Barry Sonnenfeld starred in Get Shorty. Get Shorty is written by Elmore Leonard
[Human]: Do you know any about Barry Sonnenfeld? [Assistant]: Sure! He starred in Get Shorty - very popular film. Have you seen it? [Human]: Not yet, what genre is it? [Assistant]: Mystery. Actually adapted from the book. [Human]: Who else starred in Get Shorty? 
Tom Cruise and Angelina Jolie are both in it, among others. Strong cast.