Michael Shannon

From Focus Features, the premiere global brand in original and daring cinema, comes Focus World. Charged with finding the most exciting voices in international and independent film, Focus World is proud to bring you Return, the incredible feature debut from director Liza Johnson, following its debut at the Cannes Film Festival. When Kelli (Linda Cardellini, Freaks & Geeks, Brokeback Mountain) returns home from war, she expected to slowly but surely settle back into her life with her husband (Michael Shannon, Boardwalk Empire) and kids in the small town she grew up in. But she gradually realizes that the life she left behind is no longer there waiting for her. Depicting Kelli's struggle to find her place in a life she no longer recognizes, Linda Cardellini delivers a tour de force performance, leading an all-star cast that also includes John Slattery (Mad Men).

Get ready for laughs with an all-star cast in the outrageous comedy Wet Hot American Summer. It's the last day of Camp Firewood's season, but there's still time for the big talent show, a little romance? and for everyone to be wiped out by the piece of NASA's Skylab that's hurtling toward Earth. David Wain (Role Models) directs Paul Rudd (Knocked Up), Elizabeth Banks (The 40-Year-Old Virgin), Amy Poehler (Baby Mama), Molly Shannon (Saturday Night Live), and David Hyde Pierce (Frasier) in the romp Michael Agger at The New Yorker calls ?hilarious!? As AintItCool.com claims, ?imagine your American Pie and Scary Movie type teen film with a great cast, a hysterical and far wittier script, and tongue planted firmly in cheek? and you have Wet Hot American Summer!

Following his acclaimed debut, Shotgun Stories, writer/director Jeff Nichols reteams with actor Michael Shannon to create a haunting tale that will creep under your skin and expose your darkest fears. Curtis LaForche lives in a small town in Ohio with his wife, Samantha, and daughter, Hannah, a six-year-old deaf girl. When Curtis begins to have terrifying dreams, he keeps the visions to himself, channeling his anxiety into obsessively building a storm shelter in his backyard. His seemingly inexplicable behavior concerns and confounds those closest to him, but the resulting strain on his marriage and tension within his community can't compare with Curtis's privately held fear of what his dreams may truly signify. Take Shelter features fully realized characters crumbling under the weight of real-life problems. Using tone and atmosphere to chilling effect, Nichols crafts a powerful psychological thriller that is a disturbing tale for our times.

Tomcats is the outrageously hilarious and sexy comedy about hooking up, hanging out and trying to stay single. Vowing never to get married, six buddies contribute 1,000 dollars each into a mutual fund with the agreement that the last single man gets it all. Seven years later, there are only two bachelors left - Michael (Jerry O'Connell) and Kyle, (Jake Busey) and the kitty has grown to a half a million dollars. Desperate to pay off a huge gambling debt, Michael plots to get Kyle married by tracking down super-sexy, Natalie (Shannon Elizabeth), 'the lost love of Kyle's life'. Through a little creative intervention involving a dominatrix librarian, a Las Vegas mobster, and a quick trip to a sperm bank, Michael and Natalie scheme to trick Kyle into unholy matrimony and split the money. But, when Michael finds himself falling for Natalie, the dash for cash takes a wild turn in this raucous laugh-fest!

The Closer: Season 6: Episode 12 -- When a seemingly minor robbery case at a medical marijuana dispensary becomes a murder, the case becomes a test for Brenda. COURTNEY B. VANCE appears as Chief of Police Tommy Delk.

Pushing Daisies: Season 1: Episode 8 -- A vindictive taffy shop owner, Dilly Balsam (recurring guest star MOLLY SHANNON - 'Saturday Night Live,' 'Evan Almighty'), sets up shop down the street from the Pie Hole. Dilly is determined to drive Ned out of business by any means necessary. MICHAEL WHITE ('The School of Rock,' 'The Good Girl') guest stars as Dilly's brother, Billy.

Carrier: Season 1: Episode 6 -- After two months in the Gulf, one day starts to become indistinguishable from the next.

The O.C.: Season 4: Episode 12 -- As the Cohens prepare for Kirsten's 40th birthday party, Kirsten gets some news that will change her life forever.

Xena: Warrior Princess: Season 3: Episode 13 -- When Gabrielle is struck with a poisonous arrow, Xena must find a way to save her while single-handedly battling the entire Persian army.

Four years into World War II, the quiet English village of Market Wetherby is in for a shock--not a German invasion, but the arrival of American servicemen at the new U.S. air base. The newcomers, however, are an altogether different breed. In the opinion of many locals, they're "overpaid, oversexed, and over here." Predictably, some of the villagers and "the Yanks" are soon at odds. But others, like local doctor Helen Dereham (Oscar nominee Susannah York, Tom Jones; They Shoot Horses, Don't They?) and base commander Major James Kylie (Michael J. Shannon, The Affair), strike up a distinctly warmer relationship. And in a small place like Market Wetherby, few are left untouched by the events. We'll Meet Again captures the drama of wartime with a mix of nostalgia, romance, and intrigue, played out by a superb international cast.

Suburban mother and devout Catholic Eileen Cleary (Kathleen Turner) has always kept up appearances. When she runs for the Catholic Woman of the Year title at her local parish-an award she has coveted for years-her final test is introducing her family to the board for the seal of approval. Now she must finally face the nonconformist family she has been glossing over for years. Her gay daughter, Shannon (Emily Deschanel), a successful lawyer, is about to marry her life partner Angela (Angelique Cabral). Her unhappily married son Frank Jr. (Jason Ritter) is cheating on his wife with the local manicurist. And Eileen's own marriage to a recovered alcoholic is pulling at the seams.... This heartfelt dysfunctional family comedy boasts a memorable performance from Academy Award(R) nominee Turner as the conflicted and comical matriarch, alongside a bright ensemble cast including Richard Chamberlain and Michael McGrady. Newcomer director Anne Renton keeps the pacing taut and crafts an honest, modern family tale. Writers Claire V. Riley and Paula Goldberg infuse just the right amount of seriousness and levity into their script, reminding us that family is never truly perfect.

The 'Take Shelter' star, who will also play General Zod in 'Man of Steel' gets about as adorable as he possibly can.