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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Movie Trailer - December 2008
In the early 20th century, 80 year old Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt), is born aging backwards (he was an old man as a baby and vice versa), causing complications when he falls in love with a 30 year old woman (Cate Blanchett). Director David Fincher said "It's dark, it's romantic, and it also deals with mortality in a pretty unflattering way. Button is born in 1919 - with the film itself beginning in World War I, traveling around the world and carrying on all the way through to the year 2000."
Directed by David Fincher Produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Ceán Chaffin Written by Eric Roth Release Date: December 25, 2008 Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
Cast:
Brad Pitt as Benjamin Button
Cate Blanchett as Daisy
Tilda Swinton as Elizabeth Abbott
Taraji P. Henson as Queenie
Madisen Beaty as Daisy - Age 10
Jason Flemyng as Thomas Button
Elias Koteas as Monsieur Gateau
Julia Ormond as Caroline
Ed Metzger as President Theodore Roosevelt
Elle Fanning as Daisy - Age 6
Based on the short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the movie features Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward. He is born an old man and ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Blanchett. And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.
Ben (Will Smith) is an IRS agent who is depressed and guilt-ridden about mistakes from his past. He sets out to make amends by helping seven strangers. When he meets Emily (Rosario Dawson), a beautiful woman with a heart condition, he falls in love with her, thereby complicating his plans. Woody Harrelson also appears as a blind pianist who befriends Ben.
Directed by Gabriele Muccino Produced by Todd Black Jason Blumenthal James Lassiter Will Smith Steve Tisch Written by Grant Nieporte Genre: Drama Release Date: December 19, 2008
The story is set in an alternate 1985 where superheroes exist, Richard Nixon is still president, and tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union are at an all-time high. The vigilante Rorschach is investigating the murder of the Comedian and uncovers a plot to discredit and murder various heroes. Rorschach discovers a far wider-ranging conspiracy involving his colleagues' past which could completely change the course of history.
It all begins with the paranoid delusions of a half-insane hero called Rorschach. But is Rorschach really insane or has he in fact uncovered a plot to murder super-heroes and, even worse, millions of innocent civilians? On the run from the law, Rorschach reunites with his former teammates in a desperate attempt to save the world and their lives, but what they uncover will shock them to their very core and change the face of the planet! Following two generations of masked superheroes from the close of World War II to the icy shadow of the Cold War comes this groundbreaking comic story - the story of The Watchmen. "Watchmen" is set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society, and the "Doomsday Clock" - which charts the USA's tension with the Soviet Union - is permanently set at five minutes to midnight. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the washed up but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his former crime-fighting legion - a ragtag group of retired superheroes, only one of whom has true powers - Rorschach glimpses a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future. Their mission is to watch over humanity... but who is watching the Watchmen?"
Directed by Zack Snyder Produced by Lloyd Levin, Lawrence Gordon and Deborah Snyder Written by Alex Tse and David Hayter Release Date: March 6th, 2009 Genre: Action / Drama / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Casts:
Patrick Wilson as Daniel Dreiberg / Nite Owl II
Billy Crudup as Dr. Jon Osterman / Doctor Manhattan
Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Edward Blake / The Comedian
Jackie Earle Haley as Walter Kovacs / Rorschach
Malin Akerman as Laurie Juspeczyk / Silk Spectre II
Matthew Goode as Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias
Stephen McHattie as Hollis Mason / Nite Owl
Carla Gugino as Sally Jupiter / Silk Spectre
Matt Frewer as Edgar Jacobi / Moloch the Mystic
Niall Matter as Mothman
A complex, multi-layered mystery adventure, "Watchmen" is set in an alternate 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of the fabric of everyday society, and the "Doomsday Clock" - which charts the USA's tension with the Soviet Union - is permanently set at five minutes to midnight. When one of his former colleagues is murdered, the washed-up but no less determined masked vigilante Rorschach sets out to uncover a plot to kill and discredit all past and present superheroes. As he reconnects with his former crime-fighting legion - a ragtag group of retired superheroes, only one of whom has true powers - Rorschach glimpses a wide-ranging and disturbing conspiracy with links to their shared past and catastrophic consequences for the future. Their mission is to watch over humanity...but who is watching the watchmen?
The 2008 remake about an alien and his indestructible robot will star (Keanu Reeves) as Klaatu, Jennifer Connelly as Helen Benson, (Jaden Smith) as Jacob, and (Kathy Bates). Gort has not been cast at this time and will most likely be created using FX.
