In this film directed by Curtis Hanson, Michael Douglas stars as Grady Tripp, a disheveled English professor and struggling writer who finds himself in the midst of a chaotic weekend. As he grapples with personal and professional challenges, including a stalled novel and a complicated love life, Grady’s interactions with his eccentric students and colleagues lead to unexpected revelations. The movie also features performances by Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, and Robert Downey Jr. Notably, the film’s soundtrack, featuring Bob Dylan’s “Things Have Changed,” won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.