Moonlight Serenade

A jazz musician performs alongside a coat check girl with a beautiful voice in this musical drama from director Giancarlo Tallarico. By day Nate earns his living as a financial manager, but when night falls, he helps the girl with her singing career at the jazz club, where she performs one night a week. In time both realize they share something special other than the music.

Directed by Giancarlo Tallarico, Moonlight Serenade leans on a strong ensemble — Amy Adams, Scott G. Anderson, Moon Bloodgood — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2009.