The remake of (The Day the Earth Stood Still) will supposedly remain true to the original movie, however there is a chance the remake will more likely remain true to the short story upon which the 1951 movie is based. In either case the alien 'weaponry' seems to have been upgraded. In addition to a city going dark, and a very brief look at the new Gort, the film trailer shows a cloud of black smoke, capable of rapid movement and disintegrating matter on contact. In the 1951 movie, Gort is described as one of a race of robots created by the planets to maintain peace throughout the galaxy. If the 2008 remake follows the short story by (Harry Bates), "Farewell to the Master" upon which the 1951 movie is based, it will be revealed at the end of the movie by Gort himself that he is the master, and not Klaatu.
In the original movie, a flying saucer orbits Earth, and lands in Washington, DC, on the Mall. Klaatu (Michael Rennie) steps out and is shot by a jumpy soldier. Gort (Lock Martin), an indestructible robot steps out of the spacecraft and proceeds to melt all the weapons, including tanks, without harming a single human being. Later, the Earth comes to realize that Gort has used very little of his power to make this happen. While lying on the ground, Klaatu orders Gort to stop, and is then taken by the military to a hospital from which he later escapes in order to learn more about this planet called Earth and its human inhabitants. He meets Helen Benson (Patricia Neal) and her son. Billy Benson (Billy Gray) takes Klaatu on a tour of Washington DC finally stopping in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Klaatu reads the words uttered by Lincoln many years ago and realizes that there might be hope for Earth. When they begin to suspect him, he reveals himself, along with the news that Gort is a member of a race of super-robot enforcers invented to keep the peace of the galaxy and will destroy the Earth if provoked. Klaatu is pursued and shot and killed by the military. Before Klaatu dies, he tells Helen to go to Gort, and say these words Klaatu Barata Nikto. If she does not, Klaatu tells her Gort will destroy the Earth. Helen makes her way to the ship and finds Gort. As Gort moves towards her, she repeats the phrase over and over. Gort picks her up and takes her into the ship. Gort then retrieves Klaatus body and through their alien science, resurrects Klaatu.
Directed by : Scott Derrickson Written by : David Scarpa and Ryne Douglas Pearson Produced by : Paul Harris Boardman, Gregory Goodman and Erwin Stoff Release Date : December 12, 2008 Genre: Drama / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Casts: Keanu Reeves as Klaatu, an alien messenger Jennifer Connelly as Helen Benson, a microbiologist who works at Princeton University and inducted by the government into investigating Klaatu Kathy Bates Jon Hamm as Dr. Granier, a NASA official who recruits Helen into a scientific team investigating Klaatu. Jaden Smith as Jacob, Helen's rebellious eight-year old stepson. John Cleese as Dr. Barnhardt.
Plot Summary: "The Day the Earth Stood Still" is 20th Century Fox's contemporary reinvention of its 1951 classic. Keanu Reeves portrays Klaatu, an alien whose arrival on our planet triggers a global upheaval. As governments and scientists race to unravel the mystery behind the visitor's appearance, a woman (Jennifer Connelly) and her young stepson get caught up in his mission – and come to understand the ramifications of his being a self-described "friend to the Earth."
Henry Poole Is Here is a comedic drama about a disillusioned man who goes hiding in placid suburbia only to discover he cannot escape the forces of hope. Returning to the middle class neighborhood where he grew up, Henry chooses to live in indulgent isolation. Real life, however, refuses to cooperate with his plans. Nosy neighbors interrupt him with curious visits and prying questions. Then the situation escalates as a stain on Henry's stucco wall is seen to have miraculous powers. His last-ditch hideout becomes a shrine; his backyard turns into an arena for passionate debate about faith and destiny. Seeking anonymous oblivion, cynical Henry Poole instead finds himself right at the center of the human comedy. A modern-day fable, director Mark Pellington's new film investigates the unexpected wonders of the everyday. A faithless man finds hope. A hopeless man finds love. Whether backyard miracles are real or triggered by hope and belief, their personal effects are permanent.
Directed by Mark Pellington Produced by Justin Berfield and Jason Felts Written by Albert Torres Genre: Comedy / Drama Release Date: August 15, 2008 Rating: PG
Casts:
Luke Wilson - Henry Poole
George Lopez
Radha Mitchell - Dawn Stupek
Morgan Lily- Millie Stupek
Adriana Barraza
Cheryl Hines
Earl Carroll - Mr. Lawrence
Noah Dahl - Young Henry Poole
Luke Wilson ("The Royal Tenenbaums," "Old School"), Academy Award® nominee Adriana Barraza ("Babel") and Radha Mitchell ("Finding Neverland") star in a modern day fable about the unexpected wonders of the everyday from director Mark Pellington ("U2 3D," "The Mothman Prophesies"). "Henry Poole is Here" tells the funny, poignant and uplifting story of a disillusioned man who attempts to hide from life in a rundown suburban tract home only to discover he cannot escape the forces of hope.
