The Shootist The Shootist The Shootist is a 1976 American western film directed by Don Siegel and based on Glendon Swarthout's 1975 novel of the same name. It marked John Wayne's final film role. The screenplay was written by Miles Hood Swarthout (the son of the author) and Scott Hale. The supporting cast includes Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart, Richard Boone, Hugh O'Brian, Harry Morgan, John Carradine, Sheree North, and Scatman Crothers. In 1977, "The Shootist" received an Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction (Robert F. Boyle, Arthur Jeph Parker), a BAFTA Film Award nomination for Best Actress (Lauren Bacall),
The Female Brain (film) The Female Brain (film) The Female Brain is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Whitney Cummings and written by Neal Brennan and Cummings. It is based on the 2006 book "The Female Brain" by Louann Brizendine. The film stars Cummings, Sofía Vergara, Toby Kebbell, James Marsden, Lucy Punch, Beanie Feldstein and Cecily Strong. It had its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 17, 2017. It was released on February 9, 2018, by IFC Films. On May 23, 2016, it was announced Whitney Cummings would direct the film, with filming set to begin in July 2016.