Claire Beckman

The Thing About My Folks -- After 47 years of marriage, Ben's mother unexpectedly leaves her husband. Ben's father (Peter Falk) is forced to spend time and get to know his son. Hysterical antics ensue as Ben and Sam strengthen their father/son relationship.

Pollock -- POLLOCK traces the turbulent life of the well-known artist, Jackson Pollock. Although his wife, LeeKrasner, is dedicated to carving Pollock's name into art history, Pollock finds himself in a downward spiral that threatens to destroy not only his marriage and promising career but, perhaps, even his life.

After 47 years of marriage, Ben's mother unexpectedly leaves her husband. Ben's father (Peter Falk) is forced to spend time and get to know his son. Hysterical antics ensue as Ben and Sam strengthen their father/son relationship.

Ben's dad Sam (Academy Award-nominee Peter Falk "The Princess Bride," "A Woman Under the Influence") shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother (Sam's wife of 46 years) (Academy Award-winner Olympia Dukakis - "Away from Her," "Moonstruck"), that she has left. While Ben's wife and his three sisters try to find her, Ben (Golden Globes-nominee Paul Reiser TV's "Mad About You," "Beverly Hills Cop") takes Sam on a day trip to see a farmhouse that's for sale. The day trip turns into a road trip while dad and son explore their past, their relationship, and why Sam's wife might have left him. The road trip includes fishing, drinking, playing pool, sleeping under the stars, and frank discussion. Anger simmers close at hand, as do love and hope. Where Sam's wife is - and why she left - leads to the movie's resolution.