Henry Poole (Wilson) just wants to disappear. Shattered by circumstances beyond his control, he offers full price on a cookie cutter house in a drab, middle-class, L.A. neighborhood through his perky realtor Meg (Cheryl Hines). But just as he settles in to his indulgent isolation with a case of vodka and all the junk food he can eat, his neighbor, a well-meaning busybody named Esperanza (Adriana Barraza), drops by with a plate of homemade tamales and a whole lot of questions.
Despite his desire for solitude, Henry can't help noticing Dawn (Radha Mitchell), the beautiful young divorcée next door and her daughter Millie (Lily), an eight-year-old amateur spy who hasn't spoken a word since her parents' break-up.
Henry's self-imposed exile is shattered when Esperanza discovers a mysterious stain on Henry's stucco wall that is seen to have miraculous powers. She begins leading pilgrimages to the "holy site" and invites church officials, including her pastor, Father Salizar (George Lopez), to inspect the apparition.
Although Henry remains skeptical, he finds himself gradually drawn back towards life, especially after his silent friendship with Millie brings him closer to Dawn. As news of the apparition spreads throughout the neighborhood and his feelings for Dawn grow, Henry realizes his plan to live out his days in quiet desperation is going to be much harder than he ever imagined.
Screen Gems has released the movie trailer for Quarantine online. If you remember, last month we posted two viral videos which featured tape of a government shooting that happened on March 11th under the title Case 1017. It turned out that these virals were part of the viral marketing campaign for Quarantine, John Dowdle’s American remake of Spanish horror film [rec]. The film follows a TV news crew which gets trapped with a hazmat crew in a CDC quarantined apartment building which has been infected by something unknown. When the quarantine is eventually lifted, the only evidence of what happened is the news crew’s videotape as ala Cloverfield. The movie stars Jennifer Carpenter as pictured above, who I absolutely fell in love with from the hit television show Dexter as she plays Dexter’s foul mouthed almost always inappropriate sister Debra Morgan.
Directed by John Dowdle Produced by Drew Dowdle and Glenn Gainor Written by John Dowdle and Drew Dowdle Genre: Drama / Horror / Thriller Release Date: October 17, 2008
Casts and Characters:
Johnathon Schaech as Fletcher
Jennifer Carpenter as Angela
Joey King as Briana
Jay Hernandez as Jake
Columbus Short as Wilensky
Marin Hinkle as Kathy
Rade Serbedzija as Yuri
Steve Harris
Greg Germann as Lawrence
Denis O'Hare as Randy
Andrew Fiscella as Officer McCreedy
Bernard White as Bernard
Stacy Chbosky as Elise
Jermaine Jackson as Nadif
Sharon Ferguson as Jwahir
Ronnie Lewis Jr. as Officer Lewis
Television reporter Angela Vidal (Jennifer Carpenter) and her cameraman (Steve Harris) are assigned to spend the night shift with a Los Angeles Fire Station. After a routine 911 call takes them to a small apartment building, they find police officers already on the scene in response to blood curdling screams coming from one of the apartment units. They soon learn that a woman living in the building has been infected by something unknown. After a few of the residents are viciously attacked, they try to escape with the news crew in tow, only to find that the CDC has quarantined the building. Phones, internet, televisions and cell phone access have been cut-off, and officials are not relaying information to those locked inside. When the quarantine is finally lifted, the only evidence of what took place is the news crew's videotape.
Set seventeen years before X-Men, the film will focus on Wolverine's violent past, and his early encounters with William Stryker. The Weapon X program and his interactions with other mutants will be explored, including his complex relationship with Sabretooth / Victor Creed.
Using several resources that include the Marvel Comics lore, along with the more recent Weapon X graphic novels by Frank Miller, "Wolverine" mixes action with an origin story about how Logan emerged from a barbaric experiment as an indestructible mutant with retractable razor-sharp claws.
