Pictures, Flower Films, Mandate Pictures

The directorial debut of Drew Barrymore, stars Ellen Page as Bliss, a rebellious Texas teen who throws in her small town beauty pageant crown for the rowdy world of roller derby. Marcia Gay Harden plays Bliss’ disapproving mother, while Kristen Wiig and Juliette Lewis play roller-derby stars.

Completed PG-13 Comedy