Spalding Gray

A scientist (Liev Schrieber) retrieves his aristocratic ancestor (Hugh Jackman) from the 19th century, and tasks his reluctant ex-girlfriend (Meg Ryan) with showing him around present-day New York.

A privileged rich debutante (Barbara Hershey, Hoosiers) and a cynical struggling entertainer (Bette Midler, Hocus Pocus) share a turbulent, but strong childhood friendship over the years.

In this David Byrne film, a small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.