Directed by Gavin Hood Produced by Lauren Shuler Donner, Ralph Winter, Hugh Jackman and John Palermo Written by David Benioff, James Vanderbilt, Scott Silver, Skip Woods and David Ayer Genre: Action / Drama / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Thriller Release date: May 1, 2009
Casts:
Hugh Jackman as Logan / Wolverine
Troye Mellet plays the young Logan
Liev Schreiber as Victor Creed / Sabretooth
Danny Huston as William Stryker
Lynn Collins as Kayla Silver Fox
Daniel Henney as David North / Agent Zero
Will.i.am as John Wraith / Kestrel
Taylor Kitsch as Remy LeBeau / Gambit
Dominic Monaghan as Barnell
Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool
Hugh Jackman reprises his role as Logan, the mutant who eventually becomes Wolverine and sometimes member of the X-Men. "Origins" hints at a prequel of sorts, allowing us to look back at the origins of Wolverine and the shadowy Mutant X program. Die-hards may raise an eye brow at the timing of Gambit's (Taylor Kitsch) introduction to the Marvel film world. However, much like Wolverine, he has a cult-like following (albeit smaller), questionable origins, and the Marvel franchise was running out of options as to when to bring Gambit into the fold. If played true-to-form, look for Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) to steal the show and reappear in his own spin-off at some point in the future.
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Jamie Bell is Hallam Foe, a troubled young man whose knack for voyeurism paradoxically reveals his darkest fears, and his most peculiar desires. Driven to expose the true cause of his mother’s death, he instead finds himself searching the rooftops of the city of Edinburgh for love. Featuring a lively soundtrack with Franz Ferdinand, Sons and Daughters and Orange Juice among others, MISTER FOE is a darkly twisted, entertaining work of magical realism from one of the leading lights of the new Scottish cinema.
Directed by David MacKenzie Written by David MacKenzie, Ed Whitmore Genre: Drama / Thriller Release Date: 2008
Casts:
Jamie Bell as Hallam Foe
Sophia Myles as Kate Breck
Ciarán Hinds as Julius Foe
Jamie Sives as Alasdair
Maurice Roëves as Raymond
Ewen Bremner as Andy
Claire Forlani as Verity Foe
John Paul Lawler as Carl
Ruth Milne as Jenny
Lucy Holt as Lucy
Plot Summary: "Mister Foe" features Jamie Bell in his first starring role in a UK film since Billy Elliot and co-stars Sophia Myles, Claire Forlani and Ciarán Hinds. Hallam's talent for observing people reveals his darkest fears-and his most peculiar desires. Driven to expose the true cause of his mother's death, he instead finds himself searching the rooftops of the city for love.
Veteran New York City police detectives on the trail of a vigilante serial killer in the adrenaline fueled psychological thriller Righteous Kill, directed by Jon Avnet (Red Corner, Fried Green Tomatoes) and written by Russell Gewirtz (Inside Man). The cast also features hip-hop superstar Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson (Get Rich or Die Tryin').
After 30 years as partners in the pressure cooker environment of the NYPD, highly decorated Detectives David Fisk and Thomas Cowan should be ready for retirement, but aren't. Before they can hang up their badges, they are called in to investigate the murder of a notorious pimp, which appears to have ties to a case they solved years before.
Like the original murder, the victim is a suspected criminal whose body is found accompanied by a four line poem justifying the killing. When additional crimes take place, it becomes clear the detectives are looking for a serial killer, one who targets criminals that have fallen through the cracks of the judicial system. His mission is to do what the cops can't do on their own -- take the culprits off the streets for good. The similarities between the recent killings and their earlier case raise a nagging question: Did they put the wrong man behind bars?
Directed by Jon Avnet Produced by Avi Lerner, Boaz Davidson, Lati Grobman and Randall Emmett Written by Russell Gewirtz Release Date: September 12, 2008 Genre: Crime / Drama / Thriller
Casts:
Al Pacino as Rooster
Robert De Niro as Turk
Carla Gugino as Karen Kleisner
Donnie Wahlberg as Detective Riley
John Leguizamo as Detective Perez
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson as Spider
Brian Dennehy as Lieutenant Hingus
Frank John Hughes as Randall
Mark Famiglietti as Carl
Michael Cruz as Frankie
Plot Summary: Longtime partners Detectives David Fisk and Thomas Cowan investigate a series of vigilante killings in a gritty and sophisticated New York City crime thriller. Two Veteran New York City Detectives hunt a vigilante who may be one of their own. Two cops (Robert Deniro, Al Pacino) find themselves in pursuit of a serial killer who writes poems about the crime he just committed, leaving them at the scene.
A guy fed up with his job and married to a cheating wife reluctantly mentors a rebellious teen. A doormat if ever there was one. A man reduced to a mere accessory to his family by working a dead end job at his father-in law's bank and arguing about his overindulgent love for chocolate with his wife Jess (Elizabeth Banks) who is loathe to explain her "friendship" with the local news anchorman (Timothy Olyphant). But Bill's fate begins to change when he becomes mentor to a self-assured boy (Logan Lerman) who engineers Bill's recovery with the help of a cute lingerie sales girl named Lucy (Jessica Alba). Together, the trio confronts Bill's hapless life with humor and energy while forcing him to capture his dream of being financially independent and self-confident. "Meet Bill" is a film about what it means to let go of your inhibitions and find the path you're destined for.
