Deborah Rush’s Typical Vibe
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Deborah Rush has 9 titles in the CriticCrunch catalog across a career spanning the 1980s through the 2010s. 1 ranks in the Top 10%, led by The Purple Rose of Cairo.
Recurring themes

Arthur
1981
Comedy · Drama

Planes, Trains and Automobiles
1987
Comedy

Rich and Poor
1983
Comedy · Romance

My Favorite Year
1982
Comedy · Drama

Bala
2019
Comedy · Romance

Tanu Weds Manu: Returns
2015
Comedy · Romance

Rumor Has It...
2005
Comedy · Romance

Love Lasts Three Years
2011
Romance · Comedy

Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again.
Dir. Woody Allen · With Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello

In the 1940s in the small town of Jupiter Hollow, two sets of identical twins are born in the same hospital on the same night. One set to a poor local family and the other to a rich family just passing through. The dizzy nurse on duty accidentally mixes the twins unbeknown to the parents. Our story flashes forward to the 1980s where the mismatched sets of twins are about to cross paths.
Dir. Jim Abrahams · With Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin, Fred Ward

Michael is a young boy living in a typical 1950s suburbanite home... except for his bizarre and horrific nightmares, and continued unease around his parents. Young Michael begins to suspect his parents are cooking more than just hamburgers on the grill outside, but has trouble explaining his fears to his new-found friend Sheila, or the school's social worker.
Dir. Bob Balaban · With Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis

FBI agent Barney Coopersmith is assigned to protect former Mafia figure turned informant Vincent Antonelli. In the witness protection program one is supposed to keep a low profile, but that is something that Antonelli has trouble doing. Coopersmith certainly has his hands full keeping Antonelli away from the Mafia hitmen who want to stop him testifying, not to mention the nightclubs...
Dir. Herbert Ross · With Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Joan Cusack

With high school a distant memory, Jim and Michelle are getting married — and in a hurry, since Jim's grandmother is sick and wants to see him walk down the aisle — prompting Stifler to throw the ultimate bachelor party. And Jim's dad is reliable as ever, doling out advice no one wants to hear.
Dir. Jesse Dylan · With Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hannigan

Ava is recovering from demonic possession. With no memory of the past month, she must attend a Spirit Possessions Anonymous support group to figure out what happened. Ava's life was hijacked by a demon, now it's time to get it back.
Dir. Jordan Galland · With Louisa Krause, Whitney Able, Deborah Rush

Oscar and Peter land a career-making opportunity when a Chicago tycoon chooses them to compete for the design of a cultural center. The tycoon mistakenly believes that Oscar is gay and has him spy on his mistress Amy. Oscar goes along with it and ends up falling in love with Amy.
Dir. Damon Santostefano · With Matthew Perry, Neve Campbell, Dylan McDermott

A discount store clerk strikes up an affair with a stock boy who considers himself the incarnation of Holden Caulfield.
Dir. Miguel Arteta · With Jennifer Aniston, Zooey Deschanel, Jake Gyllenhaal

Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly shady past and is indeed no stranger to illegal activity. They both have great hope for Adam, Vito's son and Jessie's grandson, who is bright, good-looking, and without a criminal past.
Dir. Sidney Lumet · With Sean Connery, Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Broderick