Lonesome Jim (2005)

Audiences know actor Steve Buscemi for his memorable roles in the movies Reservoir Dogs (1992), Fargo (1996), and Ghost World (2001) as well as for his parts on the TV shows 30 Rock (2007-2013), The Sopranos (2004, 2006) and Boardwalk Empire (2010-2014). But the talented entertainer also has skills behind the camera. In fact, he directed the indie flick Lonesome Jim (2005). Not to be confused with the epic Lord Jim (1965) starring Peter O’Toole, this R rated dramedy features an ass-flashing Casey Affleck. As the titular (and sometimes shirtless) Jim, the sexy brunette is a wannabe writer. Yet when he realizes he can’t make it in NYC, he moves back home to live with his folks (Seymour Cassel and Mary Kay Place) in Goshen, Indiana. It’s such a savvy plan, his older brother Tim (Kevin Corrigan) does the same since his business and marriage have ended. If that’s not bad enough, Tim tries to kill himself but winds up going into a coma instead. While visiting him in the hospital, Jim runs into a nurse named Anika (Liv Tyler). The two had previously hooked up — in a hospital bed! — after meeting in a bar. Since destiny has brought them together again, Jim decides to properly ask her out. But when he picks her up, he sees she has a kid. Could this be a deal-breaker? Or, considering Jim’s dysfunctional kin, is starting anew with another family the best thing he could do? You’ll have to watch to find out!