Directed by Bernie Goldmann and Melisa Wallick Produced by Bernie Goldmann, Bruna Papandrea and John Penotti Written by Bernie Goldmann and Melisa Wallick Rating: R Genre: Comedy / Drama Release Date: April 4, 2008
Casts:
Aaron Eckhart as Bill
Jessica Alba as Lucy
Elizabeth Banks as Jess
Timothy Olyphant as Chip
Logan Lerman as The Kid
Craig Bierko as Sargeant
Marisa Coughlan as Laura
Kristen Wiig as Jane Whitman
Jason Sudeikis as Jim Whitman
Todd Luiso as John Jr.
Daniel Byington as Golfer
Reed Diamond as Paul
Paul Goetz as Tom the Fireworks Cashier
Adam Hackbarth as Coffee Shop Patron
Ana Lucasey as Sarah Sheldon
Miley Cyrus as Self-appearance
Brad Schmidt as Jimmy
Elise Thorpe as Kelly
Andy Zou as Donald Choo
Bill (Aaron Eckhart) is fed up with his life, wife (Elizabeth Banks), and job. He finds himself the reluctant mentor of an unruly teenager (Logan Lerman). His life hits an all time low when he catches his wife having an affair with a local news anchor, but with the kid as his inspiration, he regains his lost sense of self.
Roceter, NY. MEGAN PAIGE (Eliza Dushku) is a driven olice investigator whose commitment to the job orders on obsession. Her fiance, KENNETH SHINE (Cary Elwes), is also a lieutenant with the Rochester PD. They're currently working on one of their worst cases yet, the murder & rape of a 10-year-old girl named CARLA CASTILLO. When Megan puts it together that she was murdered in Churchville, Megan is convinced that they are dealing with a serial killer. She becomes so caught up, she begins to have hallucinations... and a bloody Carla begins to haunt her regularly. When Megan cannot crack the case, it pushes her over the edge. She's diagnosed with an adult onset of paranoid schizophrenia that finds her in a psychiatric hospital instead of her precinct and to top ot off, she breaks off her engagement with Kenneth. TWO YEARS LATER: Megan regains work for the department, but now in the shadow of her former capacity. Kenneth has been promoted to the Captain. Her relief comes from a support group for mental illness survivors and wheelchair-bound friend RICHARD LEDGE (Timothy Hutton).
When another girl, WENDY WALSH is abducted, raped and murdered in Webster, Megan is convinced that the killer has resurfaced and her old fire is reheated. Against his etter judgement, Kenneth allows Megan to ride along with investigator STEVEN HARPER (Tom Malloy), buy only in an advisory capacity. However, soon after she is in the thick of things, her old sympthoms start coming back, namely in form of hallucinations of both dead girls now. Ledge tells her that she's flirting with disaster. Megan knows that the case is in danger of going cold with few leads, no suspects, and a serial killer on the loose. Can she catch him in time? Or will the "Alphabet Killer" go free?
Directed by Rob Schmidt Written by Tom Malloy Release date: 2008 Plot: Based on the true story of the double initial killings in Rochester, NY. Genre: Drama / Thriller
In STREET KINGS, a police thriller directed by David Ayer, Keanu Reeves plays Tom Ludlow, a veteran LAPD Vice Detective. Ludlow sets out on a quest to discover the killers of his former partner, Detective Terrance Washington (Terry Crews). Academy® Award winner Forest Whitaker plays Captain Wander, Ludlow's supervisor, whose duties include keeping him within the confines of the law and out of the clutches of Internal Affairs Captain Biggs (Hugh Laurie). Ludlow teams up with a young Robbery Homicide Detective (Chris Evans) to track Washington's killers through the diverse communities of Los Angeles. Their determination pays off when the two Detectives track down Washington's murderers and confront them in an attempt to bring them to justice.
Directed by David Ayer Produced by Lucas Foster, Alexandra Milchan and Erwin Stoff Written by David Ayer, James Ellroy and Jamie Moss Genre: Crime / Drama / Thriller Rating: R Release date: April 11, 2008
Starring:
Keanu Reeves as Tom Ludlow
Forest Whitaker
Hugh Laurie
Chris Evans as Diskant
Terry Crews
Naomie Harris
Cedric the Entertainer
Amaury Nolasco
Common as Coates
Jay Mohr - Mike Clady
Martha Higareda
The Game as Grill
Keanu Reeves plays Tom Ludlow, a veteran LAPD Vice Detective. Ludlow sets out on a quest to discover the killers of his former partner, Detective Terrance Washington (Crews). Whitaker plays Captain Wander, Ludlo's supervisor, whose duties include keeping him within the confines of the law and out of the clutches of Internal Affairs Captain Biggs (Laurie). Ludlow teams up with a young Robbery Homicide Detective (Evans) to track Washington's killers through the diverse communities of Los Angeles. Their determination pays off when the two Detectives track down Washington's murderers and confront them in an attempt to bring them to justice.
