A one-of-a-kind black comedy, Being John Malkovich is the first film collaboration between director Spike Jonze and screenwriter Charlie Kaufman. John Cusack is Craig Schwartz, an eccentric unemployed puppeteer who takes a job as a file clerk in a bizarre office where he uncovers a portal into the mind of actor John Malkovich. Complications arise when a coworker (Keener) convinces Craig to capitalize on his discovery, while his frowzy wife (Diaz) enters the portal and decides she prefers being a man. John Malkovich gives a hilarious, unforgettable performance as himself.