The new film from acclaimed and adventurous French filmmaker Olivier Assayas, "Boarding Gate" is an erotic noir-thriller boasting an exciting international cast. Asia Argento plays sexy ex-prostitute Sandra, who is forced to flee London after a steamy S&M encounter with a debt ridden ex-lover (Michael Madsen) ends in violence. Fleeing to Hong Kong in search of a fresh start, she becomes involved with an attractive young couple, Lester (Carl Ng) and Sue (Kelly Lin), who promise to help her obtain papers and money. But nothing turns out as expected for Sandra, and she finds herself trapped in a sordid game of manipulation.
Directed by Olivier Assayas Produced by François Margolin Written by Olivier Assayas Genre: Thriller/ Drama Rating: R Release date: March 21, 2008
Casts:
Asia Argento as Sandra
Michael Madsen as Miles Rennberg
Carl Ng as Lester Wang
Kelly Lin as Sue
Alex Descas as André
Kim Gordon as Kay
Joana Preiss as Lisa
An Italian woman [Argento] who lives in London and has a passionate affair with a former financial big gun [Madsen]. She also had a second lover [a Leung], a contract killer who has to kill the big gun. Her second lover's wife [Yeoh] is behind the scenes, pulling the strings.
In the hope of sparking their stalled relationship, Ismael (Louis Garrel of DANS PARIS, THE DREAMERS) and Julie (Ludivine Sagnier of SWIMMING POOL) enter a playful yet emotionally laced threesome with Alice (Clotilde Hesme of REGULAR LOVERS). When tragedy strikes, these young Parisians are forced to deal with the fragility of life and love. For Ismael, this means negotiating through the advances of Julie’s sister (Chiara Mastroianni of PERSEPOLIS) and a young college student (Gregoire Leprince-Ringuet of STRAYED); one of which may offer him redemption.
Directed by Christophe Honoré Producer by Paulo Branco Written by Christophe Honoré and Gael Morel Genre: Drama / Musical Release date: March 21, 2008
Casts:
Louis Garrel as Ismael
Ludivine Sagnier as Julie
Chiara Mastroianni as Jeanne
Clotilde Hesme as Alice
Gregoire Leprince-Ringuet as Erwann
Christophe Honore further makes a case as one of the most exciting filmmakers of our generation with the exuberant and tender LOVE SONGS (LES CHANSONS D'AMOUR). A modern day msuical told through unforgettable songs sung entirely by the cast and scored by Alex Beaupain, the film has overjoyed audiences at the Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals while earning recognition in its native Country with four French Cesar nominations. In the hope of sparking their stalled relationship, Ismael (Louis Garrel of DANS PARIS, THE DREAMERS) and Julie (Ludivine Sagnier of SWIMMING POOL) enter a playful yet emotionally laced threesome with Alice (Clotilde Hesme of REGULAR LOVERS). When tragedy strikes, these young Parisians are forced to deal with the fragility of life and love. For Ismael, this means negotiating through the advances of Julie's sister (Chara Mastroianni of PERSEPOLIS) and a young college student (Gregoire Leprince-Ringuet of STRAYED); one of which may offer him redemption.
A fateful event leads to a job in the film business for top mixed-martial arts instructor Mike Terry (Ejiofor). Though his refuses to participate in prize bouts, circumstances conspire to force him to consider entering such a competition. Mike Terry (Chiwetel Ejiofor) is the chief instructor at the Southside Jiu-jitsu Academy. Although a talented fighter, he refuses to compete in professional bouts: "Competition weakens the fighter." Instead he trains dedicated students in the art of self-defense: bodyguards, cops, soldiers. At his brother-in-law's club one evening, Mike saves a famous action star (Tim Allen) from a severe beating. His defense of Frank leads to a job in the film industry, but other events conspire to force Mike to participate in a prize fight. An American samurai film set the world of mixed martial arts, David Mamet's "Redbelt" is a story about the limits of a single man's integrity. Set in the west-side of Los Angeles fight world, a world inhabited by bouncers, cage-fighters, cops and special forces types, Redbelt, is the story of Mike Terry (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a Jiu-Jitsu teacher who has avoided the prize fighting circuit, choosing instead to pursue an honorable life by operating a self-defense studio with a samurai’s code. Terry and his wife Sondra (Alicia Braga), struggle to keep the business running to make ends meet. An accident on a dark, rainy night at the Academy between an off duty officer (Max Martini) and a distraught lawyer (Emily Moritimer) puts in motion a series of events that will change Terry’s life dramatically introducing him to a world of promoters (Ricky Jay, Joe Mantegna) and movie star Chet Frank (Tim Allen). Faced with this, in order to pay off his debts and regain his honor, Terry must step into the ring for the first time in his life.
Directed by David Mamet Produced by Chrisann Verges Written by David Mamet Genre: Action / Drama Rating: R Release date: April 25, 2008
Casts:
Tim Allen as Chet Frank
Emily Mortimer as Laura Black
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mike Terry
Alice Braga as Sondra Terry
Max Martini as Joe Ryan
David Paymer as Richie
Rebecca Pidgeon as Zena Frank
Caroline de Souza Correa as Monica
Jose Pablo Cantillo as Snowflake
Ricky Jay as Marty Brown
Randy Couture as Dylan Flynn
Cathy Cahlin Ryan as Gini Collins
Terry and his wife Sondra (Alice Braga) struggle to keep the business running to make ends meet. An accident on a dark, rainy night at the Academy between an off duty officer (Max Martini) and a distraught lawyer (Emily Mortimer) puts in motion a series of events that will change Terry's life dramatically introducing him to a world of promoters (Ricky Jay, Joe Mantegna) and movie stars (Tim Allen). Faced with this, in order to pay off his debts and regain his honor, Terry must step into the ring for the first time in his life.
In a world of six billion people, it only takes one to change your life. In actor and filmmaker Tom McCarthy’s follow-up to his award winning directorial debut The Station Agent, Richard Jenkins (Six Feet Under) stars as Walter Vale, a disillusioned Connecticut economics professor whose life is transformed by a chance encounter in New York City. Through new found connections with virtual strangers, Walter is awakened to a new world and a new life.
Directed by Thomas McCarthy Written by Tom McCarthy Genre: Comedy / Drama Rating: PG-13 Release date: April 11, 2008
Casts:
Richard Jenkins
Hiam Abbass
Haaz Sleiman
Danai Gurira
Maggie Moore
A college professor (Richard Jenkins) travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple living in his apartment. Ashley lost her mother about a year ago and hasn't been able to deal with her grief. She learns of tradition in Japan called "Obon" where the spirit of departed loved ones can be brought home for a visit. Ashley brings home something, but it is not the ghost of her mother. This tale of what can go wrong when dealing with the dead will terrify you.
The Happening is a paranoid thriller in which a family must survive a global environmental crisis. The Trailer makes reference to Colony Collapse Disorder. Mark Wahlberg and Zooey Deschanel star as an estranged couple who must escape this apocalyptic epidemic.
A couple goes on the run from an apocalyptic crisis that presents a large-scale threat to humanity.
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Produced by Barry Mendel, Sam Mercer and M. Night Shyamalan Written by M. Night Shyamalan Genre: Drama / Sci-Fi Release Date: June 13, 2008
Casts:
Mark Wahlberg as Elliot Moore, a man who takes his family on the run.
Zooey Deschanel as Alma Moore.
John Leguizamo as Julian, Elliot's best friend.
Spencer Breslin
Ashlyn Sanchez
Tony Devon as Simon
A paranoid thriller about a family on the run from a natural crisis that presents a large-scale threat to humanity.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - November 2008
The war against Voldemort is not going well; even Muggle governments are noticing. Ron scans the obituary pages of the Daily Prophet, looking for familiar names. Dumbledore is absent from Hogwarts for long stretches of time, and the Order of the Phoenix has already suffered losses.
And yet...
As in all wars, life goes on. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate - and lose a few eyebrows in the process. The Weasley twins expand their business. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Classes are never straightforward, though Harry receives some extraordinary help from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince.
So it's the home front that takes center stage in the multilayered sixth installment of the story of Harry Potter. Here at Hogwarts, Harry will search for the full and complex story of the boy who became Lord Voldemort - and thereby find what may be his only vulnerability.
Directed by David Yates Produced by David Heyman and David Barron Written by J. K. Rowling (Novel) and Steve Kloves (Screenplay) Release date: November 21, 2008 Genre: Adventure / Drama / Fantasy / Mystery / Romance
Casts:
Daniel Radcliffe stil reprises as Harry Potter
Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger
Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore
Jim Broadbent as Horace Slughorn
Alan Rickman as Severus Snape
Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy
Bonnie Wright as Ginny Weasley
Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom
Evanna Lynch as Luna Lovegood
Robbie Coltrane as Rubeus Hagrid
Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagall
David Thewlis as Remus Lupin
Natalia Tena as Nymphadora Tonks
Mark Williams and Julie Walters as Arthur
Helen McCrory as Narcissa Malfoy, Draco's mother
Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange
Timothy Spall as Peter Pettigrew
Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Frank Dillane will each play Tom Riddle
Jessie Cave as Lavender Brown
Georgina Leonidas as Katie Bell
Anna Shaffer as Romilda Vane
Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn't counted on Romilda Vane's chocolates! And then there's Hermione, simpering (sic) with jealousy but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.
In the still of the night, three lives are about to cross…a woman abandoned, a stranger awaiting his chance and, a best-selling author who imagines the thriller of the year. Deceptively layered and intriguingly misleading, this highly anticipated new film from Oscar-winning director Claude Lelouch (A MAN AND A WOMAN) stars Dominique Pinon and Fanny Ardant as an unlikely pair caught up in a game with high stakes - and deadly consequences.
Directed by: Claude Lelouch written by: Claude Lelouch and Pierre Uytterhoeven (adaptation) Rating: R Release date: April 25, 2008
Casts:
Dominique Pinon as Pierre Laclos / Louis
Fanny Ardant as Judith Ralitzer
Audrey Dana as Huguette
Michèle Bernier as Florence, la soeur
Myriam Boyer as La mère d'Huguette
Zinedine Soualem as Le commissaire
Boris Ventura as Alain (as Boris Ventura Diaz)
Marc Rioufol as Le propriétaire du vignoble
A popular novelist researches unlikely sources to find characters for her next bestseller.
China, 1989. Two young lovers play out their complex, erotic, love/hate relationship against a volatile backdrop of political unrest. Beautiful country girl Yu Hong (Hao Lei) leaves her village, family and lover to study at Beijing University, where she discovers a world of sexual freedom. When she falls in love with fellow student Zhou Wei (Guo Xiaodong), their relationship, driven by passions neither one can understand nor control, becomes one of dangerous games - betrayals, recriminations, provocations - as all around them, students begin to demonstrate, demanding freedom and democracy. As the protests collapse, Yu and Zhou lose each other amidst the social chaos and panicked crowds. Zhou is sent to a summer military camp, and moves to Berlin upon his release, fleeing his country and memories of Yu. In Germany, social unrest is mounting too; as the Berlin wall crashes down, Zhou, weary and still haunted by Yu, returns to China and finds her living in a small town. With their uncertain future stretched out before them, they are two changed souls in a changed world. Will they survive together or alone?
Directed by Lou Ye Produced by Sylvain Bursztejn, Fang Li and Nai An Written by Lou Ye, Feng Mei and Ma Yingli Genre: Drama / Romance Release date: March 11, 2006
Casts:
Hao Lei as Yu Hong
Guo Xiaodong as Zhou Wei
Hu Lingling as Li Ti
Zhang Xianmin as Ruo Gu
Cui Lin as Xiao Jun
Bai Xueyun as Wang Bo
Country girl Yu Hong leaves her village, her family and her lover to study in Beijing. At university, she discovers an intense world of sexual freedom and forbidden pleasure. Enraptured, compulsive, she falls madly in love with fellow student Zhou Wei. Driven by obsessive passions they can neither understand nor control, their relationship becomes one of dangerous games - betrayals, recriminations, provocations - as all around them, their fellow students begin to demonstrate, demanding democracy and freedom. Protests collapse, and Yu and Zhou lose each other amidst the social chaos and panicked crowds. Zhou Wei is sent to a summer military camp, and on his release moves to Berlin, fleeing both his country and memories of Yu. She finds a job, a lover, but can not forget Zhou. In Germany, social unrest is mounting: calls for freedom, demonstrations for democracy. A familiar story for Zhou. Weary, still haunted by Yu, he returns to China as the Berlin Wall crashes down. He finds her at last, in a small town. From evening to dawn, their future stretches before them, two changed souls in a changed world.
In the early 20th century, 80 year old Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt), is born aging backwards (he was an old man as a baby and vice versa), causing complications when he falls in love with a 30 year old woman (Cate Blanchett). Director David Fincher said "It's dark, it's romantic, and it also deals with mortality in a pretty unflattering way. Button is born in 1919 - with the film itself beginning in World War I, traveling around the world and carrying on all the way through to the year 2000."
